Bug battler moves into lab

A WELL-known “bug battling” firm has moved into STFC Daresbury Laboratory’s Innovations Technology Access Centre, near Warrington.
Manchester-based Byotrol has relocated its research and development to the centre, following a recent move of its main microbiology R and D operation from Germany.
The centre offers flexible and affordable access to £3m of cutting-edge scientific equipment in 16 fully-equipped biological, imaging, materials and physical science laboratories.
Businesses can make full use of a wide range of facilities available at the centre including leasing their own exclusive-use, “lock and leave” laboratories. Companies not located at the centre are also able to access a number of multi-user laboratories that are available on an hourly basis.
Byotrol has developed a patented, next generation hygiene technology which is described by leading experts as having the characteristics of the ideal biocide. Its technology is used in sprays, mousses and wipes to combat bugs and viruses. Tests and trials have shown that it has long-lasting, anti microbial control in a much safer and more caring way than traditional bleaches, disinfectants and biocides which can be damaging and toxic to people and animals.
The company will be using the laboratories at Daresbury to develop specific versions of the technology for the healthcare, food production, animal welfare and consumer markets.
Stephen Falder, Byotrol’s founder and deputy chairman said: “We are pleased to have centred our R&D base at the Innovations Technology Access Centre. Moving to the laboratory at Daresbury has given access to a wide range of equipment and specialists as well as putting us into a number of innovation networks and fostering the working in partnership with experts at STFC.”