As COVID-19 continues to grip headlines and impact the economy, many business
owners are keen to explore how technology could help them adapt to the ‘new normal’.
Now it seems that UV technology specifically, which disinfects the air and all surfaces it
comes into contact with, can make adhering to current health and safety regulations
more effortless, and it is now available in Malta.
According to research, UV-C technology helps fight COVID-19 by emitting a powerful
wavelength of light that kills bacteria and destroys the virus’s DNA and RNA, thus
preventing it from reproducing in the air and on any surfaces it comes into contact with.
UV-C technology is now accessible in the form of wall-mounted or hanging units and on
trolleys. They form part of a range of safety and control equipment that is now available.
This equipment will allow different types of indoor spaces across the Maltese islands to
operate safely and within related regulations, offering safe spaces for patrons and
visitors.
“This revolutionary equipment can be used to make almost any space practically germ-
free,” says Mark Vella, Managing Director of Safe-House, which is pioneering UV_C
technology in Malta. “This will allow people to feel safe in any indoor space, from
classrooms to meeting rooms, doctors’ offices to clinics’ waiting rooms and treatment
rooms, and small production or office facilities to supermarkets. This technology can
also be used for cars and buses and has the potential for future household use.
“As the first to offer this kind of UV-C technology air and surface disinfectors locally, we
hope to make a real difference in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 in Malta and Gozo,”
Mr Vella continues. “This unique technology helps to clean air and surfaces of around 99
per cent of viruses, bacteria and mould spores by using UV-C
These units can be easily installed, are programmable, are available in various sizes, can
be used for ventilation and air conditioning disinfection and are offered by Safe-House
with turnkey delivery.
Other innovative safety and control products available include equipment that enables
facial recognition and body temperature readings, and software that makes it possible
to observe, regulate, or evaluate the flow of visitors into any space at any time, or even
identify whether people entering the premises are wearing a mask.
Safe-House was born as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a division
of PowerHouse AudioVisuals and Events, one of Malta’s leading audio-visual and events
company. PowerHouse thrived on conferences, gala or awards dinners and other mass events.“Since the first cases of the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Malta in March the events industry ground to a complete halt, as social distancing measures could not
always be applied,” explains Mr Vella. “We had to be more creative and to source new
technology for other markets. The launch of Safe-House now adds the unbeatable
reputation, experience and expertise of the PowerHouse brand to the forefront of
Malta’s battle against COVID-19.”
“We are proud to be making these state-of-the-art products available on the market,
thus providing a safer environment for everyone. Safe-House has the technology and
expertise to give our clients peace of mind during this difficult time, and beyond.”
