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Jan 2024 - Helapet Celebrates our 40th Anniversary
We are delighted this year to celebrate our 40th anniversary as a trusted supplier of medical and cleanroom consumables and inline disc filters. Since our establishment in 1984, Helapet has delivered a diverse portfolio of sterile and non-sterile products, all designed to enhance safety and protection in several key markets including healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories and filtration.
Throughout our 40-year history, Helapet has achieved several significant milestones, one of our most recent being awarded the prestigious Investors in People - GOLD Award in 2021. This award reflects Helapet's dedication and continual investment in our people. Our customer-centric ethos has been a key driver in our growing success and will continue to be our future priority in the years ahead.
As part of our 40th year anniversary, we will be launching our upcoming 2024-2025 product catalogue, which will showcase exciting new products and explain more about how we as a company continue to drive for excellence, striving to exceed our customer expectations and to be the first choice in creating a safe, clean environment.
- To learn more about how Helapet put's our customer first, please click here
- See how we are working towards reducing our carbon footprint by clicking here
Nov 2023 - Helapet Halloween Charity Event Raises Money for Bowel Cancer UK
Our staff enjoyed a special Halloween Charity event on 31st October, in support of our chosen charity Bowel Cancer UK. Along with Halloween themed treats, there were fun blood bag shower gels for sale with all proceeds going to the charity. We are delighted to have raised £160 which in-addition to our other charity fundraising donations, will go towards supporting vital research and continue raising awareness of Bowel Cancer.
View some of our photos from the day…
Learn more about Bowel Cancer UK and how you can support by clicking here: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Sep 2023 - Helapet choose Bowel Cancer UK as our Charity of Choice for 2023 / 2024
Helapet are pleased to nominate Bowel Cancer UK as our charity of choice for 2023 and 2024. Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK and is diagnosed in almost 43,000 men and women every year. We will be donating proceeds from our company events and initiatives to this worthy cause.
If you are affected in anyway by Bowel Cancer, you can find information, resources and support by clicking on the following link: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Helapet are proud to have supported several charities over the years. These include:
May 2023 - NEW Swabable Vial Adapters from Helapet
Designed to keep you safe
We are delighted to launch our new line of vented and non-vented Swabable Vial Adapters, providing users with greater protection from accidental drips and aerosol contamination when compounding harmful drugs such as cytotoxics.
Each vial adapter incorporates the Arisure® Neutral Valve, designed to grant a secure microbiological and physical closed connection between a syringe and vial. Maintaining sterility of the vial contents for up to 7 days*, Swabable Vial Adapters are suitable for multi-dose applications, Simple to use and completely needle-free. Swabable Vial Adapters are available to two convenient sizes, allowing safe access to standard 13mm and 20mm vials.
Vented Swabable Vial Adapters use a 0.2micron air filter to neutralise air pressure and minimise aerosol contamination and accidental splashes during aspiration of liquid drugs. A dual lumen plastic spike coupled with a low-profile design improves precise withdrawal, minimising residue left in the vial and hold up volume.
Each adapter is supplied individually sterile blister packed, allowing for efficient transfer and use in cleanrooms and isolators.
* Swabable Vented Vial Adapter only. Data available on request.
To order a free trial sample or request further information and pricing, please email sales@helapet.co.uk or call 01582 501980.
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Jul 2022 - Helapet appoint new Senior Leadership Team
Helapet are pleased to announce the new Helapet Senior Leadership Team, which will be steering the company forward.
Leading from the front, Tony Phelps has been appointed as Helapet's new Managing Director, following a successful 7 years as Helapet's Sales and Marketing Manager, and holding more than 30 years' experience in various medical device markets. Tony has played a key part in Helapet's successful growth during his tenure as Sales and Marketing Manager, even in the face of significant challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony holds an MSc in Biomedical Sciences and is a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
Taking over from Tony as the new Sales and Marketing Manager is Hannah Hayward who brings with her over 7 years of B2B and direct clinician sales management experience in the medical devices market. With a track record in developing strong relationships within the NHS and private hospital groups, Hannah has a breadth of experience in overseeing vital projects and leading new initiatives.
2022 also sees Dean Marsh being promoted from Operations Manager to Operations Director and has now joined the Helapet Board. Dean has made a significant contribution to the company's operational success since joining Helapet 13 years ago. Dean is responsible for production, purchasing, warehousing and quality functions and works on key initiatives including lean and sustainability.
Amy Fleming provides Human Resource support to Helapet, having worked within the CliniMed Group of companies for five years. Amy began with CliniMed as an Assistant HR Advisor, where her hard work and commitment earned her a promotion to Human Resources Advisor in 2020. She is currently working to gain a master's degree in Human Resource Management.
"I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead Helapet into the next phase of development. Over recent years we have achieved consistent growth and implemented many new systems and processes along the way, whilst considering the customer first in everything we do. Our highly experienced, knowledgeable team here at Helapet will take those experiences forward to further develop the business and continue in our mission to provide protection with innovative, high-quality products and services." Tony Phelps, Managing Director
Jun 2022 - Introducing the new eco-friendly range of Helapet Sterile Sharps Bins
Helapet are pleased to announce a major development in the range of Sterile Sharps Bins. The new "Eco" range of sharps containers are made from at least 40% recycled plastic, assisting the NHS drive to reach Net Zero by 2040.
The new Eco range will conform to HTM07-01 management and disposal of healthcare waste guidelines. This means they are still a standard yellow container with yellow or purple lids for cytotoxic /cytostatic waste. Due to the recycled material, the yellow will be a darker tone in contrast to the current model.
The new eco range of Sterile Sharps Bins contain a minimum of 40% high grade recycled material to help minimise the impact on our environment and the carbon footprint during its manufacture. This also means there is less dependence on crude oils used in the manufacture of virgin plastic.
The new Eco Sharps Bin range is fully compliant with UN 3291 and ISO 23907-1:2019 standards. Having a mainly yellow base with the appropriate coloured lid it is also in line with HTM 07-01 waste segregation guidance. They are also compatible with the same accessories, trolleys, and brackets as the current ones.
The new ECO range of Sterile Sharps Bins will be phased in from June 2022. Current customers will not need to change anything to begin receiving the new bins. Just place your order the usual way using the same product codes.
Reducing the amount of single use plastic is a challenge in our industry but it's one that Helapet embraces. One of our key goals is to incorporate sustainability where possible across all areas of our business operations from facility management to work practices, delivering sustainable solutions that benefit the environment.
For additional information and latest prices on any of our listed products, please email sales@helapet.co.uk or call 01582 501980
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Mar 2022 - Certificates of Irradiation will be replaced with Certificates of Processing
Steris Operations Data Management System Update
Helapet Ltd, is providing this update in respect to data management changes being initiated by our Sterilisation provider, Steris. Please see attached letter from Steris for full details [1].
This change has been rolled out gradually throughout Steris, starting at their Daventry site, but has now been implemented at their Reading site as well. This now means that all Helapet product irradiated by Steris, UK-wide, will be affected by these changes. This change is not at the request of Helapet but is a worldwide roll-out by STERIS Applied Sterilisation Technologies (AST).
There will be no change to the actual process, just in the manner / format that data is recorded. The Certificate of Irradiation (CoI) will be replaced with a Certificate of Processing (CoP), example attached [2]. In addition, the format of the Detex label will change, as shown in the attachment [3].
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Feb 2022 - Charity Giving
During the run up to Christmas, what should be the most joyous time of year can be one of the hardest. So, while most companies purchase greeting cards to wish their customers great joy, we sent our customers personal and digital wishes of joy for the Christmas season and offered the money that would have been used on printed greeting cards to a charity that is close to our team's hearts.
In the recent Christmas of 2021, we donated to the Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton.
We were delighted to hear that our donation could pay all the below:
- 8 visits to a patient from a 'hospice at home' nurse
- A memory box to remember a loved one receiving palliative care
- Transport for a patient get to their appointments
It is important to Helapet that we give back to the community Helapet and its staff belong in. 2021 saw Cynthia Spencer Hospice play an important role in one of our colleague's lives and we wanted to be able to give our thanks for the Hospice's amazing work.
"We really appreciate the support of local businesses throughout the year however, for Helapet to think of us during the festive season was really kind of the team. December marked the end of our 45th year celebrations which have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. The continued support of businesses has been vital ensuring we can continue to care for our patients and support their families too and for this we are certainly thankful. We are always looking to work with new businesses who would like to support the work of the Hospice through volunteering, fundraising, taking part in events and making donations, if anyone would like to hear more about our work, please get in touch".
Nina Gandy, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, Cynthia Spencer Hospice
Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for South Northamptonshire. They accept donations via their website https://www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk/donate.
Jan 2022 - Helapet Donates Microscope To Local School
Helapet, leading UK cleanroom consumables company and filter manufacturer, are delighted to present local school, Houghton Regis Academy, with a Euromex Metallurgical Type Microscope, a significantly more advanced scope to be used alongside their own equipment in the Science Lab.
Helapet were conducting one of their regular tours of their manufacturing facility to spot any ways they can improve efficiencies as part of their 5S policy. The microscope was spotted as an unused item that had been languishing in the corner. Its purpose had been to inspect the filtration media used in their filter manufacturing for quality control. It stopped being used when more advanced inspection techniques were adopted. In order to make way for more efficient processes, it was decided to remove the unit and find another owner in a drive to be more environmentally aware.
Helapet has a strong ethos of giving back to their local community so went in search of a worthy school to donate this and were pleased to discover local middle school Houghton Regis Academy, would accept and make use of the microscope. It will be used by students aged 9 to 13 years.
Helapet has recently been awarded the Investors in People - Gold.
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About Helapet:
Proud to be a 2021 Gold Investors in People business, Helapet we have been a reputable manufacturer and distributor of high quality medical and cleanroom consumables and filters for over 30 years. We serve several core markets including hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory and veterinary environments as well as other industries needing filtration devices.
Helapet delivers a diverse and innovative range of sterile and non-sterile products, supporting critical environment activities across all areas of aseptic manufacturing healthcare provision and industry.
Click here to view our Vision, Mission and Values statement.
We have four main areas of business:
- Inline Disc Filters
- Medical and Cleanroom Consumables
- Contract Cleanroom Packaging and Liquid Filling
- Cold Chain Solutions
We are based in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
About Houghton Regis Academy:
The Houghton Regis Academy was opened on 1st September 2012 and is sponsored by the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, a successful multi-Academy sponsor.
The Academy became a full secondary school in September 2015 with students from Year 7 to Year 11.
At the Houghton Regis Academy, we want to raise standards and outcomes for all our pupils and to provide a high-quality secondary education for all local children who enrol.
We want our pupils, no matter what their age or ability, to be proud to belong to their Academy, be proud of their achievements and to know we have their best interests at heart. Whatever our pupils' backgrounds, we want them to be in the best possible position to move on to a successful life beyond school - whether it is in further education, training or employment.
This Academy is sponsored by the Greenwood Academies Trust which was formed in 2009 and now educates approximately 16,000 pupils across seven local authority areas including Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Leicester City, Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Central Bedfordshire.