Werner & Mertz Professional received another prestigious award for its innovative dosing and refill system Switch. On the evening of September 24, 2025, the Green Packaging Star Award was presented for the 17th time. The Green Packaging Star Award recognizes particularly sustainable packaging solutions that protect not only the product but also the environment. It is presented annually at the FACHPACK packaging trade fair in Nuremberg, which has been the central meeting place for the packaging industry in Europe for over 40 years and offers a comprehensive program covering all relevant topics in the packaging industry. The award ceremony is organized by the WPO, the World Packaging Organization, and KOMPACK, the magazine for packaging and logistics solutions based in Austria.
Switch’s innovative and unique combination of bottle and dosing cap with the corresponding refill pouch represents a comprehensive and revolutionary solution for the entire professional cleaning industry. All components contribute effectively to the circular economy and set new standards in terms of 100 % recyclability and waste minimization. The integrated dosing cap eliminates the intermediate step of manual measuring and the potential direct contact of cleaning staff with the cleaning agents. Users benefit from the minimization of the risk of overdosing. Additional costs for separate dosing accessories are eliminated.
Torsten Haas from the Werner & Mertz Packaging Development department was present at the ceremony and received the certificate during the award ceremony. The Green Packaging Star Award clearly demonstrates that Switch is a convincing, holistic system that is ecologically pioneering – from the formulations to its now awarded packaging.
Werner & Mertz Professional presents new Zero product range
Free of dyes and odorless, with maximum cleaning power: For the new Zero product range, Werner & Mertz Professional developed cleaning products free of all dyes and fragrances with special consideration given to allergy sufferers. This new edition of the proven F-Range comes to the market and it includes 14 high-performance cleaning and care products for use in building cleaning.
The name and logo of the new product series reveal what’s important – the products contain zero percent dyes and fragrances. “Our years of experience show us that customers are increasingly asking for fragrance- and dye-free products,“ says Bianca Nerowski, Head of Product Management at Werner & Mertz Professional. “Especially where no odors and the lowest possible indoor air pollution are demanded, our products deliver true added value.” She explains: “Because the cleaning agents emit no fragrance in the indoor air, they lower the risk of allergic reactions among cleaning personnel and everyone else present in the cleaned rooms. At the same time, the formulations prove their strong cleaning performance.“
Moreover, the formulations for the Zero cleaning products have been rigorously optimized for environmental compatibility. By doing without these additives, product developers have made further improvements to the biodegradability of the cleaning solutions. All ingredients have been tested thoroughly for their ecological harmlessness.
Therefore, almost all products in the new Zero range bear the respected EU-Ecolabel which guarantees the highest standards for environmentally friendly formulations. In addition, nearly the entire range has been certified by the Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute. This distinction proves that the Zero products satisfy the highest requirements for ingredients, resource conservation and packaging.
All products are in the same price segment as the other products under the Green Care Professional brand, making them an attractive alternative at no additional cost for people with allergies.
Microplastic-free and completely biodegradable: With TAWIP neo, the Professional division of Werner & Mertz presents a real innovation for professional floor cleaning and care. The unique wipe care is the first of its kind based on water-soluble biopolymers from Europe and thus completely dispenses with environmentally harmful polymers from petroleum. For this groundbreaking innovation, TAWIP neo received a nomination for the renowned Purus Innovation Award in the cleaning agents category even before the official market launch.
TAWIP neo closes both the biological and the technical cycle. At the heart of the recipe is a specially developed biopolymer obtained directly from the European chicory root. Werner & Mertz Professional is thus relying on a purely plant-based solution that has been proven to be completely biodegradable. The production of the biopolymer does not compete with food production. At the same time, the packaging is made of 100 percent post-consumer recyclate from the yellow bag and can be fully recycled after use. The surfactants come from renewable, plant-based raw materials, and 73 percent of organic carbon processed in TAWIP neo originates from renewable plant resource.
Since the formula is completely free of microplastics, it already meets the EU Regulation 2023/2055 on the restriction of microplastics, making TAWIP neo the future-proof choice for wipe care.
“TAWIP neo was developed as a sustainable answer to conventional, petroleum-based wipe cares and combines ecological responsibility with economic efficiency,” explains Thomas Ulbricht, Head of Werner & Mertz Professional. “The power of plants replaces petroleum without compromising on cleaning performance. In this way, we offer professional users a real alternative that is future-proof, microplastic-free and at the same time highly effective in use.”
Versatile application and economic advantages
TAWIP neo is EU-Ecolabel certified and is suitable for all floor coverings such as linoleum, PVC, flexibvle tiles, especially rubber, natural and artificial stone as well as sealed wood and parquet floors. The product is particularly suitable for the spray cleaner method. As a 2-in-1 solution, the wipe care combines cleaning and care in a single operation and can be used without special training.
The extremely low-foaming, label-free formula ensures an even, silky gloss finish with outstanding coverage and a pleasant room fragrance – without any waxes, layer build-up or smear marks. In addition, slip-resistance is guaranteed in accordance with DIN 18032-2 with a dulling effect. Easy and safe to use, TAWIP neo reduces re-soiling thanks to its soil release effect and, when used regularly, eliminates the need for time-consuming and costly deep cleaning and subsequent maintenance.
In addition to its ecological advantages, TAWIP neo also offers professional cleaning service providers numerous economic advantages: The efficient dosage from 2.5 ml per 1 litre of water contributes to lower costs per application. At the same time, floors can be cleaned and maintained with significantly fewer personnel, chemicals and machinery.
More flexible planning and reduced resource requirements
Thanks to the continuous cleaning and maintenance with the help of TAWIP neo, deep cleaning and recoating of floors are much less often necessary or even obsolete. The extended maintenance intervals reduce the consumption of cleaning agents and coating agents and reduce the need for cost-intensive machines and special utensils.
It is also possible to compact existing coatings and repair floors without having to completely renew them. This significantly reduces the use of specialist personnel for deep cleaning and coating as a special activity and can be covered during maintenance cleaning. This allows cleaners to be deployed more flexibly and a sustainable reduction in operating costs can be achieved.
“With TAWIP neo, we are providing our customers with a tool that significantly facilitates sustainable business and at the same time reduces the logistical, personnel and financial effort involved in building care,” explains Ulbricht. “We are convinced that this innovation will change professional wipe care.”
TAWIP neo will be available in 1L and 5L containers from mid-September and will celebrate its premiere at CMS Berlin, which will take place from 23 to 26 September 2025 at the Berlin Exhibition Centre. CMS Berlin is regarded as the leading international trade fair for cleaning and hygiene.
