Manufacturing Today Issue - 222 March 2024 | Page 46

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Redefining pest control

Through transformative innovations , Pelsis is leading the way in sustainable pest management .

Pelsis is a leading manufacturer of commercial and retail brands , delivering innovative pest control and garden care products to its global customer base . It has gained a strong reputation in the market through its brand heritage and team of experts with extensive market knowledge . As part of the company ’ s mission to operate more sustainably , it is increasingly producing chemical-free , environmentally friendly solutions .

With 30 years of global executive leadership experience , Alex Ashmore became CEO of Pelsis in February 2023 . Having been in the role for just over a year , Alex joins us to share details of the company ’ s evolution , product development , and his vision for the company moving forwards .
Among its broad product portfolio which includes insect control , application equipment , rodent control , and bird management , Pelsis developed some of the first modern insect light traps , and the origins of the business date back to the early 1980s . Alex elaborates : “ Today , insect traps remain a core part of our product offering , and we ’ re constantly innovating to ensure we remain a leader in this area . Over a 40-year period , we ’ ve grown both organically and through acquisition to our current position as a leading global manufacturer and distributor of bestin-class products and services for the pest management industry . While our head office is in the UK in North Yorkshire , we ’ re a global business with operations across the UK , US , and Europe .
Investing for the future – Pelsis Digital
Investments in technology , manufacturing and the supply chain have helped enable the latest product innovation from Pelsis . “ We ’ ve recently developed the Pelsis Digital insect light trap , a ground-breaking innovation that allows pest management companies and end users to get ahead of flying insect issues ,” he explains .
“ Remote , real-time monitoring of insect activity gives immediate notification of emerging problems , together with improved data accuracy and less chemical use . Benefits of this product to end users – particularly in food and pharma – include significantly reducing the risks of product contamination , recalls and reputational damage , better satisfying auditors and customers , and improved sustainability .
“ This market-leading digital product uses cutting-edge AI monitoring and intelligent alerts with tried-and-tested , highly effective UV LED technology to attract flying insects ,” Alex details . “ By providing real-time
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