COVID-19: Belgian Event Venue Equipped With UVC Mid-Air Disinfection Technology

    WILLEBROEK, BELGIUM, July 01, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- AED Group has launched an innovative 'Mid-Air Disinfection System' (MADS) under its Luxibel brand.

Developed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it is made up of UVC ventilation cylinders that disinfect the air using UVC light technology. It has been specifically designed to cater for larger spaces with an audience where air circulation needs to be taken into account.

Glenn Roggeman, CEO of AED Group, used his knowledge of aerodynamics gained during his training as a helicopter pilot to drive the design forward. He comments: "This system sucks air breathed out by people into our aerodynamically-patented system. Micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses are neutralised, meaning germ-free air is blown back into the room.

"When we are able to meet up again in enclosed spaces with groups of people, air disinfection will contribute to reducing infection rates. I personally would also feel more comfortable and secure visiting locations that have this kind of system installed."

Last week, Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) published the results of tests on UVC light on the coronavirus. According to researchers at Boston University, UVC has proven to be effective at eliminating coronavirus. Through scientific testing they concluded that UVC radiation is highly effective in neutralizing the coronavirus. There is no risk of harmful radiation to people, as Luxibel carries out the UVC disinfection process within a fully-enclosed device.

Roggeman emphasizes that UVC disinfection can be an important part of the multifaceted approach to combat COVID-19 and also hopes for a new perspective on the severely affected events and entertainment sector.

"In addition to the measures relating to social distancing, hand hygiene and the use of personal protection equipment, I am convinced that technological innovations can also contribute to better protection. In addition to the 'Mid-Air Disinfection System', I've also developed scanners which we at AED Studios will use to check the body temperature of every visitor at the start of an event. In this way we want to provide our studios with technology to protect our visitors as much as possible."

The system has already been installed at AED's Studio 6 in Lint, Belgium, helping to disinfect indoor air. This makes AED Studios the first event location in the world that disinfects the air in a room on a permanent basis using UVC light technology in the fight against COVID-19 and other viruses and bacteria.

About AED group and AED Studios

AED Rent was founded in Belgium in 1985 as a dry-hire rental company for lighting and sound equipment. The AED group (AED Rent, AED Display, AED Distribution, AED Store, AED Lease, AED Second Hand and AED Studios) is currently one of Europe's major players in the audiovisual market, employing more than 300 people in 6 countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Singapore). AED Group provides professional AV users with their light, sound and video equipment needs, including accessories, which are offered for rent or sale (new and second-hand), as well as the associated repair and leasing services. In order to meet the diverse needs of its customers, AED Group has an impressive range of high quality equipment in stock. In this way, the AED Group wants to be a completely neutral and reliable partner for every AV professional. The film and television studios in Lint also belong to the AED Group.

AED group| Bedrijvenpark De Veert 12, 2830 Willebroek - Belgium | +32 3 860 76 66
AED Studios| Fabriekstraat 38, 2547 Lint - Belgium | +32 3 454 20 10

www.aedgroup.com
www.aedstudios.com
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