PROFESSIONAL
PRODUCTS
Professional
Products continued to apply its strategic focus in 2001, enjoying
healthy growth in its core janitorial and healthcare markets, and
gaining leading accounts in key markets. Highlights include:
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Broadened
its national distribution network through a multi-year partnership
with the leading North American distributor of janitorial products.
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Expanded
its building service contractor (BSC) business thanks to extensive
product offerings, strong service support, and a long term agreement
with the largest North American BSC.
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Launched
Episoft Foam, a differentiated foaming handsoap that provides
superior efficacy and cost effectiveness.
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Introduced
Asepti-Solid, which cleans hospital carts while reducing
storage requirements, freight costs and packaging.
Outlook
Professional
Products anticipates continued growth in the BSC and janitorial
markets as its corporate partnerships gain full speed. At the same
time, it will phase out non-strategic business lines, partially
offsetting progress elsewhere. Strong healthcare industry sales
are expected thanks to its core soaps and lotions business, and
the new Asepti-Solid.
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