Glasgow-based Insite Group marked a significant milestone in its ambitious growth plans at the COP26 event in the city recently thanks to its innovative biosecurity system, EventCair.
As world leaders and more than 40,000 delegates descended on the city for the climate change conference, Insite Group member company Insite Specialist Services was called into action with its innovative, Scottish-designed and created EventCair biosecurity system. Approached by COP26 event production company Orientations, EventCair was tasked with providing protection against CV19 by creating safer, healthier environments for many of the high-profile figures who attended.
The project represented the biggest ever deployment of EventCair and encompassed preventing infection in the main arena as well as office and pavilion spaces. The system is unique in infection prevention and harnesses NASA-developed technology plus a photo catalytic oxidisation power pack which is proven to reduce airborne microorganisms to undetectable levels within ten minutes. The system is further enhanced by applying BioTouch – EventCair’s unique permanent non-toxic antimicrobial solution approved by EPA and the CDC – to any hard or soft surfaces and high touch point areas.
The system delivers not only the highest levels of cleanliness but also provides continuous 24-Hour prohibitive protection against many dangerous pathogens including the ability to inhibit the spread of CV19.
The recent launch of this ground-breaking, unique, infection prevention system follow’s hot on the heels of the successful roll out of Insite Specialist Services Kill Prevent Protect (KPP) and Room to Breathe (RTB) systems which purify the air combined and apply an antimicrobial coating which is permanently bonded to almost any surface. In both cases, non-toxic and environmentally friendly processes are used, to almost eliminate allergens completely, mould, germs, influenza, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odours.
With KPP focussing on commercial premises, such as offices, gyms, and restaurants, RTB was further developed to incorporate additional steps specifically for the hospitality market to explicitly focus on the wellness experience.
Commenting on the InSite Group’s COP26 project, Caroline Mackenzie of Orientations said: “We were delighted to have collaborated with the team at Insite Specialist Services as part of our delivery at COP26 in Glasgow. They were an important integral partner whose services enabled us to deliver a safe and sustainable environment for all participants within the Blue Zone at COP26.
“We had the conflicting challenges of being acutely aware of the importance of infection control and mitigation required for a large indoor international event, whilst delivering an event with thousands of international attendees from almost 200 countries during a global pandemic: with the considerations of managing the needs of infection control side by side with other safety measures, whilst ensuring the minimising of environmental impact.”
She added: “The EventCair air sanitisation system, combined with the BioTouch surface protection, were key components of our heath protection “toolkit.” As part of our multifaceted health protection and infection control measures, the methodology adopted ensured that a high air quality was maintained and the reduction of infection spread through surface transmission was provided throughout the duration of the event.
“Our implementation of the services offered by Insite Specialist Services during COP26 enabled us to meet our obligations to other important stakeholders including environmental health and building control, whilst still adopting a protocol that was both effective and sustainable.
“The team were a pleasure to work with and we can’t thank them enough for their support and professionalism.”
Gordon Bruce, founder of Insite Specialist Services, added: “This opportunity is a culmination of many years working in an unrecognised and even invisible world where indoor air quality and its dangers have been ignored. With my esteemed colleagues Scott McMillan and Dr Chris Pearson we have had the tenacity and the drive to continue our journey. Covid-19 has made people more aware of the dangers which lurk in our indoor spaces and we at Insite have scientifically proven solutions which address these.”
Gerry Campbell, head of marketing at InSite Group said: “When you get asked to protect the world leaders at COP26, a conference dedicated to saving the planet, during a global pandemic you know people are listening and understanding more and more about what our biosecurity systems do. It is an incredible opportunity for all the team, and we are honoured to be part of this amazing event.”