Mansfield Pollard says its units can kill coronavirus and offer clean air

MANUFACTURER MANSFIELD Pollard is launching a range of sterilisation units which can destroy airborne bacteria and viruses, including coronavirus, ensuring “ultra clean air” in healthcare, business, school and retail environments.

The Bradford-based firm said the units have been independently tested at the University of Bradford, the University of Leeds and with Public Health England.

Mansfield Pollard said its UV air sterilisation technology has the potential to support the UK economic recovery by creating safer working environments through ultra clean air.

The firm is producing stand alone mobile, ceiling and duct mounted UV (ultra-violet) air sterilisation units under the brand name UVent, which removes airborne pathogens through ultraviolet germ irradiation.

Managing director Lou Frankland said: “This technology has been proven to destroy bacteria and viruses, including coronaviruses, bringing huge benefits for the healthcare sector, which is initially our primary focus.

“Because of their flexibility and mobility, the UV air sterilisation units have the potential to be introduced within a range of working, educational and leisure environments.

“With this in mind, we are ready to quickly and safely upscale our production to satisfy the demand we expect to see.”

Employing 152 staff, the team has been working in split shifts of a maximum 75 people at one time on the 125,000 sq ft production facility. The senior leadership team has invested in social distancing measures including signage on the shop floor alongside hand sanitisation and PPE stations as part of its coronavirus response, which will facilitate a steady and safe increase in production as demand grows.

Mansfield Pollard was founded in Bradford in 1866 as a sheet metal fabrication specialist for the woollen trade. The company now makes air management and acoustic solutions.

Technology has been proven to destroy bacteria and viruses.

Lou Frankland, the managing director of Mansfield Pollard.

‘SUPPORT RECOVERY’: Mansfield Pollard’s co-owner and managing director Lou Frankland and co-owner and operations director Bryan Bentley.