Mavro International has been named an FD Gazelle for the fourth consecutive year in 2026. This is a special moment for our team in Zaltbommel. The recognition comes during a period in which our organisation and our services continue to develop. For us, that development matters most when customers benefit from it in their daily work. We therefore invest in knowledge, personal support, research, production and clear cooperation.
Professional cleaning, maintenance and surface protection require careful choices. The substrate, contamination, conditions of use and desired finish determine which approach is suitable. Customers want to know what is technically possible, which preparation is required and how they can safeguard the result. Mavro supports that process with products, practical knowledge and guidance. We see our fourth FD Gazelle recognition as appreciation for growth that remains close to the customer.
What the FD Gazelle recognition means to Mavro
The FD Gazelle awards draw attention to Dutch companies that develop and grow. The Mavro press release confirms that we belong to this group for the fourth consecutive year in 2026. We use this recognition as an opportunity to reflect on the decisions behind that development. Mavro grows by taking practical questions seriously and making knowledge directly available to the people who prepare, perform or supervise a project.
An award does not change our daily way of working. Our approach remains the same. We listen to the question, examine the situation and advise on an appropriate solution. In some cases, focused product advice is sufficient. Other projects require an assessment on site, a test area or a more detailed recommendation. This practical approach helps customers make informed choices and prevent unnecessary corrective work.
Four consecutive years provide direction
A fourth consecutive recognition shows that the development of Mavro has been visible over several years. During this period, we expanded our activities in professional cleaning, maintenance and surface protection. We also created more capacity for research and production. Direct communication remains important. A technical question quickly reaches the right colleague, connecting expertise from sales, the laboratory, production and practical application.
Customers primarily value the quality of the decision that precedes the work. An incorrect choice can affect the substrate, planning and quality of the result. A well founded approach therefore starts with the right questions. What is the substrate? Which contamination or damage is present? Which previous treatment was applied? Which requirements must the final result meet? Gathering this information first allows us to develop advice that fits the actual situation.
Growth gains value through cooperation
For Mavro, growth is not a separate objective. It creates room to strengthen specialist knowledge, organise processes carefully and support customers more effectively. This is reflected in our cooperation with cleaning companies, maintenance contractors, wholesalers, distributors, property managers and other professionals. They need a supplier that provides products and understands how preparation, application and inspection determine the result together.
We take that responsibility seriously. We provide clear information about application and important points of attention. When a situation requires it, we visit the location. Findings can then be translated into specific advice or a technical report. This gives the parties involved the same starting points and enables the person performing the work to proceed with clear instructions.
A solution starts with the practical situation
No cleaning or maintenance question exists in isolation. The condition of a surface, exposure to weather, intensity of use and previous treatment all affect the selected method. Mavro therefore starts with the facts. We collect relevant information and determine which next step is needed. This helps align product selection with the working method.
Technical advice must be useful during both preparation and execution. It should explain the initial situation, the required preparation and how a test area can support a decision. The professional performing the work must also understand which instructions apply. Mavro brings these elements together in clear and accessible language.
On site assessment when required
A photograph and description often provide an initial impression. Complex situations may require an assessment on site to provide greater certainty. Our specialist examines the substrate, contamination, existing finish and working conditions. Where appropriate, we test an application on a defined area. This shows how the substrate responds and which method can be carried out in practice.
A test area supports decision making. It clarifies expectations and allows the parties involved to assess the result before the full project starts. Product use, processing and the required time can also be estimated more accurately. This information helps everyone make clear agreements about the work.
Sharing knowledge with the people doing the work
Technical advice only creates value when the people performing the work can use it. We therefore share knowledge in a form that suits professional practice. We discuss the order of the steps, preparation of the surface and the points that require inspection during the work. The user can ask questions and report findings. The advice therefore remains connected to the actual conditions.
This exchange also gives Mavro new insights. Experience on site helps us refine instructions, assess products and identify new questions for the laboratory. Practical work and research strengthen each other. This supports our view that chemistry should be understandable and useful for the professional who works with it.
In house research and development keeps knowledge close
Mavro has its own research and development team. This team studies formulations, tests applications and contributes when a situation requires a different approach. The laboratory therefore maintains direct contact with the market. Customer questions provide valuable input for research, improvement and development.
This connection matters because materials, circumstances and requirements differ between applications. A standard answer is not always appropriate. By organising technical knowledge within our own company, we can quickly assess which possibilities are realistic and which information is still required.
From question to a substantiated approach
A research question begins with a clear description of the objective. Does the customer want to clean, restore, protect or improve the appearance of a surface? We then identify the technical conditions. These include the material, previous treatment, exposure, desired appearance and future maintenance. This information determines which possible solution should be investigated further.
The laboratory can assess an existing application or determine whether an adjustment may be needed. Mavro does not make a firm promise before the relevant conditions have been examined. We communicate clearly about what is known, what still requires testing and which next step is appropriate. This gives customers a reliable starting point for their project.
Continuous improvement based on application
Research is not limited to new products. It also includes improving existing solutions, assessing raw materials and refining instructions for use. Feedback from the market helps us set priorities. When professionals encounter a recurring question, their experience can prompt additional research.
This method supports consistent quality. Sales, research, production and technical advice work from the same information. Questions can therefore be transferred efficiently and customers do not have to explain the complete situation repeatedly. Relevant knowledge remains available from the first enquiry through to execution.
Production and planning support reliable delivery
Appropriate advice only has value when the selected solution is available at the start of the work. Mavro therefore invests in the organisation behind every product. Production, inventory, planning and quality control must align with customer agreements. The growth of our activities requires continuing attention to these processes.
Predictability is important to professional customers. Work often requires coordination with users, contractors and other parties. Clear information about availability and delivery keeps the schedule manageable. Mavro therefore combines technical support with attention to practical follow up.
Quality requires connected processes
Quality results from linking agreements, knowledge and control. A product must suit its application. The instructions must be clear. Production must follow documented processes. Customers must know where to take their questions. Every part contributes to a careful final result.
The Mavro organisation keeps these elements close together. Colleagues from different areas can coordinate quickly on a customer question. This is especially valuable when a project differs from a standard situation or involves several technical considerations.
Room for further development
The growth of Mavro enables us to continue investing in people, equipment and knowledge. We do this carefully, with attention to the quality of our service. The fourth FD Gazelle recognition confirms that this development is visible. At the same time, every customer question remains an individual technical assignment that deserves careful attention.
Anyone who wants to learn more about our organisation and solutions can visit the Mavro webshop for information on professional cleaning, maintenance and surface protection. Our specialists are available to examine the situation, the substrate and the desired result.
Compound by Mavro supports customer brands
Mavro expanded its activities in 2025 with Compound by Mavro. This private label service supports companies that want to develop or produce their own product range. Expertise in formulation, packaging, production and planning comes together in a clear process.
A private label request may start with an existing formulation, an optimisation question or a new idea. Compound by Mavro first identifies the application, desired properties and commercial requirements. The laboratory can then assess the technical possibilities and prepare samples where appropriate.
From product idea to production
Once the formulation and specifications have been agreed, production and packaging are prepared. Every phase includes clear decision points. The customer knows which information is required and which criteria are used for assessment. This structure helps align technical and commercial choices at the right time.
The connection with Mavro gives Compound access to knowledge, production capacity and practical experience with cleaning and protection products. The customer brand remains central throughout the process. The Compound by Mavro website provides further information about the process and available options.
Moving forward together after four years as an FD Gazelle
We are proud of our fourth consecutive FD Gazelle recognition. Above all, we appreciate the trust of customers, partners and colleagues who contribute to our development. Their questions, experience and professional knowledge keep us focused. They show us where support is needed and where a solution can be improved.
Our approach remains practical. We help assess the initial situation, select a suitable method and make knowledge available for the work. Where necessary, we support customers with an on site assessment, a test area or technical advice. Our laboratory and production teams continue to develop solutions that fit the daily work of professionals.
The FD Gazelle recognition gives Mavro an opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved together. We then continue with the same principle. A question deserves a clear answer, an application deserves preparation and a customer deserves committed support. This is how we intend to continue our development.
