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Safe Space Technologies Introduces UVC Disinfection Solutions
PITTSBURGH, PA.—Safe Space Technologies, a Pittsburgh-based robotics company manufacturing intelligent UVC disinfection products that provide safer everyday environments, announced its line of UVC Disinfection Solutions. Using cutting edge technology, the company offers products that require less time, labor and lower overall costs compared to manual disinfection methods that introduce the element of human error.
“By harnessing the disinfection properties of UVC light we are giving customers a more efficient path towards disinfection services,” said Chris Proud, Safe Space Technologies CEO. “In a time when many businesses are required to thoroughly disinfect their environments on a level they have never had...
Organizations Join to Address Safety of UVC Germicidal Devices
NORTHBROOK, ILL.—With a shared commitment to the safety and performance of electrical lighting, UL, a leading global safety science company, the American Lighting Assn. (ALA) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Assn. (NEMA) have released a new position paper due to an increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19. The position paper has two goals: to bring attention to ultraviolet light device safety risks; and to help manufacturers, retailers and consumers understand which devices are safe and under what conditions they can be operated safely.
The paper, “Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Germicidal Devices: What Consumers Need To Know,” provides a deeper look at...
Ambius Revolutionizes Health & Safety with Hygiene360
READING, PENN.—Business leaders are faced with an onslaught of new decisions to keep their customers and employees safe from the spread of COVID-19. Ambius, known for its commitment to helping organizations promote healthy spaces through interior landscaping and scenting solutions, launched Hygiene360, a suite of full-service solutions that tackle the spread of germs on surfaces, person-to-person and in the air.
“On top of trying to get their businesses back open during this pandemic, business leaders are looking for ways to give their employees and customers the peace of mind that their health and safety are a top priority,” said John...
Eemax Delivers Safe, On-Demand Hot Water for Handwashing
WATERBURY, CONN.—The World Health Organization has declared a pandemic as COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water to protect against COVID-19. Eemax tankless electric water heaters can help to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by making comfortable handwashing available to all.
“Eemax water heating equipment is vital for health and safety, particularly for water heating, disinfecting homes, food and medical sanitation, handwashing, and emergency eye and drench showers for oil, gas and chemical industries and the military,” said Jens Bolleyer,...
Ecolab Launches Ambitious 2030 Impact Goals
ST. PAUL, MINN.—By 2030, there will be an additional billion people in the world, placing greater demand on natural resources. To help companies sustainably address growing demand, Ecolab Inc. has launched its ambitious 2030 Impact Goals to significantly increase the company’s positive impact within its own operations and through its work with customers. Ecolab’s new impact goals were launched with the recent release of its 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report, entitled Partners for Greater Purpose, which also highlights Ecolab’s work with leading companies to advance environmental and operational outcomes.
“The next 10 years represent a crucial opportunity to reach higher and...
First WELL Lodging Doing Quite Well One Year After Certification
ENCINITAS, CALIF.—A year after receiving Platinum WELL Certification for her Inn at Moonlight Beach—the first lodging establishment in the world to do so—owner Shangwen Chiu Kennedy has no regrets about the investment. Well Certification is a result of the International WELL Building Institute’s collaboration with Green Business Certification Inc. According to the Institute, there are currently 4,421 projects encompassing over 623 million square feet that are applying WELL across 63 countries. There is at least one additional Well hotel project.
The boutique Inn at Moonlight Beach consists of five modern suites, 10 distinct gardens, and an owner’s quarters. The Inn...
Houston Convention Center Reopens with Air Biodefence Filtration
HOUSTON—Houston’s GEORGE R. BROWN Convention Center announced they are deploying inventor and CEO Monzer Hourani’s Integrated Viral Protection Air Biodefence Filtration System at Avenida Houston.
“The time for action is now, and helping our hometown reopen in record timing with this proven science that kills COVID-19 is so important to me as we use Houston-based research to help lead us out of this crisis and get us back to business,” said Monzer Hourani, inventor, and founder of IVP.
Integrated Viral Protection’s S1 model is an affordable, mobile, plug-and-purify device proven to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 (99.999%), anthrax spores (99.8%) and other airborne contaminants...
Concord Hospitality Announces ‘PureStay by Concord’ Cleanliness Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C.—Concord Hospitality Enterprises, an award-winning hotel development and management company, has announced the launch of new cleaning protocols in their hotels, branded as “PureStay by Concord.” Developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of guests and associates at Concord properties across North America, the program outlines procedures for guestroom and public space cleanliness and protocols.
“Concord has a long-standing reputation for having the highest standards in hotel hygiene and cleanliness as the health and safety of our guests and associates has always been a top priority,” said Mark Laport, President, and CEO of...
Hotel Paso del Norte Among First Hotels to Open with Pathogen-Removing Air Filtration System
EL PASO, TEXAS—In El Paso, Texas, a historic hotel built in 1912, Hotel Paso del Norte (Marriott Autograph Collection), has been undergoing a multi-million-dollar, multi-year renovation to bring it to the grandeur of yesteryear with a wide array of modern amenities. As part of the final touches before re-opening later this year, the hotel will be among the world’s first Marriott Autograph Collection Hotels to install a state-of-the-art air filtration system throughout the hotel’s entire HVAC system. The Plasma Air system has been shown to remove 99 percent of bacteriophage in the air after 10 minutes of use. Common...
UVC PureLight 360 Unveils Hybrid UVC Induction/LED Disinfection System
MIAMI—Infectious disease specialists and lighting industry veterans unveiled the UVC PureLight 360, an innovative 320W UVC induction/LED disinfection and sanitization device that kills up to 99.9 percent of microorganisms, such as the common flu/cold, SARS, MERS, and H1N1, simply by harnessing the power of light. Developed with one simple goal, the UVC PureLight 360 creates safe, clean spaces to provide peace of mind through UVC light disinfection technology in a matter of minutes.
“UVC light is a proven and great approach to rapid room disinfection and is an affordable game-changing addition to disinfection technology,” said Dr. Minghsun Liu, a microbiologist,...