PDI 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 Healthcare offers evidence-based, market leading Interventional Care, Environment of Care and Patient Care solutions, all designed to help reduce preventable infections, control associated costs, and ultimately help save lives across the healthcare continuum of care.
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The Tru-D iQ system of connected products adapts to the needs of a wide range of room sizes to administer a precise dose of UVC. Using Sensor360® technology, Tru-D products provide trusted disinfection of hard, nonporous surfaces with remarkable speed and proven efficacy.
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Sani Professional helps save lives through food safety. According to the CDC, 1 in 6 Americans suffer from a foodborne illness every year. Sani Professional offers solutions to the foodservice industry that are convenient, effective and user-friendly.
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From cosmetic to OTC and Rx products, PDI Contract Manufacturing partners with leading consumer brand and pharma companies to deliver their products in alternate delivery systems. Focusing on the highest level of quality, let PDI’s expertise work for you.
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We have a strong heritage of innovation and a commitment to partners, sustainability, and the community.
PDI has a rich history and an even brighter future.
PDI has spearheaded the development of many of the industry’s most important infection prevention solutions, including the first alcohol prep pad and germicidal disposable wipe. Click through our timeline to learn more!
Paquettes, Inc. is founded by Arthur Julius
Paquettes Inc. evolves into Nice-Pak Products, Inc.
Invented the first alcohol prep pads for healthcare applications.
Robert Julius takes over as CEO for Nice-Pak.
PDI, the healthcare division of Nice-Pak, is established.
Sani-Cloth Wipes are the first EPA registered hard surface disinfectant wipes. Sani-Cloth HB is the first disinfectant wipe with a Hepatitis B claim.
PDI introduces Super Sani-Cloth, the #1 disinfecting wipe in healthcare.
PDI perfects the first 8-up alcohol packet machine capable of producing 650 alcohol packs per minute.
The NY plant expansion converts 32,000 sq ft of warehouse space into packaging floor opening up areas for a clipper line, two canister lines, and the pharma room.
Zachary Julius joins as CEO of PDI.
PDI introduces Sani-Dex ALC (now Sani-Hands® brand), the first antimicrobial hand wipe with a gel formula.
SaniCart Wipe is the first disinfectant wipe for shopping cart handles and child seats to market, receiving the Food Marketing Institute Best New Product Award for 2004.
PDI elevates its clinical investments, focused on bringing infection prevention best practices to customers.
The NY pharma room is commissioned with the approval of PDI’s first NDA product Chlorascrub, later renamed Prevantics®.
PDI begins its partnership with Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC).
PDI produces Chlorascrub (now Prevantics®) for Skin Antisepsis.
PDI incorporated as an independent platform focused on infection prevention.
NY Plant installs the first RCM crossfolder to support a key new PDI Contract Manufacturing partnership. There are currently 10+ RCM crossfolders operating between PDI and NicePak worldwide
PDI Healthcare invests significantly in an expanded sales team to better serve customers as a trusted partner in infection prevention.
PDI UK is established, giving PDI a footprint in Europe.
Sani Professional® Division Rebranded
PDI Healthcare wins World of Wipes Award for Sani-Cloth® AF, the first germicidal wipe to balance patient expectations with healthcare worker needs.
PDI UK acquires Plus Wipes, further expanding its footprint in the European market.
PDI Healthcare division rebranded; June 18 deemed Rockland County “Be The Difference” Day.
NY Plant installs new packaging packet line, quadrupling the output of Prevantics® swabs and a significant improvement in packet manufacturing.
PDI rebrands Chlorascrub and launches Prevantics® skin antisepsis platform.
Sani Professional® launches the first pre-moistened disposable wipes in a softpack for sanitizing food contact surfaces and wins World of Wipes Award.
PDI invests in a new, state of the art innovation center focused on bringing advanced infection prevention solutions to market.
PDI Contract Manufacturing, in conjunction with leading pharmaceutical company, begins to develop its first pharmaceutical product.
Sani Professional® launches a foodservice towel in a perforated roll form; the first and only compostable dry towel certified by Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).
PDI forms a Business Development and Licensing team to further expand its infection prevention innovation offering.
NY converts 1300 sq feet of production space to a second pharma room in support of PDI Contract Manufacturing’s first prescription drug product
NY commissions the largest USP purified water system on the East coast capable of producing 80 gallons per minute with redundant equipment trains and fully hot water sanitizable.
PDI Healthcare introduces its first germicidal spray, <strong>Sani-Prime™</strong> – a true 1 minute disinfectant with proprietary <strong>Acceloquat™</strong> formulation.
Sani-Professional® launches the first pre-moistened no-rinse sanitizing wipes effective against Listeria.
PDI Contract Manufacturing produces its first commercial Rx Wipe
PDI Contract Manufacturing introduces its first pad in a jar.
PDI Healthcare launches Profend® brand to address surgical site infections.
PDI moves its world headquarters to Woodcliff Lake, NJ. The 90,000 square foot space features state of the art labs, customer experience area, and next generation associate area designed to promote collaboration.
PDI Healthcare introduces the first, and only EPA-registered disinfectant with the ability to control HAI-causing microorganisms with Continuously Active Disinfection for up to 24 hours.
PDI Healthcare introduces the only Hydrogen Peroxide sporicidal RTU spray designed to protect against HAI causing microorganisms, including Clostridium diffcile
PDI acquires majority share of Tru-D® SmartUVC, a pioneer in the UVC disinfection industry, and maker of the first UVC robot.
PDI Introduces Sani-Cloth® Bleach Clinical Size Wipe for Smaller Surface Disinfection.
PDI Healthcare Launches Super Sani-Cloth® Wipes in a New Softpack Format.
Sani Professional Launches Degreasing Multi-Surface Wipes in an Efficient, Softpack Format.
PDI Healthcare Introduces Dual Access Lid on Sani-Cloth® Products.
First PDI Disinfecting Wipes with a SARS-CoV-2 Claim (includes all Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes).
First PDI Sanitizing Wipes with a SARS-CoV-2 Claim (Sani Professional No-Rinse® Sanitizing Wipes).
New Canister Format for Sani-HyPerCide® Germicidal Disposable Wipes (PDI Healthcare).
June 18th Deemed Bergen County Be The Difference® Day.
New Packet Format For Easy Screen® Cleaning Wipes For On-The-Go Use (PDI Healthcare).
New UVC Disinfection System: Tru-D® iQ Next Generation UVC Device with a Compact Mobile Unit.
New Large format for Prevantics® Device Swab for larger Vascular Access Sites (PDI Healthcare).
Sani Professional Launches new Heavy-Duty Cleaning Wipe in an Efficient, Softpack Format.
Sani Professional Launches new Food Thermometer Probe Cleaning Wipe in Convenient and Portable Design.
PDI Named One of the New Jersey’s Top Workplace.
The PDI R&D Laboratory in Woodcliff Lake, NJ received a My Green Lab Certification at the Green level – the highest level of certification that can be achieved. Recognized by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, My Green Lab Certification is considered the gold standard for laboratory sustainability best practices around the world.
We continuously invest in industry partnerships that share our goal of reducing preventable infections.
