Case Study:
How EVHA Membership Supports Professionalism in Ventilation Hygiene
Introduction: 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.