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Thursday, 03 September 2009 09:18 |
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Plasma Clean’s recently installed odour control system has been heralded a success in eliminating cooking smells from The Dolphin Fish Bar and Restaurant in Gorton.
The system, called Xtract is a brand new air purification product, designed for commercial kitchens, incorporating patented plasma technology. It works by injecting ozone, ions and free radicals into the extraction ductwork to assist in the removal of odour, smoke and grease build up. The Xtract unit sits outside of the main ductwork and therefore performance is not compromised by grease and smoke particles. This also allows for installation with only minor modifications to the existing system.
Xtract will cost about half the price of UV systems to install and 30% less than chemical systems. With no chemical consumables and a minimal maintenance requirement, long-term costs are greatly reduced whether the system is retro-fitted to existing equipment or newly installed. The unit is unobtrusive and quiet, adding no extra noise in the kitchen which, added to its other advantages gives Xtract a long-term advantage over rival odour control systems.
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 16:21 |
Plasma Clean today announces the launch of its innovative system for improving environmental air quality and, thanks to the award of a prestigious Research & Development grant from the North West Regional Development Agency (NWDRDA), will soon be launching a system for polluted industrial applications.
Plasma Clean, based in Stockport, Cheshire, has developed an innovative system for improving environmental air quality by the removal of harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), odours and microbes. The system requires low power levels to operate and is a low maintenance system. It is currently being independently tested and is also being evaluated by a growing number of international healthcare and industrial companies who are keen to license the patent protected technology.
Now that this first application is reaching commercialization, Plasma Clean is focusing on creating a next generation product which is capable of large scale air purification. This product will have industrial applications in plants making everything from semi-conductors to automotive paint spraying facilities – in practice anywhere facing issues such VOCs, odours and airborne microbes. The development of the next generation of products has been assisted by the award by the NWRDA of a prestigious research & development grant to the Company.
David Glover, founder of Plasma Clean, said of the grant:
“The award of our grant has made a dramatic difference to the potential of Plasma Clean. The funds we have been given will enable us to take a whole new enivironmentally friendly product range to market, which will help to reduce carbon emissions for our customers and for the end users.”
Plasma Clean’s technology is green and clean air filtration at its best. We deliver it in a simple cassette which converts harmful organic air contaminants into harmless by-products. It is a simpler and more environmentally friendly alternative to established carbon based air filtration systems. A further benefit of the system is that it does not need to be taken off site for incineration or placed in landfill. This means that the carbon footprint of Plasma Clean’s technology is significantly reduced.
George Whitehead of NESTA, one of the founding investors in Plasma Clean, said
“NESTA has been particularly interested in the Clean-Tech investment space for sometime now. We continue to back innovative early stage technology businesses, like Plasma Clean. It is encouraging that this strategy is being validated as our portfolio companies move into commercial development.
“David Glover and his team are also to be congratulated on the NWRDA grant. The competition for these grants is fierce and it is therefore an award that is a real sign of the quality Plasma Clean’s proposition.” |
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 12:57 |
Plasma Clean, a high technology spinout company of the University of Manchester has moved into its new headquarters in Stockport. It chose Broadstone Knowledge Mill, in the new Houldsworth Village area, for its suitability for the business.
David Glover, one of the company founders, said “having looked at many other locations we settled on Broadstone Knowledge Mill. We needed a location for both a laboratory and offices. The newly converted Incubator space was ideal for this having all the other services we need at close hand. We will initially employ five people, but we are expecting to expand very quickly, doubling in size’.
Plasma Clean is an effective gas purification technology, which removes pollutants such as microbes and chemical waste from air. Plasma Clean can be applied in many areas such as the health sector for germicidal applications and commercial premises for odour removal in pubs, clubs and kitchens.
Plasma Clean is one of a new generation of high tech companies that will be located in the Broadstone Incubator and managed workspace. Work with University of Manchester Incubator Company and Stockport Councils Economic Development team is underway to attract in similar companies over the next twelve months.
To find out more about the Incubator programme visit www.broadstone.co.uk and click on Incubation to access the application details. |
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