Small changes in packaging can add up. As we look for ways to reduce the environmental impact of our products, we consider not only how much...
Rethinking Packaging: Less Plastic, Lower Emissions
Investing in Precision: Bringing Liquid Silicone Rubber Moulding In-House
Our latest investment in Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) moulding is an example of us bringing manufacturing in-house. By developing this capability in...
600 Patents Granted – And More to Come
Recently, OPHARDT reached an important milestone with the granting of its 600th patent. It reflects a long-term commitment to research and...
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OPHARDT Hygiene has extended the voluntary manufacturer’s warranty for its manual ingo-man® plus and ingo-man® smart Euro bottle dispensers from five to eight years. The extended warranty underscores the company’s confidence in the long...
Rising energy demands and environmental pressures are forcing companies to rethink how facilities are powered, heated, and cooled. You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Businesses that rely on fossil-free energy sources...
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...
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...
We recently completed a multi-year project to completely rebuild the backend of our Kanary® software platform, setting the stage for faster performance and greater scalability. The upgrade focused on improving speed and making the system more...
In a world where hygiene plays a central role, the functionality of soap and hand sanitizer dispensers is more important than ever. With its latest service offering, the Hygiene Dispenser Check, OPHARDT Hygiene takes another step toward greater...