Benzinga | Aug 10, 2021 09:42AM EDT

Applied UV Reports Its Distributor, Cellarius, Recently Installed Added Airocide Units At Wineries In Greece, Hungary, No Terms Disclosed

Applied UV, Inc. (NASDAQ: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, announced that its distributor, Cellarius,has recently installed additional Airocide(r) units at wineries in Greece and Hungary, to help control mold and microorganisms in winemaking areas and reduce pathogen spread to create safer and cleaner environment for staff and visitors. Airocide(r) units were not only installed in the winemaking area, but also in offices, visitor centers, and tasting rooms, bringing the total number of Airocide units installed in the two wineries to nearly 100. Since 2015, Cellarius has installedAirocide(r) systems in more than 100 wineries in Europe.

Airocide(r) installation at Biblia Chora winery, Greece

Airocide(r) technology is utilized globally by over 200 well known winemakers. Airocide(r) eliminates mold spores and airborne microorganisms, which represent one of the biggest threats to a winemaking environment. If mold grows on the wine barrels, it can result in a very costly loss to the winemaker.

Ign?c Ruppert, Managing Director, Cellarius, stated, "We believe that wineries and the wine sector in general is fast becoming one of the most successful markets for Airocide(r) in Europe. From Portugal to Russia, from Germany to Greece more than 100 wineries use the Airocide(r) system. Wineries have long grappled with the trade-off of high humidity in a cellar versus the significant microbiological risk from the presence of mold. Airocide(r) is a perfect solution not only in the barrel room, but also to save their most expensive high-end wines during bottle aging, to avoid TCA problems that can lead to cork taint, and most importantly to protect employees and winetasters from harmful airborne pathogens."

"Airocide(r) has a long established and proven track record protecting some of the most recognized wineries in the world from the harmful effects of spores, mold and airborne microorganisms," said Q Saeed, CEO of Applied UV. "We are excited about the continued growth and utilization of the Airocide(r) system within the winery industry and pleased that it can serve an important dual purpose - protecting winemaking operations while also creating a safer and cleaner environment for staff and visitors."

Airocide(r) utilizes NASA optimized photocatalytic oxidation ("PCO") technology wherein air and any contaminants are drawn from the room into the Airocide(r) unit and channeled into the reaction chamber. UVC activates the proprietary photocatalyst embedded in the reaction chamber, beginning the photocatalytic process. In the reaction chamber, hydroxyl radicals and super-oxide ions are generated and oxidize every organic molecule that comes in contact. The reaction bed is designed to allow the surface-bound radicals nearly three hundred and sixty degrees of exposure for maximum likelihood of collisions with pathogens and other organic material. Millions of hydroxyl radicals converge, combining with the carbon atoms in pathogens (airborne bacteria, mold, fungi, mycotoxins, viruses, allergens) and VOCs, converting the organic material into a harmless vapor and clean, clear air.