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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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every country across the globe, with nurses, doctors, paramedics, hospital janitors, administrators, and social care workers, among others, putting their own lives at risk to care for others. Since the onset of the...
OPHARDT Washroom Monitoring System
Combating the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority worldwide and global restrictions currently dictate our everyday life. Border closures, entry bans, curfews, as well as closures of schools, kindergartens, shops, restaurants, and public parks have...
Domestic and international travel has seen a sharp decline since the COVID-19 outbreak, with some travellers finding themselves stuck abroad, while others that have returned home may be forced to quarantine as a protection measure against the virus...
The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and the infectious disease it causes, is currently raising a lot of questions and concerns. Thorough hand hygiene and social distancing are considered critical measures to prevent contracting the coronavirus...
Alongside seasonal influenza, viral pathogens cause pandemics like the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) at regular intervals. In this article, we explain why preventive measures must play a key role in fighting these viruses. Viruses are microscopic...
The Robert Koch Institute has carried out a scientific study to investigate the frequency of hospital-acquired infections in Germany and their consequences. Nosocomial infections are one of the most common complications that arise during treatment...
When we reflect on many of the modern conveniences that much of the world enjoys, it is very likely that in one way or another, plastic is involved. Plastics are inexpensive, light-weight, and have a variety of applications, from bicycle helmets, to...
Will a ban on single use plastic and mini shampoo bottles make the hospitality industry more environmentally sustainable?
It’s Wednesday evening. Half the week has flown by. The day was exhausting and no one wants to cook for themselves. Your partner suggests a visit to a familiar restaurant. You think of your go-to dishes, drinks, and the comforting atmosphere...