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PDI EMEA appointed the official UK Healthcare representative for WellAir’s Novaerus Air Cleaning Solutions

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

Northamptonshire, UK: PDI International, leader in infection prevention products and solutions, today announced its official partnership in the UK with Irish-based company Novaerus, part of WellAir, developers of innovative airborne infection control devices.

Preventable infections cost NHS England annually £2.7 billion¹. Improved hand hygiene and surface cleaning will undoubtedly contribute to reduced hospital infections and associated costs, but it may not suffice. Hospitals need to deploy multiple layers of defense to reduce the risk of transmission in which air disinfection plays a vital role in safeguarding healthcare professionals and patients.

WellAir’s Novaerus’s air disinfection “plug and play” systems are powered by its patented NanoStrike™ technology – a transformational method of air disinfection that bursts airborne pathogen cells which has been clinically proven to:

Inactivate microorganisms in the air that lead to viral and bacterial infection
Ensures the pathogen cell cannot self-heal and become viable as an infectious agent once again
Reduce dust, mold spores, and pollen that trigger asthma and allergies

The technology is safe for continuous use around vulnerable patients and staff and is proven to inactivate airborne pathogens on contact. These devices can be easily mobilized in high-risk situations like surgeries or operated continuously in large patient wards, ICUs, emergency rooms, and IVF labs.

Within PDI International’s range of cleaning and disinfection surface wipes, automated room disinfection technology, skin disinfection and patient care solutions, the incorporation of Novaerus’s range of air cleaning devices in the UK addresses the need for an integrated approach to infection prevention to drive the reduction of HCAIs.

“Our collaboration with Novaerus in the UK supports our mission to reduce preventable infections, control associated costs, and ultimately help save lives across the healthcare continuum of care and beyond.” said David Gueundjian, President and Chief Executive Officer, PDI International. “We are proud of our 40-year legacy in assisting the healthcare industry with products and solutions that help reduce the risk of infections, and excited to bring another innovative technology to patients and healthcare institutions.”

Felipe Soberon, WellAir’s Chief Science Officer, adds, “With its extensive expertise as an infection prevention innovator, PDI International is well positioned to help us further progress the adoption of innovative and powerful airborne infection control devices. Our recent product testing conducted by the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSN), as part of the National Health Services Environmental decontamination framework evaluation in the UK, has demonstrated tremendous efficacy against airborne bioburden. We are pleased that PDI can bring these ideal solutions to hospitals and healthcare environments.”

For more information about the Novaerus range of air cleaning systems, click here or download our brochure.

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 WellAir

WellAir, has been providing medical-grade solutions that address a global problem; unhealthy indoor air. Indoor air is the culprit for many virus-based illnesses, asthma, allergies and a host of long-term health issues.
Led by a highly skilled team of scientists, we took a fundamentally different approach to air disinfection, which led to the transformational discovery of NanoStrike™ – the unique, patented technology at the core of all Novaerus portable air cleaning devices. This nanotechnology inactivates all airborne microorganisms on contact providing the first line of protection against viruses and bacteria.
Utilizing NanoStrike technology, WellAir’s Novaerus air cleaning devices help to prevent the spread of infection in thousands of hospitals, senior living facilities and dental offices around the world. WellAir operates through its core business brands, Novaerus, Plasma Air and NuvaWave.

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 donates to local school

Posted on July 26, 2021August 18, 2025 by ashleighking

PDI International donates to local primary school

As part of PDI International’s on-going commitment to support local communities and good causes, the company recently donated £300 to a primary school.

More than 30 pupils aged between 4-6 from St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School in Manchester, UK designed a poster to promote hand hygiene. A large poster was created incorporating their fabulous masterpieces.

Customer Operations Manager from PDI International, Matt Young presented the cheque, and poster to the school in addition to giving each pupil “Buster”, the PDI Bear to thank them for their brilliant work.

About PDI International

PDI International 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 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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