Chemical dispensing outlook for 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has truly transformed the way the public thinks about cleanliness in commercial facilities. Their standards are high and it’s likely that cleanliness will continue to be a deciding factor for customers in 2022. Hydro Systems, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of dilution, dispensing and dosing systems for concentrated chemicals, takes a closer look at what this means for the dispensing market in 2022 and which factors will drive the need for reliable and accurate chemical dispensers.

There are numerous trends that will shape the dispensing market in the year ahead.

• Pre-pandemic, facility and supply chain managers knew how to estimate their cleaning chemical needs in the short term without major what-ifs. What’s trickier for them today is managing supply chain needs in the face of genuine uncertainties, like whether cases will rise or fall and whether facility occupancy levels will remain normal.

• While the number or type of cleaning chemicals that a particular facility is using may shift due to supply chain problems, having dispensers on site can ensure that cleaning is consistent. This is because dispensers are designed to achieve the necessary dilution ratio for different chemicals, allowing employees to thoroughly remove soils and pathogens.

• Increasingly, facility managers need a clear picture of their day-to-day operations in order to reduce costs, curb consumption and limit lapses in cleanliness and compliance. The demand for connected solutions has never been greater. Smart dispensers enable remote access to processes such as dishwashing and laundry, allowing managers to make changes without being on site. Insightful reports highlight chemical usage, site production (racks or loads washed), and alarms and can offer recommendations based on any patterns that emerge.

• Staff shortages as well as high turnover across numerous industries will drive the need for solutions that make cleaning easier, safer and more effective. Organisations that are operating with leaner teams will appreciate the helping hand that dispensers provide, as they won’t have to rely on employees to mix chemicals correctly. This equipment can also encourage workers to clean on a regular basis because it simplifies and speeds up the process of preparing cleaning solutions.

The outlook for dispensing in 2022 is bullish despite the uncertainties that many organisations still face during the pandemic. To seamlessly implement dispensers into your operation, it’s important to partner with a manufacturer that has an established, expansive dispensing products portfolio and can guide you on selection, installation and troubleshooting.

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