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Deb Silkware Protection Ltd was established in 1941 by A.B. Williamson to
sell ‘Deb’ the world’s first ever rinse-aid, a formulation he invented to
help preserve the life of ladies’ silk stockings. The name ‘Deb’ originates
from the word ‘Debutante’, the traditional name given to girls making their
first appearance in society.
In 1947, Deb invented ‘Swarfega Antiseptic Hand Cleaner’ the product the
company became best known for. The famous green gel was originally sold
through motorcycle dealers, chemists and barbers shops. Today, Deb comprises
21 companies operating in 16 countries and with products sold in over 100
countries. It is estimated that 40 million people worldwide use its products
every day.
Based in Denby, Derbyshire, the brand new global 150,000 sq ft
headquarters, research development centre and European manufacturing site –
known as the ‘Denby site’ – includes an extensive warehouse,
state-of-the-art production facility and three-storey office accommodation.
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Deb has been an ISO 14001 accredited company since 2001 and has long
recognised the impact on the environment from the use of their products and
continues to strive to improve environmental management. Leading the market
with innovative formulations which are environmentally friendly, Deb holds
various patents for the use of natural ingredients in their products. Deb
dispensers are sold with a lifetime guarantee; this durability means reduced
raw material consumption and less landfill waste. Deb’s disposable
cartridges are fully recyclable, which also minimises the amount of
packaging which needs to go to landfill. Deb is the market leader with
innovative formulations which are environmentally friendly. Product
development includes an environmental impact study at the feasibility stage
and every new product improves upon the last. Commitment to continuous
improvement and developing new benefits was key to Deb’s investment in its
purpose-built facility based in the UK and environmental consideration
played a major role in justifying the investment, choosing the location of
the new site, and within the design of the building.
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For over 65 years and drawing on deep technical expertise, the Deb Group
has been establishing skin care regimes for all types of workplace and
public environments, spanning industrial, commercial, healthcare and food
sectors. Deb dispensing systems are designed to be cost effective and
provide the highest hygiene levels for their users.
The dispensers offer superior convenence – quick and easy to use – and
are guaranteed for life. Additionally, the Deb market-leading Customer
Dispenser Service incorporates cutting edge print tecnology, enabling the
dispensers to be uniquely tailored to customers’ individual specifications.
The Deb Commercial Skin Safety regime will reduce the cost of skin care
provision in an organisation and offers low cost-in-use product and the
potential to reduce the many indirect business costs associated with
workplace skin problems. The Deb approach will provide benefits in a four
step product range, Protect, Cleanse, Sanitise and restore to control the
spread of germs, reduce the risk and cost of absence from work and motivate
improved hand hygiene.
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