By Healthcare Facilities Today

MONTVALE, N.J. - Affiliate companies, Nice-Pak Products, Inc. and PDI, Inc., the  pioneers and leaders in developing, manufacturing and marketing wet wipe solutions that promote family health and wellness, announce the opening of their new world-class Innovation Center in Montvale, NJ.   This center will deliver market-leading products for healthcare, consumer and commercial markets including surface disinfection, surface cleaning, skin antisepsis, hand hygiene and personal care.   The companies have headquarters in Orangeburg, New York and Flint, Wales, UK.

The 28,000 square foot Innovation Center is equipped with state-of-the-art lab space, and will house 60 full-time employees dedicated to the company's research and development operations, with approximately 15 additional positions to be added over the next 18 months. 

"Each year our products touch consumers 150 billion times.  Not only do we make a significant difference through our sustainability initiatives but we also have the opportunity to help educate families and communities on the important role they can play in promoting the health and wellness of people and the environment," said Robert Julius, CEO of Nice-Pak. "The new facility affords us the opportunity to continue providing superior products while supporting our commitment to the environment through the use of sustainable materials and packaging."

"More than 100,000 lives are lost each year in the United States to preventable healthcare and community acquired infections," said PDI CEO, Zachary Julius.  "PDI is dedicated to developing solutions and promoting education to help fight against preventable infections.  This new space is an investment in our shared, purpose-driven future."

About Nice-Pak

Nice-Pak, founded in 1957, is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of premium quality branded and private label pre-moistened wipes. Headquartered in Orangeburg, NY, Nice-Pak has a track record of introducing innovative products that help to improve people's health and wellness through the consumer, healthcare and professional business channels. Brands for Nice-Pak include Nice 'n Clean®, Grime Boss®, Sani-Hands® and Wet Nap®. Visit: www.nicepakwipes.com.

About PDI

PDI helps reduce preventable infections, control associated costs and ultimately help save lives by delivering a broad range of evidence-based, market leading environmental hygiene and patient care solutions in community, foodservice and healthcare environments. Our expertise in making a difference expands throughout the United States and worldwide. PDI Healthcare, PDI Contract Manufacturing and Sani Professional are divisions of PDI. Visit: www.pdipdi.com.