Millions of litres of sanitiser produced by North-east firm with £2m self funded investment

AN Aberdeenshire business has produced millions of litres of sanitiser and supported more than 50 jobs in the area since its launch three months ago.

Just Sanitise, based on a 10-acre site in Craigellachie, was developed by Aberdeen business partners, Nicola Hartland and Brent Bowie, with a self-funded investment of £2 million.

The first quarter has resulted in the business securing a large supermarket deal and delivering supplies to seven European countries, including Spain, France and Germany, with a fleet of 75 vehicles transporting the product across the UK and Europe.

The brand, which is already World Health Organisation Approved, has recently achieved a new industry accreditation following laboratory tests which confirmed the product is highly effective and quick-acting against viruses, including human coronavirus.

Nicola said: “We have seen a great response to the product in the first three months of business and have been overwhelmed by the support we have received, particularly from customers in the North-east as businesses in the region are clearly focussed on supporting each other and investing in locally produced products.

“The recent cluster in Aberdeen has been a massive blow for the economy, particularly for the hospitality sector, but it has also been a wake-up call that the health, safety and protection of staff and customers must be a priority as we continue to fight this ongoing battle with a deadly virus and it’s crucial that businesses invest in the most effective PPE.”

In addition to producing the quick-drying hand sanitiser, Just Sanitise has now produced a surface spray and launched an online shop.

Supporting NHS Charities Together, Just Sanitise has committed to a £100k donation in its first year, as well as donating its sanitiser to community organisations across the UK.