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Should you avoid that graduation handshake?
24th of May 2011
Thousands of European final-year students are preparing to graduate this summer - an event that should bring them satisfaction, joy and pride.
But could it also bring them MRSA or a staph infection? This was what researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore aimed to find out in a recent study.
Professor David
Compression benefits
20th of May 2011New air compression technology is being used by Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) to fit up to 18 per cent more paper hand towels into each case. Air is removed from finished paper towel products to enable more to be placed into a sleeve or onto a roll. In turn, this means more sleeves or rolls can be put in a case – resulting in
Better air quality
20th of May 2011For biodecontamination and removal of unpleasant odours, the Biosweep unit has been developed by Phocatox Technologies to destroy indoor airborne and surface contaminants such as viruses and bacteria as well as aerosols, smoke, fumes, dust, ash and pollen, and volatile organic compounds.
Biosweep incorporates a five-stage process that uses a
Hygienic dispensing
20th of May 2011
A new wall mounted dispenser has been developed by Rieke Dispensing to provide a safe and hygienic means of dispensing a special antiseptic gel in operating theatres. The solution combines Rieke’s expertise in dispensing technology with electronic control for touch-free operation.
Also new is a right angle dispensing neck created for a new
Ninja squeegee
20th of May 2011
New from window cleaning tool specialist Unger is the Ergotec Ninja squeegee. The Swivel function, locking firmly in any position within 180 degrees radius, enables access to hard-to-reach areas, especially when working with poles.
And Unger also claims to have solved the problem of channel’s accidentally falling out from the handle –
Safe for all
20th of May 2011
For removal of industrial soiling from all surfaces - such as floors, walls, tiles and machines - in an environmentally responsible way, Dreumex has launched its Industrial Eco Cleaner.
Dreumex Industrial Eco Cleaner is fully biodegradable, but the addition of MGDA maintains the powerful product performance, the company claims. This ingredient
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