GOJO Industries has acquired the French hygiene company, Laboratoires Prodene Klint. The company specializes in professional hygiene, cosmetics and disinfectant products. Akron, Ohio-based GOJO is a provider of skin health and hygiene products for away-from-home settings. 

“We are pleased to welcome Prodene Klint to the GOJO family,” said Mark Lerner, GOJO president and COO. “Both Prodene Klint and GOJO, as third-generation, family-owned companies and category leaders, will advance our shared vision as the global leader in healthy skin and healthy places."

The strategic expansion with Prodene Klint is expected to provide several oopportunities for learning for both organizations, he added.

“What intrigued us most about expanding with a leader like GOJO was the similarity of Vision,” said Eric Vignot, Prodene Klint CEO. “Prodene Klint and GOJO will expand our geographic footprint, serve global customers and expand access to diverse ideas and resources.  Joining with GOJO is a win-win for Prodene Klint, our employees and customers. We are excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Prodene Klint has an international presence in Germany, North America and North Africa thorugh subsidiaries, the announcement added.