Reflective, absorption, decorative and other special surfaces are continually being developed to meet specifier demands and this places an ever-increasing pressure on metal wall panel manufacturers…
Metal wall panel manufacturers take surfaces to the next level Read More »
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has been a subject of great discussion on various BESA and CIBSE forums over the past year and with good reason.
Indoor Air Quality – can UV sterilisation play a greater part? Read More »
In 1914, Lord Kitchener was eternally immortalised in the advertisement pointing saying ‘I want you’. In the same way that the British Army wanted to enlist recruits, the battle is on to save the UK high street. So, how can shops and hospitality outlets be fit for business when lockdown 3.0 finishes?
The High Street Needs You – Thoughts of a Shop Fitter Read More »
What would Sir Isaac Newton think if he could see the advancements made in reflective technologies since his use of a tin and copper alloy for the objective mirror in his first reflecting telescope? Over 350 years later, reflector technologies are ensuring a brighter future in many applications, including UV air sterilisation systems.
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Although by necessity of protecting staff and customers, there has been a dramatic shift in behaviour in-store, retailers have worked hard to ensure that the ever-evolving purchasing experience is still a good one. Several changes have helped to create more COVID-19 secure shopping environments. So, how can shopfitters help retailers use the latest materials science developments to make their stores even safer?
Have we seen the end of retail browsing thanks to COVID-19? Read More »
We are pleased to announce the launch of our innovative reflector technology that will make UV equipment even more efficient and long-lasting. MIRO® UV is a unique material that has a spectral light reflectivity of 90 percent and an impressive operating life of at least 1,000 hours.
Invisible to the human eye, UV light plays a critical role in a host of physical, commercial and medical applications. As well as being used to detect forged bank notes in shops and to trigger the production of Vitamin D in the body, it has long been used to sterilise surgical equipment and food products. More recently, the outbreak of the global pandemic has raised the importance of UV’s profile in the fight against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 has profoundly affected the way we work, socialise and live. One way the virus easily spreads in society is through contact with a contaminated surface. This blog looks at how permanent or temporary copper covered surfaces can help to control the spread of coronaviruses and why copper is such a powerful antimicrobial.
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New flexible antimicrobial surface covering from Alanod protects employees and customers against bacteria and viruses Alanod, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialised coated metal surfaces, has launched Miro® CU. This unique copper-coated antimicrobial surface covering is designed to protect staff and customers in retail, hospitality and beyond against the transmission of bacteria and viruses, including
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