About us

Pure quality for more than 65 years.

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Owner - managed - with a tradition and a future

Since 1960, we have been engaged in the development, manufacture, and application of cleaning and disinfection solutions for the food industry. Our particular focus is on dairies and milk-processing facilities, whose high standards for hygiene, product safety, and process stability shape our daily work.

In addition to the continuous development of high-performance cleaning chemicals, we have many years of experience in cleaning membrane filtration systems as well as optimizing CIP systems and standardized cleaning processes. Through close collaboration among our specialists in application engineering, production, and administration, we develop practical solutions that meet the high demands of modern food processing facilities.

Our range of services extends far beyond the supply of cleaning and disinfecting agents. We support our customers from the analysis of existing cleaning processes through technical consulting to the development of customized optimization concepts. Throughout this process, efficiency, operational safety, sustainability, and a balanced cost-benefit ratio are always our top priorities.

Another key focus of our work is the verification of cleaning processes. Through targeted testing and analysis methods, we assess the effectiveness of existing cleaning protocols, support compliance with hygiene requirements, and identify opportunities for further process optimization.

In addition, we offer practical training for employees to impart specialized knowledge in a sustainable manner and support the safe implementation of cleaning and hygiene measures in day-to-day operations.

Comprehensive consulting, efficient solutions, and responsible conduct have formed the foundation of our work for decades. Drawing on our experience, expertise, and personal commitment, we develop customized solutions that are optimally tailored to our customers’ requirements and production conditions.

Our team

Our company’s success is built on a professional team that combines expertise, dedication, and many years of experience. This synergy leads to optimized processes, the highest quality in the development of solution-oriented and customized concepts, and sustainable results for our clients.

Technical field service

Our technical field service team implements cleaning plans directly at the customer’s site and ensures they are carried out properly. With in-depth expertise, hands-on experience, and close contact with customers, the team ensures that operations run smoothly and lays the foundation for long-term, sustainable optimization of the systems.

Administration

Our office team is the organizational heart of the company and the central point of contact for our customers. It ensures fast, clear communication, efficiently coordinates processes, and supports well-informed strategic decisions. With a broad perspective, a focus on service, and dedication, we ensure that customer inquiries are handled reliably and solutions are implemented in a targeted manner.

Production

The heart of our value creation—this is where we manufacture high-quality products for cleaning filtration systems according to the just-in-time (JIT) principle. Through coordinated processes and a high level of responsiveness, we efficiently and flexibly ensure a reliable supply and consistently high quality. In addition, we minimize inventory costs, optimize our production processes, and use resources in a targeted and efficient manner.

Quality & Certification


Quality, safety, and reliability form the foundation of our daily work. Through recognized certifications, we ensure that our products, processes, and services meet the high standards of the food industry and are continuously improved.

Our company history

1960

Founding of HPC under Horst Poeten

1972

Registration with the HDR under Horpovel® – Chemistry under Horst Poeten

1984

Change of name to Horpovel® – Chemie GmbH under the management of
Horst and Michael Poeten

2003

Partnership with plant engineering and membrane manufacturer Koch Separation Solutions™. Manufacturing and distribution of Kochkleen® membrane cleaners for the German market

2005

Change of name to Horpovel® GmbH under managing owner Michael Poeten

2008

Increased focus on application engineering as an additional service

2012

Collaboration with equipment manufacturer ALPMA/LTH Dresden

2014

Expansion of the Europe-wide distribution network for Kochkleen® membrane cleaners

2016

Collaboration with NovaTech Gleitschleif- & Umwelttechnik GmbH – Process Chemicals for Wastewater Treatment

2017

Development of AquaECON – Process with ALPMA/LTH Dresden

2020

Implementation of remote monitoring of equipment cleaning (Live View, data logger, CIP inline analyzer tube) and the online training portal

2022

Expanding technical services with a focus on application-specific cleaning concepts

2023

Management Support:
Power of Attorney granted to Sina Poeten (with the company since 2018)

2023/2024

Renaming of Koch Separation Solutions™ with Kochkleen® membrane cleaners to Kovalus Separation Solutions™ with Kovkleen® membrane cleaners