We have BIG NEWS! After extensive product research, development and testing, we are now manufacturing GEL HAND SANITIZER!

While a number of companies began producing liquid hand sanitizer in response to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, very few have begun to manufacture gel versions. In fact, we are one of the only one’s in Michigan who have made this transition!

The reason for this is that making liquid hand sanitizer is relatively straightforward, as the manufacturing process only requires mixing together a few ingredients with similar properties. In essence, there’s really no wrong way to do it as long as you’re measuring and calculating properly. This is why the FDA, CDC and WHO allowed the reduction in production requirements, because it is a simple process to follow.

On the other hand, gel hand sanitizer is not as simple process to manufacture. This is because the use of emulsifiers, thickeners or gelling agents use a proprietary process that requires scientific knowledge, testing and refinement to ensure the final product is satisfactory for use. The manufacturing process is also different in that the ingredients do not all have similar properties, so the steps needed to produce it are different and there is more room for error.

We here at Drivergent took nearly 2 months in working with industry experts, scientists and engineers to retool our operation to properly manufacture gel hand sanitizer. We’re happy to announce it was worth the wait! Our product goes on smooth, dissipates properly and leaves a lotion-like feel. There’s no sticky residue left and it has a pleasant improved lemon scent.

Our customers have been asking for gel hand sanitizer and we’re ready to delivery. Check out our Online Store to view all of the sizes we have available. We manufacture daily and always have product in stock!

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State of Michigan Executive Order 2020-42 (COVID-19)
State of Michigan Guide for Businesses regarding Executive Order 2020-42

As our main school bus and group passenger transportation business has been temporarily shuttered due to social-distancing guidelines, after thorough planning, proper retooling and government registrations, we have begun to manufacture liquid hand sanitizer for sale. To learn more about our hand sanitizer manufacturing Click Here.

We are certainly taking the health and safety of our employees very seriously, and for those that are needed in the manufacturing process we are taking additional cleaning and safety measures throughout our facility. We will continue to keep the best interests of our customers in mind as well, and are ready to assist you through this challenging time.

Thank you for your trust in Drivergent, and thank you for your business!

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The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).

On March 10, 2020, the State of Michigan announced the first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 within the state and declared a state of emergency to maximize efforts to slow the spread. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization now characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic.

While risk to the general public remains relatively low at this time, numerous recommendations are being made by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in order to slow the spread of the disease both regionally and nationally.

Drivergent Transportation continues to monitor the situation and reviews all new communications and advisories from governmental agencies to properly address our COVID-19 Hazard Mitigation Response for our school bus operational activities for the safety of our employees and our passengers. While specific recommendations for passenger bus travel have not yet been made, we are following the recommendations given for schools, businesses and air travel.

You can download a pdf copy of Drivergent Transportation’s COVID-19 Hazard Mitigation Response here.

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