GOJO stands ready to support the vital efforts of state, local, and federal agencies working together in a coordinated approach to distribute and administer COVID-19 vaccinations. As more vaccination sites are being set up, including vaccination mega-sites like in empty malls, stadiums, and conference centers, hand hygiene products are in high demand.
GOJO has the inventory, production capacity, and fulfillment capabilities to support an immediate and large-scale rollout of PURELL® Hand Sanitizer to vaccination centers. After significant investments of $400 million, GOJO has greatly expanded capacity and is producing and shipping 300% more PURELL® Hand Sanitizer than in 2019.
GOJO responded to immense demand by activating 2.5 million square feet of manufacturing space and adding facilities in Maple Heights, Navarre, Ashland, and Cleveland, Ohio. We pulled forward 10 years of capital spending for new lines and equipment and welcomed over 500 new team members. By the end of 2021 we’ll have increased production of PURELL® Hand Sanitizer by 5x and PURELL® Surface Spray by 9x.
Choosing safe and effective hand sanitizer
PURELL® Hand Sanitizer kills 99.99% of most common germs that may cause illness and is made with only high-quality ingredients and rigorously tested for safety and efficacy. PURELL® Hand Sanitizer is always produced in strict compliance with all requirements of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates hand sanitizers as Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs. (To avoid potentially dangerous hand sanitizers, check the FDA's list of hand sanitizers to avoid, which may contain harmful ingredients like methanol or 1-propanol.)
The enormous demand for hand sanitizer caused by the ongoing pandemic resulted in shortages and outages of critical components, including traditional bottles and caps for hand sanitizer. GOJO found creative solutions to respond, including using specialty bottles and containers.
PURELL® Hand Sanitizer is available for vaccination centers, including quick floor stands and quick tabletop stands for convenient, temporary access. Tabletop bottles are available, including PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel in 16 oz. bottles, 12.6 oz. DAWN® bottles, and half-gallon refills. While the packaging for some PURELL® products may look different, they're still the same formulation you know and trust.
GOJO is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council as a Women's Business Enterprise and is celebrating our 75th anniversary. Additionally, many PURELL® products have acquired reputable certifications from third-party review, including Cradle to Cradle Certified™.
Contact your GOJO distributor for information on available PURELL® products.
