Corporate Member Directory

R.ADVANCE | THE SAFEST GLOVE
Raclac was recently re-branded as Arka, which in Indian culture relates to the sun, to reflect our ethos and commitment to protecting life. Arka is the 1st European manufacturer of examination gloves, based in Porto. Manufactured on a fully automated production line, with no human intervention, R.Advance examination gloves are subject to a 100% inspection, allowing us to claim a 0.25AQL, the highest standard in the industry. R.Advance gloves dispense 1 by 1, from a flow-pack, with the cuff 1st, in compliance with the WHO guidelines. R.Advance was designed to enhance the Safety of our Healthcare Professionals and Patients whilst reducing excessive gloves usage.

Arxada is a global leader in microbial control, continuously innovating to meet the needs of the future by helping our partners solve their toughest preservation challenges.

Arxada's Professional Hygiene portfolio, encompassing Hand Hygiene, Hard Surface Disinfectant Cleaners & Wipes, and Disinfectants for Medical Devices, leverages biocidal actives to protect health and uphold hygienic standards across diverse settings, including hospitals, schools, food processing plants, and homes.

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of healthcare by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for healthcare providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics.

BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family.

Bio Technics Limited is a market-leading formulator and manufacturer of innovative cleaning and disinfection products. We supply businesses and organisations, including the healthcare sector in the UK and worldwide, with effective cleaning, hygiene, and infection control products under our Endurocide brand via our global distributor network. We are committed to providing the best customer service and have the in-house technical expertise to support our customers wherever they are.

Cepheid is a leading molecular diagnostics company dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. By automating highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, the company’s solutions deliver a better way for institutions of any size to perform sophisticated molecular diagnostic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. Visit their website to view our entire portfolio of molecular diagnostic tests and systems.

DDC Dolphin are dedicated to excellence and innovation in sluice room/dirty utility room design, as well as equipment manufacture, installation, testing and servicing. We specialise in sluice rooms and dirty utility rooms within care-homes, hospitals, hospices and special needs schools. Our industry-leading technology, such as our newly patented hands-free equipment and microbe safe surfaces, can help reduce the incidents of healthcare associated infections (HAIC). Our certified, full-time engineers service and test dirty utility room appliances from any manufacturer across the UK.

As a leader in infection prevention, Ecolab provides products, tools, training and service to healthcare facilities to help prevent the spread of healthcare acquired infections. Our quality chemical formulations, unique packaging designs and innovative dispensing systems are focused on the individual needs of the markets we serve.

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions. Tork® is our leading global brand offering professional hygiene products and services to the healthcare sector. Other products offered by Essity include the leading global brand TENA, and other strong brands such as Jobst and Leukoplast. Our products can be found in most NHS Trusts in England & Wales.

Good healthcare starts with good hygiene and cleaning in hospitals, doctors’ surgeries and other healthcare facilities. When taking care of yourself, colleagues, patients and visitors, effective hand hygiene and cleaning solutions in hospitals and healthcare facilities are critical to improving the quality and safety of care. As the leading professional hygiene brand for hospitals and healthcare facilities, we’re here to help. Our evidence-based insights, recommendations and products can help everyone in your healthcare facility stay on top of hand hygiene and cleaning protocols, so you can focus on what matters - providing excellent care for your patients.

GAMA Healthcare are the market leader in infection prevention and control solutions. Their range of Clinell, Carell and Cleanall products combine innovative technology with ease of use, providing the professional healthcare industry with the most effective options available. With an ethos of high quality products, verified science, cost effectiveness and extensive after sales support, GAMA Healthcare have established themselves as the premium choice for infection prevention professionals.

Guest Medical, established in the United Kingdom in 1972, has a long established history in manufacturing and supplying high quality infection prevention products to healthcare organisations worldwide.

Recognised as innovators of specialised environmental disinfection products, spillage kits and packs, we provide a comprehensive solution for infection prevention and control. Our consistent focus is upon the needs of staff and patient safety. This, along with our expertise and extensive experience in product development, has seen our products lead the way in public and healthcare settings, in the United Kingdom within the National Health Service and a multitude of private organisations, and in markets worldwide.

Our range of products further extends to offer hand decontamination, laboratory consumables and phlebotomy products including our strikingly designed tourniquets.

The team at Jalkin are human waste experts, aiming to improve infection control and human waste management from your patient right through to where the waste is no longer your responsibility. We can help with: Infection risk audits - Cleaning protocols - Waste handling from immobile or incontinent residents - Drainage, sluiceroom and sewerage compliance. This end to end view on the human waste path gives us a unique perspective that delivers measurable, sustainable benefits in a cost effective fashion.

Hygenica is a leading Medtech company pioneering antimicrobial innovations that help to protect patients from potentially life-threatening healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs).

LumiBio provides an all-encompassing Infection Control service. Our system is absolutely harmless to humans, the environment and your buildings. It is PH neutral and does not contain any bleach or bleaching agents, it does not use UV light and it does not produce any harmful gas.

LumiBio has been independently analysed and tested on a wide range of pathogens, including Sars-Cov-2 by the Microbiology research team at the University of Alberta Hospital Research Faculty. LumiBio neutralises on contact and then eradicates achieving a kill rate of at least 99.999% and is active for up to 5 days. Our system works on all surfaces, including clothing, PPE and furniture.

LumiBio is different to other disinfection systems, as our service is delivered in live environments. LumiBio uses an ultrasonic dry misting system that reaches all surfaces, crevices and undersides, to give a protective coating. Our treatment is bacteriostatic and immediately penetrates the cell membrane. Working against specific targets it prevents respiration, synthesis and reproduction causing comprehensive damage and cell death, whilst remaining safe to human contact.

Treatments cycles are calculated to ensure continuous defence. This provides additional security working alongside traditional Infection Control methods. Our service also includes a regular programme of swab testing to demonstrate the product efficacy. We are currently running a project for the NHS which has demonstrated a Pathogen free environment for the last 8 weeks.

Mackwell Health is an innovator, leading the way with ingenious, sustainable solutions in infection prevention technology. Always backed by science, our UK engineered and manufactured solutions provide unprecedented levels of safety in the environments in which they are used.

Mauser UK T/A Daniels Healthcare is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of sharps and speciality containers for hospitals, surgeries, needle exchange schemes, councils and the clinical waste industry.

MTP Innovations developed an innovative range of revolutionary, cost effective, safe and patented infection control products that prevent infection, improve patient care and ultimately save lives.

Although the primary focus is the healthcare sector, the applications are also relevant to the personal care and domestic hygiene market. The brand DiffX™ is an oxygen based, non-chlorine disinfectant product designed to help improve infection control and prevention to ensure public safety.

Nanosonics is an Australian infection prevention company that has successfully developed and commercialised a unique automated disinfection technology, the trophon® device, representing the first major innovation in high level disinfection for ultrasound probes in more than 20 years. The trophon device is fast becoming the global standard of care for ultrasound probe disinfection with more than 28 000 units across 30 countries; protecting every day more than 88000 people against cross contamination.

This innovation made its way across to the UK in 2013, with the 1st UK device installed at Kings Mill Hospital, thanks to funding from the Sherwood Forest NHS trust. Coming full circle, in 2021 the UK Nanosonics team has hit their milestone 1,000th trophon device installation with the same hospital that took the important 1st steps in recognizing the importance of automated HLD for ultrasound probes.

We strive to be a global leader in infection prevention innovation by aside of the trophon device providing a total reprocessing solution with some consumables accessories and traceability platform.

NHS Supply Chain manages the sourcing, delivery and supply of healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. Managing more than 4.5 million orders per year, across 94,000 order points, over 17,000 locations and delivering 25 million lines of picked goods to the NHS. NHS Supply Chain system consolidates orders from over 900 suppliers, saving trusts time and money and removing duplication of overlapping contracts. The NHS Supply Chain was designed to help the NHS deliver clinically assured, quality products at the best value, through a range of specialist buying functions. Its aim is to leverage the buying power of the NHS to negotiate the best deals from suppliers and deliver savings of £2.4 billion back into NHS frontline services by the end of the financial year 2022/23.

Born to make a difference, Pal International has spent over 50 years building an expert knowledge in hygiene and infection prevention. Pal began in 1970 in Leicester in the UK and now has a well-established distribution network in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Medipal is our healthcare brand and is the perfect partner for all your infection prevention requirements, with a full range of surface disinfection and patient wipes. From everyday disinfectant products to high level Chlorine sporicidal products, our wipes are dermatologically tested. We’ve got you covered.

PDI International is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, hospitality and our communities beyond North America, and Canada.

Through our dedication to research and development, sustainable innovation and industry-leading partnerships, we have developed some of the most important infection prevention innovations, including the first alcohol prep pad and disinfectant disposable wipe. We continue to build our portfolio of products and solutions, and help our customers by providing continual support, resources & expertise to help make a difference in the world.

Our diverse range of clinically proven solutions are manufactured for our customers across the globe, including the UK National Health Service (NHS). Our brands include Sani-Cloth® (Environment of Care), Prevantics® (Interventional Care) and Hygea® (Patient Care).

Primel is a patient care-industry focused brand developing the latest offerings in health and hygiene. Our vision is to evolve the safe and secure operation of all spaces to enhance access to utilities and improve well-being. Our objective is to build healthier and more protected environments which prevent the transmission of germs in all interactive areas across the globe, to enhance the health and hygiene standards of all spaces.
Building on the success of TridAnt®, Primel was founded to advance infection prevention infrastructure in all patient care environments. Primel’s innovation utilises over 30 years of research and development of antimicrobial coatings in the medical device industry. Over the years, our in-depth knowledge and experience as global partners to leading manufacturers and product innovators has been utilised to develop a complete solution that could progress the standards of hygiene practices for all. TridAnt® antimicrobial technology is the first line of defence against germs which blocks, repels, and kills an array of harmful microbes and pathogens, keeping essential personnel safer.

Established in 1971 Roma Medical is a leading Global supplier of hospital and rehabilitation equipment. Operating from its modern production facility located in South Wales, UK, Roma Medical continues to produce quality products to the highest international standards using only the very best raw materials. The product range includes: Roma Chair Acute Hospital Commode, PositIV Stainless Steel Infusion Pump/Drip Stand, Eliot Patient Bed-side Chair range and Patient Transfer Chair range.

Having supplied the National Health Service for the past 52 years, Roma Medical is proud to have provided hospitals throughout the UK with durable medical equipment fully supported by the professional after sales team operating nationwide.

As a leading expert in infection prevention and professional skin care our deep-rooted knowledge originates from our Deb® skin care solutions. We make quality products that are trusted to work and independently tested to high standards. Through our dedicated Cutan® healthcare product range we are one of the largest hand hygiene suppliers to the NHS.

Our specialist healthcare programme consists of 3 elements to help optimise hand hygiene best practice according to the WHO’s 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene guidelines.

Our Cutan® healthcare products are specifically formulated to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients in high frequency use environments. When used in combination with each other as part of a 3-Step programme, they can help reduce the spread of infection and maintain good skin health through proper conditioning.

We aim to bring innovative, quality products and services to professional markets that rethink how people and organisations experience skin care, cleaning, and hygiene.

Scientific Sanitation Solutions is an innovative and diverse UK based organisation that provides cutting-edge water sanitation and point-of-use water purification solutions to combat water contamination and pollution across the globe. We also offer the very best in sustainable disinfectant solutions, including a ground-breaking non-toxic, medical grade hand and surface disinfectant for the private and public sectors. As well as a pioneering multi-purpose, veterinary grade agricultural disinfectant that is unbeatable in all round suppression of pathogenic spread and can be integrated successfully within all aspects of bio-security measures. Innovation, technology, and science is at the very core of our business, and it is our goal to ensure that our solutions support all aspects of environmental care and social well-being.

Scotmas exists to help its customers minimise or remove infection and contamination risk through the biocidal power of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and other biocides. We believe it is possible to keep people safe from harmful pathogens, without the use of dangerous, environmentally persistent chemicals.

Scotmas surface disinfection is led by CidoxTM ClO2 tablets. Requiring no liquids, storage of dangerous chemicals or manual mixing, tablets are added to a dilution vessel to achieve a target PPM for the disinfection application. All surface disinfection products are supplied with a training package including safe usage posters, training videos and application pocket cards.

Scotmas water disinfection is controlled by our ClO2 generators. Each generator is sized to suit the specific application, from supplementary disinfection of specific ‘at risk’ wards, to initial whole site disinfection. Our generators are supplied with a host of monitoring and reporting options, designed to provide multiple safety systems and a detailed record of water and chemical usage.

Sharpsmart's Reusable Sharps Containers reduce sharps injuries, minimise waste and associated CO2 emissions, save costs and improve compliance when compared with single use sharps containers.

At Silentia, we partner with health care facilities around the world to deliver a privacy screen system that offers safety and optimal patient care. Keep it CleanTM is our commitment to raising the bar for improved hygiene standards and infection prevention. Thanks to the EasyCare functions, our screens are easy to disinfect, move and combine. Our products consist of different lengths and heights, all part of a complete system that can adapt to your specific needs.

Sky Chemicals (UK) Ltd is a trusted UK-based manufacturer and supplier of high-quality cleaning and disinfection products, serving both domestic and international markets. With a strong focus on innovation, environmental responsibility, and cost-effectiveness, Sky Chemicals supports clients across healthcare, animal care, hospitality, and public sectors. Our expertise lies in developing products that uphold stringent hygiene standards while also being user-friendly and safe for a wide range of environments.

Sodexo Healthcare partners with NHS & private healthcare organisations to design, manage and deliver a range of services that improve the quality of the hospital experience and contribute to the delivery of better care for patients, staff and visitors.

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 36,000 people and delivers services that improve the quality of life to clients at over 2,100 locations in the corporate, energy & resources, healthcare, education, leisure, justice and defence sectors. Services range from catering, cleaning, reception to asset management, security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. We’re a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges. And we’re just getting started.

Rooted in a history of diverse expertise spanning the industry — from medical surgical and dental solutions to health information systems and purification and filtration — we’re ushering in a new era of care. By pioneering game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science, we’re advancing solutions that change patients’ lives for the better — while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

That’s why we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by partnering closely with the brightest minds in healthcare. And ensuring every innovation we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy to change lives for the better. Our ultimate goal? Move humanity forward by improving health for everyone. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

SVEMA Ltd is a trusted supplier of innovative infection prevention solutions to healthcare providers across the UK. As a proud Corporate Member of IPS, SVEMA supports the essential work of infection prevention professionals by delivering high-quality products, expert training, and ongoing service.
Our recent partnership with Bimedica marks a new phase of growth, enabling us to expand our portfolio to include advanced solutions in hand hygiene, PPE, wound care, incontinence, and surface disinfection.
With a strong focus on compliance, sustainability, and tailored support, our experienced team works closely with NHS and private healthcare partners to help reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and improve patient safety.
Our mission is simple: to provide smart, effective infection prevention tools that make a real difference, and to elevate hygiene standards to an even higher level, every day. This is captured in our guiding claim: Your Cleanspiration – a daily commitment to patient safety, innovation, reducing HAIs, and supporting sustainable healthcare environments.

We believe that the future of healthcare is in the people we empower. Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to empower healthcare professionals, who constantly strive to create a healthier tomorrow.

Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anaesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Over 14,000 Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, LMA®, Pilling®, QuikClot®, Rüsch®, UroLift® and Weck®

Tristel is a manufacturer of infection prevention and contamination control procedures, empowering global healthcare with sustainable and innovative disinfection solutions for medical devices (Tristel Portfolio) and surfaces (Cache portfolio). Using our proprietary Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) chemistry, Tristel-manufactured products offer broad spectrum efficacy within short, uniform contact times, and are proven effective at sporicidal, mycobacterial, virucidal, fungicidal and bactericidal level.

More than manufacturing: Tristel's online portal, 3T, offers digital traceability for decontamination compliance processes, plus online training, and certifications for healthcare staff.

Vernacare are pioneers of sustainable infection prevention solutions for healthcare environments. For decades, our products and those of the Vernacare family of brands have helped to improve the lives of patients, residents, and healthcare professionals globally, while reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections across the globe.

From our first hospital macerator over 35 years ago, through to our substantial heritage in woundcare dating back to the Crimean War, Vernacare’s evolution has enabled a portfolio of high-quality solutions for healthcare settings and their patients with one goal in mind: to reduce infection and save lives.

Never content to stand still, we have innovated throughout our journey and continue to do so – whether through reducing water and energy use in the manufacturing process or through new product development such as our 5th generation of Sharpsafe sustainable waste management containers.

With our network of industry experts, selected partners, and academia, we are continually working to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare without compromising on the safety and welfare of patients and healthcare professionals.

Put simply, we’re passionate about: Preventing the spread of infections, providing innovative healthcare solutions and sustainable and reliable manufacturing.

Vileda Professional and Vermop are both leading global manufacturers of cleaning products with a combined experience of over 170 years in the cleaning industry. As of 2023, Vermop has recently become part of the Freudenberg Group and become a core part of the group’s mission for a cleaner future. With guiding principles of innovation and being customer centric alongside a vision of a sustainable future. Working as trusted advisors on cleaning practices and products in a variety of areas such as Healthcare, Controlled Environment, General Building Cleaning and HoReCa. Our combined mission for customers has been to increase our range of offerings to customers, raise the profile of the organisations we work with. As well as increasing the efficiency of staff while also equipping our customers with cleaning systems that can be easily adjusted to fit the needs of tomorrow.