The pandemic has changed the way we think of hygiene forever. Where antibacterial protection might once have been considered essential only in settings such as care homes and hospitals, the public are now as mindful of germs and bacteria in commercial environments. From hotels to offices, entertainment venues to shopping centres – anywhere where people can gather, they are going to need to be given the confidence that they are doing so safely. In anticipation of this, the ZOO product development team has been focused on protective coatings and hands free aids since last year. This has included working closely with our international partner companies within the Tyman family. The result is two new solutions: our ANTIGERM™ range of commercial door hardware, lever and pull handles; and a completely Hands Free Pull solution. With antibacterial properties, the ANTIGERM™ coating is based on resin composed of silver ions, and is permanent, requiring no maintenance or reapplication. Developed by our sister company Reguitti, ANTIGERM™ has succeeded in meeting the most rigorous hygiene standards (ISO 22196:2011 and JIS Z 2801:2000), kills 99.99% of all germs and provides 24/7 protection in the most demanding environments. ANTIGERM™ is available now on our most popular ranges.
For customers that want to go one safety step further, our Hands Free Pull product enables doors to be operated with a forearm. Unlike other products on the market, our ergonomic design ensures that the arm naturally moves free from the pull as the door opens. It can be installed alongside traditional pull handle hardware where required. For more information on ANTIGERM™ and Hands Free Pull products, please speak to your local sales contact.