PR launch of newly patented product

We're delighted to have been entrusted with the PR and social media for the launch of a newly patented British product, set to make workplaces safer by reducing hand transmission of viruses and bacteria.

New hands-free door opener from local Bristol businessman set to help reduce spread of virus

When going out and about we’re all trying to be as careful as possible. Wearing masks and keeping our distance. However, there are many situations when you can’t avoid touching things with your hand, for example a door handle. It’s easy to forget to immediately wash or sanitise your hands, or you might not have access to those products.

Bristol businessman and entrepreneur Jeff Cox has come up with an intuitive solution to the problem.

His new door opener is a sturdy attachment designed specifically for use in high-traffic situations and work environments, such as universities and office workplaces

Called the ‘AV Arm Pull Handle’, the new product is so intuitive to use that people readily accept it as part of the door furniture and automatically use their forearm on the pull handle, rather than their hand to open the door.

Businessman Jeff runs a small, high-specification serviced office environment in Warmley, Bristol and also manages a 3D printing company and a small design studio, working for exacting environments such as automotive and aerospace.

He came up with the idea for the AV Arm Pull Handle after implementing very careful social distancing and anti-viral measures for his own office business.

He explains, “We went through a thorough testing process and at least six different prototypes, then subjected the arm to over three times the amount of stress that was required to meet minimum standards. In addition, the arm contains a special anti-viral additive which is designed to add a layer of protection.

“I’m very passionate that we need to support and try to kickstart our own manufacturing industry in the UK at such a difficult time.”

The new tooling for the arm pull handle, and the product itself are being manufactured in the UK.

As well as the new arm, which Jeff is selling at a price affordable enough for companies large and small, he produced and gifted the NHS with 250 safety visors free of charge during lockdown.

He also offered his office tenants a reduction in rent during the lockdown.

He comments, “I am a businessman but I also believe in integrity and trust, and giving back to the community where I can.

“I have invested a considerable amount of time over the past few months in designing and developing and honing the new AV Arm Pull Handle, plus a further significant investment in tooling but I am confident that this product will be very popular amongst universities, offices, and other workplaces which want to help their staff and visitors to stay Covid free.”

As well as helping to help keep people safe during the pandemic, the new product can help reduce the spread of any viral diseases, such as colds and flu which are debilitating to workplaces and have serious repercussions for people’s health every year.

The AV Arm Pull Handle is available through the Euro Moulding 3D Solutions website https://www.em3ds.com

In left or right fitting, the arm is quick and easy to install yet sturdy enough for high traffic situations.

It is priced at £13.95 ex VAT and shipping per item for small quantities, and at £12.65 ex VAT and shipping for orders of 100+.

It is produced in the UK and available in the UK and 5 countries in Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland.

The arm is designed to fit 19mm and 20mm pull handles, in common usage throughout environments such as offices, restaurants, hotels, transport hubs and hospitals, in corridors, toilets and other high-traffic areas.

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About Euro Moulding 3D Solutions

https://www.em3ds.com

Euro Moulding 3D Solutions is based in New World Business Centre in Warmley, Bristol. It provides specialist services to industries including architecture, automotive, medical and aerospace. Services include design and simulations using 3D CAD modelling, vacuum forming, complex injection moulding, rapid prototyping, 3D printing and tooling.

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