Diversey

Diversey's Gundogdu writes about company's sustainability efforts

6/20/2019

In the past decade, Diversey's various sustainability efforts have led to a 32% decline in its plastic waste, along with a 24% drop in greenhouse emissions, writes president Somer Gundogdu. Contributing to its sustainability ambitions is the company's Soap for Hope program, which since 2013 has gathered 4,188.78 tons of soap waste from partner hotels to make almost 32 million soap bars, he says.

Burgess named Diversey CEO

12/6/2018

Mark Burgess will take over as Diversey's chief executive on Dec. 17. Burgess is the former CEO of Signode Industrial Group and succeeds Ilham Kadri, who was tapped by Solvay to become its new CEO.

Diversey adopts new brand identity, focus on cleaning, sanitation

11/21/2017

Diversey unveiled new branding since splitting from Sealed Air and will now focus on cleaning, sanitation and maintenance products, systems and services, said President and CEO Ilham Kadri. The firm was purchased by Bain Capital for $3.2 billion in September.

Industrial cleaning products should be easy to use, effective

9/14/2017

Buyers of industrial cleaning products looking for surface-disinfecting products should seek easy-to-use options with broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, says Clorox Healthcare's Laurie Rabens. Diversey's Carolyn Cooke recommends "products that are effective and pleasant to use," along with ongoing training and standardized procedures that are monitored for compliance.

Sealed Air, Bain Capital deal on Diversey could come by end of month

3/23/2017

Bain Capital is in exclusive talks to acquire Sealed Air's cleaning and chemicals systems unit, Diversey Care, for between $3 billion and $4 billion, and a deal could be announced before the end of the month. If the deal falls through, sources say Sealed Air would spin off Diversey.