Microban® antimicrobial technology will enhance the surface hygiene of train toilets.
Microban® International, Ltd. and Coatings Tech Limited have announced that the two companies have entered a new partnership with the train operating company East Midlands Trains (EMT) to apply the new COTECH BioSafe protective coating – which contains Microban antimicrobial technology.
All 162 toilets of the entire EMT Class 222 fleet will be coated with COTECH BioSafe to enhance surface hygiene. EMT is the first train operating company in the United Kingdom to adopt the antimicrobial product of Microban, although Coatings Tech had already successfully applied its COTECH Clear Coat Easy Clean™ product to the outside of the trains.
COTECH BioSafe helps to prolong the life of train furniture and is easy to clean, reducing the costs and time involved for repairs and redecoration, as it is able to protect a surface for up to eight years. In addition, the protective layer provided by Microban antimicrobial technology actively resists microbial growth.
“We are excited to collaborate with Coatings Tech on this project, and to see our antimicrobial technology being used for this innovative public transport application with EMT. We believe the additional surface protection offered by this unique coating will deliver much needed reassurance for both commuters and train operators alike,” has stated Graham Harvey, the Global Group Director at Microban.