The risk of cross contamination by touch has recently been high-lighted during the COVID pandemic and not exclusive to the health sector but, all building types private or public generally require persons to touch handles and other door fixed ironmongery products to move through buildings.

80% of infections are spread by touch. 

Clearly, if the risk of cross contamination can be reduced by killing bacteria deposited to products we handle then it will help eradicate the spread of harmful viruses and bacteria.

CuNi-ORE™ ironmongery products are manufactured using a copper-nickel alloy with small amounts of iron and manganese to provide a natural base material with inherent anti-microbial properties that will kill and eradicate 99.9% of harmful viruses and bacteria within 2 hours.

Bug survival :- satin stainless steel 3 – 7 days / plastic 3 – 7 days / glass 4 days 

CuNi-ORE™ Kills 99.9% of harmful viruses and bacteria in 2 hours        

CuNi-ORE™ has been developed following years of research and testing with the CDA (Copper Development Association) and studies such as that conducted at Selly Oak Hospital in 2008. A recent study completed at The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton indicated that the COVID-19 virus was deactivated on copper within 1 minute whilst still active on other materials 24 hours later.

CuNi-ORE™ is a range of ironmongery products manufactured in the UK using a copper-nickel alloy with 70% copper and with small amounts of iron and manganese providing extremely effective protection against cross contamination through touch with the aesthetics of a contemporary satin stainless steel finish.

The nickel, iron and manganese provide an extremely hardwearing durable finish that will not tarnish or oxidise even when cleaned frequently using common cleaning products and the copper will continue to kill 99.9% of harmful viruses and bacteria within 2 hours 24/7 – guaranteed for 25 years!   

CuNi-Ore™ is Foris Solutions premium range of door fixed ironmongery products to assist with infection control in any building type.