Applied UV and Lootah Batta Water and Environment Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Airocide(R) Air Purification Systems for the United Arab Emirates
Applied UV (NasdaqCM: AUVI) has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Lootah Batta Water and Environment for its Airocide® air purification systems in the UAE. This partnership leverages LBWE's experience and market familiarity to expand the reach of Airocide products across various sectors, including healthcare and hospitality. The Airocide® system, developed by NASA, is clinically proven to eliminate airborne pathogens and harmful substances.
- Exclusive distribution agreement with Lootah Batta for Airocide products in UAE.
- Airocide technology has FDA Class II medical device clearance, enhancing credibility.
- Partnership aims to address air quality challenges in a high-demand market.
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MOUNT VERNON, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2021 / Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM:AUVI) ("Applied UV" or the "Company"), an infection control technology company that applies the power of narrow-range ultraviolet light ("UVC") for surface areas and catalytic bioconversion technology for air purification to destroy pathogens safely, thoroughly, and automatically, today announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with Lootah Batta Water and Environment, LLC ("LBWE") for the distribution of the Airocide® consumer and commercial air purification systems within the United Arab Emirates ("UAE").
"We are immensely excited to be an exclusive distributor of Airocide products in the UAE", said Neeraj K. Batta, Managing Director. "Our experience with Sterilumen and Airocide in the U.S., gives us the utmost confidence that this world-class, proven air purification technology will do quite well in the UAE across many sectors."
The UAE is a very popular destination and home to the business hub, travel/leisure and conference destination in the Middle East. The UAE is at the forefront of solutions to mitigate exposures to airborne pathogens and LBWE is uniquely positioned to advance the range of Airocide products across multiple verticals from commercial to hospitality to healthcare to residential and beyond.
"Since the acquisition of the Airocide® technology, we have carefully chosen strategic partners to support the distribution of our products into untapped markets quicker," said Q Saeed, CEO of Applied UV. "The UAE is a market very familiar to the Company and we believe LBWE is the ideal partner to provide excellent sales and customer support of our products throughout the UAE."
As a Distributor, LBWE is partnering with Applied UV in areas including distribution, logistics, support, and other high-value services such as installation and technical support for SteriLumen's Airocide® products for air purification. SteriLumen's Airocide® products for air purification utilize a proprietary photo-catalytic bioconversion technology that converts damaging molds, microorganisms, dangerous pathogens, destructive VOCs, and biological gasses into harmless water vapor without producing ozone or other harmful byproducts.
Airocide® System
The Airocide® System, originally developed by NASA with assistance from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, is an airborne pathogen killing technology that uses a patented combination of UVC and a proprietary, titanium dioxide based photocatalyst. Listed as an FDA Class II Medical device, the Airocide® technology is clinically proven and field tested to kill/remove/eliminate airborne pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, allergens, odors and harmful VOCs in a variety of applications and industries including healthcare, hospitality, grocery chains, wineries, commercial real estate, schools, dental offices and homes. Airocide® air purifiers are available at www.airocide.com
About Lootah Batta Water and Environment, LLC
Lootah Batta Water and Environment, LLC (LBWE) is a Joint Venture bringing together SS Lootah Holdings a prominent family conglomerate in the UAE and Batta Technologies, a leading Environmental Engineering and Clean Technology firm. The JV aims to tackle the current challenges in Air Quality, Water Quality and Health/Safety areas in the UAE. For more information on LBWE, please visit http://www.lootahbatta.com/
About Applied UV
Applied UV is focused on the development and acquisition of technology that address infection control in the healthcare, hospitality, commercial and municipal markets. The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries - SteriLumen, Inc. ("SteriLumen") and Munn Works, LLC ("Munn Works"). SteriLumen's connected platform for Data Driven Disinfection™ applies the power of ultraviolet light (UVC) to destroy pathogens safely, thoroughly, and automatically, addressing the challenge of healthcare-acquired infections ("HAIs"). Targeted for use in facilities that have high customer turnover such as hospitals, hotels, commercial facilities, and other public spaces, the Company's Lumicide™ platform uses UVC LEDs in several patented designs for infection control in and around high-traffic areas, including sinks and restrooms, killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens residing on hard surfaces within devices' proximity. The Company's patented in-drain disinfection device, Lumicide Drain, is the only product on the market that addresses this critical pathogen intensive location. SteriLumen's Airocide® products for air purification, developed by NASA and FDA Cleared as class II medical devices, utilize a proprietary photo-catalytic bioconversion technology that draws air into a reaction chamber that converts damaging molds, microorganisms, dangerous pathogens, destructive VOCs and biological gasses into harmless water vapor without producing ozone or other harmful byproducts. Airocide® applications include healthcare, hospitality, grocery chains, wine making facilities, commercial real estate, schools, dental offices, and homes.
For more information about Applied UV, Inc., and its subsidiaries, please visit the following websites: https://www.applieduvinc.com/; https://sterilumen.com/; and, https://munnworks.com/.
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