New Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing

New Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Geerpres® is proud to introduce Brian Morabito as Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing. In this role, Morabito will focus on company growth through our distribution partners in all Janitorial/Sanitation verticals.

About Brian Morabito

Morabito has more than two decades of experience working in leadership roles where he has built high-performing sales teams and national accounts. He joins Geerpres® from Novalent, Ltd., where he served as Vice President of Sales. In his new role with Geerpres®, Morabito will focus on building a strong sales team to support our developing national business accounts and expanding the product portfolio to continue exceeding our customers’ expectations.

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“I am genuinely excited to have Brian join our team. He brings significant distribution and manufacturing selling experience and expertise in the healthcare market to Geerpres®. His leadership presence will help continue our tradition of quality products and solutions in all market verticals.”

 

~ Scott Ribbe, Geerpres® President

The Geerpres® Enterprise® Used for “Acme Creativity Carts” in Children Hospitals

The Geerpres® Enterprise® Used for “Acme Creativity Carts” in Children Hospitals

Muskegon, MI, April 18, 2019: Geerpres® has teamed up with Benjamin Olson and The Backyard Experience to provide the Acme Creativity Cart, a Chuck Jones Center for Creativity animated mobile art experience that provides interactive creative time for young hospital patients.

The Geerpres® Enterprise® EVS Cart is transformed to not only look the part but to accommodate items such as modeling clay, colored pencils, sticker books, crayons, coloring books, and more. The goal is to create an environment where young patients get to experience the healing joy and distraction of imagination and creativity while receiving critical treatment.

“We are continuing a cause that animation director Chuck Jones started in the 40s and 50s drawing with children in hospitals to brighten their day,” said Benjamin Olson, Board Chairman with The Backyard Experience. “The Acme Creativity Cart allows young patients to explore their imaginations and be creative while receiving much-needed care. Geerpres® has the perfect solution with the Enterprise® EVS Cart for what we need to grow this wonderful program responsibly by having a hospital ready cart with a locking storage compartment, customizable accessories and an easy to wrap surface. We could not have had a better fit.”

“What Ben and The Backyard Experience are doing for children across this country is truly exceptional,” said Scott Ribbe, President of Geerpres®. The Enterprise® EVS Cart is a great fit for this project as it has a modular design that is completely customizable. We are excited to see this project take off!”  

To learn more about the mission of The Backyard Experience or to donate to their cause, please visit thebackyardexperience.org.

Geerpres® Contact:
(800) 253-0373
sales@geerpres.com

Geerpres® Introduces New Enterprise® EVS Cart

Geerpres® Introduces New Enterprise® EVS Cart

Enterprise Cart with Tray and Space Station OpenMuskegon, MI, September 17, 2018: Geerpres® has a history of providing innovative cleaning products and supplies for healthcare, building service contractors, and EVS teams (Environmental Services). New to the Geerpres® lineup is the modular Enterprise® EVS cart, ideally designed for the healthcare industry and completely customizable to suit various cleaning protocols. The Enterprise® is at the heart of a comprehensive approach to advanced cleaning solutions. Pair it with Advantex® microfiber products and the leading EVS software management program for best-in-class outcomes including:

  • Improve organization, appearance and productivity.
  • Reduce workers’ compensation claims.
  • Improve HCAHPS scores.
  • Helps eliminate HAIs and cross-contamination.

Features of the Enterprise® EVS Cart

  • Modular design including adjustable handles, bags, bucket configurations, and accessory components to meet virtually any protocol and product(s).
  • Maintain an organized, attractive exterior and work with limited requirements to unlock the main cabinet door.
  • Completely customizable.
  • Available in durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel or powder-coated finishes.
    • 10-year warranty on stainless steel models.
    • 5-year warranty on powder-coated models.
  • 6.2 cubic feet of lockable main cabinet storage space.
    • Two adjustable interior shelves.
  • Magnetized door(s) keep the door(s) closed, even while unlocked.
  • Three front tray options for various mop and bucket configurations: 6″ base, 12″ or 18″ flip-up trays with secure locking for reduced storage space.
  • Optional Space Station® Cart-top Console with see-through window and lockable storage.
  • Non-marking bumpers and four (standard) or six (with add-on, flip-up tray), 5″ quiet casters.
  • Standard, unbreakable Geer-Key® locking system or optional E-Key®.
  • Standard 25-gallon trash bag with C-zipper and multiple pockets.
    • Dry Dock two-shelf storage bag option (5 cubic feet of storage) available.
    • Microfiber bag option available.
  •  Multiple Gripit® bars, with four handle holders and four hook holders.
  • Repositioning handle adapts for varying configurations.
  • Includes a Glove Box, Sanitizer Holder, and Double Floor Sign Holder.
  • Compatible with Advantex® single-use products (disposable wipes, mops, and more).
  • Virtual Manager software tablet holder (improve EVS outcomes and productivity).

Company Contact:
(800) 253-0373
sales@geerpres.com

Geerpres® Introduces the Advantex® G8 Microfiber Applicator System

Detail shot of G8 mop handle, tank, and triggerMuskegon, MI, June 14, 2018: New to the Geerpres® lineup is the Advantex® G8 Fluid Microfiber Applicator Mop Handle. The revolutionary, large-capacity removable bottle makes refilling easy. The internal construction, with dual outlets, dispense to provide uniform application and flow control. When paired with the Advantex® Single-use Microfiber Mop, hospitals and critical environments realize the benefits of HAI reductions while eliminating cross-contamination risks.

Features of the Advantex® G8

  • Fluid capacity of up to 48 oz.
  • 32 oz. refill bottles uniquely stack on EVS carts
  • Ergonomic swivel trigger
  • Continuous flow when the trigger is depressed
  • Dual outlet dispenses fluid at a 90° angle
  • 16″ Advantex® Mop Frame is designed with micro hook and loop fastening to avoid lint accumulation
  • Best-in-class quality, consistent with the Geerpres® brand
  • Patent pending

The Advantex® G8 Microfiber Applicator System is ideally paired with the Advantex® Single-use Microfiber Mop, which helps eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.

Features of the Advantex® Single-use Microfiber Mop

  • Effective bioburden, bacteria removal (3-4 log)
  • Covers 240-250 sq. ft. per mop
  • Non-linting, USP 797 compliant
  • Compatible with all healthcare disinfectants
  • Patent pending

Geerpres®  has been a leader in the Jan-San industry for over 83 years. Stainless steel wringers, seamless buckets, and EVS carts have been the industry standard in healthcare facilities including hospitals, clean room, food service, education markets, and more. Stainless steel cleaning products offer superior antimicrobial properties required in the healthcare environment.

Company Contact:
(800) 253-0373
sales@geerpres.com

Geerpres® Becomes Official Partner with Virtual Mgr (EVS Software Management)

Geerpres® Becomes Official Partner with Virtual Mgr (EVS Software Management)

Muskegon, MI, June 1, 2018: Geerpres® is an official partner with VirtualMgr, an EVS (environmental services) software management program. The Virtual Manager Healthclean Software Program provides real-time insight for impact on productivity and EVS outcomes. Geerpres® EVS carts can be fitted to hold tablets equipped with the software, linking employees and supervisors.

The software also helps increase HCAHPS scores and decrease HAIs. The tool increases employee productivity and accountability, provides access to data and analytics, manages workloads, ensures best practice methods, and promotes a safer environment. Paired with Geerpres® EVS carts, EVS managers and front-line employees now have the best physical and online tools to clean productively, safely and efficiently.

Benefits of Virtual Mgr’s HealthClean Pro Software

Virtual Manager and Key

  • Increase the quality and cleanliness of the facility
  • Immediate two-way communication between supervisor and employee
  • Proof of quality tool, acknowledges extra efforts of employee
  • Online/critical information keeps employee empowered, better managed
  • Reduces the need for direct supervision
  • Assists supervisor productivity by reduction of paperwork, lost time
  • Improved reporting and documentation of incidents, delays or changes in assignments
  • Productivity and service quality improve concurrently
  • Built-in e-learning component

Geerpres® EVS carts are uniquely designed for the changing standards of healthcare and critical environment cleaning. In addition to the Virtual Manager software, all carts are equipped to transport and house Advantex® cleaning products like single-use mops, wipes and the Advantex® G8 Microfiber Application System. The entire Advantex® product line is systematically designed for all healthcare/clinical, terminal, cleanroom, and food service applications.

Company Contact:

Scott Thornton
231-457-1041
1-800-253-0373
sthornton@geerpres.com

Geerpres® Introduces Advantex® Single-use Cleaning Product Line

Geerpres® Introduces Advantex® Single-use Cleaning Product Line

Muskegon, MI, January 12, 2018: Geerpres® has a history of providing innovative cleaning products and supplies for healthcare, cleanroom, building service contractors, and EVS teams.

New to the lineup is the Geerpres® Advantex® Product Line featuring single-use mops, wipes, sponges and supporting cleaning systems. Multiple studies have shown that hospital floors harbor HAI (Hospital Acquired Infections) pathogen organisms. Geerpres® sponsored a microfiber mop case study to compare several brands on disinfectant neutralization, absorbency, coverage and wasted chemical solutions.

Pathogens and contamination are not being eliminated by traditional laundered mops, and inadequately laundered mops are being reintroduced to hospitals with remnant pathogens. To reduce HAIs and cross-contamination risks, hospitals should convert to single-use microfiber mops. The complete, full-length case study and lab results are available here for download. Research and testing conducted in 2017 by David Harry and Jack McGurk MPA.

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Research/Case Study Findings

  • Newly laundered microfiber mops from 11 hospitals, 27.3% contained microbial contamination, including HAI pathogens.
  • Microfiber mops have reduced efficacy as reuse and laundering takes place.
  • Pathogens are introduced to the floor by shoes, transport equipment, beds, treatment carts and patient socks for example.
  • In five Cleveland hospitals, 44% of rooms found pathogens (C. diff) after patient discharge.
  • Advantex® Single-use Mops showed better results for Quaternary and Chlorine compatibility compared to three other brands and laundered mops.
  • Laundered mops have the highest percentage of solution waste (62% compared to Advantex® at 4%).
  • Total HAI cost of $40.3 billion in 2009, represents 11% of total hospital spend.

Geerpres® has been in business for 81 years. Their stainless steel wringers, seamless buckets, and EVS carts have been the industry standard in healthcare facilities including hospitals, cleanroom, food service, education and more. The stainless steel cleaning products offer superior antimicrobial properties required in the healthcare environment. Geerpres® has expanded to include patented, self-dispensing microfiber applicators, single-use mops and wipes that virtually eliminate cross-contamination concerns. The GPS G8 Microfiber Applicator System and the Advantex® Mop Frame are currently available on a pre-order status. Geerpres® also offers a custom cart program that can be tailored for specific needs and facilities. For the complete Advantex® product lineup, visit www.geerpres.com/product-category/advantex/

Company Contact:
(231) 773-3211
(800) 253-0373
sales@geerpres.com