SUSTAINABLE FM INNOVATION AWARD
Activeion (Europe) GmbH RUNNER UP
Chili’s owner then found a way to miniaturise the technology to fit into a portable, and affordable, handheld appliance. And he ended up with a revolutionary new product for the good of all.
THE INVENTION The ionator EXP™, slightly larger than
a trigger-spray bottle, is a handheld, on- demand, cleaning tool that activates and converts tap water into ionised water, a powerful bacteria-killing cleanser. The Activeion ionator EXP™, filled with tap water, with no added chemicals, is for professional-grade cleaning and germ killing. It cleans glass, stainless steel, natural stones (granite, marble, etc.), carpet/fabrics, whiteboards, mirrors and other surfaces.
A
ctiveion (Europe) GmbH, located in Baden, Switzerland, is the European subsidiary of Activeion Cleaning Solutions, LLC, headquartered in Rogers,
Minnesota, USA. Activeion is a privately held cleaning technology company created to revolutionise the cleaning industry through the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of advanced completely chemical-free cleaning technologies and products. The UK and Ireland are two of Activeion Europe’s key markets.
ORIGINS We are proud to introduce a technology that converts tap water from any faucet into a powerful, effective cleaner and germ killer without additives of any form. The life-changing technology in Activeion’s products was invented by the owner of a sensitive little chinchilla named Chili. When the owner bought Chili as a pet for his family, he learned quickly — most home cleaning products are deadly to the little fellows. So, he set out to invent a way to clean the chinchilla's cage — without chemicals. After examining the big, technologically- advanced chemical-free cleaners and sanitisers often used in food-processing plants and costing thousands of dollars,
38| SUSTAINABLE FM AWARDS 2010
When used as directed, the ionator kills more than 99.9% of harmful bacteria, including the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza A virus. A US based, independent, Environmental Protection Agency-certified testing laboratory has confirmed the new cleaning technology available in the ionator EXP™ kills harmful bacteria including H1N1,
E.coli,
E.coli 0157:H7, VRE, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Staph, MRSA and Listeria.
COMMUNICATION – INNOVATIVE IN FORM AND CONTENT We are in constant communication with our local communities through various forms and media. We aim to keep our public continually abreast of our products and services, as well as of future product development plans. We use out- of-the-box communication messages and tools—as transparent as our bottle is, but surprising and value-added.
EMBRACING CHANGE AND SAVING MONEY People everywhere can now clean and kill germs with the ionator on virtually any surface without having to use toxic general-purpose cleaning chemicals. With the ionator EXP, not only can you use regular tap water to clean, but you can eliminate up to 47 different types of chemical general-purpose cleaners. As a result, the repeated high expense, potentially toxic harm, and enormous packaging waste from general-purpose
cleaning chemicals all can now be eliminated. The costs savings is therefore tremendous.
One of the ionator’s main features or benefits is that it helps its owner or user to reduce the costs normally involved in cleaning—from training, mixing and storage to transport, order processing and recycling. As a matter of fact, we have conducted studies with many of our clients confirming that facilities or companies can save up to 40 % on their cleaning costs and time, amortising in less than 20 weeks the cost of the device.
PARTNERSHIP We are involving other stakeholders in the industries, environmental organisations and the public on a daily basis. Each and every discussion concerns the topic of improving the way we clean, protect and save our various establishments, offices, buildings and other environments, including, on a larger scale, the world in which we live. We speak of a cleaning revolution and of Activeion “activists”, so partnership as a concept matches our business philosophy.
INNOVATION AND PRODUCT SELECTION/DIVERSITY
Like most effective, new technologies, this one is ingeniously simple—and simply ingenious. A water cell in the top of the device applies a slight electrical charge to the tap water. The charged water then passes through an ion exchange membrane, creating an oxygen-rich mixture of positive and negative nano- bubbles. Now activated through this ionising process, the water is both a cleaner and germ killer, attracting dirt like a magnet and eliminating bacteria and viruses. With all of it suspended in the ionised water, it is now ready to be easily wiped away.
Our company vision and mission statement, as well as the way in which we introduce ourselves is centered on the concept, philosophy or religion of sustainable innovation. A technology driven company, finding solutions for the present and future is our main aim. Activeion is on the constant look out for product improvement, enhancement and development. We are committed to providing safe, simple and sustainable
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58