About Us
Welcome to Helapet. For 40 years we have been a reputable manufacturer and distributor of high quality medical and cleanroom consumables, serving several core markets including hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory and veterinary environments.
Established in 1984, Helapet delivers a diverse and innovative range of sterile and non-sterile products, supporting critical environment activities across all areas of aseptic manufacturing and healthcare provision.
Click here to view our Vision, Mission and Values statement.
We have four main areas of business:
All of these areas are supported by our market leading customer service, providing exceptional one-to-one consultancy, advice and technical support.
Since 2002 Helapet has been a member of the respected CliniMed® (Holdings) Group. Comprising of eight specialist companies, the CliniMed® Group are dedicated to supporting patient care through the supply of vital products into the healthcare industry. Our statement on compliance with the Modern Slavery Act can be seen here.
Our exclusive brands include:
History of Helapet
- 2024
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Helapet celebrates our 40th Anniversary, recognising the support of our loyal customers, partners and our team.
Helapet remain committed to providing quality solutions to our clients in an ever-changing market environment.
- 2021
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Investors in People - GOLD
Helapet wins the highly coveted Gold award from Investors In People. Since first joining the programme, we have continued to invest in our people, processes and systems and have moved quickly from Bronze, to Silver and now Gold. We are very proud of our accomplishments so far.
Read more about our journey to Investors in People, Gold by clicking here
- 2020
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Covid-19 hits UK
With most of the country in lock down and protective equipment such as PPE in short supply, Helapet continue to operate and provide commercial support to the NHS, including supplying cold chain carriers for delivery of Covid-19 vaccines, supporting Vaccine Development centres in the fight against the virus and maintaining the supply of consumables used in the production of important medications.
We continue to adopt LEAN practices to drive internal efficiencies, maintain value at all times and strive for short delivery timescales for the benefit of our customers in an increasingly challenging environment.
- 2018
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Launch of new Helapet Vision, Mission and Values to clearly express our future objectives, our working culture and our commitment to continual improvement.
Helapet achieves Investors in People - Silver Accreditation for the first time, recognising our commitment to effective people management and being a great place to work.
- 2016
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Helapet begin contract cleanroom packaging and liquid filling services.
Helapet invests in new machinery and tooling to expand in-line filter production.
- 2014
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Helapet celebrates 30 year anniversary with dedicated new logo for the occasion.
- 2012
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Helapet move into a new offices in Houghton Regis, housing two ISO Classified cleanrooms and 20,000 sq ft warehouse.
- 2011
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Helapet expands operations in Ireland with new distribution agreement with Brennan & Co. and Scientific Medical Clinical.
- 2005
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Helapet are awarded Investor in People (IIP) accreditation in recognition of policies and procedures put in place to encourage continuous staff improvement.
- 2002
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Helapet become part of CliniMed (Holdings) Ltd and move into Houghton Regis, UK, with their very own in-house clean facility.
- 1999
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Helapet become exclusive UK distributors for Berner International brand of PPE consumable products.
- 1984
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Originally founded under "Helapet Materials Company", Helapet begins operations on 31st January under the company founder Charles Henry Drake and his wife Sue Mary Drake. Company is named in favour of the founder's daughter and son, Helen and Peter.
