BUSINESS: 532 PRACTICES
MEGA Disposables is 100% Greek company and one of the largest European manufacturers in personal hygiene.With trusted brands(Babylino, EveryDay, Sani etc) holds strong position in the Greek Market while exporting in 4 continents.
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MEGA responded immediately and responsibly to the sudden spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, combining its many years of know-how, Greek innovation and its unwavering commitment to product safety. Thus, it was at the forefront of offering comprehensive protection to its employees, consumers and society.
MEGA’s primary goal was to shield its employees, to assist the National Health System, as well as to stand by the vulnerable groups.
Specifically, MEGA contributed to the national effort to address the health crisis, with significant donations of medical equipment to the NHS, donations of antiseptics and other personal care products, in cooperation with municipalities, agencies, institutions, nursing homes, etc., while at the same time in extraordinary investments to ensure the adequacy of antiseptic products and surgical masks of high protection in the Greek market.
The actions concern: a) our employees and b) the wider social group (vulnerable social groups, the National Health Service, Reference Hospitals, Research Institutes, care centers for the elderly and children, schools, institutions, municipal bodies throughout Greece, as well as civil protection bodies, Fire Brigade, Police).
Finally, it proceeded with extraordinary investments to ensure the adequacy of antiseptic and personal protection products in the Greek market.
The actions started with the beginning of the Pandemic in the country and continue to this day. MEGA is committed to continue to support the work of Hospitals and organizations that are vigilant in the defense of Public Health, while at the same time it will be by the side of vulnerable groups helping to meet their needs.
From the first day of the Covid-19 pandemic, MEGA has been at the forefront of offering to society, its consumers and its employees. The Health and Safety of the company’s employees is a top priority.
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, in order to protect the health of all workers, the following measures have been adopted for their safety:
Moreover, MEGA contributed in practice to the effort to strengthen the National Health System, while at the same time standing by the vulnerable social groups, with continuous product donations and targeted social actions.
Indicatively, the Company has carried out the following supporting actions:
The effort to defend Public Health is not over. On the contrary, the needs remain great and immediate. Our company is committed to continue to support the valuable work of Hospitals and other agencies that are vigilant in the defense of Public Health, while at the same time being next to vulnerable groups, helping to meet their needs.
MEGA has taken steps to tackle the pandemic affecting Greece. More specifically, the Health System (ICU equipment) and the Reference Hospitals located in the Municipality of Elefsina and Athens were strengthened.
In addition, the 4 million pieces of personal hygiene products awarded to vulnerable groups related to Type II surgical masks, antiseptic lotions, antibacterial wipes, etc. The products were distributed nationwide, in collaboration with municipalities, agencies, institutions, nursing homes, etc.
Additionally, the Municipality of Acharnes was strengthened, in which MEGA operates, through the distribution of personal protection products for schools.
In order to be able to respond fully and implement the necessary actions to address the pandemic, MEGA was in contact with the Ministry of Health, Tzanio Hospital, Thriasio GNE, COVID Reference Hospitals, nursing homes, institutions, Municipalities, Research of Greece.
The employee involvement in the company’s initiatives regarding pandemic was important and commendable, mainly due to the complex communications that had to take place under very strict schedules and under unprecedented pandemic conditions.
The R&D, the procurement and the production departments worked at self-sacrifice in order to design, approve by local ΝΟΜ and produce new antiseptic products with enhanced coronavirus protection, as well as the innovative MEGA masks.
The technicians exaggerated themselves so as to quickly install the new machines that were ordered specially, on the one hand, to enhance the production of Wet hankies antiseptic wipes, on the other hand, for the production of MEGA high protection surgical masks.
Finally, the competent employees acted with determination and speed in order to complete the purchases of hospital equipment, as well as to plan and implement the donations of personal hygiene products to a number of organizations.
MEGA, faithful to its promise to be next to the sensitive social groups of the population, but also to those in need, contributes over time to actions that aim to strengthen Greek society. With a high sense of responsibility, the company is committed to continuing to support agencies and NGOs to protect public health.
The benefits that result from the donations made by MEGA to medical equipment as well as to personal hygiene products are particularly essential and important for:
MEGA is committed to continue to support the valuable work of the Hospitals and the other bodies that are vigilant for the protection of Public Health, while at the same time it will be next to the vulnerable groups, contributing to the coverage of their needs.
