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Hermann Ophardt, 1935-2026

Hermann Ophardt passed away on May 6, 2026. This is his obituary, written by Heiner Ophardt, his son and his successor as CEO of OPHARDT Hygiene. Hermann Ophardt was born on January 1, 1935, the firstborn of Heinrich and Margareta’s eight children...

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Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring: Status Quo

Digital dispenser systems are considered a promising approach to sustainably improving hand hygiene in the healthcare sector. But how far along is this development today? What possibilities do modern systems already offer in everyday clinical...

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OPHARDT Hygiene sponsors the German Toilet Organization

For cleaner restrooms in schools — OPHARDT Hygiene will serve as an official sponsor of the German Toilet Organization e.V. (GTO) over the next few years. D (grade) – that’s the grade 949 Berlin schoolchildren gave their school restrooms. The...

Products Sustainability

Disposable hygiene pumps are further optimized

The recyclable disposable hygiene pumps for the Euro dispensers from the ingo-man® and RX brands are getting two updates. In addition to an optimized and simplified suction tube, the hygienic product packaging is now made from a more sustainable...

Research

Hand Hygiene on Cruise Ships: What a Recent Study Reveals

A recent scientific study examined how often passengers and crew on cruise ships wash or disinfect their hands – and whether current practices are sufficient to prevent the spread of infection. The findings suggest that, despite clear risks and...

Products

ingo-man® go expands OPHARDT Hygiene’s flagship brand

The new Euro dispenser impresses with its minimalist, slim design and significantly lower weight. At the same time, the ingo-man® go retains the core functions of the popular Made in Europe brand. The ingo-man go A hygiene dispenser that focuses on...

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Kanary Wing: A Smart Sensor Takes Flight

The idea behind the Kanary Wing was simple but ambitious: create a low-cost, battery-powered sensor platform that could count people or measure distance with high reliability, all while integrating seamlessly into the Kanary®...

Customer stories

Elevating Hygiene Standards at EuroEyes Hamburg

The internationally renowned EuroEyes Clinic Group is setting new benchmarks in hygiene at its Hamburg headquarters with the installation of the PRAESIDIO® touch-free hand disinfectant dispenser. Excellence in eye care begins with excellence in...