Having survived countless experiences of public restroom visits (or even the dreaded portable toilet) at sporting events, concerts and the likes, Fred R. (Rick) Byers II realized the immediate need for a product line that would prepare the patrons who are left with no other choice than to use the public restrooms shared by the masses at shopping malls, airports, concerts, etc.  William E. (Bill) Shelton, Rick’s longtime business partner and investor, joined Rick to form Emergen Products, LLC.  Rick and Bill had a vision to create a unique and eco friendly product line that would finally be the answer to the market’s need for proper on-the-go bath hygiene products that commercial venues can provide for their visitors or for the equipped consumer to carry for their own protection and comfort. 

Upon further investigation, Rick and Bill realized just how imminent this need was.  Many studies have found public restrooms to be none other than a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria that unsuspecting patrons are hardly prepared to battle.  While the obvious common cold and influenza strains can certainly be transmitted by the sharing of toilets and sinks, one may not know that there is the potential threat of contracting streptococcus, staphylococcus, salmonella, E. coli and hepatitis A – all of which can have fatal consequences.  And with literally hundreds of millions of travelers, shoppers, concert-goers and sporting event attendees annually across the world, there is a critical necessity for consumers to be comfortable knowing they have a product that is easily transportable, affordable and reliable to prepare them and protect them in the seemingly unavoidable use of public restrooms. 

Emergen Products intends to market its product in retail concession, vending, wholesale, internet strategic partners, as well as fundraising in an effort to prepare not only Americans but global travelers and visitors in this quest.  With International travel being so common and different people from different cultures interacting daily across the globe, the evolving germs and viruses continue to be a problem.  Emergen Products has a moral obligation to continue to strive for pioneering consumer product creation and enhancing the existing product line, offering consumers in the global marketplace additional and improved choices.