Over 30 years of
commitment to people, innovation, research and development, accomplishments, and sustainable expansion.
1992
Mistolin's story begins
Mistolin's story begins
Mistolin Company is a family-owned business that was established in 1992, with a focus on the household cleaning and hygiene products market.
1998
The emergence of the degreaser
The emergence of the degreaser
Our game-changing degreaser was formulated and introduced to the market this year.
2004
Quality Guarantee
Quality Guarantee
Certification according to ISO:9001 which embodies the company’s commitment with quality.
The Mistolin Professional brand was created, offering integrated hygiene solutions for the professional sector. This year marks our history with internationalization to Angola and Cape Verde.
2011
Increased focus to internationalization
Increased focus to internationalization
Embarking on a journey of international expansion, Mistolin Mozambique and Mistolin Spain have paved the way. As we set our sights on Morocco, our global footprint grows stronger.
2012
New certifications
New certifications
Certification under the ISO:14001 standard, guaranteeing good practices and an environmental management system.
Certification under the ISO:45001 standard, for the occupational health and safety management system.
Certification according to the SA8000 standard, for the development, maintenance and application of (good) socially acceptable practices in the workplace.
2013
From the best-selling product to creating a new image
From the best-selling product to creating a new image
Mistolin divides its technical support department to create M-Assistance, a company specializing in dosing and dilution equipment, kitchen, laundry, and indoor solutions.
2015
Internationalizing to Asia
Internationalizing to Asia
The journey of internationalization reaches China. Mistolin becomes an integral part of daily life for Asian consumers.
2016
From Mistolin to Mistolin Company, part of the MSTN Group
From Mistolin to Mistolin Company, part of the MSTN Group
Underpinned by a strategy of global expansion and knowledge, Mistolin evolves into Mistolin Company, embracing the ethos of ‘Driven by Science’.
2017
Increasing production capacity Industry 4.0
Increasing production capacity Industry 4.0
The company’s journey is marked by continuous improvements and adoption of new technologies: there has been an increase in production and logistics capacity at the production unit in Portugal, transforming the Vagos unit into an Industry 4.0 facility. This modernization has enabled Mistolin Company to enter the realm of creating, producing, and supplying brands and private labels in Southern Europe.
2019
Sustainability, Efficiency and People
Sustainability, Efficiency and People
Mistolin expands its portfolio and expertise into sustainable products: introducing a partnership with EcoXperience. EcoX stands out as a pioneering brand in producing hygiene and cleaning products with an upcycling concept, crafted from used cooking oil. Targeting both household and professional segments, the brand offers a portfolio of over 30 products ranging from 100mL to 20L volumes.
In pursuit of optimizing industrial processes and operational efficiency, the Kaizen UDet+ Project is launched at the Vagos factory, focusing on people and methods to elevate performance to excellence levels.
Mistolin Company Portugal is honored with the “Best Company to Work For” Award, presented by Exame magazine.
2020
Excellence Awards
Excellence Awards
Mistolin Company is awarded the Kaizen Award “Excellence in Quality” awarded by APQ and Kaizen Institute
2021
Distinctive achievements IFS HPCv2 certification
Distinctive achievements IFS HPCv2 certification
It has been a year in the company’s history with various achievements, such as being recognised as an innovative company by COTEC, or being awarded the title of leader in the SME sector by IAPMEI.
In addition to these distinctions:
First hygiene and cleaning products industry in Portugal to be IFS HPCv2 certified;
Energy transformation of the plant in Portugal with the installation of more than 540 photovoltaic panels, reducing CO2 emissions by more than 140 tonnes per year;
Inauguration of Mistolabs which is the first detergent knowledge laboratory in Portugal.
2022
Projects, Awards, Certifications
Projects, Awards, Certifications
Relaunch of the Flimp Auto brand. Harnessing all its experience and technical know-how in automotive cleaning and maintenance solutions. With a commercial strategy built on local partnerships, Flimp Auto is geared towards the premium automotive detailing segment, offering a portfolio of over 20 products at the relaunch.
Mistolin Company achieves the SME Leader 2022 distinction.
Mistolin Company recognized with the innovative status by COTEC 2022.
2023
Consistency
Consistency
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic crisis from 2020 to 2023, Mistolin Company remained resilient, earning recognition for the third consecutive year as an innovative force by COTEC and a leader in the SME sector by IAPMEI.
