ABOUT US | IBBS

Introducing IBBS

IBBS is the culmination of 6 years specialist Bed Bug prevention research by Geoffrey Simmonds MSc, and Lee Kelman.

Geoffrey is an ISO (International Standards Organization) qualified Lead Auditor, lecturer and trainer in Quality Management and author of several International safety standards.

Lee is an International Bed Bug expert with over 20 years of experience in International Bed Bug Pest Control prevention.

In 2023 Dale Story an entrepreneur and specialist services provider to the Accommodation industry joined the team.

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OUR MISSION

Our Statement

OUR MISSION

IBBS providing new and improved approach to bed bug incidents

Our mission is to help prevent potential litigation and loss of reputation in the event of bed bug incidents in hotels across the world.

OUR APPROACH

IBBS Calls for a unified approach by the Accommodation Industry

Currently, the accommodation industry is lacking a unified approach to the global surge of bed bugs, hotels are facing increased reputational damage and further exposure to litigation. A unified and consistent approach is required to tackle the situation.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our combined expertise in the industry is the key to success

The International Bed Bug Standard was created by a team of experts with industry experience and a thorough understanding of standards, risk analysis and litigation expertise.

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Dale Story

Co-Founder

Dale Story is a visionary entrepreneur with extensive experience in the building industry and a track record of successful ventures in hospitality hygiene. As a co-founder of Remuve, a leading mattress sanitization company, he has significantly advanced standards in the sector.

Lee Kelman

Co-Founder

Lee has over 19 years of experience in the accommodation industry, revolutionizing bed bug management globally. He developed Remuve, a UVC mattress disinfection device recognized as a medical device by the Australian Government’s Department of Health. This innovation has significantly enhanced hygiene standards in various settings, including homes and hotels.

Geoff Simmonds

Co-Founder

Geoff has set up manufacturing operations in the UK, Ireland, Norway, USA, China, Taiwan and the Philippines for various multi-national corporations. His areas of expertise also include: management of Risk Analysis, Continuous improvement of teams in support of various corporate Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives, global start-ups, set-up and delivery of large-scale corporate QA and Risk Analysis training programs for major international companies. He has lived in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Learn more about our training and certification programs

IBBS Training and Certification Programs are designed for the training of all relevant staff that may be involved in pre-empting and managing bed bug incidents, managing guest complaints, and potential litigation or reputation issues within the hotel industry.

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