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28-03-2008
Management changes in Vikan A/S
The Vissing Foundation, which is the sole owner of Vikan A/S, has, due to strategic challenges, decided to implement a generation change in the board of directors for Vikan A/S. Furthermore, it is the wish of the Foundation to strengthen the board’s general competencies.

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06-07-2007
Bacteria know no Border
One of the biggest challenges facing food companies is how to avoid bacterial degradation of the quality of the food. If there is cross-infection, where bacteria spread from one place in production to another, the result can be tainting of foods already finished. It is therefore important to have a system which will ensure hygiene and food safety.
Below you can find an editorial with the above topic. 
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Editorial in Danish
Editorial in Swedish
Editorial in Franch
Editorial in German
Editorial in English

04-04-2006
Vikan acquires another Swedish company
With the takeover of SWISH AB the expanding Skive group has made its third Swedish acquisition in just a few years and the company’s annual sales are now approaching DKK 325 million; the acquisition has made Vikan a world leader in some areas.
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25-01-2006
Vikan A/S increases its investment in product development
Vikan have recently introduced both a new bucket and a new range of shovels into the market. Furthermore the bucket has received the German iF Product design award.
Press release regarding bucket
Press release regarding shovel assortment
Press release regarding bucket and shovel assortment

17-01-2006
Vikan A/S acquires Nito A/S in Haderslev, Denmark
Through the fifth acquisition in five years, VIKAN A/S, based in Skive, is achieving an annual turnover of close to 300 mio. DKK  – and is becoming supplier of a total cleaning solution concept within the professional market.
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15-10-2004
Vikan A/S acquires ACT AB
Vikan A/S, Skive, and Advanced Cleaning Technics AB in Sweden have for some time conducted negotiations about Vikan's acquisition of ACT. These negotiations have now been concluded, and the parties have agreed upon the terms of the takeover, which takes place on October 15th, 2004.
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28-08-2003
Acquisition of Production Company in Estonia
On August 22nd, 2003, Vikan took over all share holdings in the Estonian company AS Karwent. The company employs 42 persons.
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28-08-2003
Acquisition of Production Company in Estonia
On August 22nd, 2003, Vikan took over all share holdings in the Estonian company AS Karwent. The company employs 42 persons.
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08-05-2003
Hygienic new scraper
Vikan A/S has improved its well-known scraper for removing water and other liquid products so that it is now far more hygienic.
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08-05-2003
New tools in hard plastic for companies in the food sector.
Vikan is introducing plastic shovels, rakes and handles.
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07-01-2003
Vikan is taking over a Swedish maker of mops
Vikan A/S of Skive, Denmark, is taking over the Swedish manufacturer of mops Kardell AB.
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17-12-2002
Danpo has colour-coded cleaning tools
It’s a big plus on the scoreboard to have introduced colour coding
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18-11-2002
Better Control of Hygiene with Colour Coding of Cleaning Tools
Use Vikan’s colour coding system to manage all aspects of the company’s hygiene
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