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PDI International partners with Positive Planet

Posted on July 10, 2023August 18, 2025 by ashleighking

PDI International is thrilled to announce its partnership with Positive Planet as the company takes significant strides towards minimising its carbon emissions and building a sustainable future.

Positive Planet, a leading organisation dedicated to environmental initiatives, helps organisations with genuine net zero aspirations to create and implement carbon reduction plans.

Over the coming months they will help PDI turn its sustainability goals into meaningful action and help deliver positive impact for people and the planet.

This will involve carrying out accurate carbon footprint measurements and then developing, monitoring and embedding a successful sustainability programme into the company’s corporate strategy. They will also help PDI introduce a carbon reduction programme and help the company to engage and educate employees ensuring sustainability is firmly embedded into company’s culture.

Nina Smith, Marketing Manager, said: “It’s very important to us as a business to be able to pinpoint the carbon hotspots and then use this information to develop a carbon reduction plan, aiming for Carbon Neutrality and then ultimately Net Zero and obtain the ISO 14001 certification.

“To become Carbon Literate will allow us to create a culture of sustainability and embed climate action across all functions of PDI International and highlight to our customers and stakeholders that we are leading in our sector regarding our environmental sustainability.”

Whilst PDI have now partnered with Positive Planet, the company have been taking important steps in addressing sustainability within the business for several years.

For example, today 99% of the company’s energy supply comes from renewable sources, they have installed recycling bins, energy efficient lighting, upgraded inefficient equipment, and introduced a working from home scheme.

They have also introduced a waste register system and water management policies.

On the product side, PDI is working tirelessly on delivering solutions that are more sustainable for our planet. Examples include offering more environmentally friendly fabrics, formulations and packaging as well as partnering with Made In Britain to champion British manufactured products.

Nina added: “This is a very exciting time for us as a company and we are delighted to be working with Positive Planet to move to the next level. We have appointed champions across the business and are thrilled with how well everyone has got behind the initiative. It’s important for us to be open and honest about the progress we are making during our journey to reduce our carbon footprint and we are looking forward to reporting about our plans, milestones and successes in the coming months.”

PDI’s sustainability targets have been inspired by the NHS, which is working towards becoming the world’s first net zero national health service.

PDI awarded Grade ‘AA’ in the BRCGS Certification for second consecutive year

Posted on March 6, 2023August 18, 2025 by ashleighking

PDI International – a trusted UK manufacturer of innovative and sustainable infection prevention wiping solutions – announced today that it has achieved Grade ‘AA’ in the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) certification for Packaging Materials, for the second consecutive year.

The BRCGS certification is an internationally recognised benchmark that helps a site or operation demonstrate that they are providing products that are legally compliant, safe and high quality.

PDI was awarded the highest AA grading following a rigorous and detailed audit of its UK manufacturing facility in Corby, in January. The certification demonstrates that the company is upholding the highest standards of safety for all packaging processes.

Chris Hill, Regulatory, Quality & NPD Director commented: “The BRCGS standard is one of the most recognised symbols of quality and safety, which certifies our products for their compliance and high quality. It allows us to demonstrate our credibility as reputable private label manufacturers and is positive affirmation that we have robust processes assuring quality, compliance and authenticity.”

To achieve the ‘AA’ rating, companies must meet a set of rigorous standards related to food safety, quality, and legality, under Packaging Standards Issue 6, set up by the BRCGS governing body. These must be witnessed by an on-site auditor during the site visit.

As part of the certification process, the BRCGS conducted an extensive two-day audit of PDI facilities in Corby, which included a thorough assessment of several key areas, requiring them to demonstrate that they meet strict site standards for hygiene, facilities and equipment, high standards for product safety and quality, as well as demonstrating that all staff involved in the production and use of packaging materials are adequately trained.

The BRCGS certification will provide PDI International with a competitive advantage in the marketplace and further strengthens its commitment to providing its customers with safe, high-quality products.

Chris added: “Following a rigorous evaluation of our facility, we hope that achieving the highest grade, for two years running, can continue to inspire confidence and trust in our customers and demonstrate that quality and safety systems are in place across all our processes.”

PDI, who have also just been accredited as a member of Made in Britain, are experts in manufacturing innovative and sustainable wet wipes, offering high-quality products for every need and for a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. The company manufactures for many of Europe’s leading wet-wipe brands.

PDI’s high-speed, in-house formulation manufacturing plant – based in Corby has been developed to provide the highest quality water (UV, DI and RO) at pharmaceutical grade.

PDI International celebrates being granted Made in Britain membership

Posted on January 27, 2023August 18, 2025 by ashleighking

Northamptonshire, UK: PDI International has been accredited as a member of Made in Britain. PDI’s adoption of the official, protected mark will help buyers recognise its products* as good quality, great value and British-made. The mark will benefit all 3 divisions: PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional and PDI’s Contract Manufacturing.

The mark also lets customers know that PDI International is a trusted company that values transparency, sustainability, and ethical business practices. Consumers are increasingly recognising the Made in Britain mark as a mark of confidence.

Nina Smith, marketing manager of PDI International said: “to be an accredited member of Made in Britain reinforces our message to our customers that we pride ourselves on developing and manufacturing products synonymous with quality, rigorous regulations and standards, uninterrupted supply, and reduced CO2 footprint. We very much look forward to connecting with other members to share best practices, seek advice and raise our profile internationally.

John Pearce, chief executive of Made in Britain said: “We’re delighted that PDI International has joined the community of more than 1200 British manufacturers. The more the mark is used and seen, the more it is recognised as a mark of quality. In addition to getting access to the official protected mark, PDI International will also start to enjoy the many other benefits membership to Made in Britain brings, including support in sales, marketing, PR/comms, and export. We look forward to watching PDI International grow with our help and support.”

About PDI International

PDI International is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, food service 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 International has three divisions, PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional, and PDI Contract Manufacturing.

About Made in Britain

The Made in Britain organisation helps Britain’s manufacturers to grow. It provides support to its members in sales, marketing, PR and export.

Members of Made in Britain can be found in a searchable directory at madeinbritain.org, which gives detailed information about their manufacturing businesses, including company news and links to their websites and social media activity. Buyers and procurement professionals use the Made in Britain directory to find suppliers.

For more information about Made in Britain visit: madeinbritain.org

*Please note not all of our products are Made in Britain, all non-British manufactured products will be clearly highlighted on our website and supporting materials.

PDI International celebrates its second Be the Difference® Day

Posted on July 12, 2022August 18, 2025 by ashleighking

Colleagues host initiatives to give back to local communities, where they live and work

On Friday, 8^th July, PDI International, a global leader in infection prevention products and service solutions based in Corby, celebrated its second Be the Difference Day. This day represents a collective commitment to meaningfully engage, educate, and give back to the communities PDI associates live in and work in.

Various teams took part in diverse activities in the UK, Italy and Switzerland. One team spent the day at Lakeland Hospice in Corby. They were tasked with carrying out a “DIY overhaul” of their outdoor space, which included painting, gardening, clearing out, hedge cutting, and a general tidy up of the hospice grounds.

Jackie Henry, volunteer coordinator for the hospice said, “The impact and difference you’ve made is amazing. I know that our patients enjoy sitting and reflecting in beautiful surroundings. It will be great for patients to start reusing the summer house now that it’s been refreshed with a coat of paint.”

The Corby Homeless Project also received a visit, with colleagues presenting the team with much needed food and personal hygiene supplies for their residents.

Donations of critical items, such as used clothing, blankets, books and toys were also dropped off at Cancer Research’s superstore in Corby.

In Manchester, a second team spent the day at Simply Cycling, helping disabled people have fun and grow in confidence whilst riding adapted bikes whilst a third team spent their time at homeless charity Lifeshare, participating in a range of activities such as food preparation, clearing, cleaning and painting.

In Europe, colleagues donated supplies to foodbanks, took part in local clean-ups, and spent time playing cards and baking for their loved ones.

As the number of covid cases continue to rise, as part of Be the Difference day, PDI International also donated surface and hand disinfectant wipes to all the charities involved to prevent the spread of infection in local communities.

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About PDI International

PDI International is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections and promoting health and wellness in healthcare, hospitality and our communities. Driven by a commitment to research and development, sustainable innovation and industry-leading partnerships, our range of Sani-Cloth®, HyperDRYMist®, Prevantics® and Hygea solutions for environmental cleaning and disinfection, skin decontamination and patient care are trusted by healthcare professionals around the world. PDI International has three divisions, PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional, and PDI Contract Manufacturing.

PDI International celebrates its First Be The Difference® Day

Posted on June 28, 2021August 18, 2025 by ashleighking

Colleagues host initiatives to give back to local communities, where they live and work

On Friday, 18^thJune, PDI International, a global leader in infection prevention products and service solutions based in Corby, celebrated their first Be The Difference Day, a day dedicated to giving back to its local communities. In honour of this day, members of PDI International’s leadership team and colleagues across the organisation donated their time and resources to non-profit organisations that represent the PDI “Be The Difference®” mission and brand.

For its first year, more than 60 people participated across four different locations including Corby, Manchester, Milan and Lisbon. Over £12.000 was raised and the proceeds were split and presented to various non-profit organisations chosen by colleagues, including Cancer Research and Cransley Hospice in Corby and Lakelands Hospice & MIND in Kettering.

As well as countless donations of critical items, such as used clothing, blankets, books and toys which were dropped off at Cancer Research’s superstore in Corby, teams also coordinated volunteer activities. In Corby, a team spent the day at the Corby Homeless Project, taking part in diverse tasks such as painting, gardening and general maintenance as well as baking over 100 cupcakes for its residents and staff. In Manchester, another team spent the day helping people with limited mobility to cycle whilst in Milan and Portugal, colleagues donated supplies to foodbanks, took part in local clean-ups, and spent time playing cards and baking for their loved ones.

President and CEO at PDI International, David Gueundjian said, “Our involvement with the Northamptonshire community goes back almost 20 years now, and we are very proud to have made Corby the central point of our International efforts. PDI International’s mission goes beyond business, and this first International Be The Difference Day has given our associates in the UK an amazing opportunity to exemplify our unique culture, give back to our communities, and impact even more lives around us.”

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