Nanoprom Chemicals awarded for innovative masks
The masks must be used, but it does not necessarily mean that they must be harmful to the environment. Thanks to this intuition, the Reggio companyNanoprom Chemicals, specialized in the production of light paints for different sectors (from submarines, to the aeronautics, to the Formula 1), was awarded the fourth edition of the Open Innovative PMI, the award that Bernoni Grant Thornthon (“member firm” di Grant Thornton International Ltd, network present in over 140 countries in the world) annually assigns to innovations from small and medium Italian companies.Nanoprom won in the "Environmental Sustainability" category with the official motivation: “for the design and manufacture of surgical masks with a much lower impact than traditional ones”.
The company was founded in 2011 in Sant’Antonio di Casalgrande (Reggio Emilia) on the initiative ofentrepreneur Gianluca Falleti, specializing in the study and development of nanomaterials and light paints. Lancia Polysil, internationally awarded product (Qualitec Award 2011 al Seatec) and still used worldwide for the protection of polymer-based surfaces (gelcoat and paints), metals, alloys and glass. Today, Nanoprom is a leading supplier of light coatings and nanomaterials in several sectors, by the aeronautics, to the marina, to the Formula 1.
"We are very proud of this recognition", comments Gianluca Falleti, founder and owner of the company, “Because it gives credit to a project in which we have invested considerable resources, ever since the coronavirus pandemic began. We decided, in its time, to invest in research on masks, to create productive independence and innovation. There have been many developments in recent months. The recognition received refers to our single-ply surgical masks, which as such have an environmental impact four times lower than traditional ones, as well as being lighter and ensuring greater comfort in breathing. The reduction of material for our masks is possible thanks to the research we have carried out on materials, developing a CE certified mask in polyester and cellulose, instead of polypropylene like the traditional ones ".
The news from Nanoprom Chemicals does not end there. Still on the subject of masks, the Reggio companyhas developed an "antiviral stamp" thatallows healthcare personnel (medici, nurses) to wear only FFP2 maskswithout an additional surgical mask. FFP2 are in fact defined "opportunist masks", because they don't let in viruses and bacteria but they let everything out. Hence the need, usually, to associate them with the surgical masks.Ithe "stamp" Nanoprom, instead, beingtreated with a special antibacterial and antiviral paint already certified by the Mirandola Technopole (MO), allows you to avoid having to use the surgical template, resulting ingreater lightness for the wearer (0,5 grams against 3,5 grams) isan environmental impact eight times lower than a traditional protection.
“Our research on masks does not stop”, conclude Falleti, “So much so that other important news on this issue are imminent. Currently, like Nanoprom we are able to produce 2,5 millions of masks per month and continues theour promotion valid throughout Italy, which provides the masks at the price of 0,40 cents each (instead of i 0,50 cents of the 'political' price) is, for families, free from the third child onwards ". For more information: vendite@nanoprom.it
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The company Nanoprom Chemicals S.r.l.. ranks first in the 4th edition of the "Open Innovative PMI Award", event conceived and organized by Grant Thornton with the aim of rewarding innovative Italian SMEs. The company has distinguished itself in the "Environmental Sustainability" category for the design and manufacture of surgical masks with a much lower impact than traditional ones.
Nanoprom Chemicals S.r.l. operates in the research and industrial application of nano materials and develops nanotechnologies at the service of highly specialized industries. He developed, for example, Polysil, material appreciated for its resistance and used in various sectors, from Formula1, to the naval industry, passing through the military field. It has been part of the Innovative SMEs since June 2018.
"The company is honored to receive this recognition which testifies to the commitment it has made to deal with the Covid emergency, starting with the production of low cost masks when it was a problem to find them on the market, up to the commitment in the search for innovative solutions to support the community in slowing the spread of the infection - comments Gian Luca Falleti, Nanoprom Chemicals CEO - Last, but not least, the commitment to research that was carried out with a project funded by the region for the design of adhesive films with an antiviral surface, which applied to commonly used surfaces drastically reduce the viral load of the Sars Covid-19 virus, significantly reducing the possibility of spreading the infection. Thanks - concludes Falleti - to all the Nanoprom staff who have made this possible with commitment and professionalism at work, special thanks to Eng. Luciano Macera and Dr. Luisa Pecorari who supported the company in the research and development of innovative products ".
During the award ceremony, the 4th edition of the report of the Open Innovative PMI Observatory was also presented, created by Grant Thornton in collaboration with the University of Pisa, an analysis that frames the continuum trend of Italian Innovative SMEs and which highlighted Emilia-Romagna at a high 57 new Innovative SMEs registered in the appropriate Register between 2019 and the 2020, with the 10,05% of SMEs on the national total. In Reggio-Emilia alone they have been 6 new registered Innovative SMEs.
Cutting-edge research and the fight against the pandemic, awarded the Nanoprom
Its technological low environmental impact masks won the prestigious Grant Thornton jury
Gian Luca Falletti with the invention perfected by his company
Important recognition for the company 'Nanoprom Chemicals s.r.l' of Sant'Antonino di Casalgrande which ranked first in the fourth edition of the 'Open Innovative Pmi Award', event conceived and organized by Grant Thornton with the aim of rewarding innovative Italian small and medium-sized enterprises. The Reggio-based chemical company stood out in the environmental sustainability category for the design and manufacture of masks with a much lower impact than traditional ones.
In particular, the commitment to fight Covid was rewarded for the great attention to the ecological aspect. Nanoprom Chemicals operates in the research and industrial application of nanomaterials and develops nanotechnologies at the service of highly specialized industries: developed Polysil, material appreciated for its resistance and used in various sectors from Formula 1 to the naval industry, passing through the military field.
The owner Gian Luca Falleti makes it known that the company produces surgical masks, antiviral films and surgical stamps for Ffp2 masks with valve with distribution through contracts with the Civil Protection and with companies throughout Italy.
Eight million of these stamps pollute like a million surgical masks today. Obviously a very useful and commendable aspect for respecting the environment in this difficult period.
"The company - says Gian Luca Falleti, CEO of Nanoprom Chemicals - is honored to receive this recognition which testifies to the commitment made to face the Covid emergency starting from the production of low-cost masks when it was a problem to find them on the market up to the commitment in the search for innovative solutions to support the community in slowing down the spread of the infection ".
Falleti underlines the commitment to research carried out with a project funded by the Region for the design of adhesive films with antiviral surfaces that, applied on commonly used surfaces, they drastically reduce the viral load of the virus, thus decreasing the possibility of spreading the infection. The charitable activity that has been promoted in recent months with donations also arriving in the Reggio area is worthy of note. “We gave - explains Falleti - more than 300 thousand masks throughout Italy also destined for the Red Cross of various sections. Now they are donated to families with children for practical help. In March we immediately started with a project not to raise the prices of the masks ". The owner Faletti expresses gratitude to all the Nanoprom staff and thanks Eng. Luciano Macera and Dr. Luisa Pecorari who supported the company in the research and development of innovative products.
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