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Enzymatic Process Innovation by Christeyns – or simply EPIC – is an innovative detergency system boosted by enzyme technology. Thanks to this technology you will be able to improve your wastewater quality. EPIC will ensure that the load in the wastewater (e.g. COD, BOD,…) is reduced by 20% to 30%.
How? By reducing the amount of surfactants and by adding biological enzymes. This results in better wastewater quality and thus lower wastewater costs.
EPIC is a flexible detergency system. This means you can implement it quite easily in your current PureSan or Cool Chemistry wash process, by changing only the detergents. This means you will not only keep the advantages of these wash processes, you will also benefit from the savings it brings to your wastewater bill.
Working with enzymes requires expertise and accuracy. Years of research and tests have led to the development of the EPIC detergent system. These EPIC mixtures are produced on site at the customer’s premises to be dosed very precisely and safely directly into the tunnel washer or washer extractor. This is done by means of an in-house developed and high-tech unit, which was given the name EPIX. Thanks to this EPIX unit , doses from 0.05 grams per kilogram of textile can be dosed, depending on the type of stain (e.g. greasy stain) and the soiling degree.
Thanks to these tailor-made EPIC mixtures, targeted stain removal is guaranteed at the lowest chemical impact. Even for the most heavily soiled linen, only a small dosage is required. No more overdosing out of fear of rewash. EPIC is suitable for all kind of classifications such as hospitality, healthcare, white workwear and restaurant linen.
And don’t forget your carbon footprint. Because enzymes have a biological origin and because of the low dosages, you end up with a carbon footprint that is up to 20% lower compared to standard washing processes!
Since 1997, SLI Blanchisserie in the Vendée region has been providing laundry services to a diverse customer base including bars, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and car garages. However, like many in the textile care industry, they faced a significant challenge when it came to meeting France’s stringent regulations on Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
The challenge – In France, the maximum allowable concentration of COD is 2000 mgO2/l. For SLI, surpassing this limit wasn’t an option. Director Stéphane Maurice knew action was necessary: “We didn’t have much choice, either close the laundry or find a solution to reduce the concentration below 2000 mgO2/l.”
The solution – “In 2018, Christeyns offered us a solution by implementing its EPIC detergency system across all three of our wash tunnels. EPIC consists of two pillars: a super-concentrated detergent and enzymatic blends produced on-site by the EPIX unit. By replacing our Cool Care detergent with Cool EPIC, we were able to reduce surfactants by 50%. Additionally, the on-site EPIX unit doses enzymatic blends in very small quantities based on the type of stain with over 99% accuracy.”
The result – “We immediately noticed a decrease in our COD concentration, well below the legal limit. What’s more, our fresh water consumption dropped from 6,23 litres/kg of linen to 5,20 liters/kg, saving approximately 6000 m³ of water per year. The icing on the cake? The impeccable quality of the linen!”
At Christeyns, we look for partners who are committed to innovation, sustainability and family values. One partnership that stands out is with Belgian textile care provider Dumoulin.
This is the story of two generations that are driving innovation and uphold a family-focused approach, just like we do at Christeyns.
Dedication to innovation – From the start, Dumoulin’s dedication to innovation aligned perfectly with our mission. Already in 2014, Dumoulin introduced our pH-neutral wash concept “Cool Chemistry” to wash residential linen at their laundry site in Komen.
Rik Claus, general manager at Dumoulin explains: “From the beginning, our commitment to environmental sustainability has been at the core of our operations. We sought partners who shared this commitment and could support us in our mission to innovate while preserving our planet.”
Exploring new technologies – “Our journey with Christeyns took a new turn in 2020, when they approached us with a proposition to test their enzyme-based EPIC detergency technology at our laundry site. Of course, we were open to the idea, eager to explore new technologies that could elevate our services.”
The result – “The transition to EPIC has had overwhelmingly positive effects: improving the wash results, reducing water consumption and enhancing wastewater parameters. This technology has been in place for 4 years now and continues to impress us with its efficiency and effectiveness.”
With EPIC you implement a holistic approach on saving costs and improving wastewater quality. As EPIC brings about lower levels of surfactant concentration, further water saving is still possible. This lower wastewater load also means a huge advantage for water treatment and recycling systems such as “HydRO for laundries”.
Contact us today and let us help you tackle the main challenges you face in respect to water management: the cost of wastewater and the need to comply with ever stricter wastewater limits.
