HEALTHCARE ESTATES
‘New generation’ surgical light launched
‘Global leader in medical and safety technology’, Dräger, says its ‘new generation’ surgical light, Polaris, has been engineered ‘to seamlessly integrate into any operating theatre, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency, patient safety, and staff satisfaction’. Embodying the company’s ‘Technology for Life’ ethos motto, Polaris is – Dräger says – ‘designed with human wellbeing at its core’. The company said: “The Polaris has already
garnered international acclaim, winning The Red Dot Design Award – Best of the Best, one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions. This recognition underscores Polaris’s cutting-edge technology and intuitive design. It was crafted to support every movement in the operating
Training to support compliance and technical excellence
theatre, and enhance the lives of both patients and medical professionals.” Dräger says it is ‘committed to placing human
life at the heart of technology, enhancing patient and workplace safety through state-of-the- art equipment, and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to improving patient outcomes and wellbeing’. It added: “Join us in Manchester this October to explore how the Polaris light is transforming healthcare, boosting efficiency, comfort, and safety – all with one powerful light.”
Flooring and interior finishes with style
Gerflor, exhibiting alongside Gradus in Manchester, describes itself as ‘a global leader in high-performance flooring and interior finishing solutions’, with operations in over 100 countries, 4,200 employees, and 12 production sites. Each year, it says over 100 million patients
are treated on Gerflor floors in healthcare settings, with it installing over 200,000 m² of flooring annually, delivering solutions that prioritise hygiene, safety, and durability. It said: “With 4,000+ design options and
a strong R&D focus, Gerflor contributes to healing environments with easy-to-maintain flooring solutions, and offers sustainable ranges such as Mipolam Symbioz, which contains 83% bio-based, mineral, and recycled content, and is engineered for long- term durability and performance.” Gradus, part of the Gerflor Group, manufactures UK-based contract interior solutions including wall protection, stair edgings, floor trims, barrier matting, and LED lighting that it says enhance safety and cleanliness in clinical spaces. In June, Gradus introduced 14 new colours to the SureProtect Pure hygienic wall cladding range, combining aesthetics with durability and easy maintenance, which it says are ‘ideal for healthcare settings, where hygiene and resilience are critical’. The Gradus Contracts Team brings over 25 years’ experience in national project delivery, offering certified installation and expert project management across healthcare environments.
‘Sustainable steam solutions’ on show
As a long-standing partner to healthcare facilities and NHS Trusts across the UK and Ireland, Spirax Sarco UK & Ireland will showcase steam and thermal energy solutions that it says ‘support the sector’s drive towards improved energy efficiency and sustainability’. Visitors to the steam specialist’s stand (B17), will be able to discover practical innovations for steam generation, heat recovery, condensate management, and energy optimisation – all
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designed to enhance performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness, within healthcare estates. The company said: “Our dedicated team of engineers and healthcare specialists will be on hand to offer advice on maximising system reliability, reducing carbon emissions, and delivering long-term value through proactive maintenance, tailored service plans, and in-depth training. As the healthcare sector continues its transition to Net Zero, Spirax Sarco remains committed to supporting estates professionals
PPL Training says it has become ‘a leading name’ in Safe Systems of Work and Technical Compliance training, serving healthcare estates and facilities professionals across the UK and Ireland. It said: “Thousands of delegates each year benefit from expert-led courses delivered in York, Slough, Livingston, or directly on site, with consistently top-tier feedback. As an IHEEM Knowledge Partner since 2021, we offer over 80 City & Guilds assured courses designed to support compliance and technical excellence. These programmes span critical areas including Electrical Systems (HV, LV, Inspection & Testing), Mechanical Systems (Pressure Systems, Ventilation, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems), Legionella & Water Hygiene, F-Gas Handling, and Fire Safety, all developed to meet the latest HTM guidance.”
Recent collaborations with Rise Compliance and Fulton have enabled the expansion of the company’s training suite to include Lifts (HTM 08-02) and Steam Boiler Operator courses. PPL Training added: “Our mission is to support safe, sustainable, and efficient healthcare environments throughout the UK. Unlocking a team’s full potential is a foremost priority; training transcends basic compliance, building knowledge for employees to achieve technical brilliance confidently.”
with robust, future-ready solutions backed by decades of experience in steam system engineering.”
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