CWS International GmbH

Profile narrative

CWS International GmbH, also known as CWS-boco, has its headquarters in Germany. The company’s primary business involves textile rental, laundry, and hygiene services, including the management of workwear and linens for various industries. It processes orders for new clothing items, coordinates their delivery, and handles replacement logistics while also distributing clean laundry for work attire and linens. These activities support customers that require a reliable supply of clean textiles and workwear in sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and service industries.

The firm distinguishes itself by offering an integrated textile logistics chain that covers laundering, maintenance, delivery, and return of garments. This end‑to‑end model contrasts with providers that focus solely on laundering or uniform sales. The May 2022 cyberattack, which led to the shutdown and disconnection of its entire data center, highlighted how central its IT systems are to order processing and delivery scheduling. During the incident the organization acknowledged that unauthorized third parties may have accessed its systems and data, apologized for the resulting inconveniences, and prioritized service restoration while an investigation proceeded.

No explicit details about ownership, parent companies, or subsidiary relationships are provided in the source material, so those aspects are omitted here. CWS-boco continues to operate under its established brand from its German headquarters, serving customers across multiple markets. The aftermath of the 2022 cyber incident has seen ongoing efforts to strengthen security measures and restore normal service levels.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.