Indian companies develop UV-disinfecting devices

New Delhi: As people are finding ways to live through the pandemic, where technology is likely to play a major role for enhanced hygiene measures, Indian entrepreneurs and companies seem to be taking a lead in the new normal.

Rising to the need of the hour, Faridabad-based APL Machinery Private Ltd has recently launched a range of UV disinfection machines - APL UV Disinfection Systems.

CP Paul, Chief Managing Director, APL Machinery Pvt Ltd, said the company has launched 5 products ranging from a hand-held device to disinfect files and papers, a household UV sanitisation box for groceries, vegetables and packaged food to bigger devices for hotels and airports. He said that APL is also making disinfecting tunnels. The APL Chief Managing Director that the devices have gone through all the required tests and were also tested upon novel coronavirus. Paul said the company plans to sell 25,000 units of the 35-litre disinfection box for household usage.