industry news Strategic alliance to drive HaloFilmTM technology globally
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iversey Holdings, a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, recently announced a strategic alliance with Halomine Inc. and a global exclusive license agreement for their patented HaloFilmTM technology for institutional and food and beverage markets. US-based Halomine, is developing a suite of game-changing, novel, longacting, anti-microbial products with technologies licensed from Cornell University and Auburn University. The revolutionary and patented HaloFilmTM technology offers residual disinfection efficacy for up to 30 days when used in combination with a weekly application
of a chlorine-based disinfectant, without the requirements for a major change in cleaning routines. This enables residual disinfection claims against bacteria and viruses on a wide range of surfaces. While commonly used chlorine-based disinfectants are highly effective in killing bacteria and viruses on surfaces, they do not protect surfaces after the initial disinfection, leaving surfaces susceptible to nearly immediate recontamination. “Our strategic alliance with Halomine and the addition of HaloFilm to our infection prevention portfolio is another example of our commitment to support our customers in the global fight against the spread of infectious diseases,” said
Phil Wieland, Chief Executive Officer of Diversey Holdings, Ltd. “This reflects Diversey’s mission to protect and care for people and the environment. HaloFilm is a unique technology that will revolutionise cleaning routines across a wide range of market sectors and geographies and we are fortunate to be in a position to rollout this technology with immediate effect.” Halomine CEO, Ted Eveleth said, “We are proud that a global leader in professional cleaning and hygiene like Diversey will extend the reach of our technology across the globe, making a positive impact by breaking the chain of infection across multiple verticals and applications.”
2021 Cleantex Africa and SAPCA Cleantex Summit rescheduled
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iven the prevailing market uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbated by the prevailing third wave across South Africa and a strong indication by the Department of Health that lockdown restrictions will remain in place for much longer, the decision was taken to reschedule the 2021 Cleantex Africa and SAPCA Cleantex events. The co-located Cleantex Africa and SAPCA Cleantex events aimed at the cleaning, hygiene, pest control, laundry and facility management sectors will now take place from 12-14 October 2022 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. These events are renowned for creating a unique meeting place on the African continent for all related industries to share insight, discover solutions and showcase the latest products and innovations. Delivering events of this nature involves immense planning and commitment from everybody involved; however, due to the continued challenges currently faced by industry,
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gathering and travel restrictions, the international stature of these events cannot be guaranteed for 2021. “Primary in our thinking is the ability to keep all stakeholders, potential visitors, exhibitors, delegates and staff safe, while keeping risk down to a minimum. Whilst recognising that the sectors in which we operate have a greater need than ever before to connect buyers and sellers to explore innovations that combat the spread of viruses, we want to ensure that we are putting forward the best possible comprehensive industry events for all involved and simultaneously offer everybody the opportunity to participate and attend,” said Cleantex Africa Exhibition Director, Johann van Vuuren. The general sentiment is that a rescheduled date would allow more time for vaccines to be administered, resulting in COVID19-alleviating effects to spread across the country and elsewhere in Africa. “We want to thank both our valued exhibitors, delegates and potential visitors for their ongoing support and understanding during these very trying times. Our goal of delivering an optimal event experience remains resolute and we want to assure all stakeholders of our determination to deliver enhanced and outstanding industry events in 2022,” said SAPCA President, Theunis van der Vyver. All confirmed exhibitors and delegate registrations for the 2021 events will be transferred to the rescheduled 2022 event dates. For more information or to secure your participation in 2022, email: nande@cleantex.co.za or hilda@sapca.org.za
