HedySeal Sterilization Pouches Launched
June 23, 2010 - Hedy is pleased to announce the latest addition to our high quality, innovative product set. HedySeal sterilization pouches provide superior quality, choice and ease of use. Our sterilization pouches use 
only the highest quality paper (70gsm), and superior non-tearing film that completely eliminates jagged, uneven tearing. HedySeal pouches also offer the choice of Steam or E. O. gas sterilization, and every pouch comes with internal and external indicators. A self-sealing system makes HedySeal among the easiest sterilization pouches to use. For more info see our product page.
Laurentian University does the Pink Glove Dance
May 31, 2010 - To help raise awareness for breast cancer, Laurentian University's School of Social Work used Hedy Pink Light Weight Nitrile gloves to create their own pink glove dance. The fun and energetic video was done as a collaborative project in a class called “Social Work with Groups” to raise awareness for breast cancer. Great job everyone!
Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6Y4YRCIcw
SoftMask N95 Now Available in Retail Packs
April 30, 2010 - In order to provide you with more choice when selecting your N95 masks, Hedy has created a retail 3-pack version of our popular SoftMask N95. This convienient, easy-to-store pack allows everyone to have a cost-effective option for high-risk patients, procedures and activities.
Hedy first introduced the SoftMask N95 in the Fall of 2009 and has been overwhelmed with positive feedback from customers. Users of the SoftMask N95 are most impressed with the softness of the fabric, its precise fit and the flexible material used for the straps.
New Sample Request Form Launches
March 26, 2010 - Hedy Canada has made it even easier to request samples of our Infection Control, Dental and Industrial products. To order samples, please fill out our new Sample Request Form. Your order will be processed within one week and will be delivered to you or your customer within two weeks. You may order up to 5 products at a time in quantities of 1 to 5 pairs/units. If you require a larger sample order, please email us at sales@hedycanada.com.
Hedy Supports Calgary Police Assoc. Charities
March 24, 2010 - Hedy Canada became a proud sponsor of the The Calgary Police Association and their affiliated charities as the 21st annual Oldtimers Hockey Challenge came to Calgary. Both the Calgary Police Association Hockey team and the Oldtimers put on a great show for the over 10 thousand fans and supporters in attendance. Below is a copy of our ad which appeared in the program.
New Hedy Canada Website Launches
February 9, 2010 - Hedy Canada has completely revamped our entire website with the aim of making it simple for you to find information about your favourite products, to quickly located an authorized Hedy dealer and to discover news about tradeshows, new product introductions and other interesting things going on at Hedy.
We've also re-engineered our contact page to help you get in touch with us faster. The addition of an easy to use Information Request Form expedites the process and ensures that we have enough information to resolve your inquiry. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you!
As a 100% Canadian owned and operated company, we are very proud to offer our entire website in both official languages, English and French. The link in the top right corner of every page allows you to seamlessly transition from Anglais to Français.
Please stay a while, take a look around and let us know what you think!
Hedy Canada Employee Carries Olympic Torch
January 20, 2010 - Through Royal Bank of Canada's Create-a-Better-Canada program, Hedy Employee Ryan Hildebrandt carried the Olympic Flame through Canmore, Alberta. An avid Olympic supporter, Hildebrandt said he was "thrilled and honoured to have the opportunity to be a part of something so amazing".
Hedy Canada has also been involved in the Olympic effort, donating thousands of gloves, masks and dental dams to the onsite Dental services. Over 100 dentists, assistants and hygienists will be volunteering to take care of the 6500 athletes and officials throughout the Olympic and Paralympic games.
ISO 13485 Certification
October 2, 2009 - Hedy Canada is pleased to announce the successful completion of their International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485:2003 & CMDCAS recertification by independent auditor Paul Murgatroyd of Intertek. The extensive and arduous recertification process is mandated by Health Canada at three-year intervals to ensure that appropriate Health and Safety measures are being implemented and maintained across the organization. Hedy Canada not only met Health Canada’s requirements, but exceeded them. According to Murgatroyd, Hedy Canada employs “a high level of commitment from personnel at all levels towards maintenance of the quality system” and has an “enhanced process for analysis of quality issues, identification of adverse trends and implementation of corrective actions where appropriate.”
Brian Brandon, Quality Assurance Manager at Hedy Canada, was not surprised by Murgatroyd’s glowing review. Brandon explained: “There is a corporate philosophy that pervades the entire organization. From top to bottom there is a consistent emphasis on quality, process improvement and accountability.”
Nowhere is the commitment to these values more apparent than in Hedy Canada’s customer service policy. “Our goal is to make sure our customers walk away with the best possible impression of Hedy Canada,” said Sean Whitley, Director of Sales and Marketing. “We achieve this by making sure each and every complaint is handled quickly and efficiently, while keeping the customer in the loop throughout the entire process.”
No wonder, then, that Murgatroyd noted a “strong focus on customer satisfation” as part of his official audit report. Summarized Brandon: “The quality systems that we have in place enable both a high level of product quality and a continuous feedback loop between Hedy Canada and the end user. This is essential to our mission of continuous product improvement.”
Hedy Canada completed and passed their ISO 13485 audit with no reservations on October 2, 2009.
n increasing amount of people are requiring better barrier protection. In particular, the effectiveness of facemasks have become a focus of attention. Due to the increased level of protection sought after across all industries, Hedy Canada has launched it's first N95 SoftMask Respirator. This premium facemask is effective against many more airborne viruses than a traditional facemask. The Centre for Disease Control has made the following comments regarding the use of facemasks:
