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A letter from our CEO: Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic

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April 29, 2020

Dear Partners,

This is a time like no other in our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to produce uncertainty, stress and trauma in our communities. By now, we have all been impacted by this virus, which has been devastating for so many. Despite the challenges we are all facing every day, this is also a time that is bringing out the best in many people—from the healthcare staff and first responders fighting on the front-lines, to the essential workers providing food, products and services. On behalf of everyone at PDI, Sani Professional and Tru-D, we are incredibly thankful to all of you serving and caring for those in need. We are proud to play a critical role in this fight by partnering with you and supporting you.

It is our goal to fill every order on time and to help protect those on the front lines when they need it, while having plenty of inventory on hand to ensure there are never any gaps in the supply chain. We have made huge strides towards these goals, but unfortunately, we are in the same position as many other companies. Demand is continuing to exceed every expectation, and we haven’t yet been able to fulfill our goal completely. This has been compounded by our location in New York, the epicenter of the outbreak.

Like everyone reading this, this is a personal fight and rest assured, we won’t stop until we are able provide what everyone needs. With the progress our communities are making, things are looking up.

When the pandemic erupted, we took immediate steps to ensure supply continuity of our essential infection prevention and food safety products needed to protect lives during this crisis, and every day we are working around the clock to fulfill your requirements. We have ramped up production, hired new team members, and maximized shifts and line capacity, while we produce and ship seven days a week. We are sparing no expense or effort. We are now steadily moving forward and shipping more product every week as we adjust to operating in this changed world.

Our number one priority has always been to keep our employees safe and protected. During this time of increased production, we have implemented additional rigorous cleaning and hygiene protocols throughout our facilities and are practicing other safety precautions including social distancing, daily screening, and temperature checks to protect our employees. I am incredibly proud of our associates coming to work every day and putting others before themselves to produce our essential products during this unprecedented time.

We are a fourth generation, family-owned company that has weathered good times and bad, ups and downs, and everything in-between. The strength, restless sacrifice, compassion around us, and the level to which global communities are coming together through this pandemic has been extraordinary and inspiring. Because of this, we will emerge from this much stronger and more resilient in the future.

We are all in this together. Our sales and clinical teams are always here to assist you, and we encourage you to reach out at any time. In the meantime, please stay safe and healthy, and thank you again for all you are doing to Be The Difference in the fight to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and save lives.

With respect and gratitude,

Zachary T. Julius
Chief Executive Officer

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Manufacturing Through COVID-19 Pandemic: Meeting Customer’s Needs One Wipe at a Time

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PDI continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic (SARS-CoV-2) and its impact on both our customers and our regular business operations. Our number one priority is the protection of our employees, families and customers.  We have taken rigorous protective actions to ensure the safety of our employees so that we can continue to meet customer needs with minimal interruptions.

We understand the urgency around preparing for this pandemic in the United States and have implemented the following measures:

Supply Chain:

When concerns over COVID-19 first surfaced, PDI conducted a full supply chain assessment in anticipation of the increased demand. This assessment included evaluating capacity as well as raw material availability.

Our products are manufactured in the United States, with a robust supply chain that is well positioned to address increased demand. As such, PDI does not rely on manufacturing in China or other countries impacted by COVID-19.

PDI has sufficient inventory of raw materials, and we do not anticipate any supply chain disruption due to raw material availability.

 Production:

On March 19, 2020, PDI was deemed as an essential business per New York State guidance and will remain in full operation.

As global demand for certain infection prevention products exceeds supply, PDI is working with existing partners and customers to ensure they are adequately supported. As a result, PDI has:

  • Ramped up production, including hiring workers, adding shifts and line capacity.
  • Increased production of our infection prevention products, including surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers.
  • Some non-essential products may be deprioritized and as a result may see longer lead times

 Worker Safety:

Employee safety is a critical priority every day and especially now. PDI has developed preparedness plans to help protect the safety of our employees, while safely continuing business operations. This includes implementing the most effective and current safety measures for our operational workers including higher frequency facility cleaning, hygienic best practices and social distancing.  We have also eliminated all international business travel and all ‘non-critical’ domestic airline business travel, consistent with the United States government policy.

 Distribution:

PDI has seen a sharp increase in orders, and we are working closely with our business partners to manage the ongoing shifts in demand.

Learn More:

As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we will continue to monitor the CDC website for resources and further guidance. In the meantime, we recommend that the general public continue to observe good personal hygiene practices, including hand washing, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, as well as surface disinfection using an EPA-registered product. Visit the CDC website to learn more.

PDI Expands Executive Leadership Team

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New CHRO and CFO Additions Support On-Going Growth of Purpose-Driven Infection Prevention Platform

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ, Jan. 07, 2020 — PDI, a global leader in infection prevention products and solutions, continues the development and expansion of its leadership team with the appointments of Mariano Balaguer as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and David Eberson as Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”).

Both executives join this organization of talented, capable, and energetic associates committed to eliminating healthcare and community-acquired infections on behalf of its customers, the patients and guests that they serve, and the families around them. These leadership additions also come at an exciting time of ongoing growth at PDI, with increased investments in organic product innovation, clinical science, business-expanding acquisitions, new manufacturing capacity, and enabling business systems.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mariano and Dave to our team,” said Kent Davies, President and Chief Operating Officer, PDI. “Both leaders will contribute new perspectives, capabilities, and capacity as we continue to grow and develop the business in service of our mission to ‘Be the Difference.’” Davies continued, “the ongoing growth of PDI brings new opportunities at every level of the organization as we take on the challenges of a larger and more complex business and provide more diverse and valuable infection prevention solutions to our customers.”

Mariano Balaguer joins PDI in the newly created CFO position and will lead a talented team including Tony Cerasuolo, who continues as Senior Vice-President, Finance, to evolve PDI’s financial management processes to meet the needs of the growing and thriving company.  Mariano brings over 20 years of experience in financial leadership and business management, including recent global, corporate, and divisional CFO roles at Taro Pharmaceuticals, Henry Schein, and Novartis Consumer Health.

Mariano earned his Master of Business Administration degree at New York University and holds undergraduate and post graduate degrees in economics and public accounting from the National University of Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina. He also attended professional development courses at Dartmouth, Harvard, and SDA Bocconi in Milan, Italy.

The appointment of David Eberson as CHRO underscores PDI’s commitment to nurturing the culture, careers, and capabilities that support its mission and the development of its talented multi-functional team. Dave will lead all aspects of the human resource function, focusing on building essential talents and highly engaged business partnerships as core elements of the PDI business strategy. Dave brings more than 20 years of diverse human resources leadership experience to PDI, having served most recently in senior human resources and executive leadership positions at Getinge Group and Stryker Corporation.

Dave earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Administration from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Earlier in his career, he attended the Stryker Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.

About PDI: PDI is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, foodservice and our communities. Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to help prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. PDI has three divisions, PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional® and PDI Contract Manufacturing. WeArePDI.com

PDI Employees Support Woodcliff Lake NJ Police Department Holiday Toy Drive

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PDI employees donated new, unwrapped toys on behalf of the Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey Police Department Holiday Toy Drive. The donations will be distributed by Police Officers to girls and boys in local hospitals who are too ill to go home for the holidays.

Supporting Volunteer New York! #GivingTuesday

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PDI Executive Vice President, Jonathan Kupperman, supports this year’s #GivingTuesday by wearing the Volunteer New York! hat.

Click here to hear him explain why he believes in giving back to the community and continuing to #bethedifference every day!

Volunteer New York!’s “core mission is to inspire, mobilize, and equip individuals and groups to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits and strengthen the quality of life in our community.”

Nice-Pak / PDI Celebrates Family Day

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On September 21, 2019, employees of Nice-Pak/PDI celebrated their annual family day at the beautiful Gate Hill Day Camp in Stony point, NY. Activities included a variety of games, outdoor adventures (including zip lining, and paddle boats), fall arts and crafts, pumpkin painting and more! Thank you to all those who participated and helped make this day a special one!

PDI’s Commitment to Volunteering and Service Continues on Eighth-Annual Be the Difference® Day

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PDI Supports Local Hygiene and Hunger Organizations

 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – June 18, 2019 – PDI, a leader in infection prevention products and solutions for its customers, hosted its eighth-annual Be The Difference® Day at its manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, NY. This company-wide initiative engages with local Rockland County charitable organizations, including People to People, Inc., Center for Safety and Change, and Meals on Wheels Rockland, through the assembly and distribution of non-perishable food packages and cleanliness kits.

Be The Difference Day has long-standing ties to Rockland County, with government formally recognizing the day in 2012 as an acknowledgement of PDI’s history of social and economic support for the local community.

“Our PDI family has always been passionate about giving back, and it’s so energizing to see our associates rallying around the Orangeburg manufacturing site to engage in this important annual event,” said Zachary T. Julius, Chief Executive Officer, PDI. “We are honored to continue our partnerships with Rockland County organizations that create so much positive impact in the community.”

PDI associates built over 2,100 hygiene kits from Clean The World that were distributed to People to People and Center for Safety and Change. PDI also supported Meals on Wheels through the assembly of over 1,000 “Blizzard Bags,” non-perishable food packages that are delivered to the community’s most vulnerable citizens when the organization’s standard food deliveries are interrupted by inclement weather conditions and other emergencies.

“PDI has been a thoughtful and active partner in our efforts to help Rockland County’s residents for years,” said Diane Serratore, Executive Director, People to People, Inc. “We are deeply grateful for their continued commitment to the community.”

This year’s Be the Difference Day celebration follows the opening of PDI’s new headquarters in Bergen County, NJ in February, expanding the company’s presence in that location while continuing to operate its core manufacturing and in-bound supply chain center in Orangeburg, NY with approximately 650 employees. This growth and development offers the opportunity for PDI employees to give back in both locations through company-wide volunteering and community service initiatives.

About PDI: PDI is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, foodservice and our communities. Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to help prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. PDI has three divisions: PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional® and PDI Contract Manufacturing.

PDI Signals New Strategic Era with Key Healthcare Leadership Appointments

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New roles dedicated to commercial and general management will progress innovation and growth

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – April 18, 2019 – PDI, a leader in infection prevention products and solutions for its customers, today announces three key leadership appointments to drive the company’s strategic growth and innovation initiatives and execute against its ongoing mission to provide exemplary service.

Tom McCurdy, who joined PDI last year as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Healthcare, has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President of Healthcare Sales. McCurdy will be responsible for supporting PDI’s go-to-market growth strategy across the company’s sales force. He will have direct oversight over multiple sales departments, including Health Systems, National Accounts and Field Sales.

With McCurdy’s new responsibilities, Sean Gallimore has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Healthcare. Gallimore will drive the division’s growth strategy as well as product and clinical innovations, oversee the revitalization of its marketing team and commercial strategy, and align cross-functional focus. Prior to joining PDI, Gallimore served as Chief Marketing Officer of Parexel, a multi-billion-dollar organization focused on biopharmaceutical contract research. Gallimore has held several leadership positions in healthcare marketing, including at Phillips Healthcare, Smith & Nephew, Medtronic and Bayer HealthCare.

Supporting McCurdy from a field sales perspective is Ryan Herbert, appointed Vice President, Healthcare Field Sales. He will lead PDI’s dedicated team of field sales directors and their representatives. Herbert joins PDI from ConvaTec, where he served as National Sales Director. Previously, he held several sales and marketing leadership positions during his 17-year tenure at Covidien, most recently as Vice President of Sales.

“Tom, Sean and Ryan are all remarkably talented and skilled leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the patient care experience through innovative, transformative products and solutions,“ said Kent Davies, President and Chief Operating Officer, PDI. “This new organizational structure will allow PDI to fully tap into their years of experience to deliver against our service-driven purpose and fortify our position as a leader in infection prevention.”

About PDI: Professional Disposables International, Inc. (PDI) is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, food safety, and in our communities. Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to help prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. PDI has three divisions, PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional®, and PDI Contract Manufacturing.

PDI Opens New Global Headquarters to Accelerate Innovation in Healthcare and Infection Prevention

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New Global Headquarters Creates Destination to Foster Excellence Through Invention —

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – March 14, 2019 – PDI, a leader in infection prevention products and solutions for its customers, today officially opened the doors to its new global headquarters in Bergen County, NJ. This new headquarters acknowledges the company’s long history of growth and its commitment to its mission of service creating a new multi-functional platform that supports continued advancements in infection prevention.

“Today marks one of the most significant and memorable milestones in the four generations of our family owned and operated businesses,” said Zachary T. Julius, chief executive officer, PDI. “It launches PDI into our next phase of investment, growth, and continued expansion. We are excited to bring our associates a world-class open-space environment that is not only fresh and new but stimulates the type of invention that ensures our position as a leader, trusted advisor, and valued-added partner to our customers.”

Market Demand for PDI Solutions Advances Corporate Success

Over the course of the past several decades, PDI has been synonymous with infection prevention in healthcare, food safety, and our communities. Each year, over one-quarter of a billion people are helped by PDI products and continued innovations, which leads to less suffering and more lives saved. Currently 97.7% of all U.S. hospitals use PDI products. This tremendous progress reinforces customer trust, while further reducing customers’ costs to serve.

Product Innovation and Employee Experience Drive New Headquarters

The new headquarters represents the continued investment in people, PDI’s products and customer solutions, and its dedication to research and development. To fuel continued progress, PDI built a new state-of-the-art lab and innovation center at the core of its new home. In addition, the company’s all new PDI Experiences allows customers and other visitors to experience how products are used in their environment while stimulating discussion and invention of new solutions for the future.

The architecture and physical flow of the new headquarters was purposefully designed to inspire collaboration and a more flexible working environment. The new space also offers associates a state-of-the-art gym and café within a modern space that provides open collaboration areas as well as dedicated meeting spaces.

PDI’s Commitment to Volunteering and Service

The move to a new headquarters expands the company’s presence in New Jersey and Bergen County, as it has had offices in Montvale since 2013. Approximately 180 PDI associates have moved to the new space while approximately 650 operations staff and management positions will continue to be based in our Rockland County — Orangeburg, NY facility. The growth and continued development of PDI will help drive new employment opportunities in both locations, while giving PDI employees the opportunity to give back through company-wide volunteering and community service initiatives.

About PDI: Professional Disposables International, Inc. (PDI) is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, food safety, and in our communities. Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to help prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. PDI has three divisions, PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional®, and PDI Contract Manufacturing.

PDI Celebrates Pink Day – Supporting Susan G. Komen Foundation / Breast Cancer

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  PDI employees participated in Pink Day to help raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, whose goal is to reduce the number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026.

PDI Participates in The United Way Fall Day of Caring 2018

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Nice-Pak/PDI has been the lead sponsor for the United Way of Rockland’s Day of Caring for almost 10 years. Its purpose is to have businesses in the community help not-for-profit agencies and others in need with projects, without burdening their budgets. Projects in the past have included painting, yard work, inventory rotation, working with seniors, etc.

This year almost 30 Nice-Pak and PDI associates stepped up and gave of their time and talents to help worthy organizations in our local community. Some volunteered at the Center for Safety and Change, which works to develop strategies to end gender-based violence and provides shelter and supportive services that empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and other crimes. Others assisted at VISIONS Camp for the Blind (VCB). VCB is owned and operated by VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a nonprofit social service and vision rehabilitation agency serving blind youth, adults, elders and blind children with their parents. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive residential rehabilitation and training facilities of its kind in the US.

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