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Plastics in Modern Architecture and Construction

Plastics have become indispensable in contemporary architecture and construction due to their exceptional versatility, durability, and cost-effectiven...
Cruise Control: Antimicrobial Technology and Ship Hygiene

Cruise ships are a marvel of modern travel, offering passengers the opportunity to explore exotic locations while enjoying world-class amenities. Howe...
10 Facts About Silver as an Antimicrobial

Silver has long been celebrated for its antimicrobial properties, with a history that spans thousands of years. From ancient civilisations using it to...
Why Antimicrobial Technology is an Important Investment for Every Industry

As industries globally place increasing emphasis on hygiene, antimicrobial additive technology has become a critical tool in creating more hygienic en...
The Role of Silver in Antimicrobial Additive Technology

Silver has been revered for centuries as a powerful and reliable antimicrobial agent, with ancient civilisations recognising its ability to preserve f...
The Future of Care Home Dining with Antimicrobial Tableware

In recent years, more so since the pandemic, hygiene has become of paramount concern, especially in healthcare environments including care homes where...
Microbial Survival on Surfaces: Challenges and Solutions

Microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, have the ability to persist on surfaces for extended periods, creating significant hygiene cha...
Verimaster Anti-Counterfeit Technology: Protection for Your Brand

In today’s global market, counterfeiting has emerged as a pervasive issue, with estimates indicating that approximately 7% of all world trade in...
Plastics and Polymers - What's the Difference?

Understanding the difference between plastics and polymers requires a foundational knowledge of what polymers are and how they relate to plastics. Po...
Listeria Explained: History and Characteristics of the Bacterium

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium of significant concern in the field of food safety and public health. While not as widely recognised as pathogen...
Antimicrobial Technology for Enhanced Hygiene in Care Homes

There are numerous news stories on an almost weekly basis talking about care homes struggling with hygiene management. This reporting highlights a cri...
Campylobacter Explained: History and Characteristics of the Bacterium

Campylobacter is a genus of bacteria that stands out as one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses globally, affecting millions of people each y...
Famous Germaphobes: 5 More Celebrities With Mysophobia

Germophobia—also known as mysophobia, verminophobia, and bacillophobia—is a pathological fear of germs, bacteria, uncleanliness, contamina...
Silver-Ion Antimicrobial Technology in Smart Devices

Digital devices have revolutionised our daily lives, significantly enhancing our communication, productivity, and entertainment. However, they can als...
Biomaster: A Game-Changer in Antimicrobial Packaging

When it comes to packaging, the integration of antimicrobial technology has become extremely important. At the forefront is Biomaster antimicrobial te...
Antimicrobial Additives in 3D Printing Filaments

The advent of 3D printing has ushered in a paradigm shift in the way we conceptualise and produce objects. This groundbreaking technology has revoluti...
E. coli Explained: History and Characteristics of the Bacterium

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the intestines of humans and warm-blooded animals. It is...
The Role of Scent Marketing with Scentmaster

In today's fiercely competitive market, businesses are in a constant quest for innovative strategies to distinguish themselves and forge enduring conn...
Antimicrobial Additives Within Cleanroom Environments

Cleanrooms serve as essential facilities in industries where the utmost cleanliness and sterility are imperative to ensure product quality and complia...
Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Gaming Community

In the ever-growing gaming industry, where virtual worlds captivate billions, gaming related threats continue to build. However, a silent threat lurks...
Antimicrobial Technology: The Future of VR Hygiene

Virtual Reality (VR) technology has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby to a widespread tool with applications in personal entertainment, education, tr...
Antimicrobial Additives in Gaming Accessories

In the dynamic, evolving, and ever-growing world of gaming, where players spend countless hours engaged in virtual adventures, the significance of hyg...
The Collaboration Between Gen Phoenix and Addmaster

Gen Phoenix are a renowned manufacturer specialising in crafting premium recycled leather for automotive, public transport, aviation, and footwear app...
Campylobacter in Food Processing Environments

Campylobacteriosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by the Campylobacter bacteria and represents a considerable public health challenge globally...
Unlocking the Power of Antimicrobial Technologies

Antimicrobial technologies are revolutionising our lives. From everyday products such as smartphones and clothing to high-touch areas in hospitals and...
The Role of Antimicrobial Additives in Animal Feeders

In the agricultural industry, maintaining hygiene is paramount for the health and well-being of livestock. However, one often overlooked aspect is the...
Harnessing Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology in Plastisols

Hygiene is extremely important in today’s world and the integration of antimicrobial technologies has become a cornerstone across numerous indus...
Enhancing Hygiene in Healthcare with Antimicrobial Tableware

In healthcare and medical environments, where hygiene is paramount, every detail matters. From surfaces to equipment, maintaining a hygienic environme...
The Great British Train Scandal

'The Great British Train Scandal' was aired last night on UK TV. This eye-opening documentary exposed issues with the UK rail network, including just...
Antimicrobial Coatings: Protecting Products Against Microorganisms

Today, hygiene has become an area of focus around the world and the need for innovative solutions to protect products from microorganisms has never be...
Celebrity Germaphobes - Behind the Glamour

Germophobia is a term used to describe a pathological fear of germs, bacteria, uncleanliness, contamination, and infection. Germophobia, also known as...
Gen Phoenix's Sustainable Leather Revolution

Check out how Gen Phoenix, a valued client of Addmaster, is leading the charge in sustainable fashion with its innovative recycled leather. Based in t...
How Long Does Bacteria Live on a Surface?

How Long Does Bacteria Live on a Surface and the Implications for Hygiene in Specialised Environments Microbes, including bacteria, exhibit remarkabl...
What Does Antimicrobial Mean?

In a world teeming with microorganisms, the term "antimicrobial" has become increasingly prevalent. From household products to medical treatments, the...
Biomaster in Wall Coverings at the Burj Al Arab

Biomaster Used in Muraspec Wall Coverings at Gilt in the Burj Al Arab Hotel In the glittering heart of Dubai, the Burj Al Arab Hotel stands as a test...
Exploring the Use of Antimicrobial Technology in Vehicle Interiors

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, our vehicles are often used heavily for commutes to and from jobs and personal travel. However, these enc...
Exploring the Use of Antimicrobial Additives in Car Seatbelts

As our awareness of hygiene and safety continues to evolve, industries around the world continue to incorporate innovative solutions into products to...
Antimicrobial TV Remote Controls - A Hygienic Revolution

In a world which is becoming increasingly attuned to health and well-being, technological innovations are steering toward a future that places a premi...
One Step Ahead - Antimicrobial Resin Flooring

In the pursuit of the highest hygiene standards, sectors across the board are turning to innovative solutions. One such sector is flooring. The revolu...
Enhancing Hygiene in the Print Industry with Biomaster

In a time when hygiene is paramount, it’s understandable why businesses across various sectors are seeking innovative solutions to offer custome...
Micro-organisms on Mobile Devices: The Facts

The typical mobile phone carries over 25,000 bacteria per square inch. This is dirtier than a kitchen counter (1,736 bacteria per square inch), your d...
How To Choose The Best Chemical Additive Supplier

10 Services Your Antimicrobial Technology Supplier Should Provide For You The demand for antimicrobial products is growing and as demand grows it is...
What is Campylobacter?

Campylobacter (meaning twisted bacteria) is a spiral bacterium commonly found in a wide variety of healthy domestic and wild animals. The bacteria usu...
Campylobacter Packaging: The Additive Solution

Biomaster antibacterial technology reduces food contamination from bacteria - and the risk of food poisoning - at every stage of the food...
Biomaster Protected Home Delivery Bags and Crates

The demand for home delivery services has never been greater and is set to grow exponentially. But online shoppers also risk being delivered more than...
The Bacteria Free Biomaster Antibacterial Bag for Life

Reusable grocery bags may be good for the environment, but not always good for your health. The eco-friendly ‘bag for life’ is a pote...
What is Campylobacter? 10 Things You Need to Know

Campylobacter bacteria are commonly found in domestic and wild animals and can cause serious cases of food poisoning, known as Campylobacteriosis...
What is C. diff? 10 Things You Need to Know

Clostridium difficile is usually associated with healthcare-acquired infections and can cause highly contagious bacterial infections. Often abbr...
What is E. coli? 10 Things You Need to Know

Escherichia coli is a rod-shaped bacterium that can be the cause of many forms of illness from food poisoning to urinary tract infections. Large...
What is Klebsiella Pneumoniae? 10 Things You Need to Know

Klebsiella bacteria are emerging as one of the more common and serious healthcare acquired infections, and the Klebsiella pneumoniae st...
What is Legionella? 10 Things You Need to Know

Legionellosis, otherwise known as Legionnaires’ disease, are most commonly associated with Legionella bacteria, of which there are at...
What is Listeria? 10 Things You Need to Know

There are 15 known species of Listeria bacteria, and even though cases are rare compared to 30 years ago, infections can still be serious. Listeria m...
What is MRSA? 10 Things You Need to Know

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA, is an antibiotic resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus which...
What is Norovirus? 10 Things You Need to Know

Norovirus is the name given for a highly contagious group of viruses known for causing gastroenteritis in humans of all ages. Sometimes referred to a...
What is Salmonella? 10 Things You Need to Know

Infections caused by Salmonella are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, affecting tens of millions of people around the world each year....
Guarding the Next Generation of Sports Stars with OPRO

OPRO have been keeping athletes smiling for years, providing them with custom-fit mouthguard technology. To promote the importance of protection in al...
Rethinking School Design

In recent months we've spoken a great deal about how antimicrobial technology can work against the viability of viruses, including SARS-COV-2, the vir...
The Antimicrobial Market: 5 Reasons for Future Growth

The last twelve months has seen the biggest rise in history of the use of antimicrobial products. It isn’t difficult to see why. The hum...
Addmaster and Polygiene - An Antimicrobial Powerhouse

This is a very exciting time for Addmaster. The company I founded twenty one years ago has been acquired by Sweden-based company Polygiene. It b...
Brexit….I think We Are Going to Need a Bigger Boat

Just when we think we are getting to grips with what Lockdown 2.0 is going to look like, there’s another variable looming that may just cau...

Please Don’t Forget About Food Hygiene!

In this recent article also published in The Times newspaper, Paul Morris, Addmaster Founder & CEO, talks about the forgotten danger of food...
Is air travel safe in a pandemic?

Getting people travelling safely again during the Covid-19 pandemic is a key priority for Governments across the world. Hygiene is now fro...
What really is the new normal?

Addmaster turned 20 this year and in that time much of our focus has been on reducing opportunities for bacteria to grow on critical touch points prot...
Is Your Smartwatch Fit to Use?

Are you staying active during lockdown? Like most of you, I’ve been isolating at home for over a month now and have more time to keep fi...
Targeted Hygiene and Coronavirus

For the last three years I have been working with IFH and RSPH to promote and advocate targeted hygiene to protect the public. A couple of years ago w...
Coronavirus: Can Biomaster Help?

Covid-19 is an Enveloped virus and relies on a protective lipid coating. These are the easiest types of virus to deactivate. Unlike many gastroin...
What If Something Positive Came From The Coronavirus Outbreak?

On Saturday, I saw something that I thought I would never see. I went to watch my football team play, which I do every week as a lifelong fan, and at...
A Valentine's Day Short on Chemistry

Lesley Taylor is an expert on regulatory affairs for the biocides sector and is a member of BACS (British Association of Chemical Specialities). She a...
Will Your 2020 Resolution be a Soggy Straw?

The start of a new decade always brings new hope, fresh starts and the inspiration to change our lives for the better. The end of our last decade was...
Bacteria in Healthcare - My Stay in Hospital

A recent stay in hospital made me really appreciate the wonderful NHS and the tireless work of all the staff there. It also impressed on me ...
Designer Water Bottles - The Latest Must Have Accessory

If there’s one thing we are hearing all the time from health practitioners – drink more water. Whether at the gym, in the car, walking to...
Nothing Says I Love You Like a Number Two

If your loved one offered you a very special personal gift that would make you healthier, would you be interested? It’s going to boost your imm...