News
Updates and developments which we hope you find useful, interesting or educational.
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28 Jan 2020
Are Bio Technics Hand & Skin Hygiene products effective against Coronavirus?
We have been asked whether our alcohol free hand hygiene products - Enduro Hand Sanitiser and Enduro Hand Disinfectant - are effective against Coronavirus.
24 Jan 2020
Coronavirus FAQs
As is being widely reported in the media, an outbreak of Coronavirus is ongoing in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and has spread outwith the city and internationally.
19 Sep 2019
Successful testing results for standard Endurocide® Antimicrobial & Sporicidal Curtains published.
Our patented hospital curtain has now been tested and shown to be effective against:*Measles virus (Measles morbillivirus)* *Candida auris*
2 Oct 2019
QFD One-step cleaner & disinfectant - a high performance product for the food and fish processing industries
The ‘first-choice’ cleaning and disinfection product for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in food hygiene.
20 Jun 2019
The importance of selecting the right Hand Sanitiser
Alcohol vs alcohol-free hand sanitiser.
25 Apr 2019
Use our Curtain Order Code Selector to make sure your order code is spot-on
With such a wide range of disposable hospital curtains on offer – and not just colours and designs, but different size and hook permutations - our Curtain Order Code Selector ensures you have the right code in just a few clicks.
5 Apr 2019
What are Quats and why do you need to move away from them
The problem with Quats
11 Mar 2019
Latest products and innovations
We never stand still! As well as developing new products we continually look at how we can evolve existing products and services to the benefit of our valued customers.
19 Nov 2018
Endurocide® Printed Curtains Now Available
The newly launched Endurocide® Printed Curtains are making an appearance at the Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control Conference in Brisbane, 19 – 21 November 2018.
28 Sep 2018
Blog: Bio Technics are Northern Stars!
We're delighted to announce Bio Technics won the 'Going Global' award at last night's prestigious Northern Star Business Awards!
29 Nov 2017
Our 2017 Christmas Charity
This year our Christmas Charity is: *Save the Children*
23 Nov 2017
New test result: effective against mycobacteria!
We are pleased to announce that Endurocide® Antimicrobial & Sporicidal Curtains have passed International Fabric Standard CG 147 against Mycobacteria tuberculosis.
23 Nov 2017
New NHS Supply Chain Contract Won!
Bio Technics Ltd. is excited to announce that we have just won two major new contracts with the NHS Supply Chain, vastly increasing the range of products we supply to hospitals throughout England and Wales.
24 Jul 2017
Customer Newsletter: July 2017
I have been working with Bio Technics Ltd. since the beginning of 2017 as Operations Manager for the company. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and also share some of the key developments we have been working on since I joined the team.
17 Jul 2017
New style tie-backs
We are pleased to advise that we are now trialing a new closure method for our tie-backs.
4 Jul 2017
UK Team Expanding!
We are now pleased to welcome Geoff Dowse to the UK-based team as our new Business Development Manager.
23 Jun 2017
Instructions for use sheet
We have now introduced new Instruction Sheets into every box of curtains in order to give our end users clear information on how to use and get the most out of their curtains. You can download a copy here or the information can also be read online here.
15 May 2017
HOFEX Exhibition, Hong Kong
We had a very successful exhibition at this year's HOFEX - Asia's Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow in Hong Kong.
14 Feb 2017
Changes to our hand & skin hygiene range
We regret to advise you that due to changes in European Legislation surrounding the use of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) on skin, the Enduro Disinfectant Range will no longer be available for sale within the UK or European Union.
19 Dec 2016
Recycling - how did we do?
In 2015, we achieved approximately *70% recycling efficiency* on all materials we use as a company onsite in Gourdon! RECYCLING PIECHART
31 Oct 2016
...and another new NHS Supply Chain listing!
Adding to our growing list of products available from the NHS Supply Chain, we’re now pleased to include Spill Magnet!
24 May 2016
Endurocide® in the American Journal of Infection Control!
An article has been published in the prestigious American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) regarding the effectiveness of our Endurocide® Antimicrobial & Sporicidal Curtains over a 24-month period.
25 Mar 2016
NHS Trial: Detergent Wipes vs Enduro Hygiene Wipes
A recent NHS trial in the UK showed remarkable results is favour of Enduro Hygiene Wipes, with up to 98% elimination of bacterial growth on patients' hands after use and recommendations!
20 Oct 2015
CRE & Our Enduro Hand Disinfectant
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are a family of pathogens that are very difficult to treat because they have a high resistance to antibiotics.
22 Apr 2015
CRE & Our Hospital Curtains
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are a family of pathogens that are very difficult to treat because they have a high resistance to antibiotics.
16 Feb 2015
New colours and hooks added to our Curtains!
In response to customer requests, we have further expanded our range of standard colours and available hanging systems.