Shapiro and Wilby spent three years researching what it would take to make a superior multi-purpose disinfectant before founding ALDA Pharmaceutics Inc. to market their patented formula. The company plans to distribute nationally by the end of 1997 and tap what it sees as an enormous potential export market within two years. Meanwhile, it will add six new positions to the company of nine. Because infectious diseases today are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, there's a need for stricter hygiene protocols in addition to stronger products and ALDA Pharmaceuticals wants to raise awareness in this area. It offers a comprehensive hygiene education program on infection control procedures and will soon provide a 1-800 information hotline.
Future plans call for videos and customized workshops.
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