Pathogend Delaware has been honored as a top start-up company in the Philadelphia area.
The company brought home the award in the Second Act Start-ups category of the competition. The category spotlights founders who have left the corporate world and are now pursuing a “second-act” as entrepreneurs.
This is the third year The Philadelphia Inquirer has hosted the contest.
Founded by Rich Mullen in Landenberg, PA, and John Eklund of Lewes, Pathogend of Delaware was formed when Mullen, after crossing paths with the CEO of the parent company, Frances Grinstead, determined this new proprietary technology, originally targeted and used in the healthcare industry, could benefit thousands in other markets to prevent and solve infection issues threatening people.
“It’s so gratifying to offer such a safe and effective solution to customers who have not had such an affordable alternative in the past. Why we are in business is as important as what we do,” says Rich of his company.
Pathogend of Delaware works in disinfection and bio decontamination. The company services numerous facilities such as offices, schools, long-term care facilities, daycares, homes, and boats, to eradicate the most difficult pathogens.
Their hydrogen peroxide fogging technology, called CURIS, eliminates pathogens where spraying and wiping can’t reach.
