Ken Hygiene Systems

Washer disinfectors and steam sterilizers for hospital CSSDs, dental practices and life science labs

Oslo, NorwayFounded 1973ken.dkWebsite technologies

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About Ken Hygiene Systems

KEN Hygiene Systems makes automated washer disinfectors for reusable medical, dental and laboratory instruments. Its range also includes bedpan washer disinfectors, steam sterilizers, glassware and cart washers, and laundry equipment such as ironers and tumble dryers. The current IQ series includes the IQ5, presented as its compact flagship.

Customers are in healthcare and life science, among them hospitals, dental practices, laboratories and manufacturers. Case examples include Akershus University Hospital and Lundbeck. The company sells equipment and accessories and says its products are marketed in more than 50 countries.

The company's registered headquarters is in Oslo. Its history traces back to 1941, when Kaj E. Nielsen founded KEN Maskinfabrik in Brobyværk, Denmark; it was renamed KEN Hygiene Systems in 2016. It states that it employs 300 people.

Product: Washer disinfectors (IQ and Primus series), bedpan washer disinfectors, steam sterilizers, glassware and cart washers, and laundry equipment.

Public tenders won

2 tenders won since 1 Jan 2024 from 2 public buyers in Norway, worth 2.1M NOK as awarded. From EU award notices (TED) that name Ken Hygiene Systems by its registry number.

  • 31 Oct 2025 Oslo kommune v/ Boligbygg Oslo KF · Framework agreement - Purchase, operation and service of washing machines and dryers 2023-25 (2027) notice
  • 10 Apr 2025 Sykehusbygg HF · 9612.01 Laundry/dry for mops and textiles *NOTICE CONTRACT* · 2.1M NOK notice

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