Regent Medical supplies a range of infection control products such as the HiBi brand of antiseptics and Biogel powder-free surgical gloves
On 27 January 2005 the new headquarters of Regent Medical was officially opened by the mayor and mayoress of Salford.
The purpose built structure brings together the company operations from five previously separate locations across the UK.
Employees from research and development formerly based in Cambridge and Oldham, main offices at Knutsford and warehouses in Stakehill and Heywood, all now work together in Irlam.
Regent Medical supplies a range of infection control products such as the HiBi brand of antiseptics and Biogel powder-free surgical gloves, and has a network of offices and distributors worldwide.
Bringing the headquarters to Irlam has created 35-40 new jobs across all disciplines.
The opening also celebrated the appointment of Stuart Heap as the company's chief executive officer, bringing with him a wealth of international experience.
Heap, originally from the local area, earned a degree in mechanical engineering at Salford University, while completing an apprenticeship at local firm Renold.
He commended the local authority for promoting the influx of new, high tech businesses. The essence of his vision for Regent Medical is that it "will be recognised worldwide as the leading manufacturer and marketer of infection prevention products for healthcare workers and patients, that our employees will view Regent Medical as a company they are proud to be associated with and that it is a stimulating, fun and rewarding place to work".
Steve King, managing director of Regent Medical Europe and Asia Pacific, also comments: "In Irlam we are centrally positioned at the heart of the north west, giving the company ease of access by road, rail, sea and air to anywhere in the UK, Europe and beyond. "Underpinned by a long heritage of excellence in both product and innovation, our skilled committed workforce will continue to deliver the highest possible level of service to all of our customers and support future growth both organically and by acquisition".
The Regent Foundation will be making a donation to the mayor's chosen charity: the Pendlesbury Children's Hospital Research Equipment Fund, in appreciation of his visit.
The Regent Foundation was set up in August 2004 by Regent Medical to provide monetary and product led donations to deserving causes and individuals within the medical environment.
