Byotrol Plc Distribution Agreements Signed for ...

Byotrol plc The Directors of Byotrol plc (the 'Company') are pleased to announce that the Company has entered into two separate distribution agreements with SunChoice Europe Limited ('SunChoice') and DBM Holdings Ltd ('DBM') to supply Byotrol's assure product range into the UK care homes market. SunChoice distributes an extensive range of over 5000 products to more than 1,000 nursing and residential care homes in the UK. The product range includes cleaning and janitorial products, medical consumables, uniforms and patient handling equipment. SunChoice is wholly owned by Southern Cross Healthcare Group plc, the largest provider of care homes and long term care beds in the UK, which operates over 570 care homes, providing more than 28,000 beds and employing around 33,000 staff. Based in Edinburgh, DBM supplies products to healthcare and retail markets, with a particular focus on independent care home operators throughout the UK. Byotrol's assure range has been specifically developed for the care homes sector and comprises disinfectant sprays for use in living areas, kitchens and bathrooms, cleaning and sanitising wipes, and a hand sanitising mousse. The Company's patented technology has been proven, through extensive testing, to be effective in eradicating and controlling a wide range of organisms such as MRSA, c.difficile and e-coli. Byotrol remains active after it has dried, providing anti-microbial protection for extended periods after application and is able therefore to tackle the practical problems of odours and spoilage caused by microbe activity. Byotrol is not toxic to humans and does not require any specialist equipment or alteration to existing cleaning regimens to be effective. A further advantage of Byotrol is also its ultra low alcohol content, compared to competing products, which means it does not dry or irritate the skin when used as a hand sanitiser as part of infection control procedures. The Directors anticipate that the agreements with SunChoice and DBM will make a significant contribution to the Company's future revenues. Stephen Falder, Byotrol's Deputy Chairman commented: 'We are delighted to be working with SunChoice and DBM, who will be marketing our assure product range to a significant number of nursing and residential care homes in the UK. Byotrol has undergone extensive testing and has been shown to deliver substantial benefits to both residents and healthcare professionals .' Barbara Hornby, Managing Director for SunChoice Europe commented: 'Working with Byotrol is a significant move for SunChoice Europe to provide a leading edge, yet proven solution for infection control. We now have the opportunity to distribute this innovative technology to care homes across the UK, helping to combat the risk and spread of MRSA and other harmful micro-organisms.' Gary Walsh, Marketing Director for DBM stated: 'The partnership with Byotrol enables DBM to provide truly innovative control methods which are safe to use, compatible with the material they protect and also comply with increasingly strict regulatory controls. This ground breaking anti microbial technology will provide care and nursing homes with a truly unique method of combating the risk and spread of MRSA and other harmful micro-organisms in higher risk environments. We also believe that the results of the recent study at Glasgow Royal Infirmary will have a positive impact on potential customers.' 26 October 2006 Enquiries: -0- *T Byotrol plc 0161 277 9518 Stephen Falder Deputy Chairman David McRobbie Chief Executive Charles Stanley Securities 020 7149 6457 Philip Davies First City PR 0207 436 7486 Allan Piper McCann Erickson PR 01625 822540 Jim Rothnie *T
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