To ensure the quality of products, materials and production environments, Dörken has implemented a new microbiological laboratory, which entered into service on September 1.
As part of the company’s Analytical Services, Dörken
has established a new microbiological laboratory to conduct detailed analysis into various aspects of the manufacturing process of paints and varnishes, in order to ensure to further improve hygiene management in production.
“As a manufacturer of paints and varnishes, the issue of hygiene management in production is a very important one. All stages are investigated, from the development of a product to the procurement of raw materials and on to the production and application stages. This relevance has increased further with the growing number of water-based paints and varnishes. That’s because where there is water, there is also life – and therefore germs. A new has now been established, to conduct detailed analysis into these aspects”, stated the company.
In the lab, product, material, water and monitoring samples are checked for their microbiological content and potentially critical contamination sources are sampled and investigated thoroughly. With the aid of these findings, it is then possible to develop special cleaning and disinfecting measures.
“Overall, the lab gives us the opportunity to analyse our products, materials and the production environment quickly and regularly on site, and to process the findings promptly,” says Ramona Lux, Biological-Technical Assistant.
In addition to analysis in the laboratory, further hygiene measures are also carried out at Dörken.
“Ms Lux regularly conducts hygiene training with the employees,” explains Torsten Zimny, Hygiene Manager at Dörken. “Ultimately, people also obviously transfer germs. In addition, we have already installed a new process water system for our paste production hall.”
These measures serve to promote the CIP - continuous improvement process - and significantly enhance corporate hygiene.