COVID variant concerns spike interest in UV-C solutions
Concerns over the emergence of a new COVID variant in the UK has not only brought forward the UK government’s booster vaccine programme but has business leaders looking at how best to mitigate the risk to their staff and operations. The new BA.2.86 variant, nicknamed Pirola, has prompted concern among scientists because of the high […]
Case Study: Powercor installs UV-C disinfection lighting at Harlequins in rugby first
About The Stoop ‘The Stoop’ is the home of English Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Club, Harlequins. Based in Twickenham, South-West London, the stadium has a capacity of 14,800. The Honours Bar is used as a reception and conference suite for up to 250 people, but also acted as the player’s dressing room during the COVID-19 […]
Leading equine breeder installs “disinfection” lighting to protect against the equine flu and EHV-1
Bourne Hill Stables in West Sussex has worked with UK lighting and electrical company Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk) to become the first breeding centre in the world to install UV-C light to protect their thoroughbreds against Equine Flu. Powercor has installed 22 Philips UV-C disinfection – upper air wall mount units from Signify, the world leader in […]
UVC can light the way to a clean and safe return to work
Leading UK lighting and electrical contractor, Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk), says technology which has been used for decades to protect hospitals and public buildings from viruses can be the answer to staff and visitors staying safe in the office, gym or other workplace as restrictions are lifted. Now hospitality venues have re-opened their doors for the use […]
Powercor aids rugby giant’s conversion to a cleaner future
English Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Club, Harlequins, has worked with Powercor to deliver a world first for the sport in its efforts to ensure the safety of players and spectators in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The club’s famous Stoop stadium in the shadow of English Rugby’s national stadium at Twickenham, has become the […]
UV Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Lighting can aid return to work COVID concerns
The increasing roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines is set to signal an easing of the current lockdown restrictions and a return to work in the coming months is now a real possibility. However, with the virus still a major concern, firms are looking at the ways in which they can ensure their premises are […]
Making your premises virus free as easy as UV-C
COVID-19 has highlighted the threat that the spread of viruses and bacteria can pose. The understanding that the quality of the air we breathe and the cleanliness of the surfaces we touch have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing has never been greater. Busy public areas such as offices, stores, schools, museums and […]
