News Archive

2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999

2009

First Canadian company to be recognized by Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative - Virox Technologies Inc. (422 KB): Daniel Casciato, Green Business Quarterly Nov/Dec 2009
Excerpt:“We brought a newness by using hydrogen peroxide as an active ingredient. Hydrogen peroxide is environmentally perferable.” pg. 3
An Assessment of Infection Control Surveillance in BC Acute Care Facilities (1.97 MB): By BRUCE GAMAGE, RN, BSN, CIC, Manager, Provincial Infection Control Network – BC
Excerpt:“The following article (reprinted from the Winter 2009 issue of Virox’s Solutions Newsletter), is a precise of an article previously published in the American Journal of Infection Control 2008; 36:706-10.”
JohnsonDiversey and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Announce Equity Investment and Company Recapitalization (98 KB): Business Wire
$2.6 billion transaction supports accelerated growth in cleaning and hygiene industry; Company to change name to "Diversey" and adopt new corporate identity
Excerpt:“With annual sales of more than $3.0 billion into more than 175 countries, JohnsonDiversey is a leading global provider of commercial cleaning, sanitation and hygiene solutions. The company serves commercial customers in the building, retail, healthcare and food and beverage sectors, as well as large, public sector clients such as the National Health Service in the U.K. and the State of New York. Among its private-sector customers are The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo., pharmaceutical retailer Walgreens and global facilities services provider ISS. ”
Virox Technologies Inc. is Permanently Named at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning! (64 KB): Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Excerpt:“In recognition of Virox Technologies Inc.’s ongoing support of the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, a lecture theatre has been permanently dedicated and named. Virox is committed to the ongoing support of Sheridan Business Students by hosting an annual Virox Future Forum which provides an opportunity for graduating students to become more knowledgeable about forward looking trends in the workplace. ”
Going Green and Staying Clean (673 KB): Crothall Services Group
Between the months of August 2005 and July 2006, the Infection Control department at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, led by Nurse Epidemiologist Rita Smith, conducted a study to determine whether formal staff training, including hand washing awareness, combined with new disinfectants would be effective in reducing the healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rate.
Excerpt:“One key tool in this program has been JohnsonDiversey’s Oxivir disinfectant. Its formula makes it the perfect solution for fighting infections without harming the environment. ” pg. 1
JohnsonDiversey releases 2008 Global Responsibility Report (172 KB): JohnsonDiversey
Significant milestones accomplished during the past year include: Acceptance into the World Wildlife Fund’s Climate Savers Program; a partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to formulate cleaners and detergents that protect aquatic life; expansion of the company’s Global Children’s Initiative; and environmental performance improvement against five key measures, including a 31 percent per metric ton reduction in carbon oxygen demand (COD) and a 23 percent per metric ton re
Excerpt:““Sustainability is being embedded into all aspects of our business as we seek to focus every employee on creating a cleaner, healthier future in communities around the world,” said JohnsonDiversey President and CEO Ed Lonergan. “This report highlights the progress we’ve made and reinforces our commitment to sustainability in our operations and in our customers’ facilities.””
New RESERT™ XL HLD High Level Disinfectant is a Non-Sensitizing Alternative to Commonly Used High Level Disifnection Chemistries in the GI Suite (49 KB): STERIS Corporation
Resert oxidizing chemistry is safer for patients, staff and devices
Excerpt:“STERIS Corporation now offers Resert XL HLD High Level Disinfectant, a new non-aldehyde solution, for hospitals and health centers. Among its many benefits, this formulation is non-sensitizing and has virtually no inhalation risk for staff and patients.” pg. 1
Virox Growing with BDC (1.37 MB): BDC Halton
Excerpt:“With BDC’s help, virox purchased a 46,000 square-foot building in oakville, ont. that was inaugurated in July, 2008 as the company’s new corporate headquarters. In addition to securing fi nancing for the purchase, BDC Consulting provided assistance with the plant layout in order to meet virox’s current as well as future needs.”
H1N1 (Swine) Flu - AHP Breaks the Chain of Infection! (275 KB): Canadian Business Online
Excerpt:“AHP's superior virucidal efficacy versus other commonly used disinfectants was recognized and subsequently recommended for the cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces. Hand contact surfaces pose a potential threat to those touching those surfaces and then touching their mouths, nose, etc. AHP was chosen because of its unique ability to balance rapid effectiveness with user and patient safety.”
From SARS to Swine Flu: Protecting Your Dental / Medical Practice (14 KB): SciCan
Media Release. Confidence is key in any outbreak situation and when dealing with a relatively unknown virus such as new strains of the H1N1 Swine Flu.
Excerpt:“OPTIM 33TB, with AHP (accelerated hydrogen peroxide) technology, is a surface cleaner and disinfectant that has gained the reputation as being one of the most effective and safe surface disinfectants on the market. It has a 1 minute virucidal claim against both enveloped (easy to kill viruses such as Influenza) and nonenveloped viruses (difficult to kill viruses such as Polio) which provides an added level of "comfort and confidence" in the event of a viral outbreak.”
JohnsonDiversey Responds to Swine Flu Outbreak (49 KB): JohnsonDiversey
JohnsonDiversey today announced a global effort to provide its customers with the products, information and expertise to combat the spread of swine flu.
Excerpt:“Among the company’s most effective disinfection products is a line of accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based technologies, including a proprietary formula that kills viruses in one minute. Typical products in the industry require a 10-minute contact time for effective disinfection.”
Infection Control Means Big Business! (370 KB): Sanitation Canada
Virox Technologies Inc. had a big year in 2008. In July they had a double celebration – first celebrating the company’s 10-year anniversary and second by moving into a new 47,000 sq. foot building on Coventry Road in Oakville – a facility that has already been zoned and approved for a future 20,000 sq. foot addition, when necessary.
Excerpt:“Today, we know that as a society we need to take care to protect ourselves. We want Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind as the safest and most effective disinfectant product on the market,” he said. “Not just for use in hospitals, schools or professional buildings, but available for the consumer to use at home.” pg. 5

2008

JohnsonDiversey Plays Leadership Role in Development of U.S. EPA’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative, Earns Champion Status (28 KB): JohnsonDiversey Inc.
EPA gives JohnsonDiversey highest level of recognition for voluntarily removing APEOs from its products
Excerpt:““Eliminating APEOs from our products was the responsible action to take,” said JohnsonDiversey President and CEO Ed Lonergan. “We’re proud we can tell our customers and our communities that we’re setting standards for our products that are more stringent than current regulations in order to protect human health and the environment.””
The Greening of the Eco-villains How green tech is changing the face of the chemical industry (82 KB): Written by Alexandra Shimo, Macleans.ca
Excerpt:“Of course the chemical industry can only reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing plants so far. At a certain point, if it truly wants to go green, it has to turn its attention to the damage done by the chemicals it actually sells. To that end, the industry is investing millions to measure the carbon dioxide and energy used to manufacture, recycle and dispose of its products, and it’s attempting to phase out the production of some chemicals altogether. For example, Oakville, Ont.-based Virox Technologies produces an environmentally friendly alternative to bleach called accelerated hydrogen peroxide. ”
Virox Technologies Inc. Receives Champion Status in the Design for the Environment Program's Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative (SDSI). (146 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
The Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative (SDSI), EPA's Design for the Environment (DfE) Program recognizes environmental leaders who voluntarily commit to the use of safer surfactants.
JohnsonDiversey Sustainable Cleaning Award goes to OCS Cleaning and Environmental Services (306 KB): Corporate Social Responsibility News
Company awarded at World Federation of Building Service Contractors Congress for demonstrating commitment to cleaning for health, safety and environment
Excerpt:“"JohnsonDiversey is committed to sustainable cleaning systems and solutions, and we know many BSCs share this commitment," Lonergan said. "This award recognizes the best of the best. It recognizes a BSC that has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability by performing services that meet the highest standards of health, safety and environmental responsibility in facility care."”
JohnsonDiversey recognizes International Infection Prevention Week with release of new Norovirus Infection Control Kit (113 KB): JohnsonDiversey Inc.
JohnsonDiversey today introduced a new, comprehensive norovirus infection control kit in recognition of International Infection Prevention Week, October 19-25.
Excerpt:“JohnsonDiversey offers six EPA-registered products to help control norovirus. Included in that list are Oxivir TbTM/MC and Carpe Diem TbTM/MC, one-step cleaner-disinfectants formulated with proprietary AHP® hydrogen peroxide technology to deliver fast, effective cleaning performance and 60-second contact time for disinfection. ”
Virox Technologies Inc. Opens New Corporate Headquarters (87 KB): Sanitation Canada
Excerpt:“Virox Technologies Inc. was found in 1998 and has quickly grown into an industry leader in hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants and cleaners. ”
JohnsonDiversey Announces Most Ambitious Climate Commitment In Cleaning Industry (128 KB): Amanda Carufel, World Wildlife Fund
Company pledge to WWF Climate Savers Will Slash Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Excerpt:“By joining Climate Savers, JohnsonDiversey is demonstrating that the world’s leading companies will find even greater success competing in the global marketplace when they operate in an environmentally responsible way. We hope and expect the rest of their industry will take notice and follow the powerful example being set by JohnsonDiversey to reduce emissions and help preserve the health of our planet.” pg. 1
Forterra Environmental Appoints Pilon to Board of Directors (252 KB): Forterra Environmental Corp. an emerging leader in the production and sale of premium organic soil-enrichment products based on worm castings, today announced the appointment of Randy Pilon to its Board of Directors.
Virox Technologies - Donor of the Week (281 KB): SickKids Foundation
Virox Technologies Inc. has been honoured by the SickKids Foundation as Donor of the Week. In our continued support of education, Virox will be the event sponsor for the SickKids Foundation 4th Annual Partnerships in Paediatric Patient Safety Symposium on June 11th at SickKids Hospital (Main Auditorium). For more information on this event please contact the Patient Safety Symposium organizers at 416-813-7358 or by email at patientsafety@sickkids.ca.
OTMH Battling Deadly Superbug (131 KB): Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver
Excerpt:“Though common bleach should kill it, the hospital is not asking its cleaning staff to breathe the fumes of bleach, said Carleton. Instead, it is using tougher chemical cleaners, like Virox and more recently, a new chemical cleaner called Rescue that is effective against C. difficile. ”
Virox Technologies Inc.’s New Corporate Headquarters. (149 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Virox has recently purchased a 42 000 square foot building in Oakville, ON that will become the new corporate headquarters in July.”
Forum of leading experts will chart course for sustainable facility care (292 KB): Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online
Excerpt:“ unique forum will bring together leaders in the facility-care industry to chart a course through the green hype and develop practical approaches to sustainable facility care, JohnsonDiversey announced today. ”
New Patent Received for AHP! (174 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Virox Technologies Inc. has received another patent for the Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide based technology.”
Another First for AHP! (137 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Virox Technologies Inc. and Anivac Corporation introduces a new innovative line of Animal Grooming products with the Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Technology.”

2007

Announces partnership with STERIS Corporation and launch of an endoscope compatible Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide High Level Disinfectant (136 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Canadian-U.S. Partnership a “Clean Sweep” for 2006 Business Achievement Award (85 KB): Sanitation Canada
Excerpt:“Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey recognized for cross-border collaboration on green disinfectants for healthcare use. ”
Essential Training for Environmental Services Staff (45 KB): Sanitation Canada
Excerpt:“One person dies every six minutes from hospital-acquired infection. It’s tragic that this is allowed to continue and that an Environmental Services department can be allowed to operate without ongoing, targeted and evolving education. ”
Fast Facts Newsletter (272 KB): Cruise Lines International Association Inc.
REACH—Proactive Planning Is Recommended to Address the EU’s New Chemical Policy Initiatives (194 KB): Blank Rome LLP
Excerpt:“REACH is intended to: (a) phase out, or limit the use of, the most dangerous chemicals; (b) promote innovation and development of safer chemicals; and (c) assure that the manufacture and distribution of chemicals in the EU do not adversely affect human health or the environment. ”
ALUMNI PROFILES - Randy Pilon (43 KB): Rotman Magazine
The Pandemic Planner - A Monthly Newsletter for Health Care Professionals (98 KB): Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Safer Cleaning Products... "a sign of things to come?" (44 KB): The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
AN ACT TO REDUCE ASTHMA BY USING SAFER ALTERNATIVES TO CLEANING PRODUCTS
Breakthrough AHP Technology May Help Reduce Incidence of Hospital-acquired Infections (302 KB): APIC Daily News
Canadian American Business Council Awards (98 KB): Canadian American Business Council
Virox Expansion in time to Receive Canada’s First Registered EcoLogo Disinfectant-Cleaner (143 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide has proven its superiority with respect to cleaning and disinfection properties and can now proudly display the EcoLogo as Canada’s FIRST registered Disinfectant-Cleaner.”
New Cleaner 'to the Rescue' (190 KB): Kingston General Hospital Spectrum
Excerpt:“Rescue is the only surface disinfectant in Canada with claims to be effective against C. difficile spores. ”
JohnsonDiversey steps up to assist schools fighting MRSA (27 KB): JohnsonDiversey
Excerpt:“Only Oxivir Tb and Carpe Diem Tb disinfectants offer a 60-second kill time, which is highly effective against pathogens such as MRSA, but with a health hazard rating of zero, which means it has a product-safety profile well suited for use in schools.”
The Environmentally Friendly 'Superbug' Killer (92 KB): Bio-Medicine
Excerpt:“Patented accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP) is a stable cleaning and disinfecting solution with enhanced germicidal activity that is not harmful to those who use it, or to the environment.”
Breakthrough AHP® Technology May Help Reduce Incidence of HAIs (179 KB): Infection Control Today Magazine
Virox Technologies Inc. Selected as a Regional Finalist in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program for 2007 (164 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Virox Technologies Inc. has been recognized as a Regional Finalist for 2007 as being an innovative industry leader committed to expanding its business through the application of our patented Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® technology to new global markets, new applications, new industries, and new, proprietary product concepts.”

2006

Human Avian Influenza - A Sanitation Perspective (1.20 MB): Sanitation Canada
Commitment pays off for businesses - Achievement saluted at 11th Annual Oakville Awards for Business Excellence (343 KB): Oakville Beaver
Excerpt:“Virox Technologies Inc. located on Bristol Circle was named 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year. ”
Biofilms: Friend of Foe? (1.50 MB): Sanitation Canada
A Scientific and Fact-Based Critique of the Article (1.18 MB): Sanitation Canada
Eliminating Clostridium difficile from the Healthcare Environment (41 KB): By DR. MICHELLE J. ALFA
The primary aim of this project is to determine if daily commode treatment with specific formulations of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) agent at concentrations of 0.5- to two-per cent can reduce the level of C.difficile spores in the toilet environment of patients who have CDAD compared to the routine cleaning method using agents that are known to be non-sporicidal.
Oxivir USA Has Arrived (85 KB): JohnsonDiversey Inc
Canadian-US Partnership a "Clean" Sweep for 2006 (221 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“In 2001, Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey formed a partnership in the ongoing fight against infectious disease and together have proven that a disinfectant need not be toxic to be effective. Past award winners have included Research in Motion (RIM), Intel Corporation, Syncrude, and Caterpillar.”
Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey recognized for cross-border collaboration on green disinfectants (59 KB): IFMA
Excerpt:“"In 2003, we were at the forefront of the global fight against SARS in large part because of our partnership with Virox," said Ed Lonergan, President and CEO of JohnsonDiversey. "And this partnership is at the foundation of our aggressive approach in the fight against the spread of avian flu and other infectious diseases. Our relationship with Virox is not just good business. It is also helping to protect public health. We're proud of how this U.S.-Canadian business enterprise is making this world a safer, healthier place."”
Canadian-US Partnership a "Clean" Sweep for 2006 Business Achievement Award (83 KB): CNW Group
Excerpt:“ "The judges for this year's Business achievement Award were not only impressed by the working partnership between the two companies but also by the positive impact their solution has for reducing the threat of infectious disease," said Randolph Dove, Board Chairman, Canadian American Business Council. "The CABC recognizes their incredible work and applauds their cross-border alliance on a global scale." ”
JD honored by business council (349 KB): Cleanfax Online
Excerpt:“TORONTO — JanSan manufacturer JohnsonDiversey Inc. and Virox Technologies Inc. of Ontario have been given the annual Business Achievement Award by the Canadian American Business Council, according to a press release posted on Newswire.ca”
October 25, 2006 - Oakville's Virox Technologies INC. Wins Prestigious Canadian-American Business Award (28 KB): PolytechnicsCanada
Excerpt:“In 2001, Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey formed a partnership in the ongoing fight against infectious diseases, and together have demonstrated that a disinfectant need not be toxic to be effective. The Business Achievement Award will be presented in Toronto on November 8th. ”
Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey Recognized for Cross-border Collaboration on Green Disinfectants (83 KB): Toronto, Oct. 23, 2006 – The Canadian American Business Council, the voice of the Canadian American business community, today selected Virox Technologies Inc., of Oakville, Ont., and JohnsonDiversey Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis., to be awarded the prestigious Business Achievement Award for their collaboration in developing and distributing, a safe and environmentally friendly hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant.
Virox a Big Winner (319 KB): Oakville Beaver
Excerpt:“Oakville's Virox Technologies Inc. has picked up a prestigious Canadian/American business award.”

2005

Virox backs Sheridan grad to success (56 KB): The Hamilton Spectator
Excerpt:“Randy Pilon of Oakville-based Virox Technologies told a venture forum of his company's seed money to help an inventor make a success of a new disinfectant being used to fight SARS and the Norwalk virus. ”
Cleaning Show Presents Innovation Awards (36 KB): Press Release
Excerpt:“JohnsonDiversey walked away with the washroom products award for Oxivir, a new detergent-disinfectant based on Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide technology.”
JohnsonDiversey (359 KB): International Dimensions
Excerpt:“JohnsonDiversey walked away with the washroom products award for Oxivir, a new detergent-disinfectant based on Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide technology. Page 6”
Micro-vision (Sanitation Canada Infection Control Article) (572 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
JD Earns Customer, Booth Accolades at ISSA (46 KB): JohnsonDiversey Inc.

2004

Impact Of Hygiene In Canada Program (278 KB): Stanier Institute
Intellectual property a requirement in VC pitch (61 KB): Sillicon Valley North
Infection control: You were asking... (70 KB): Focus
Personal Services Settings Talk (Halton Region Recommends AHP) (188 KB): Halton Region Health Department
How Safe Is Your Salon And Spa? (73 KB): Caspar Verre MBA, CA
It's all too much (135 KB): By Christopher Shulgan
Excerpt:“In Virox's case, the company sold about $1.6 million worth of disinfectant in the six weeks following the Ministry of Health SARS memo--as much as the company shipped in all of 2002.”
Seatrade Cruise Review, Norovirus: Washed Away? Not Yet (71 KB): Anne Kalosh
MF Distributions Inc., manufacturer of ORANGE GLO® brand products in Canada, announced today it will be introducing a new product on January 3, 2005 "ORANGE GLO® Disinfection Control", with patented technology. (86 KB): MF Distributions Inc.
Norwalk virus hits Woodland (46 KB): The OMNIWay
Excerpt:“Staff is also using Virox, a cleaning agent effective against Norwalk ”

2000

1999

Prescribing Cleaner Air in Healthcare Facilities (35 KB): Hospital News
Revolutionary Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Products (515 KB): Sanitation Canada

News Archive

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999