Agion Partners with Medical Gas Industry Leader Genstar on World’s First Antimicrobial-Protected Suction Regulator and Flowmeter
Agion’s silver-based antimicrobial technology inhibits growth of bacteria, mold and more for the life of the products
Wakefield MA – December 8, 2009 – Agion®, the worldwide leader in naturally-occurring silver-based antimicrobial technologies and Genstar Technologies Company Inc., a world leader in gas control systems, have announced the launch of the world’s first suction regulator and flowmeter with built-in antimicrobial product protection. Medical gas is a piped gas system in hospitals and is responsible for supplying oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and medical air to various parts of the hospital.
The flowmeter will feature an antimicrobial protected knob, a high-touch area that is susceptible to microbial growth. The suction regulator will have antimicrobial product protection on the knobs and the body to inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria. The antimicrobial protected devices will continue to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi on the surface and maintain antimicrobial efficacy for the life of the products.
“Agion continues to be the preferred antimicrobial for environmental surfaces in healthcare settings, more important than ever as awareness of microbes on the surfaces of medical devices and equipment is on the rise,” said Paul Ford, CEO of Agion Technologies. “Cleanliness has become a strategic imperative for healthcare institutions worldwide. In addition to a regular cleaning regimen, the use of antimicrobial-protected products adds an extra layer of protection to hospital surfaces by inhibiting the growth of microbes.”
“With our partnership with Agion, we are able to provide top of the line medical devices enhanced with industry-leading antimicrobial product protection, meeting the needs of our customers and adding another distinction for Genstar in the gas control systems industry,” said Thomas Kuo, CEO of Genstar Technologies Company, Inc.
About Genstar Technolgoies Company Inc.,
Genstar Technologies, located in Chino, California is global leader in providing gas control systems to various industries such as medical, high purity, and welding. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities. All our products are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2000 state-of-the art facility by its experienced and dedicated workforce, using exquisite craftsmanship in conjunction with computerized automation, stringent quality control, and advanced test equipment. Today, Genstar Technologies sells its products through a vast distribution network which extends to thousands of customers in over sixty countries around the world. For more information about Genstar Technologies, visit www.genstartech.com.
About Agion Technologies, Inc.
Agion Technologies, located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a leader in providing customized, natural, antimicrobial solutions based on silver that continuously inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus. Agion’s antimicrobial technology is used in the consumer, industrial and healthcare industries and has been incorporated into a variety of products including cell phones, shoes, keyboards, water filters, medical catheters and ice machines. Agion's customers include many leading brands such as Dell, Motorola, Columbia, Adidas, PPG, Carrier and DuPont. For more information about Agion Technologies, visit www.agion-tech.com.