Australia

O&M Halyard AUS Achieves ISO 9001: 2015 Recertification 

O&M Halyard (OMH) Australia has successfully achieved recertification to ISO 9001:2015, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to quality and operational excellence. Preparation began as early as November 2024, with the Quality team collaborating closely with document owners to review existing processes and update records within the ETQ system.This meticulous effort required unwavering attention to detail and persistence.
As part of the preparation, an internal audit was conducted, led by Pannee Suksakul from the Safeskin team. Her insights added value and rigour to the process, helping to reinforce OMH Australia’s quality management pillars.
The recertification audit concluded with a flawless result—zero non-conformance reported. This outstanding achievement highlights OMH Australia’s robust quality management system and ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. Congratulations to the team involved in achieving this important milestone!

Australia

Transition Update | 4PL with ParagonCare Now Complete

Team Australia is proud to announce the successful launch of 4PL Logistics partnership with ParagonCare (CH2), which commenced on 2 June 2025. This strategic move marks a new beginning in our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence enabling smarter, greener, and more agile supply chain operations across Australia.

Key Benefits of the Transition Include:

  • Expanded Warehouse Network: Our network has grown from 3 to 8 warehouses, significantly improving our reach and delivery capabilities.
  • Optimised Logistics: With a national warehouse footprint, ParagonCare enables more localised and efficient deliveries, reducing lead times and enhancing customer service.
  • Sustainable Operations: The transition streamlines processes and contributes to a lower carbon footprint by minimising transport distances and reducing supply chain complexity.

China

PUREZERO* HG3 Cream Latex Gloves Launches in China

We are excited to announce the successful launch of PUREZERO* HG3 Cream Latex Gloves in China this June 2025 — a significant milestone in expanding our cleanroom business in this key market.
Our trusted local partner Teneris, along with sub-dealers Nantong Roland and Shanghai Lianman, have completed comprehensive product training to build confidence and support customer conversions with in-depth product knowledge to reinforces our commitment to growth and excellence in the cleanroom segment across APAC.

Japan

KOL lead Sales Training with Clinical Impact



The Japan team held an engaging sales training session with KOL Ms. Miho Miura, Infection Control Nurse from Kurume University Hospital. The session featured a “Business War Game”, where Halyard and competitor teams battled it out in a head- to-head presentation. Team HALYARD’s team showcased the PINK UNDERGUARD and 12” gloves* with standout communication and product knowledge and won the challenge.
 Ms. Miura raised a clinical challenge with visor mask dispensers, sparking real-time solutions from our reps and valuable feedback.

Malaysia

Baking Bonds – Heartfelt CSR Initiative

On June 18, 2025, the O&M Halyard Malaysia team traded their usual office routines for aprons and mixing bowls during a heartfelt volunteer session at Bake with Dignity, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering adults with learning disabilities through baking.Bake with Dignity, based in Petaling Jaya, provides sheltered employment opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, equipping them with baking skills and fostering independence.
During the session, O&M Halyard employees collaborated with the bakery’s team, engaging in activities from kneading dough to packaging baked goods. This hands-on experience offered a unique opportunity for team members to connect with individuals from different walks of life, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and community engagement.

EMA – Singapore

CSR & Culture Highlights

Our Singapore team recently took part in a blood‑donation drive at the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Bloodbank, underscoring our commitment to community wellbeing. Blood donation is critical in Singapore, where about 400 units are needed every day to meet hospital demand

In celebration of Mother’s and Father’s Day, the SG office came together for a series of warm and inclusive gatherings. Team members contributed a variety of delicious dishes, creating a vibrant and shared meal experience.

INDIA

Introducing New Leadership for India 

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Pankaj Thakral as the new General Manager for India and South Asia. With over 27 years of experience in healthcare and life sciences, Pankaj brings strong leadership in driving growth and business transformation.

He has demonstrated a strong track record in driving sustainable growth, managing P&L, and leading large-scale business operations. He is known for his strategic leadership, effective cross-functional collaboration, and exceptional ability to drive business transformation across diverse market.

Pankaj holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Punjabi University, Patiala, and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences from Punjab University, Chandigarh. He also completed an Executive Programme in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
Pankaj will be succeeding Hemant Bhardwaj, who, after over six years of invaluable contributions and exemplary dedication, will now focus on special projects for the APAC region.

Australia

PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference 10 –11 April | Sydney, Australia

Attended by: Aiden Boyce, Jenene Jeffery, Nicci Makin, Dylan Garbitt

O&M Halyard Australia participated in the 10th Annual PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference—Australia’s largest gathering of health and aged care procurement professionals, with over 300 attendees. The team connected with existing and potential customers while gaining key insights into the evolving procurement landscape.
A strong focus on sustainability emerged, with themes such as “Procure-ment for Good,” Green guidelines from the Australian Government, and aligning sustainable practices across functions. These learnings will help inform and strengthen our ESG strategy as we continue to support the healthcare sector with responsible and innovative solutions.

Australia

Independence Australia Education Days | 19, 21 & 29 May Melbourne, VIC

Attended by: Jenene Jeffery, Nicci Makin

Jenene and Nicci attended three education days hosted by Independence Australia, a social enterprise that supports individuals living with a disability, injury, or chronic illness. Their mission is to help people maintain independence and improve quality of life.
We showcased our range of infection control and incontinence solutions to community care nurses who rely on day-to-day protection. These sessions reinforced the importance of continuing to raise awareness of our products among end-users who truly value quality and reliability.

 

Korea & China

COPHEX & CIPM 2025 | April 13–17 | Seoul, Korea & Chongqing, China

COPHEX & CIPM 2025 | April 13–17 | Seoul, Korea & Chongqing, China

In mid-April, O&M Halyard showcased our PUREZERO* Cleanroom Gloves at two major industry events in Asia. At COPHEX, Korea’s leading Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Exhibit in Seoul, our team alongside two distributors engaged with over 500 visitors, generating 90+ high-potential leads now being actively followed up by distributor sales teams. Simultaneously, at the China International Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Exhibit (CIPM) in Chongqing, our distributor Teneris featured our PUREZERO* HG3 and HG5 Gloves, attracting around 300 visitors and identifying 70 promising leads. Both events have strengthened our presence in these key markets and set the stage for continued growth through close collaboration with our distributor partners.

EMA – Hong Kong and Singapore

Strengthening Partnerships and Promoting Hand Hygiene

Hand Hygiene Week attended by: Aimee Kwan, Jonathan Tran, Tina Chan, Sally Sim

The EMA Halyard team recently collaborated with United Italian Corporation (UIC), our Hong Kong distributor, to conduct a two-day Competency Refresher and Goal-Setting Workshop. The sessions focused on our top four growth drivers and introduced new sales tools, including the 5-step Gloves Inservice SOP and the Surgical Interactive Tool.
In Singapore, during Hand Hygiene Week, our team showcased the importance of “It’s What You Can’t See That Matters” with our gloves and PPE product offerings. Through an innovative Play-Doh demonstration, we highlighted the presence of fillers in gloves, emphasizing the critical role of proper glove selection in infection prevention.

 

Japan

The 13th Academic Meeting of Infection Control Network of Japan |
9–10 May | Fukuoka, Japan

Attended by: Shigeru Okamura, Shingo Fujiwara, Miki Iyonaga

The 13th Annual Meeting of the Infection Control Network of Japan brought together around 1,480 Infection Control Nurses (ICNs) nationwide to discuss topics such as infection control practices, hand hygiene, surveillance, and career development. At the HALYARD booth, we showcased our chemotherapy gloves—PINK UNDERGUARD and PURPLE XTRA—alongside standard exam gloves including LAVENDER, AQUASOFT, and STERLING. A booth survey revealed strong recognition of double gloving’s importance but limited awareness of PINK UNDERGUARD, making this event a valuable platform to raise product awareness and reinforce HALYARD’s role in infection prevention and exposure control.

India

O&M Halyard at Pune Knee Course 2025 24–26 April | Pune, India

Attended by: Hemant Bhardwaj, Reena George, Moinuddin Sonde, and Vijay Joshi , along with our channel partners.

O&M Halyard India proudly participated in the Pune Knee Course 2025, held from 24–26 April in Pune, India. Our booth attracted leading orthopaedic surgeons and healthcare professionals, and our Halyard gowns and ortho drapes were utilized during live surgeries throughout the event.
We were honoured to receive a certificate of participation as a valued sponsor, presented by Dr. Sachin Tapasvi — Chairman of PKC and distinguished orthopaedic surgeon

 

India

Driving HCP Safety Across India: iPROTECT Conclaves & Industry Engagement ,April–June 2025 | Multiple Cities, India

Attended & organised  by: O&M Halyard team in association  with CAHO

Between April and June, the O&M Halyard India team, in collaboration with Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organization
(CAHO), successfully conducted six iPROTECT Conclaves across major hospitals in Delhi, Bangalore, Kochi, and Pune. These high-impact sessions brought together over healthcare professionals including surgeons, anesthetists, infection control experts, nursing leaders, and procurement heads.
Each conclave focused on HCP safety in the OT environment, the importance of selecting the right PPE, and ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and infection prevention standards.

Key highlights included:

  • Expert-led panel discussions on HCP protection challenges and OT safety protocols
  • Live PPE donning and doffing demos by clinical staff, showcasing proper technique and compliance
  • Pre- and post-session quizzes, with participants receiving CAHO-endorsed certificates
  • Valuable insights into procurement behaviours, including the emphasis on quality PPE over price

These conclaves, part of a broader initiative targeting India’s Top 20 Key Accounts for 2025, have proven instrumental in raising awareness, bridging knowledge gaps, and promoting behavioural change to enhance frontline safety.

AUSTRALIA

Launch of 4PL Logistics Partnership with ParagonCare

Starting 2 June 2025, O&M Halyard Australia will transition to a 4PL model with ParagonCare to streamline logistics, enhance delivery performance, and support sustainability goals — while maintaining our strong customer focus. As part of this change, ParagonCare will manage logistics and distribution, enabling more efficient operations. O&M Halyard will continue to be your primary point of contact for all customer support and product education needs. Behind the scenes, our team in Australia is working relentlessly to support this transition, providing clear guidance and communications in the lead-up to the go-live date to ensure a seamless experience for all customers. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for this exciting new chapter.

AUSTRALIA

Building Together – Australia Kicks Off 2025

From powerful insights on healthcare procurement to hands-on infection control training by key opinion leader (KOL), oncology training, and a high-energy “Surgery Interactive Showdown,” Team Australia’s kick-off event set a bold tone for the year ahead —celebrating excellence and strengthening the shared vision of “Building Together“. The kick-off featured a talk by Mr. Ty Bailey, National Procurement Manager – Clinical at Calvary Healthcare, on the role of procurement in healthcare. Sessions covered best practices, sales training, and focused oncology discussions. A highlight was the Infection Control session with KOL Ms. Glenys Harrington, offering practical applications and a “Train-the-Trainer” session.

The event concluded with a Night of Excellence, celebrating teammates whose achievements inspire success — setting the tone for a dynamic and collaborative 2025.

INDIA

OWN IT! Team India Sets 2025 in Motion

From deep dives into Halyard Hospital and Industrial segment and marketing strategies to Gallup Strengths and Psycho Geometric training, Team India’s Annual Conference combined learning with inspiration — empowering teammates to “OWN IT!” through customer focus, talent development, and growth.
Team O&M Halyard India set the tone for a successful 2025 with its Annual Conference held in March at the Owens & Minor Halyard Corporate Office in Pune. The event was a dynamic mix of training sessions, focusing on both the Halyard Hospital and Industrial segment portfolios, as well as marketing strategies.
The conference culminated in a memorable Awards & Recognition Ceremony, where the exceptional achievements of the top performers in 2024 were celebrated.
This year’s theme, “OWN IT!”, inspired all teammates to take ownership of the three strategic levers that will drive success in 2025: Customer Empowerment, Talent Development, and Profitable Growth.

EMERGING MARKET ASIA(EMA)

Building Together: Team EMA

Team EMA’s 2025 kick-off in Malaysia featured distributor training, team-building, interactive workshops and a valuable session by KOL Dr. Salihin on occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs. The conference wrapped up with goal-setting and a creative batik session celebrating unity and progress.

The event opened with a full-day distributor training focused on gloves, wipes, CPP, and chemotherapy solutions. Hands-on activities like crafting with playdough while wearing different glove types, jigsaw puzzles on surgical collateral, and a CPP draping activity helped deepen product knowledge in a fun, interactive way. Dr. Salihin’s session on chemotherapy PPE protection and compliance offered a clinical edge to the discussions, backed by data and insight into healthcare practices. In another highlight, Salman Amin from our HR team led a Clifton Strengths session where teammates explored individual talents and how to better support one another — culminating in a shared team objective: “How to Best Support One Another.”

Plenary reflections from each function offered clarity on 2024 learnings and 2025 goals, reinforcing collaboration. The event closed with a batik painting session inspired by this year’s theme, Building Together — a vibrant celebration of teamwork and unity.

JAPAN

GROWTH – Creating the Future through Evolution and Growth
Japan Kick-off Meeting | Tokyo, April 24–25, 2025

The Japan team came together in Tokyo for a two-day kick-off meeting under the inspiring theme “GROWTH – Creating the Future through Evolution and Growth.”

Our new General Manager, Taka san set the tone by declaring 2025 as the “Year of Evolution and Choice,” emphasising the importance of identifying both the value we must consistently deliver to the market and the challenges we must boldly undertake.

Each function leader shared their vision of what “GROWTH” means for their team and the critical challenges they need to address to achieve it.

The meeting also included  recognising outstanding sales achievements, providing an opportunity to honour top-performing teammates and strengthen connections across the business. Cross-functional workshop sessions enabled active discussions on ways to enhance cost-efficiency, increase productivity, and accelerate growth, from both individual and organisational viewpoints.

The event reinforced strong teamwork, deepened commitment, and energised the organisation’s shared ambition to drive GROWTH – Creating the Future through Evolution and Growth.

NSW OTA

AUSTRALIA

NSW OPERATING THEATRE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE | 14–15 MARCH | SYDNEY | AUSTRALIA

Attended by: Dylan Garbitt, Michael O’Donovan

Over 200 perioperative professionals and 30 exhibitors came together in Sydney for this year’s vibrant NSW OTA Conference. Across the two-day event, we seized the opportunity to connect with key decision-makers, generate high-quality leads, and showcase the superior performance and protection of our surgical solutions—leaving a lasting impression on attendees.

Live demonstrations, hands-on product trials, and one-on-one discussions enabled meaningful conversations around safety, comfort, and performance in the OR. With the 2025 theme, “From Womb to Tomb – Perioperative Excellence Across the Age Continuum,” the conference focused on challenges across all age brackets. Set at the serene Waterview in Bicentennial Park, the event provided the perfect backdrop to highlight perioperative nursing excellence.

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AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIAN HEALTHCARE WEEK 2025 | 20–21 MARCH | ICC SYDNEY | AUSTRALIA

Attended by: Mark Penno, Aiden Boyce, Dylan Garbitt, Poonam Patole, Jenene Jeffery and Deborah Bulgin

Australian Healthcare Week brought together professionals across care settings to tackle key issues in infection prevention and sustainability. Halyard’s AQUASOFT* and 2n1* Cleaning & Disinfectant wipes attracted strong interest, generating over 35 leads and valuable market insights.

Key discussions included inconsistent PPE use, MRSA risks, and rising adoption of “Gloves Off” policies. Dr. Hayden Snow highlighted waste reduction through reusable drapes. Our ANZ team responded by raising awareness of the hazards associated with reusable surgical gowns — using Leave Linen campaign with microscope to highlight the limitations of reusable options and by launching appropriate glove-use campaign to promote safe, sustainable practices.

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INDIA

O&M HALYARD CAHO iPROTECT CXO ROUNDTABLE | 22 MARCH 2025 | INDIA |

Organised and attended by : Hemant Bhardwaj, Reena George, Ashutosh  Kale, Prakash Kumar

On March 22nd, O&M Halyard Team India made a significant stride in its 2025 strategy by focusing on Clinical Education to drive value beyond products. In association with Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations (CAHO), a reputed medical organisation, O&M Halyard hosted the iPROTECT CXO Roundtable in Delhi, bringing together 14 visionary CXOs from leading hospital groups. The half-day event focused on healthcare professional safety and evolving medical device regulations in India. The objective was to bring to the forefront healthcare professional safety and protection in the backdrop of evolving medical device regulations and standards in India. The carefully crafted half day program drew out deliberations, experiences and suggestions that can relook into and shape policies and conversations on Healthcare professional (HCP) safety.
Change begins with powerful conversations—and the CXOs, with candour and conviction, shared their perspectives on reimagining protection for frontline professionals. A summary of the discussion will be featured in the CAHO magazine to amplify these voices across the healthcare community.

CAHO Chennai

INDIA

O&M HALYARD CAHO iPROTECT CONCLAVE | 29 MARCH 2025 | APOLLO-CHENNAI INIDA |

Organised and Attended by : Hemant Bhardwaj,  Reena George, Jagannadham Ganta and Sanjeevi Raman.

The first iPROTECT CONCLAVE, in association with CAHO, was held at Apollo Hospital – Chennai on 29 March 2025. This meeting kickstarts a series of cascade meetings planned in 20 key accounts this year, aligned with our strategic imperative to accelerate awareness and policy changes around HCP safety and compliance with medical device regulations.

The team initiated content development in January, bringing together experts from CAHO and O&M Halyard to create curated materials focused on case scenarios, medical device regulations, and guidelines for selecting appropriate PPE. The expert panel included CEOs, infection control specialists, microbiologists, surgeons, OT nurses, testing labs, and purchase heads—ensuring a well-rounded stakeholder perspective.

Econ healthcare EMA event

EMA

INFECTION CONTROL PRODUCT PRESENTATION @ ECON HEALTHCARE 2025 | 19 MARCH | SINGAPORE

Attended by: Aimee Kwan, Tina Chen, Jonathan Tan

As part of our strategic initiative to grow in the aged care segment, the O&M Halyard Singapore team—Tina Chen, Aimee Kwan, and Jonathan Tan—secured and led a product demonstration for ECON Healthcare, which operates nine Medicare centres and nursing homes across Singapore.

Attended by all Centre Heads, Managers, and Quality/Infection Control staff, the session showcased our AQUASOFT* SmartPull* dispensing technology, with a focus on minimising cross-contamination, reducing glove bricking, and preventing wastage. Our HALYARD* 2in1* wipes also impressed attendees with their strength and durability. The positive feedback and high engagement have paved the way for targeted follow-ups and further collaboration with ECON Healthcare.

Oncology Annual Meeting

JAPAN

THE 39TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE JAPANESE SOCIETY OF CANCER NURSING
22-23 FEBRUARY, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN & 2025 THE JAPANESE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING – 6-8 MARCH, KOBE, JAPAN

O&M Halyard Japan recently participated in two major oncology events in Japan’s —the 39th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Cancer Nursing in Hokkaido, which welcomed over 4,000 certified and expert cancer nurses, and the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology Annual Meeting in Kobe, drawing more than 6,800 healthcare professionals including doctors, pharmacists, and nurses.

With chemotherapy as a key focus area, our team showcased the HALYARD* PINK UNDERGUARD* and HALYARD* PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* gloves along with our Chemotherapy gowns. Attendees were invited to experience the quality of our PPE first-hand at the booth. We also launched an awareness initiative reinforcing the critical role of double-gloving in chemotherapy preparation and administration, underscoring our commitment to healthcare worker safety in oncology.

AUSTRALIA

Engaging with over 200 perioperative and healthcare professionals across two major national events, we showcased our infection control solutions. NSW OTA(Operating Theatre Association) brought quality surgical conversations while Australian Healthcare Week(AHW) reinforced our leadership in infection prevention.

NSW OPERATING THEATRE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE |   14–15 MARCH | SYDNEY | AUSTRALIA

Attended by: Dylan Garbitt, Michael O’Donovan

Over 200 perioperative professionals and 30 exhibitors came together in Sydney for this year’s vibrant NSW OTA Conference. Across the two-day event, we seized the opportunity to connect with key decision-makers, generate high-quality leads, and showcase the superior performance and protection of our surgical solutions—leaving a lasting impression on attendees.

Live demonstrations, hands-on product trials, and one-on-one discussions enabled meaningful conversations around safety, comfort, and performance in the OR. With the 2025 theme, “From Womb to Tomb – Perioperative Excellence Across the Age Continuum,” the conference focused on challenges across all age brackets. Set at the serene Waterview in Bicentennial Park, the event provided the perfect backdrop to highlight perioperative nursing excellence.

AUSTRALIAN HEALTHCARE WEEK 2025 | 20–21 MARCH | ICC SYDNEY | AUSTRALIA

Attended by: Mark Penno, Aiden Boyce, Dylan Garbitt, Poonam Patole, Jenene Jeffery and Deborah Bulgin

Australian Healthcare Week brought together professionals across care settings to tackle key issues in infection prevention and sustainability. Halyard’s AQUASOFT and 2n1 Cleaning & Disinfectant wipes attracted strong interest, generating over 35 leads and valuable market insights.

Key discussions included inconsistent PPE use, MRSA risks, and rising adoption of “Gloves Off” policies. Dr. Hayden Snow highlighted waste reduction through reusable drapes, while our team raised awareness of the risks linked to reusable surgical gowns using microscope visuals and the Leave Linen campaign. We also introduced our new glove-use initiative to support safe, sustainable practices

INDIA

O&M HALYARD   CAHO iPROTECT CXO ROUNDTABLE | 22 MARCH  2025 | INIDA |

Organised and attended by : Hemant Bhardwaj, Reena George, Ashutosh  Kale, Prakash Kumar

On March 22nd, O&M Halyard Team India made a significant stride in its 2025 strategy by focusing on Clinical Education to drive value beyond products. In association with Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations (CAHO), a reputed medical organisation, O&M Halyard hosted the iPROTECT CXO Roundtable in Delhi, bringing together 14 visionary CXOs from leading hospital groups. The half-day event focused on healthcare professional safety and evolving medical device regulations in India. The objective was to bring to the forefront healthcare professional safety and protection in the backdrop of evolving medical device regulations and standards in India. The carefully crafted half day program drew out deliberations, experiences and suggestions that can relook into and shape policies and conversations on Healthcare professional (HCP) safety.
Change begins with powerful conversations—and the CXOs, with candour and conviction, shared their perspectives on reimagining protection for frontline professionals. A summary of the discussion will be featured in the CAHO magazine to amplify these voices across the healthcare community.

O&M HALYARD   CAHO iPROTECT CONCLAVE  | 29 MARCH  2025 | APOLLO-CHENNAI INIDA |

Organised and Attended by : Hemant Bhardwaj,  Reena George, Jagannadham Ganta and Sanjeevi Raman.

The first iPROTECT CONCLAVE, in association with CAHO, was held at Apollo Hospital – Chennai on 29 March 2025. This meeting kickstarts a series of cascade meetings planned in 20 key accounts this year, aligned with our strategic imperative to accelerate awareness and policy changes around HCP safety and compliance with medical device regulations.

Content creation began in January, with experts from CAHO and O&M Halyard collaborating to deliver curated materials covering case scenarios, medical device regulations, and guidelines on selecting appropriate PPE. The expert panel included CEOs, infection control specialists, microbiologists, surgeons, OT nurses, testing labs, and purchase heads—ensuring a well-rounded stakeholder perspective.

EMERGING MARKET ASIA(EMA)

INFECTION CONTROL PRODUCT PRESENTATION @ ECON HEALTHCARE 2025 | 19 MARCH | SINGAPORE

Attended by: Aimee Kwan, Tina Chen, Jonathan Tan

As part of our strategic initiative to grow in the aged care segment, the O&M Halyard Singapore team—Tina Chen, Aimee Kwan, and Jonathan Tan—secured and led a product demonstration for Econ Healthcare, which operates nine Medicare centres and nursing homes across Singapore.

Attended by all Centre Heads, Managers, and Quality/Infection Control staff, the session showcased our AQUASOFT* SmartPull* dispensing technology, with a focus on minimising cross-contamination, reducing glove bricking, and preventing wastage. Our HALYARD* 2in1* wipes also impressed attendees with their strength and durability. The positive feedback and high engagement have paved the way for targeted follow-ups and further collaboration with ECON Healthcare.

THE 39TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE JAPANESE SOCIETY OF CANCER NURSING – 22-23 FEBRUARY, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN & 2025 THE JAPANESE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING – 6-8 MARCH, KOBE, JAPAN

O&M Halyard Japan recently participated in two major oncology events in Japan’s —the 39th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Cancer Nursing in Hokkaido, which welcomed over 4,000 certified and expert cancer nurses, and the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology Annual Meeting in Kobe, drawing more than 6,800 healthcare professionals including doctors, pharmacists, and nurses.

With chemotherapy as a key focus area, our team showcased the HALYARD PINK UNDERGUARD* and PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA* gloves along with our Chemotherapy gowns. Attendees were invited to experience the quality of our PPE first-hand at the booth. We also launched an awareness initiative reinforcing the critical role of double-gloving in chemotherapy preparation and administration, underscoring our commitment to healthcare worker safety in oncology.

AUSTRALIA

Launch 4PL Logistics Partnership with ParagonCare

Starting 2 June 2025, O&M Halyard Australia will transition to a 4PL model with ParagonCare to streamline logistics, enhance delivery performance, and support sustainability goals—while maintaining our strong customer focus.

As part of this change, ParagonCare will manage logistics and distribution, enabling more efficient operations. O&M Halyard will continue to be your primary point of contact for all customer support and product education needs.

Behind the scenes, our team in Australia is working relentlessly to support this transition, providing clear guidance and communications in the lead-up to the go-live date to ensure a seamless experience for all customers.

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for this exciting new chapter.

Building Together – Australia Kicks Off 2025
From powerful insights on healthcare procurement to hands-on infection control training by key opinion leader (KOL), Oncology training and a high-energy “Surgery Interactive Showdown,” Team Australia’s Kickoff event set a bold tone for the year ahead—celebrating excellence and strengthening shared vision of “Building Together

The kick-off featured a talk by Mr. Ty Bailey, National Procurement Manager – Clinical at Calvary Healthcare, on the role of procurement in healthcare. Sessions covered best practices, sales training, and focused oncology discussions. A highlight was the Infection Control session with KOL Ms. Glenys Harrington, offering practical applications and a “Train-the-Trainer” session.

The event concluded with a Night of Excellence, celebrating teammates whose achievements inspire success—setting the tone for a dynamic and collaborative 2025.

INDIA

OWN IT! Team India Sets 2025 in Motion
From deep dives in to Halyard Hospital and Industrial segment and marketing strategies to Gallup Strengths and Psycho Geometric training, Team India’s Annual Conference combined learning with inspiration—empowering teammates to “OWN IT!” through customer focus, talent development, and growth.

Team O&M Halyard India set the tone for a successful 2025 with its Annual Conference held in March at the Owens & Minor Halyard Corporate Office in Pune. The event was a dynamic mix of training sessions, focusing on both the Halyard Hospital and Industrial segment portfolios, as well as marketing strategies.

A deep dive into O&M Halyard’s core Purpose was another highlight, offering insightful (cont’d.)

perspectives that aligned the team’s efforts with the company’s mission for the year. Attendees also participated in engaging sessions, including building sales competency through Psycho Geometric analysis and gaining a deeper understanding of personal strengths through the Gallup Clifton Strengths Analysis.

The conference culminated in a memorable Awards & Recognition Ceremony, where the exceptional achievements of the top performers in 2024 were celebrated.

This year’s theme, “OWN IT!”, inspired all teammates to take ownership of the three strategic levers that will drive success in 2025: Customer Empowerment, Talent Development, and Profitable Growth.

EMERGING MARKET ASIA(EMA)

Building Together: Team EMA

Team EMA’s 2025 kick-off in Malaysia featured distributor training, team-building, interactive workshops and a valuable session by KOL Dr. Salihin on occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs. The conference wrapped up with goal-setting and a creative batik session celebrating unity and progress.

The event opened with a full-day distributor training focused on gloves, wipes, CPP, and chemotherapy solutions. Hands-on activities like crafting with playdough while wearing different glove types, jigsaw puzzles on surgical collateral, and a CPP draping activity helped deepen product knowledge in a fun, interactive way. Dr. Salihin’s session on chemotherapy PPE (cont’d)

protection and compliance offered a clinical edge to the discussions, backed by data and insight into healthcare practices. In another highlight, Salman Amin from our HR team led a Clifton Strengths session where teammates explored individual talents and how to better support one another—culminating in a shared team objective: “How to Best Support One Another.”

Plenary reflections from each function offered clarity on 2024 learnings and 2025 goals, reinforcing collaboration. The event closed with a batik painting session inspired by this year’s theme, Building Together—a vibrant celebration of teamwork and unity.

JAPAN

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