Hopeful we can clean up with our range of products
0 Comments | Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph, Jun 29, 2010 | by David Laister
A DEVELOPING specialism has led to a new brand launch for a Scunthorpe firm as it concentrates its offer and focuses on becoming a leading player in the healthcare sector.
Medical Hygiene Supplies is a new service from Dale UK, and comes on the back of a growing client base in a wide market.
The nine-strong team has found increasing demand for a one-stop shop for products in medical, cleaning, laundry and janitorial areas for schools, care homes and GP practices, giving bosses the confidence to make the move.
And to mark the launch, what is believed to be the county’s first trade show for such products has been organised.
It will take place at Forest Pines Hotel, Broughton, with suppliers coming face-to-face with those who buy and use the products.
Nigel Armitage, general manager at Dale UK, said: “In the past couple of years we have done a lot of business with schools, care homes and GP practices, and we have become more of a specialist in the healthcare sector.
“We have now developed our own odour elimination product which we have sold very successfully to care homes and to schools too. It is like a friendly bacteria, it is not at all harmful and completely safe to use, and breaks smells such as urine down.
“The business emerged particularly during the swine flu epidemic – we did a lot of other specialist products for the likes of MRSA, E- coli and C-Dif.
“With all these products it led us to the conclusion that we should launch a brand with a name that really reflects what we do.”
Having launched 22 years ago selling paint and maintenance products which are bought in from suppliers, it is a natural evolution for the firm.
Some products are mixed on site, others branded up with the MHS name.
An online retail site is part of the launch too, which could be a major boost to the firm, which has warehouse, office and trade counter facilities in Warren Road, Scunthorpe.
“We now want to become a serious player in the healthcare sector,” said Mr Armitage.
Having initially been planned as a launch event, interest from suppliers was such that Medical Hygiene Suppliers decided to open up a trade show, which takes place between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday, July 7. New product displays and expert advice will be on hand with Crown Paints also showcasing a revolutionary hygiene coating.
Vikan (UK) Ltd, Evans Vandoline and Bay West will all be present.
For more information about the event, call (01724) 855645.