“Why is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene still so important?”. This is the official slogan of World Hand Hygiene Day 2024, which will be celebrated as always on May 5. 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of World Hand Hygiene Day. In...
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When purchasing soap and hand sanitizer dispensers, hygiene managers and others often ask how they should be operated. In addition to the “classic” manual operation, for example via an arm lever, so-called touchless dispensers are...
The German site of the OPHARDT Hygiene was certified as a “family-friendly company (DIQP)” with the highest possible rating of “very good” as part of the certification process. The award of the employer seal as a...
The renowned Erasmus University Medical Center investigated the influence of a visual feedback system on the rubbing time for hygienic hand disinfection in a neonatal ward. Touchless hand disinfectant dispensers from OPHARDT were central in this...
Thanks to her successful apprenticeship at OPHARDT Hygiene, Julia Thomas already has a solid knowledge of the various departments at a young age. This benefits her in the current position as Purchasing Manager for the OPHARDT sites in Germany and...
Hand disinfection is the most important measure for infection prevention. However, especially in the low-income regions of the world, people do not have access to appropriate hand disinfectants and dispenser systems. Through the Zomba-Hospital...
For the last seven years, OPHARDT has published a sustainable development report. This annual report covers our performance metrics as they relate to our sustainability goals: improve health and well-being, cultivate stronger communities, and foster...
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Friesen as CEO of OPHARDT Hygiene. Ken will be OPHARDT’s third CEO since our founding, and this will mark the first time that the company will not be directly led by ownership. In his previous...
Kanary and Soobr have joined forces to make the smart revolution in facility management even more accessible. Kanary, a pioneer in hygiene monitoring solutions, and Soobr, a cutting-edge facility management services company, are excited to announce...
OPHARDT Hygiene has been awarded the renowned BSFZ seal for its comprehensive work in research and development. Recently, OPHARDT Hygiene surpassed the milestone of having 500 registered patents. This achievement highlights the outstanding focus on...