Harro Höfliger produces and donates disinfectants

The pharmaceutical-trained specialist staff of the mechanical engineer produces around 250 liters of hand disinfectant daily and donates it to care facilities and nursing services in the region. (Photo: Harro Höfliger)

The Harro Höfliger Packaging Machines GmbH contributes to addressing shortages in the care sector by donating hand disinfectant. The disinfectant is mixed and filled by the employees of the Pharma Services division in the company's own cleanrooms according to WHO recommendations. During the COVID-19 crisis, only internal needs have been met so far. In cooperation with the Rats Pharmacy in Allmersbach im Tal, production has now been increased to up to 250 liters per day, which are donated to care facilities in the Rems-Murr district.

The delivery of the 5-liter cans and 1-liter bottles is handled by the company's staff. "Our call on the intranet received an overwhelming response. Many members of our team work in care themselves and have told us that this is the most urgently needed," says CEO Thomas Weller. He emphasizes that the finished product is donated exclusively: "Given the critical situation in nursing homes, retirement homes, and outpatient services, we are pleased to be able to help quickly and without bureaucracy in this way. Besides the pharmaceutical professionals, we have the necessary facilities and are now using them specifically to protect the most vulnerable people as effectively as possible."

This commitment is part of a comprehensive solidarity program by Harro Höfliger with hospitals and care facilities. In March, a donation of over 5,000 pairs of disposable gloves from the Pharma Services inventory was sent to the Rems-Murr Klinikum Winnenden. Additionally, the company, whose customers mainly come from the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors, provided nonwoven gowns, coveralls, hoods, and overshoes.

Typically, the Pharma Services team — one of several departments under the Process Services umbrella — conducts experiments for clients in the field of risk management, sometimes involving active pharmaceutical ingredients. In an in-house laboratory, extensive product analyses can be performed. The staff also offers support in galenic development, filling process development, or format design. They are also involved in factory acceptance testing (FAT) of equipment in the cleanrooms or on-site at the customer’s location.