SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19
pandemic has created new consumer expectations of the health and
safety of physical spaces they encounter and visit. To help meet an
exponential increase in demand for its disinfecting products,
EMist turned to Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX), a global manufacturing and
supply chain leader, to quickly and substantially ramp up
production of its EX-7000™ Backpack Disinfectant Sprayer.
Leveraging its advanced manufacturing technologies and global
expertise, Flex's design engineers suggested design changes to make
manufacturing more efficient before producing thousands of sprayers
at Flex's South Carolina facility.
EMist approved the changes, and 67 days after the engagement began,
the first units rolled off the assembly line and into the hands of
users around the globe. A typical product ramp takes approximately
120 days.
According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, nearly 80 percent
of Americans said they want the emphasis on cleanliness of
businesses and physical spaces they visit to continue. The EPA has
stated, "Electrostatic spraying has drawn increased interest
through the public health emergency because of the need to
disinfect large indoor spaces (e.g., schools, offices, businesses)
or areas with many surfaces. Unlike conventional spraying methods,
electrostatic sprayers apply a positive charge to liquid
disinfectants as they pass through the nozzle. The positively
charged disinfectant is attracted to negatively charged surfaces,
which allows for efficient coating of hard nonporous surfaces."
The EMist EX-7000 is the industry's first and only intelligent
electrostatic disinfectant sprayer. Using advanced EPIX Charge
Detect™ Technology (grounding is not required), the system ensures
even application, increased coverage, and reduced chemical and
labor costs. The patented Backpack weighs just 8.1 pounds empty (51
percent lighter than other systems), is cordless, and can cover up
to 44,300 high touch point square feet.
"As the world begins to regain its footing and works to reduce
the transmission of infections from environmental surfaces,
public-facing facilities, such as workplaces, schools and
childcare, public transportation, sports, hospitality, and
healthcare will be under greater scrutiny to keep their facilities
safe and healthy," said Joshua
Robertson, president of EMist. "Many so-called
'electrostatic' sprayers have appeared on the market as a result of
the pandemic. These sprayers are unproven and unpatented. EMist
TruElectrostatic disinfectant sprayers are patented and
were used in the 2014 Ebola crisis."
"From the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, we worked closely with
our customers and suppliers to help manufacture products that
improve the safety and quality of people's lives," said David
Moezidis, president of Lifestyle business at Flex. "We are grateful
for the opportunity to share our manufacturing services and
expertise with EMist, helping them make design changes that sped up
production on the facility floor and delivered a critical product
to market in rapid time. We look forward to building on this
relationship with EMist moving forward."
The demand for EMist's TruElectrostatic disinfectant sprayers
has been so strong the company has also partnered with Flex on the
EPIX360 product line. Like the EX-7000, the EPIX360 maintains
the EPIX Charge Detect Technology. This cordless, handheld
electrostatic disinfectant sprayer can disinfect up to 4,000 high
touch point square feet 75 percent faster while using 75 percent
less chemical.
"Working with Flex has enabled us to scale production in a way
that would have been unimaginable without their help," Robertson
added.
For more information on EMist TruElectrostatic disinfectant
sprayers, visit: EMist.com. To learn about Flex's advanced
manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, visit:
https://flex.com.
About EMist
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, EMist develops intelligent
TruElectrostatic disinfectant sprayers that make spaces healthier
and safer for people. For more information, visit EMist.com.
About Flex
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the
manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base
design and build products that improve the world. Through the
collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and
responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology
innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse
industries and end markets.
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