UK finishing company offers new service to help improve hygiene standards, and prevent bacterial infections in a range of industry sectors - without the added costs of expensive licences or permits
Pickersgill Electroplating's new anti-bacterial powder coating service is aimed at businesses supplying equipment to healthcare and medical facilities as well to the leisure and childcare sectors.
The coating is also suitable for use as a surface treatment on kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures and fittings, washrooms, and catering/ food production areas and appliances.
The coating powder uses technology which actively inhibits the growth of bacteria and has been independently tested to show its effectiveness against E-coli and staphyloccoccus aureus.
It is targeted at those manufacturers who want to add an extra defence against dangerous infections.
The active ingredient is bound into the coating during production and the coating can then be applied to a range of appliances and surfaces.
Within the healthcare sector, where this technology has obvious applications, the coating can be applied to ceiling tiles, furniture, beds, door and window furniture and lockers.
In the leisure and health club industries the coating can be used to treat furniture, shower cubicles and multi use leisure equipment as part of an overall programme of controlling cleanliness standards.
Suppliers of products and equipment to the food production sector, where maintaining the highest levels of hygiene are paramount, is another key area where this service would add significant value.
Pickersgill's general manager Paul Bertie said: "There is clearly a market for this service with so much emphasis currently being put on hygiene and cleanliness.
"It offers an extra level of protection for surfaces used in sensitive areas where infection can be a serious issue.
"Manufacturers take this problem seriously and demand is growing from their customers for products that have been treated in this way".
Pickersgill offers a wide range of finishing solutions in the West Yorkshire area including powder painting, pre treatment including chromating, iron and zinc phosphate and blasting.
Electroplating processes include zinc, nickel and chrome plating, anodising as well as tin and copper plating.
