Malte Pohl is now Managing Director and COO of CWS Fire Safety GmbH. Malte Pohl is now Managing Director and COO of CWS Fire Safety GmbH. Industry expert to take over leadership of the company alongside CFO Kamal Kumar, effective September 1, 2026. 3 September 2026 Fire Safety Duisburg, September 3, 2026. Malte Pohl became Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CWS Fire Safety GmbH on September 1, 2026. Together with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kamal Kumar, he has assumed leadership of the company. In his new role, the experienced executive is responsible in particular for operations and sales. Malte Pohl, COO of CWS Fire Safety Malte Pohl has over 18 years of experience in the fire protection industry. Most recently, he was a member of the executive management team at Minimax GmbH, a leading global provider of fire protection solutions. In this role, he was responsible for the strategic and digital development of the end-customer business and held profit-and-loss responsibility for the service division, which comprises around 1,000 employees. Previously, he held various leadership positions involving both strategic and operational responsibilities and led numerous growth and transformation initiatives. "I am very much looking forward to joining CWS Fire Safety. The company has developed impressively in recent years; it boasts a dedicated team and a strong market position," says Malte Pohl. "Together with my colleagues, I want to build on this solid foundation, further enhance operational performance, and successfully shape the next phase of growth for CWS Fire Safety." The change coincides with the departure of Ulrich Schild, who is leaving CWS Fire Safety at his own request. He is overseeing the handover of management responsibilities to Malte Pohl to ensure an orderly transition. About CWS Fire Safety CWS Fire Safety is a leading provider of fire protection and safety technology solutions. A nationwide network of experts supports decision-makers with tailored solutions to achieve specific protection goals. The service portfolio encompasses consulting, planning, installation, maintenance, repair, and fire safety training. In this way, CWS Fire Safety contributes to a safe environment for people and assets. CWS Fire Safety is a portfolio company of Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH.

CWS Fire Safety acquires DATEL Solutions. CWS Fire Safety acquires DATEL Solutions Merger strengthens security technology expertise and access to industrial customers in the Rhine-Ruhr region. 20 August 2026 Fire Safety Duisburg/Oberhausen, August 20, 2026 - CWS Fire Safety GmbH has acquired DATEL Solutions GmbH. With this latest acquisition - its 29th to date - the full-service provider of preventive fire protection and security technology expands its network to include an established specialist company boasting an existing customer base and strong technical expertise in the Rhine-Ruhr region. DATEL Solutions was founded in Hünxe in 1999 and is currently headquartered in Oberhausen. The company employs 15 people and offers services in the fields of fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, hold-open systems, IT infrastructure, and electrical engineering. Moving forward, DATEL Solutions will become part of CWS Fire Safety. "With DATEL Solutions, we are noticeably strengthening our presence and capabilities in security technology within the Rhine-Ruhr region. The company brings not only an experienced team but also strong customer relationships in the industrial sector, which we aim to further develop together." - Kamal Nand Kumar, Chief Financial Officer, CWS Fire Safety For CWS Fire Safety, the acquisition marks another step in the targeted expansion of its safety technology division. In recent years, the company had already strengthened its expertise in this segment through the acquisitions of the Wellmann Sicherheitstechnik group and Weide & Co Sicherheitssysteme GmbH. "After many years together, the time has come for me to step down. I am particularly pleased that Ingo Michalski - a long-standing and experienced colleague - will continue to bear responsibility for the company. He has led the division since 2010 and knows our company, our customers, and our service portfolio inside out. With CWS Fire Safety by our side, I feel confident and am convinced that the company will continue to be successfully managed." - Thorsten Remer, Managing Director, DATEL Solutions GmbH With DATEL Solutions, CWS Fire Safety gains a well-coordinated team of experienced technicians as well as new points of contact within the industrial customer sector. About CWS Fire Safety CWS Fire Safety is a leading provider of fire protection and safety technology solutions. A nationwide network of experts supports decision-makers with tailored solutions to achieve specific protection goals. The service portfolio encompasses consulting, planning, installation, maintenance, repair, and fire safety training. In this way, CWS Fire Safety contributes to a safe environment for people and assets. CWS Fire Safety is a portfolio company of Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH.

CWS Hygiene International selects Go Autonomous to power Autonomous Commerce in B2B operations. Copenhagen, December 11, 2025: CWS Hygiene International, a leading Germany-based provider of hygiene solutions, today announced a landmark partnership with Go Autonomous, selecting the firm as its strategic partner for Autonomous Commerce. The collaboration marks a crucial step in CWS Hygiene's strategy to digitize and bring greater autonomy to its commercial operations, reinforcing the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of AI innovation within the competitive European market. This partnership is driven by CWS Hygiene's recognition that the future of B2B commercial operations is autonomous. The key initial focus will be enabling real-time insight into customer intent to drive efficiency and enhance customer experience across its service portfolio, which includes washroom hygiene and mats, ultimately delivering better service to its customers. Mauli Tikkiwal, CIO of CWS Hygiene, stated: "At CWS Hygiene, we're taking an important first step toward bringing autonomy to our commercial operations. We're thrilled to partner with Go Autonomous as our trusted Autonomous Commerce partner. This collaboration reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of AI, where it actually has an impact, and we see Autonomous Commerce as a vital pillar of our enterprise architecture for the future." Bjarke, Founder and CEO of Go Autonomous, added: "We are excited to partner with an industry leader like CWS Hygiene, whose dedication to sustainability and innovation perfectly aligns with our vision. CWS Hygiene's commitment to adopting Autonomous Commerce demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to B2B operations. We look forward to exploring broader opportunities together to bring unprecedented levels of autonomy and efficiency to their commercial landscape." The partnership signifies a major commitment to modernization in the B2B services sector. By leveraging Autonomous Commerce, CWS Hygiene is positioning itself for sustained operational excellence, ensuring a more intelligent and responsive customer experience as they continue to lead the way in sustainable hygiene solutions across Europe. About CWS Hygiene With innovative, sustainable and digitalised service solutions, CWS Hygiene ensures health, safety and protection in the workplace and in public spaces. The complete solutions include hand and toilet hygiene from small washrooms to large sanitary facilities, as well as clean entrance and exit areas with its mats in building complexes, public buildings and industrial facilities. CWS Hygiene stands for sustainability: thanks to its rental model, the company offers its customers a 'circular economy' and is committed to a healthier and safer future. Its 4,000 employees across Europe contribute to this. CWS Hygiene is active in 15 countries and is owned by Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH. More information can be found at https://www.cws.com/hygiene About Go Autonomous Go Autonomous is a leading technology partner enabling Autonomous Commerce for B2B enterprises. Its platform provides AI-powered solutions for case management, helping companies automatically understand customer intent, streamline order-to-cash processes, and realize greater operational efficiency by bringing autonomy to commercial operations.