Think about your typical day. You wake up, head downstairs, have breakfast, and grab your lunch from the fridge. Maybe you wipe down the counter or the kitchen table afterward — it never hurts to keep things clean. Then you grab your cell phone and head out the front door to drive to work.
Sounds like pretty standard stuff, right? What you may not realize is that so many of these surfaces and items you come in contact with on a daily basis are protected by Microban technology.
Microban partners include hundreds of companies globally and can be found in thousands of products including doorknobs, refrigeration systems, cleaning supplies, cell phone cases, and cabin air filters, which give your car that fresh scent. All of these surfaces you interact with every day are cleaner than you might think, thanks to the extra layer of protection from Microban antimicrobial technology.
A Leader in Cleanliness
For over 35 years, Microban has been a pioneer in the world of antimicrobial technology and odor control solutions. The idea began in the late 1960s, when W. L. Morrison, the originator of the antimicrobial concept, was on call with a physician who was helping design a system to keep medical products more hygienic. As they talked, he noticed the telephone receiver in his hand and pondered the potential for contamination on the average pay phone and how it might be controlled.
This led to the development of the first truly antimicrobial polymeric products for both medical and consumer applications. Over the years, the original concepts have undergone significant refinement and have made the transition from the laboratory to the global marketplace.
Microban antimicrobial and odor control technology is integrated into polymers, coatings, textiles, and end-use products across consumer, industrial, medical, and commercial applications, helping inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew on treated surfaces for long-lasting protection.
From the Laboratory to Your Living Room
The science behind Microban technology is advanced, but the goal is simple: fighting the growth of bacteria.
The company’s patented antimicrobial technology works at a cellular level to continually disrupt the growth and reproduction of bacteria. It operates a multi-modal attack by damaging the protein, cell membrane, DNA, and internal systems of bacteria.
Though you can’t see the bacteria difference, you can definitely smell it — Microban technology also helps to eliminate any potential odors that may arise by working to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
So that begs the question: If all these every day surfaces you touch are protected, wouldn’t you want the consumer products your trailers haul to have this same level of protection?
Over-the-Road Application
Microban has partnered with Great Dane to help keep refrigerated trailers cleaner for longer. Every Great Dane refrigerated trailer comes equipped with interior liners that feature built-in Microban antimicrobial technology — helping to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause stains and odors on treated surfaces.
This custom-engineered solution is designed specifically for Great Dane’s refrigerated trailer linings and formulated to endure the rigors of temperature-controlled transport environments. Because Microban® protection is built into the liner during manufacturing, it won’t wash off or wear away — delivering continuous surface protection for the life of the trailer.
Backed by decades of testing and trusted across industries, Microban provides proven antimicrobial surface protection you can count on.
Stay Miles Ahead of Microbes
Great Dane’s integration of Microban® antimicrobial technology is one more example of our commitment to innovation in trailer equipment solutions. By helping to inhibit the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria on treated surfaces, this added protection supports a cleaner interior environment over time.
As cleanliness continues to be a priority across the industry, Great Dane offers solutions that help fleets maintain high standards — mile after mile.
Learn more about how Great Dane works to keep trailers sanitary.
