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Christeyns, manufacturer of detergents and disinfectants for industrial laundries in Europe and across the world, has launched EPIC, an innovative detergent system.
EPIC, Enzymatic Process Innovation by Christeyns, is based on enzyme technology that allows laundries to reduce their wastewater costs by 25%.
Alain Bostoen, CEO of Christeyns, said: “Industrial laundries are facing several water challenges: the cost and availability of water, the cost of discharging wastewater, and ever- stricter environmental regulations concerning its discharge. With EPIC, we can help laundries meet discharge standards and reduce wastewater costs. Currently, the technology is already being used in more than 10 European laundries.”
Surfactants give a detergent its cleaning properties, however these components have a negative impact on wastewater quality. Thanks to the EPIC detergent system, these surfactants are reduced by 50% and supplemented by biological enzymes. This reduces the wastewater load by 20-30%, providing substantial savings for laundries.
Enzymes have been used in textile care for many years. Their catalytic properties act as an accelerator on certain chemical reactions. So, what makes EPIC so innovative?
Olivier Mareau, Application Manager and EPIC Project Manager, explained: “EPIC is a flexible detergent system in which the enzyme mixtures are created and dosed according to the stain. These unique mixtures are dosed in the washing process separately from the adapted, enzyme-compatible detergent. So, it is not a standard all-in-one detergent.
“As we target stains, only a low dose of the mixture is needed for the desired effect. In a standard laundry process for hotel linen, two to four grams of detergent are dosed per kg of linen. With EPIC, this quantity is reduced to less than 0.9g.”
Denis Rawlins expands team
Cleaning consultant and equipment supplier, Denis Rawlins, has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new business development manager, Jenny Barrett.
Jenny joins the team, bringing over a decade of industry experience with her, having worked for leading cleaning and hygiene firms including PHS, Bunzl, and SaveMoneyCutCarbon.
In her new role as Business Development Manager, Jenny will be responsible for developing business by expanding into new areas and markets.
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Working with enzymes requires expertise. In early 2019, Christeyns’ R&D department and Corporate Application team started developing the EPIC detergent system. These EPIC mixtures are produced on site at the customer’s premises to be dosed very precisely and safely, directly into the wash process. This is done by means of a high-tech, in-house developed unit, EPIX, that doses from 0.05g per kg of textile.
Because enzymes are biological in origin, and due to the low dosages, the carbon footprint is up to 20% lower compared to a standard washing process. This is further reduced as both transport and storage requirements are minimised.
Justin Kerslake, Commercial Director at Christeyns UK, stated: “Polluting water as little as possible and reusing it as much as possible are the key objectives in our sustainable water management goals. We are excited to offer our customers in the UK this revolutionary new technology, to take them one step further in meeting their sustainable targets.”
This follows the launch last year of HydRO for laundries, a joint venture with the Belgian company Veride to help laundries reduce fresh water consumption.
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On her new role, Jenny commented: “Denis Rawlins has an excellent reputation in the cleaning and hygiene sector for delivering the most innovative and effective solutions. I am proud to be part of a company that is driven by science, bringing only the very best products and services to market. I very much look forward to getting to know our existing clients and bringing in some new ones along the way, as Rawlins continues to grow at pace.”
James White, Managing Director at Denis Rawlins, added: “As we continue to expand our team, we are delighted to welcome Jenny to Rawlins. With an impressive track record of growing businesses and attracting new customers, Jenny is a fantastic addition to the company. She will work closely with our sales team to bring our existing and new customers innovative product solutions, backed up by the highest standards of service.”
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