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BIO-UV Group’s BWTS Technology Adapted to Kill Coronavirus on Surfaces The ultra-violet light technology used to kill the invasive species found
development of a disinfection system for wet surfaces using ozone.
in ships’ ballast water tanks can be used to protect seafarers, health
BIO-UV Group’s founder and CEO Benoít Gillmann said: “We mobilised
workers and first-responders from picking up the coronavirus from
our R&D team to develop a system of disinfection for surfaces intended,
surfaces.
as a priority, for all nursing staff. However, the technology has potential application in other sectors.” BIO-UV Group is verifying the capabilities, performance and reliability of
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ollowing research by the France-based company behind the BIO-SEA
the prototype in two CE approved laboratories.
ballast water treatment, a surface disinfection system was introduced
“Since 6th April, progress has been made in the completion of a prototype,
on the market.
the performance of which is currently being tested in compliance with the
A prototype scanner based around BIO-UV Group’s proven UV-C reactor
strictest of international standards,” said Gillmann.
technology has been independently verified.
“The aim of this testing is to validate the system’s capacity to disinfect and
The 50 cm handheld device emits a ray of UV-C which is passed over the
to eliminate all types of microorganisms using UV-C technology. Once this
surface, taking only seconds to disinfect the scanned area. The scanner
testing has been finalised, a second laboratory will work over the next few
can be used to kill the coronavirus from sickbay/hospital beds, tables,
weeks on testing the efficacy of the system in eliminating Covid-19.”
computer keyboards, furniture and all other surfaces.
If the UV-C scanner’s efficiency is successfully demonstrated, it could
In parallel, BIO-UV Group subsidiary TRIOGEN is currently working on the
be introduced to medical personnel and healthcare workers during the month of June. “At a later stage, the system will be marketed to other industrial sectors,
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including the maritime sector to help safeguard our seafarers from being infected. Marketing will go ahead once CE marking has been obtained,” Gillmann said. “The objective of this development is to ensure people are working in safe, clean environments and to reassure those coming out of confinement,” he said.
About BIO-UV Group For almost 20 years, BIO-UV Group has been designing, manufacturing and marketing ultraviolet light (UV-C) water treatment technologies for a multitude of industrial and collective applications. In 2011, it added the treatment of ship ballast water to its range. The company’s product range is designed and produced at its own purpose-built facility in Lunel, France, allowing the company to quickly respond to its customer’s specific requirements. The public-listed company since July 2018, bought in 2019 the Scotland-based Triogen company from Suez which manufactures Ozone and AOP water treatment solutions. BIO-UV Group has a consolidated turnover 2019 of €20 million and a current workforce of 115 employees. More than 70% of the group’s sales are made in export markets and a significant growth of more than 63% was realised in 2019, 50% in the ballast water treatment market. BIO-UV Group’s founder and CEO Benoít Gillmann.
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