Australian diversified print, marketing and distribution business, IVE Group (ASX:IGL), has launched ivolve, a brand dedicated to hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE), which aims to help businesses return to the workplace safely.
The ivolve range includes hygiene products like hand sanitisers and anto-bacterial wipes, soap dispensers and more while the PPE range consist of face masks and other related gear. The PPE products are TGA approved.
IVE general manager of premiums and merchandising Phill Oliver said the business identified an opportunity when COVID hit in March.
“Our clients, and many critical services, including our armed forces, aged care workers and frontline health workers, were desperately needing hygiene and PPE solutions to help keep their people safe,” he said.
“By combining our local and offshore sourcing expertise, and integrated logistics services, we could provide a compelling solution for our clients. With all stock stored in our Australian facilities, we could quickly support the critical requirements of our customers, particularly when continuity of supply was impacted by their incumbent supply chain.
“Importantly, all our products have passed global testing requirements. As we look ahead, we believe businesses will also need to adapt and evolve to the new environment we find ourselves in and this is where we can help.”
ivolve products can be customised to any business branding and are created from products sourced from Asia-Pacific as well as local suppliers in Australia.
“By pivoting early, we’ve managed to get on the front foot and provide something most businesses and critical services are asking for, and will continue to need help with moving forward,” IVE CEO of production and distribution Cliff Brigstocke said.
The company has since sold these solutions to some of Australia’s largest businesses including Vodafone, Qantas and Diageo.
“In the last few months, we’ve sold millions of hygiene and PPE products to these sectors, and this is just the beginning. As people look to return to the workplace in some shape or form, they will need to do so safely. We have all stock on the ground here in Australia and it’s ready for immediate delivery,” Brigstocke added.
Hygiene and health consultant Shylie Smith, who has worked for organisations like Kimberly-Clark professional and BUNZL, will be leading the initiative. She will consult with clients to tailor the solutions to meet specific needs.
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