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We’ve rebuilt our Kanary software from the ground up. Every part of the codebase has been reworked to better support the growing demands of connected devices. Instead of running a monolithic application, Kanary now uses a microservices architecture...
Thousands of visitors every day, crowded queues, rides, and food stands—amusement parks are popular destinations, but they also present unique infection prevention challenges. At the centre of this issue is hand hygiene in amusement parks. Safety...
Hantavirus is a rare but serious viral disease carried primarily by rodents. While infections are uncommon, the virus continues to raise concern because of how severe it can become once symptoms develop. In workplaces, healthcare environments...
Modern hygiene solutions for schools are essential to strengthen the safety of everyone in the school environment. Well-functioning systems for hand hygiene in schools support teachers, parents, and students, reducing infections and improving...
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...
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...
When we set out to develop the ingo-man® go and ingo-man® go modular, we wanted to build on the trusted performance of the ingo-man® range while creating a dispenser platform suited to a broader range of environments. The result is a product that...
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...
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...
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...