Firmenich expands hand sanitiser production

Firmenich is increasing its production capacity to 100 tonnes for hospitals, as well as medical and emergency services across, the USA and Switzerland after its donation of 20 tonnes of hand sanitiser in Geneva.

Firmenich has transformed its production lines to provide hand sanitiser vital to limiting the spread of Covid-19 and meeting growing global demand.

“As a responsible company, it is critical for us to take action and demonstrate our solidarity with the local communities where we operate in these unprecedented times,” said Gilbert Ghostine, CEO of Firmenich.

“This hand sanitiser will allow us to protect our people and the frontline emergency staff working relentlessly to combat this pandemic. I am extremely proud of and grateful to all our Firmenich colleagues who are going above and beyond to make this happen. Together, we will prove that solidarity is more contagious than the virus.”

Firmenich was the first in its industry to adapt its production at its Geneva site to donate 20 tons of hand sanitiser to the Geneva University Hospital (HUG), and medical and emergency services.

In response to the growing shortage of hand sanitiser, the Group is increasing its production to 100 tonnes with donations being made to hospitals, medical centers, midwives, care workers, emergency services, public transportation, NGOs and community associations supporting the pandemic efforts.

The Group is currently exploring further production lines in Europe and Asia to meet growing needs in local communities.