Case study with Valor service Group

About Valor Services Group

Valor Services Group is a specialized cleaning company operating in the Benelux region, with over 100 highly trained Valorists. The company’s mission is to help clients achieve fire-safe, hygienic, and healthy workspaces by providing a one-stop solution for multiple cleaning services.

Their expertise includes:

• Cleaning kitchen ventilation systems, HVAC systems, cooling installations, cleanrooms, food industry equipment, and maritime vessels.

• Utilizing advanced technologies like duct cleaning robots, dry ice and laser cleaning systems, and biotechnology cleaning products.

• Holding VCA and ISO9001 certifications* as well as being an EVHA member.

Why Valor Services Group Joined EVHA?

Valor Services Group became a member of EVHA in February 2024 to connect with like-minded industry professionals who share a passion for excellence in ventilation hygiene. Their key motivations included:

• Learning from industry leaders and contributing expertise to the association.

• Advocating for higher industry standards in air duct and kitchen grease duct cleaning.

• Addressing unregulated practices, where companies with insufficient knowledge compromise fire safety and food hygiene.

Challenges Before EVHA Membership

Before joining EVHA, Valor Services Group faced:

• A lack of clear industry standards and processes for effective and accountable cleaning.

• Difficulty in educating customers about the risks of improper cleaning, particularly regarding fire safety and hygiene.

• The need for recognized training programs like the TR19 standard to help clients understand the dangers of poor-quality cleaning services.

How EVHA Membership Helped

• Enhanced customer communication: Through EVHA training, Valor improved how they communicate the importance of fire safety and hygiene to clients.

• Access to best practices: Learning from case studies of fellow members in other countries strengthened their credibility when explaining risks to customers.

• New business insights: Participation in EVHA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) introduced them to fire damper inspections, expanding their understanding of business opportunities beyond cleaning.

Tangible Benefits of EVHA Membership

• Stronger market positioning: Gained expert-level knowledge in TR19 and EN15780 standards, helping to build trust with customers.

• Greater exposure: Through networking with other professionals, Valor Services Group has established valuable partnerships and positioned itself as an industry leader in the Benelux.

Future Goals and EVHA’s Role

• Advocating for industry accreditation: Valor Services Group aims to work more closely with authorities to introduce stricter regulations in their industry.

• Professionalizing the sector: Their goal is to raise the standards so that ventilation hygiene services are provided only by trained professionals—not just any company with a VAT number.

• Leveraging EVHA’s support: They see EVHA as a key partner in driving industry-wide recognition and accreditation efforts.

Why Others Should Join EVHA

Valor Services Group strongly encourages other companies to join EVHA, stating:

• “If you consider yourself a professional, EVHA is the place to be.”

• Membership helps you become even more skilled, build credibility, and stand out from competitors.

• You gain access to a network of industry experts, best practices, and business growth opportunities.

Are you a company in the ventilation hygiene industry?

Learn how EVHA can help you grow, build expertise, and strengthen your position in the market and become a member.