Alcavis HDC | History

Alcavis International, Inc. was incorporated in Maryland in January 1994 under the name Amuchina International, Inc. It was eight years later that the name Alcavis International was adopted.

Amuchina International was the sister company of Amuchina S.p.A., headquartered in Genova, Italy.
Amuchina S.p.A. and the Amuchina product line lead the antisepsis and disinfectant markets in Europe.

Amuchina S.p.A. was established in 1939 and continues to be successful thanks to a proprietary technology to produce chlorine derivative products through partial electrolysis. The chlorine disinfectants produced in this way are more effective, safer and stable. Our sodium hypochlorite chlorite based solutions are available in varying strengths. The applications include antisepsis of burns, wounds, catheter exit sites or intact skin, to disinfection of medical devices including vascular caps and connections, hemodialysis components, dialyzer reprocessing and surface decontamination for medical, laboratory, veterinary, food preparation and school uses.

When new to the American market in the 1990's, Amuchina International focused on developing a relationship with the FDA and EPA, obtaining approvals for the products that prove successful in today's marketplace. We continue to work closely with these agencies during new product application processes. Angelini, Our Italian-based plant follows the most stringent GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) is ISO certified, FDA approved and EU (European Authorities) approved.

Today, Alcavis International, Inc. operates in the U.S. with the aid of a network of distributors throughout the country as well as Canadian, Mexican and Central American based representatives and distributorships. BHC Medical, based in Mississauga Ontario (www.bhcmedical.ca) and Laboratorios PISA S.A. de C.V. Guadalajara Jalisco (www.pisa.com.mx) are Alcavis partners in these countries.

In January 2008, Alcavis International, Inc. and HDC Medical, Inc. merged to form a new company, Alcavis HDC, LLC. The addition of the MAKY 21.1 dialyzer reprocessing machine and Peracidin, a peracitic acid based reprocessing sterilant provides numerous synergies to the core product line that strengthen our market presence and benefit our customers.

Alcavis HDC, LLC. is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With 19,000 square feet of C-TPAT-Certified office and warehouse space, we have the abilities to manufacture, store and ship product across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Antiseptic and disinfectant products are a fundamental necessity in a sector with a constant need of development and prevention. Ongoing research, well-defined goals and a commitment to company values remains Alcavis' greatest strengths. This commitment to dialysis and other healthcare sectors allows us to correctly understand the market place's needs and develop innovative solutions.