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Cupron Partner: Via Seating Expands Line Of Copper Enhanced Seating Products
Via Seating has developed a unique copper infused mesh by partnering with Cupron, utilizing their copper-based proprietary and patented technology. The copper mesh works by physically embedding an EPA registered copper into the fibers of our Via Seating copper mesh. Through this process, the copper will not wear off like topically applied alternatives. The result is a self-sanitizing, copper-infused mesh that has strong biocidal, antifungal, and antiviral properties. There are additional anti-odor properties to the copper mesh as well.
Third party testing was performed using three different microorganisms; Staphylococcus aureus, a gram positive bacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae, a gram negative bacteria and Candida albicans (a yeast) per AATCC-100 on the following surface textiles currently in use in clinical environments:
– Krypton.
– Silvertex.
– Silica.
– Genie Copper Mesh®.
– Genie® Mesh (without infused copper).
These results showed that the Genie Copper Mesh® outperformed the textiles currently in use in clinical areas. Therefore, this mesh back task chair is better than a fully upholstered back task chair for clinical areas and is equal to chairs upholstered with Silvertex.
In the Media: 100 Infection Control Products to Know 2018
“Patient safety and infection control are critical for hospitals and healthcare providers to produce the best possible outcomes for patients and avoid preventable infections and errors. This list examines technology and products designed to disinfect medical instruments and operating rooms, reduce preventable complications, stop the spread of germs and make surgery safer for patients.
The products featured here include UV disinfectants, catheters and central lines, disinfectants and detergents, hand hygiene products, health technology, reprocessing, products for surgical procedures and textiles among other items designed for infection control.
The Becker’s Healthcare editorial team developed this list based on nominations and internal research. Companies do not pay and cannot pay for inclusion on this list. Products are listed in alphabetical order by category.”
Cupron Partner: Under Armour Debuts Cupron Enhanced Boxer Jock
This month Under Armour debuted a new version of their best selling men’s boxer jock featuring Cupron’s antifungal technology. The boxer jock is available in sizes from XS-5XL and a variety of colors from various retail outlets selling the UA brand. The product description:
Cupron AntiFungal Pro Fibers kill 99.9% of the jock itch fungus (T. mentagrophtes) after 12 hours of contact with fibers. Lightweight, smooth HeatGear fabric & articulated mesh fly panel. 4-way stretch construction moves better in every direction. Material wicks sweat & dries really fast.
Cupron Partner: Netafim USA’s Techline® HCVXR Landscape Dripline Wins People’s Choice Award at 2016 Irrigation Show
FRESNO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Netafim USA, the leading provider of innovative drip irrigation solutions for landscape and agriculture applications, announced today that its industry-leading Techline HCVXR landscape dripline has won the 2016 Irrigation Show People’s Choice Award in the Landscape Irrigation category of the New Product Contest. The People’s Choice award, given annually since 2012, recognizes the most innovative products released in the last 12 months and is voted on by attendees at the Irrigation Association Show and Education Conference, which was held this year in Las Vegas from December 5-8, 2016.
“We’re delighted to be recognized by the Irrigation Association and industry colleagues for HCVXR, as it sets a new standard for innovation with its unparalleled features, functions, and attributes, many of which are found in Netafim’s agricultural-grade driplines”
The latest addition to the best-selling line of landscape dripline, Netafim’s Techline HCVXR is the only landscape dripline that infuses Cupron® copper oxide directly into the mold of each emitter to provide a long lasting root barrier for subsurface drip irrigation systems. By embedding copper oxide into the material used to create each emitter during the manufacturing process, the dripline’s root resistant properties will not wash off or migrate out of the emitter after years of use.
In the Media: Cupron Moves Into Larger Space
Cupron is moving from a 2,000-square-foot office at the Biotech Center to a facility in the Interport Business Park near Richmond International Airport. The facility has 3,000 square feet of office space and 11,000 square feet of warehouse space, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park.
In a statement, Cupron’s chief executive officer, Chris Andrews, said the company’s time working at the Biotechnology Park has been “invaluable.”
“Now, as we transition from clinical to commercial deployment on a broad scale and geographies, Cupron needs to occupy its own commercial space with expanded logistical capabilities,” Andrews said.
“It is a tremendous milestone for Cupron, and we appreciate all of the support from the Research Park that has been critical to getting us here,” he said.”
A Large-Scale, Multi-Site Test of Cupron Antimicrobial-Protected Materials
Sentara Healthcare, Cupron, EOS Surfaces, and Encompass Group are joining together to evaluate the clinical and economic effectiveness of deploying antimicrobial copper-based hard surfaces and textiles in a range of healthcare environments.
This comprehensive program is believed to be the world`s largest hospital evaluation to-date of antimicrobial-protected materials, with the goal of combating the spread of pathogens that are known to contribute to healthcare infections. Cupron-Enhanced EOS Surfaces and Cupron-enhanced textiles will be evaluated at multiple sites, including a new 250-bed acute-care facility, to assess the improvement of patient outcomes and the reduction of healthcare costs.
This large-scale program will include the installation of more than 15,000 horizontal square feet of patent-pending Cupron-Enhanced EOS Surfaces. The antimicrobial hard surfaces will be installed on virtually all clinical and patient room surfaces. Textiles manufactured by the Encompass Group will be used for patient bed linens, patient gowns and other textiles.
The trial will initiate this April at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, followed by a large-scale study that will take place at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Va., where a series of acute care towers are now under construction. The first Cupron-enhanced units are slated to open in Q4 2013. The existing acute care tower without any Cupron-enhanced surfaces or textiles will serve as the comparative. Additional studies are planned for various long-term care facilities and outpatient centers.
Cupron received the Virginia Governor’s Award for Science Innovation for 2013
Governor McDonnell Announces Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists and the Governor’s Award for Science Innovation for 2013
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell and Science Museum of Virginia Chief Wonder Officer Richard C. Conti are pleased to announce Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists of 2013 and the recipient of the governor’s Award for Science Innovation presented by Altria. Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling will present the awards at the Science Museum of Virginia’s General Assembly Reception tomorrow, Thursday, January 17, at 6 p.m.
“I am honored to recognize Virginia’s top science talents for 2013,” said Governor McDonnell. “This year’s outstanding scientists are known worldwide for their contributions in predicting forest development, growth and yield, and for becoming the world’s foremost expert in the field of biomineralization. The company receiving the Governor’s Award for Science Innovation has developed technology that uses copper to enhance everything from footwear, clothing and cosmetics to hard surfaces. I hope that their creativity, contributions and dedication will inspire other Virginians in their scientific studies and pursuits.”
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling said, “On behalf of the Governor, I am pleased to present Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist Awards and the Governor’s Award for Science Innovation again this year. These recipients have exhibited un-paralleled ingenuity and creativity to advance discoveries benefiting not only Virginians but citizens around the word. Their scientific research is further proof that Virginia’s science sector and research universities are continuing to thrive and grow and will help drive Virginia’s economy into the future.”
“Once again we have a chance to recognize globally significant scientific research taking place across Virginia,” said Conti. “These individuals are improving our quality of life through their stellar accomplishments.”
Governor’s Award for Science Innovation presented by Altria
Cupron Inc.
A private global company based in Richmond, Virginia, and Israel, Cupron is the developer of a proprietary and patented technology that transforms regular products into extraordinary ones by introducing the unique properties of copper, an essential element of the human body.
Cupron Enhanced products — including hard surfaces, footwear, clothing and cosmetics — are helping to improve people’s lives in the consumer, industrial, military and healthcare fields. Whether it is a hospital sheet that is turned into an antimicrobial device, military socks that extend soldier field time or a pillowcase that is turned into a cosmetic device — Cupron improves the quality of life.
In 2010, the world followed the amazing story of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped in a collapsed mine, 2000 feet underground, for 69 days. The physical conditions they encountered in the mine — dirt, high temperature and high humidity — were an ideal environment for fungal and bacterial growth. Cupron Enhanced antimicrobial socks were supplied to the trapped miners through the capsule on day 36 of their ordeal and protected them until their rescue. Cupron’s humanitarian help received headlines around the world.
Cupron and EOS Surfaces, a solid surface manufacturer, jointly received EPA approval to make a Public Health Claim that their copper-enhanced material can kill greater than 99.9% of Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria within two hours of exposure, including MRSA, one of the most common strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Cupron has microbiologists, virologists and chemical scientists working in U.S. and Israel-based laboratories. With these resources, Cupron constantly invests in expanding the technology’s boundaries and constantly researches new antimicrobial skin enhancement applications for copper.
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Helping the Chilean Miners
October 2010
Cupron’s socks were given to the Chilean miners on day 36 of them being trapped in the mines playing a major role in protecting the miners’ feet and helping enhance their well-being. We are proud to be part of this touching humanitarian story and be able to improve lives where and when it counts the most.
September 2011
The heroic rescue of 33 Chilean miners is featured in a new Smithsonian exhibit opened in August 2011 and will be on display indefinitely. The Cupron Enhanced socks could also be found in the exhibit itself, as well as in the museum’s store
January 2012
In January 2012 Cupron’s help to the Chilean miners got scientific recognition and a study that was done on the miner’s condition was published in the prestigious medical journal ג€“ Archives of Dermatology published by the American Medical Association. The study examined the effect of the socks on the wellbeing of the trapped miners and details how the socks helped them to fight foot fungus. In most cases the different symptoms significantly improved/resolved within 4 to 7 days. This is another support to the effectiveness of our technology, and a scientific recognition to the humanitarian help we provided to the miners in time of need. Please contact us to get a copy of the article.
