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We are proud to announce that Betco^® has closed on certain wastewater business assets from Novozymes^® * A/S, acquiring full ownership of the unit on January 31. Novozymes is the largest provider of biological solutions and enzyme and microbial technologies to improve industrial performance while preserving the planet's resources and helping build better lives.

Betco^® has expanded its Symplicity^™ Warewash program by launching Symplicity Metal Safe Machine Detergent, a new product that targets specific, hard-to-remove stains and soils on soft metal wares.

Metal Safe Machine Detergent is formulated to clean the toughest soils and prevent corrosion on aluminum, copper, pewter, brass, and other soft metals with protecting agents that prevent damage. Unlike the competition, Metal Safe Machine Detergent is proven to perform in even the hardest water conditions. It successfully cleans soft metals in water with 181 – 250 mg/L as calcium carbonate or 16 – 20 gpg.

Use in high- or low-temperature machines and protect your investment of aluminum, pewter, and copper wares with Metal Safe Machine Detergent. Click here to learn more.

Additionally, Betco launched Oxy Destainer Powder, which uses an oxygen-releasing compound formulated to remove a variety of stains on several applications. It can be used as a presoaking solution, plus as an effective stain remover and deodorizer for laundry and hard surface cleaning. Click here to learn more.

With the Symplicity Warewashing Program, we concentrate on your cleaning needs so you can focus on your customers’ needs. To learn more about the program as a whole and these new products, click here.

We’re entering a new social space! In addition to our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts, Betco^® has launched a new Instagram account. It will be used as another resource to stay up to date with all things Betco and connect with current and potential customers. We plan to regularly share information and updates, including products, programs, announcements, and industry news.

Click here to follow us on Instagram! 

Betco^® is pleased to introduce another addition to the GeneSys^™ Auto Scrubber series, the GeneSys 20” Walk-Behind Scrubber! The GeneSys 20” continues the mantra of cleaning faster with less effort, now in a compact version with 20-inch disk and orbital scrub decks.

Designed and developed with industry experts and assembled at Betco headquarters in Bowling Green, Ohio, the GeneSys 20” offers best-in-class specifications with 25% more horsepower and 50% more down pressure than the leading competitors. Each detail has been scrutinized for an unparalleled customer experience with the addition of smart, problem-solving technologies, including:

• SoliChem^™ Technology* – With a chemical solid dispensing system, save up to 80% versus traditional liquid chemicals
• Fortify^™ Wet Battery Protection – Save thousands of dollars in early battery replacements
• Fortify Anti-Foam System – Protect and extend the life of vac fans
• Airoflex^®** Squeegees – Increases vacuum performance up to 40% on all surface types

The GeneSys 20” is available in pad assist, transaxle drive disk, and transaxle orbital configurations and will start shipping in February. For more information about GeneSys Auto Scrubbers and details about its technologies, click here. To get in contact with a Betco representative, click here.

*Patent pending

**Airoflex is a registered trademark of the Midwest Rubber Company

Join Betco’s top experts for short, 30-minute live webinars that cover a variety of cleaning and maintenance topics for free. Tune in from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere to hear insights and tips on best practices, emerging trends, and how to get the most from any facility program. Additionally, participate in interactive polls, quizzes, and chatting to get the most out of the webinar.

The live webinar schedule is updated quarterly. First quarter of 2023 is dedicated to EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions with 3 webinars available for registration. Once registered, add the webinar event to your calendar as a reminder and to access the link.

Can’t make it? Every webinar is recorded and uploaded online as another resource to watch and refer to. To view the current webinar schedule, register for future webinars, and view past webinar recordings, click here.

Betco^® is proud to announce the promotion of Ken McKay to Director of Supply Chain.

Ken has been a part of Betco for 4 years, previously serving as Senior Sourcing Manager. His outstanding leadership and knowledge will continue to help Betco grow and thrive. Through his new position, Ken has added additional responsibilities for scheduling, shipping, logistics, and inventory, along with his current role in procurement.

“I am excited to work with the individual teams to drive improvement in processes, drive change and contribute to the overall corporate goals,” Ken said. “This promotion allows me the opportunity to utilize my team building and leadership skills in areas that I have not worked on in the past. I am confident with the support and knowledge of my new staff we will be successful in 2023.”

Congratulations!

Betco^® is pleased to announce that Troy Tartaglio has been hired in the position of Regional Sales Director for the Mountain West region. As Regional Sales Director, Troy will help drive Betco’s growth with distributors and end users in the Four Corner States and El Paso.

Troy’s background includes roles in distribution and with a major equipment manufacturer in the commercial cleaning industry. His industry experience of nearly 14 years brings new ideas and strategies to the sales team.

Troy currently resides in the Phoenix, Arizona, area and enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting and camping. He and his wife have 5 adult children and 2 granddaughters.

Welcome, Troy!  

Betco^® is pleased to announce several promotions and role changes throughout our sales team. These individuals have been valuable team members and have proven their understanding of the commercial cleaning industry and customers’ needs. “These promotions and role changes have repositioned the business for growth and created new opportunities across the entire sales team,” Jeff Sloan, Vice President of Sales, said. “It is an exciting time in Betco sales as our team members transition into their new positions.”

Congratulations to the following—

• Brian Schuster – Senior Director of Sales, East
• Dave DeBlanc – Senior Director of Sales, West
• Joe Curran – Regional Sales Director, New York
• Ryan Sturgis – Regional Sales Director, Seattle
• Jason Walton – Regional Sales Director, Texas

Betco^® announced a partnership with a top manufacturer of biological technologies and fully owned subsidiary EnviroZyme^® to launch EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions. This new probiotic cleaning program replaces harsh, traditional cleaning chemicals with natural, non-toxic, and biodegradable formulas that are better for people and the planet. Betco’s current BioActive Solutions^™ program will transition into EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions.

Betco is the only chemical manufacturer in the world to ferment its own beneficial bacteria to produce targeted probiotic cleaning solutions in liquid, solid, and powder forms. From a state-of-the-art facility on Betco’s campus, teams of biologists and chemists control every process from seed to finished product, allowing them to specialize in market-driven solutions for superior performance.

“Using bacterial strains grown in EnviroZyme’s advanced fermentation plant, this new program incorporates different strains for targeted applications,” Barry Rosenthal, Senior Product Manager, said. “EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions use renewable resources, paving the way for the future of cleaning.”

As a cleaning technology, probiotics are a type of bacteria that remove all organic soils and tackle odors through consumption until there is no more waste in food service, industrial, restroom, and other environments. Betco can carefully select strains based on their efficacy against specific soils from their full technical lab with best-in-class equipment. Their formulas include proprietary nutrient packages to boost probiotic growth. As proven in testing, probiotics grown by Betco work for 21 days after initial application and continue to work until there are no organic soils left, resulting in labor savings, downstream benefits, and a long-lasting clean.

Long Betco’s flagship product in the category, Push^® continues to be a staple multi-purpose microbial cleaner and is now available in Classic Mint, Lemon & Sage, and Mango fragrances. There are also 5 existing products for floors, garbage disposals, and degreasing, and 4 brand-new products for urinals, dumpsters, grease traps, and drains.

In conjunction, Betco is also introducing a distributor Buy-In and Spiff Incentive Program for EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions products. Among other perks, distributors receive special pricing based on the buy-in purchase amount, and distributor sales reps earn money for all products sold. Additionally, distributors will work closely with Betco representatives to become Certified Probiotics Experts through tiered training opportunities. Click here to learn more.

“As the commercial cleaning industry trends towards green cleaning, conventional products formulated with harsh chemicals are no longer the only answer for the removal of tough fat, oil, grease, and petroleum soils,” Barrett Betz, Vice President of Marketing, said. “EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions are proven to solve the biggest challenges posed by the cleaning industry in the most sustainable way possible, thanks to probiotics.”

For more information about EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions, click here. To get in touch with a Betco representative, click here. 

We are proud to announce that Betco^® Corporation has entered into a binding agreement to acquire certain wastewater business assets from Novozymes^® A/S. Novozymes is the world leader in biological solutions and the largest provider of enzyme and microbial technologies to improve industrial performance while preserving the planet's resources and helping build better lives.

Subject to customary closing conditions and adjustments, this will be Betco’s second acquisition in the bioaugmentation field, having purchased EnviroZyme^® in 2010. A fully owned subsidiary of Betco Corporation, EnviroZyme is a top provider of bacteria-based treatment solutions for a variety of environmental, water, and waste treatment applications, complete with downstream packaging solutions and fermentation capabilities in an FDA-registered, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

“Novozymes has an outstanding portfolio of wastewater customers and product solutions that complements our existing EnviroZyme business and facilitates access into new markets globally,” said Toby Jercovich, Chief Financial Officer of Betco Corporation. “This acquisition will allow us to immediately fulfill a strategic growth initiative and provides a significant opportunity for long-term, accretive earnings.”

The integration of Novozymes wastewater business unit will transform EnviroZyme into the world’s leading provider of bioaugmented solutions for water resource recovery. With each party’s deep geographical reach and dominant positions in key regions, the combined business will capture momentous market share in the rapidly expanding water and environmental technologies space. The transaction will also broaden the products, services, and expertise offered by EnviroZyme, serving to further strengthen and differentiate their overall wastewater platform.

The acquisition will be fully funded at the targeted close date during the first quarter of 2023. Betco Corporation remains in a strong position to continue the expansion of products and capabilities through organic and acquisition growth. 

*Novozymes is a registered trademark of Novozymes A/S

Betco^® is proud to announce a partnership with Safer Choice, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pollution Prevention program. Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment.

6 of the sustainable Green Earth^® products have earned this distinguished certification, which is exceptionally reputable due to high standards and backing from the EPA. The following products meet these stringent criteria and qualifications:

• Green Earth Glass Cleaner
• Green Earth Daily Floor Cleaner
• Green Earth Peroxide Cleaner
• Green Earth Clear Foaming Skin Cleanser
• Green Earth Foaming Skin Cleanser
• Green Earth Lotion Skin Cleanser

The Safer Choice program reviews multiple aspects of a product before assigning the Safer Choice label, which signifies the product meets the Safer Choice Standard.

• Ingredients: EPA reviews all chemical ingredients, regardless of their percentage in the product. Every ingredient must meet strict safety criteria for both human health and the environment.
• Product performance: Products must pass category-specific performance standards defined in the Safer Choice Standard.
• Packaging: Sustainable packaging must meet the criteria defined in the Safer Choice Standard.
• pH: Products must meet pH standards that minimize the potential for skin and eye irritation or injury.
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): VOCs are restricted to minimize indoor air pollution and associated respiratory concerns.

For more information about Safer Choice or Green Earth products, click here to get in touch with a Betco representative. 

Betco^® is pleased to announce that Christine Heban has joined the People Team as Director of People and Culture. She will be responsible for all people functions, including talent management, culture initiatives, compensation, payroll, benefits, development, and will oversee the People Team.

Christine has 15 years of human resource experience, specializing in employee relations, recruitment, and training, and a master’s degree from Defiance College in Business and Organizational Leadership. Before joining Betco, she spent 8 years at a steel manufacturer.

“I’m looking forward to getting to know the people at Betco,” Christine said. “I would like to increase team member engagement and development, as well as support a safe and innovative workplace environment and culture.”

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Christine resides in Maumee, Ohio, with her husband, Rich, and 2 daughters, Corinne and Elizabeth.

Betco^® is pleased to announce that Rob Howard has joined the sales team as Director of Sales, National Accounts. In this role, Rob will primarily focus on pursuing national retailers, grocery, and building service contractors and will lead the National Accounts team.

Rob comes to Betco with over 25 years of experience in chemical and equipment sales and distribution in the janitorial sanitation industry. During his career, he was recognized for outstanding sales 3 times and was named the North American Salesman of the Year, amongst other industry and sales achievements.

“I’m excited to be a part of this dynamic sales team,” Rob said. “What I’m looking forward to most is growing the grocery initiative at Betco!”

Rob currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina, with his 8-year-old daughter, Ava.

GE Fight Bac^™ Wipes and GE Fight Bac RTU are long-trusted disinfectants for use against bacteria and viruses on multiple surface types in a variety of facilities and industries. As the world of cleaning and disinfecting continues to evolve for the health and safety of others, Betco^® is pleased to announce the following updated claims for GE Fight Bac Wipes and RTU, granted by the EPA.

GE Fight Bac Wipes:

• NEW: Proven to kill the COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds
• Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and Staph have a 2-minute claim (reduced from 5 minutes)
• Trichophyton (causes of Athlete’s Foot) has a 2-minute claim (reduced from 5 minutes)
  

GE Fight Bac RTU:

• NEW: Proven to kill the COVID-19 virus in 1 minute
• NEW: Proven to kill human coronavirus in 3 minutes
• VRE, MRSA, e-Coli, and CRE have a 2-minute claim (reduced from 5 minutes)
• HIV-1 (AIDS), Influenza A, and RSV have a 1-minute claim (reduced from 5 minutes)
• Rotavirus and Norovirus have a 3-minute claim (reduced from 5 minutes)
  

GE Fight Bac Wipes and RTU kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. Both products contribute to green cleaning with critic acid as an active ingredient that is non-irritating and has no harsh fumes. Critic acid is one the safest, most versatile disinfecting active ingredients currently available, topping the list of both human and environmental health considerations.

Betco is in the process of updating the labels to feature these new and improved claims. GE Fight Bac Wipes and RTU continue to be a staple in routine disinfection and increase the cleaning standard.

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) are the processes necessary to keep a business running but do not become a part of the end-product. MRO is an essential part of business but is often challenging, especially in the industrial manufacturing industry.

New from Betco^® U, the MRO 360: Industrial Manufacturing Program e-learning course leverages the 5S Lean Manufacturing principles, expert knowledge, and high-performing products and services to increase productivity, boost operational efficiency, and enhance safety. Navigate the 5-step process and review the degreaser and heavy-duty hand cleaner product categories to keep manufacturing plants clean, safe, and within budget.

Complete with knowledge checks, clickable links, and downloadable PDFs, this free e-learning course will prepare the user to conduct customer discovery and problem solve. Click here to take MRO 360: Industrial Manufacturing Program.

Betco^® is pleased to announce the following promotions and role changes within the Sales Team:

• Maggie Edwards has been promoted to Director of Sales, Corporate Accounts. She previously served as a Corporate Account Director for over 2 and a half years when first joining Betco in 2019.
• Sonny Parente has been promoted to Director of Sales, Corporate Accounts. He joined Betco in 2020 and previously served as a Corporate Account Director for 2 years.
• Brian Schuster has been promoted to Director of Sales, South. He joined Betco in 2019 as a National Account Manager and was shortly promoted to Director of Sales, Corporate Accounts, serving in the position for 2 and a half years.
• Jason Walton will transition from Director of Sales, South, to Director of Sales, Central.

“We are thrilled to be promoting from within to fill all 4 of these very important roles. They have been key contributors to our growth, and I look forward to having them take on these new responsibilities,” said Jeff Sloan, Senior Vice President of Sales.

Congratulations to all!

The Clario^® Dispensing Program has been a leader in hand hygiene solutions for more than a decade by stretching budgets without sacrificing a safe and clean space. The Manual Clario Dispenser has been a trusted product for good hand hygiene practice since the original launch of the program. Both black and white dispensers are transitioning to a new sleek and modern design that better reflects their position in the skin care and hand hygiene industry.

The Clario Manual Dispensers have the same benefits that maximize safety, minimize waste, and deliver the lowest cost per hand wash, but now with key differences that have improved the overall look and functionality:

• The white dispensers are a cleaner, brighter color
• Both white and black are ADA compliant
• New sleek and modern design
• The key can be stored with the dispenser, tucking underneath
• New liquid and foam pumps that are still interchangeable

Hand hygiene is essential in every facility. To guarantee zero interruptions in supply, our Clario manual pumps and dispensers have safety stock to ensure availability independent of the supply chain. Key refill bag components are dual sourced through a domestic supplier.

We’re excited about this change as our Clario Dispensing Program continues to revolutionize skin care. To learn more about Clario Manual Dispensers, click here. For more information about our dispensed institutional hand hygiene solutions, click here. To speak with a Betco representative, click here.     

Please note this is a running change that will take place as stock is depleted. The new dispensers and replacement parts have new SKUs. There are no changes to the refill SKUs as the dispensers are still compatible with current products. 

Note this information may be outdated. Click here to read our most recent news post regarding Monkeypox.

The Monkeypox virus dates back to 1958, when the pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research. Transmission of the virus happens when a person comes into contact with the virus from an animal, human, or materials that are contaminated with Monkeypox. Human transmission occurs primarily through large respiratory droplets or indirect contact through clothing or linens.

Today, Monkeypox cases are being investigated in several European countries, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. There are 13 suspected cases in Canada, and 1 confirmed case in Massachusetts, United States. Monkeypox is most common in Central and West Africa and is considered to be rare outside of these regions. Ongoing investigations are trying to determine the cause of the spread.

The EPA has recently added the Monkeypox virus to their emerging viral pathogen policy. A virus is added to this policy when there is no EPA-approved protocol set in place. Under this policy, there are 10 Betco disinfectant products recommended by the EPA’s List Q Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens for use against Monkeypox:

• Quat-Stat^™ 5
• Triforce
• pH7Q
• Symplicity^™ Sanibet^™ Multi-Range Sanitizer*
• Pine Quat
• Fight Bac^™ RTU
• GE Fight Bac RTU
• GE Fight Bac Wipes
• pH7Q Dual
• Cide-Bet II

These disinfectants have demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Monkeypox on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, they can be used against the Monkeypox virus when used per the directions on the product label.

In addition to cleaning and disinfecting hard, non-porous surfaces to reduce the spread of Monkeypox, the EPA also recommends the following prevention methods:

• Practice proper hand hygiene.
• Launder infected clothing, bedding, and towels in warm water. Bleach may be added but is not necessary.
• Infected dishes or eating utensils should be isolated and washed separately in a dishwasher or by hand with warm water and soap.

For more information about Monkeypox, click here. To get in touch with a Betco^® representative, click here.

*Disinfectant dilution only (3.5 oz/5-gal water)

Betco^® is a proud supporter of Ukrainian Action, a mission-driven NGO dedicated to helping the survival and development of Ukraine, through a monetary donation that will go towards helping the Ukrainian people during this difficult time.

“We stand with the people of Ukraine as they face this humanitarian crisis and fight for peace and stability,” said Barrett Betz, Vice President of Marketing. “Our contribution supports the victims of this relentless war by ensuring access to vital supplies.”

Each week, members of Ukrainian Action purchase pick-up trucks and fill them with humanitarian, sanitary, and medical supplies from the United Kingdom and drive to the Ukrainian border. A trusted network of people delivers the donated supplies to the people of Ukraine.

Since March 2022, Ukrainian Action has delivered 37 trucks of supplies and raised almost $500,000. Most recently, the team has partnered with Water Mission to deliver and install water purification systems across Ukraine. These systems can each purify more than 10,000 gallons of water per day, which is enough drinking water for 5,000 people.

This donation continues Betco's long charitable tradition of local, national, and global philanthropy through company donations and team member participation in drives and events. We are humbled to have the opportunity to support non-profits and their mission to assist those in need.

Follow along with Ukrainian Action’s efforts through their Instagram account, linked here. For more information about Ukrainian Action and its mission, click here. 

Betco^® is proud to announce the promotion of Jeff Sloan to Senior Vice President of Sales.

Previously, Jeff served as the Vice President of Corporate and National Accounts for over 3 and a half years since first hired at Betco in 2019. During that time, Jeff excelled in the position by producing best-in-class results through continuously driving customer sales and growth. His strategic leadership and collaboration skills are great assets that will apply directly to his new role managing the entire Betco Sales Team—corporate accounts, national accounts, and field sales.

“Jeff has demonstrated what it means to be a sales leader and how to successfully help our customers win in the commercial cleaning industry,” said Brad Betz, President of Betco. “We’re confident he will continue to produce outstanding results for our team and the company.”

Congratulations, Jeff!