Dubai, U.A.E: VERTECO, the region’s leading experts in smart washroom technologies, water conservation solutions, and smart water management, have confirmed their position as regional distributors of the AirCare device from Biozone Scientific Group.
The innovative product, which will be placed in busy public washrooms, changing rooms, lobby areas and other transient areas, uses ultraviolet (UV) plasma technology to kill airborne and surface contaminants. The system offers a natural solution to chemical-resistant infectious diseases and has demonstrated in numerous studies to be more than 99% effective at inactivating SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19.
As well as helping to combat the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne viruses, bacteria, and fungi, the AirCare improves air quality and removes bad odors. The device works by drawing air in and treating it with both UV exposure and Plasma production, achieving an average of a 70% reduction in both surface and airborne bacteria – in even the busiest of spaces.
Regional distribution of the AirCare from Biozone Scientific Group marks the latest addition to VERTECO’s award-winning portfolio of Smart Washroom solutions. Their range of sensor-driven 3D IoT products can be found in washrooms across the Middle East, improving sanitization, hygiene, and overall customer washroom experience. As always, sustainability is key for VERTECO, and with the AirCare units additional environmental and cost-effective benefits – it costs less to run than a low energy lightbulb and reduces the need for harsh cleaning chemicals – the product is a natural fit for the company.
As well as providing market leading solutions within the Hygiene sector, Biozone Scientific Group are also an industry leader in the HVAC UV(C) market sector with products designed for the treatment of cooling coils in the AHUs, and in the Foodservice market for the treatment of ice machines, ensuring safe, clean ice. Their technology is used by thousands of businesses around the world including some of the largest ice machine manufacturers at factory level, aboard the largest brands in the global cruise line industry and within some of the most well-known hotel groups. Their devices can be found in the world’s busiest airports, including Dubai, Heathrow and Hong Kong Airports, as well as major sporting venues, shopping centers and metro systems around the globe. All these locations have benefitted from improved sanitation, reduced odors, and reduced cleaning requirements as a result.
David King, Managing Director of VERTECO, said, “We are very pleased to partner with Biozone Scientific Group and distribute the AirCare device regionally. Investing in innovation that helps drive sustainability, customer satisfaction, and hygiene, at the same time, is at the heart of our offering. As COVID continues to be a part of our lives, the cleanliness of public washrooms in particular remains paramount. The AirCare is capable of achieving disinfection rates almost below the level of detection – combined with good hygiene practices, this is a major step in our efforts to stop the spread of airborne viruses and helping to keep our communities safe and well.”
Qasim Arshad, EMEA Sales + Marketing Director, Biozone Scientific Group, said, “Biozone has vast experience in delivering innovative and effective air and surface disinfection solutions. We are renowned and trusted for offering reliable, high quality and efficient products, proudly serving customers globally for over 15 years. Backed by proven scientific data, we are very pleased to be partnering with VERTECO to bring our AirCare technology to the Middle East and support the company in helping to deliver safer and more hygienic washroom environments to the public.”
ABOUT VERTECO
VERTECO specializes in smart washroom technologies, smart water management and water conservation solutions designed to help businesses improve their environmental, hygiene, commercial and operational efficiencies.
Founded in the UK in 1992, VERTECO now operates across six continents and in over 35 countries. Since opening the Middle East regional office in Dubai in 2010, VERTECO has been using market defining innovation, research, and disruptive technology to deliver water management, water conservation, energy reduction, hygiene and related IoT Smart solutions.
Drawing on almost 30 years’ experience in the environmental space, VERTECO has a full range of water conservation products that help companies reduce such water usage and general wastage.
VERTECO serves some of the MENA region’s most iconic destinations and major companies such as Dubai Airport, EMAAR, Etihad ESCO, Etisalat, Etihad Airways, VOX Cinemas, Dubai Airports, Mall of the Emirates, Mubadala and at Expo 2020 Dubai, amongst many others.
VERTECO has been recognized with a number of accolades. It 2010 it was awarded the Waterwise Marque, in 2012 it was honored with Dubai Electricity & Water Authority’s (DEWA) ‘Letter of Recommendation’ and Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council’s (QCC) ‘Certificate of Conformity’ and in 2021 it was recognized with the Facilities Management Middle East Supplier of the Year and the Innovation in Facilities Management, Supplier of the Year titles.
ABOUT Biozone Scientific Group
Biozone Scientific Group, based in the United Kingdom, is a privately held global manufacturing leader in UV technologies with sales and operations in Orlando FL – USA, Helsinki – Finland, Hong Kong, Shenzhen – China, and a network of authorized distribution partners spanning the globe. Biozone Scientific Group specializes in ultraviolet light technology-based solutions for chemical-free disinfection and sanitation of air and surfaces.
