Crosstex® Responds to the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus by Increasing Both Manufacturing and Civic Efforts

To keep pace with the record-breaking global demand for its face masks, Crosstex has doubled production of their entire face mask line. In particularly high demand are Crosstex Ultra Face Masks, which provide one of the highest levels of filtration available. This surge in orders of face masks, as well as other flu related prevention supplies such as the N95 Particulate Respirator, SaniTyze^® Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, has come from distributors, healthcare practitioners, private industry, hospitals and government agencies worldwide.

 “Many people have asked how we were able to mobilize so quickly. The simple truth is that our parent company Cantel has been developing and marketing flu preparation products, programs and consulting services for the past 2 years with our help, which has been immensely invaluable to the success of our current efforts,” states Andrew Whitehead, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Crosstex. “Since we are dedicated to preventing the spread of infectious disease in the healthcare community, we also have a social responsibility to help combat these threats when they affect the general public,” continues Whitehead.  As part of this ongoing commitment, Crosstex supports a wide range of charitable organizations worldwide, including Feed the Children Foundation, a private organization that supplies food and other essentials to children and families in all 50 states and in 32 foreign countries. Crosstex recently donated half a million masks to the organization, making it possible for them to be prepared for the current H1N1 viral threat.

Crosstex is also spearheading public health education and awareness efforts. As part of these initiatives, Crosstex recently sponsored a local professional sporting event, where they distributed free SaniTyze Hand Sanitizer to more than a thousand fans along with Swine Flu prevention literature. “Public education and involvement are essential to containing the spread of infectious disease,” states Whitehead. “Through the use of simple commonsense precautions such as proper surface disinfection, frequent hand washing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizers, people can cut their risks significantly.”