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...
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Underestimated Risk: Hand Hygiene in Amusement Parks – What Operators Need to Know
Thousands of visitors every day, crowded queues, rides, and food stands—amusement parks are popular destinations, but they also present unique...
Hantavirus and Hand Hygiene: What You Need to Know
Hantavirus is a rare but serious viral disease carried primarily by rodents. While infections are uncommon, the virus continues to raise concern...
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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...
The fuel cell-powered hand sanitizer dispenser was honored with the prestigious German Innovation Award at the German Museum of Technology in Berlin. As the world’s first hand sanitizer dispenser powered by a fuel cell, the PRAESIDIO® Fuel...
World Hand Hygiene Day is now in its 17th year on 5 May and is an important international day of action for our OPHARDT Group. The WHO has announced a very specific slogan for World Hand Hygiene Day 2025: “It might be gloves. It’s always...
As a digital software solution, the Kanary® brand supports the effective optimisation of hygiene standards in healthcare, facility management and industry. The hygiene software has now been given a comprehensive redesign with an even more intuitive...
For the second time in a row, the family-owned company from the Lower Rhine region has received the prestigious award from ZEIT Verlag. OPHARDT has been shaping the hygiene industry for over six decades with its pioneering spirit, innovative...
Over half a million Euro bottles leave the OPHARDT Hygiene production line every year. The empty containers are either added to one of the popular ingo-man® brand Euro dispensers or they leave the logistics center in Issum on the Lower Rhine on...