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NEW PRODUCTS

MICROBAN AND EVERBRITE PARTNER
TO FIGHT BACTERIA AND CORROSION
Microban International and Everbrite have joined forces to
develop CrobialCoat, a coating that combines Microban
antimicrobial technology and Everbrite ProtectaClear to
provide surface protection and cleanliness.
CrobialCoat is a durable, clear and adhesive coating
designed to provide long lasting product protection from
rust, salt damage, tarnish, corrosion, and oxidation on most
surfaces, with the added benefit of built-in antimicrobial
technology, the companies say.
Microban is designed to inhibit microbial growth on
RADIO WAVE-BASED TOOLS MEASURE LIQUID highly polished or matte metals, ceramics, hard plastics,
“FINGERPRINTS” IN REALTIME and hardwoods. It works at a cellular level to continually
New radio wave-based analysis technology, developed by disrupt the growth and reproduction of microorganisms that
the Finnish technology company Collo, makes it possible to contaminate a treated surface by damaging the proteins,
continuously monitor the state of liquids – thick slurries, cell membranes, DNA and internal systems of microbes.
resins, adhesives, coatings, emulsions, or other fluids – in The infusion of Microban antimicrobial technology into
industrial processes, Collo says. CrobialCoat during manufacture provides an extra level of
Collo’s technology is based on an electromagnetic resonator product protection against the growth of microbes that lasts
that emits a continuous radio frequency field into the liquid. for the life of the coating, the companies say. The end
The signal reacts to interferences caused by different product is recommended for high-touch environments
components, chemicals and phases in the liquid. The analyzer where cleanliness is of particular importance in both home
immediately warns if the process is disturbed in any way so and commercial settings such as schools, hospitals, dining
that it can be adjusted according to the online data. and hospitality venues, and restrooms.
“Our sensors can be placed anywhere in the process to “We are proud to partner with Everbrite to bring this
optimize for instance the use of raw materials and novel protective coating to market,” says Eric Blaeser,
chemicals in the critical process steps,” says Matti Director of Business Development at Microban. “The
Järveläinen, CEO and founder of Collo. “Our analyzer inclusion of Microban ‘always on’ technology in CrobialCoat
monitors the process constantly, comparing it to manual will help Everbrite to deliver antimicrobial product
samples that provide a delayed snapshot of the process protection to a wide range of surfaces, even in extreme
status at a given time. The advantage of realtime monitoring environmental conditions.”
is that it takes away the guesswork when adjusting the www.microban.com/everbrite
process, which in turn can save a lot of chemicals,
materials, energy and time.”
The Collo Analyzer simultaneously measures eight
proprietary parameters from a liquid, which together form
the liquid’s fingerprint. If these characteristics are changed
during processing, for example if unwanted solids are
formed or the chemical balance is negatively impacted, the
analyzer shows the changes so that corrective measures
can be made immediately.
Unlike generic measurement techniques, Collo doesn’t
just measure the liquids, but combines data with
sophisticated analytics, providing actionable information for
improved process performance. Analytics are adjusted for
each liquid application for optimal results, the company says.
“The benefit of this continuous quality control is that
process deviations are identified immediately when they
occur and before they have caused any issues in the process
or decreased its performance,” says Mikko Tielinen, Head of
Sales. “If the problem is realized too late, it may escalate
and become much more expensive to solve.”
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