Ecolab Rebrands Shield Medicare Division

Ecolab has changed the name of its Shield Medicare division to Ecolab Contamination Control. Andy Newsome, VP Global Contamination Control, said: “We have been making a steady transition to the new name since we acquired Shield Medicare in 2006, which now more accurately communicates our products and service offering, while strengthening the association with the Ecolab brand. Over the last seven years, the equity in the Shield Medicare brand has transferred to Ecolab, ensuring that our customers retained high service levels and continuity of product supply, which has given us the confidence to implement the name change.”

The Shield Medicare logo will now be phased out and replaced by the Ecolab logo, supported by the phrase ‘Contamination Control’. In conjunction with the change of name, a dedicated web site — www.ecolabcc.com — has also been developed, which includes full details of all products and services as well as comprehensive information on the company’s sterile manufacturing processes.

Ecolab has enabled Shield Medicare to develop into a global organisation and significant investment has been made in a number of areas. The ongoing development of the production site has been supported through a range of initiatives and continued investment, which have allowed the business to produce to the principles of cGMP.

These initiatives have also facilitated the development of superior manufacturing processes, which match those of customers, a fact highlighted by the recent introduction of a Process Match assurance mark for the Klercide range of contamination control products.

Newsome added: “Ecolab Contamination Control has benefited massively from being a part of such a large, supported organisation. In addition to major investment in manufacturing, we have been able to utilise the sizeable regulatory affairs and research and development resources to drive forward new products that conform to all industry standards. Our ability to react and adapt positively to the ever changing regulatory landscape and ensure compliance with future legislative changes, has kept us at the forefront of the contamination control industry.”

Ecolab Contamination Control, +44 7557 190 597, www.ecolabcc.com.