TROLLEYS: THE LATEST TRENDS

How did trends in cleaning trolleys change over time and what are the most frequent requests?

Our experts answer.

What, in your opinion, are the latest trends in the trolley market?

Trolleys are fundamental tools for the recovery of hygienic and sanitary conditions; therefore, they have played a key role during Covid-19 pandemic: consequently, market has been focusing on solutions that make it possible to ensure a high level of hygiene, tackling cross-contamination.

It is necessary to keep in mind that, right due to their main function, trolleys can become a vehicle of microorganism’s transmission: the choice of raw materials is an important issue that can, depending on the case, help or hinder the maintenance of high hygiene standards. Filmop's trolleys are incredibly easy to clean and disinfect thanks to the realization in high-density polypropylene; besides, their components are characterized by non-porous surfaces that do not absorb dirt. In addition to these important advantages, Filmop ensures maximum hygiene with Alpha A-B Plus trolleys, the exclusive range treated with antibacterial additives to further protect them against the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and mold.

Have trolley trends changed over the past few years? If so, what has driven the change?

The trolley market has become increasingly oriented towards green solutions that allow reducing the impact on the ecosystem. We are confident that attention to environmental issues will continue to grow, leading to a preference for trolleys whose components are made from recycled materials.

Market has also focused more on ergonomics, aware that using functional and easy-to-use trolleys improve working conditions, reducing occupational disease and related costs.

Filmop has been the first Italian manufacturing company having special attention to sustainability as well as ergonomics: the result is a wide range of trolleys characterized by lightness and user-friendliness, partially made of plastic component certified PSV - Plastic Second Life.

What do customers want most from their trolleys today?

The market today is pointing more towards antibacterial surfaces to favor the maintenance of a high level of hygiene. The materials with which the plastic components of the Alpha A-B Plus trolleys are made, treated with zinc pyrithione, have been subjected to efficacy tests by an independent external laboratory that demonstrated a reduction of 99,9% for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus Aureus contamination. The anti-bacterial action of the plastic materials is guaranteed for the whole life cycle of the product.

Nowadays, there is also more awareness of the importance of ergonomics than in the past: customers have started looking for light and user-friendly trolleys that facilitate cleaning activities, reducing efforts.

What are Filmop trolleys that reflect today’s trends?

Alpha trolleys are designed to meet every cleaning need, supporting different tasks in the best possible way: the operator can have a complete and highly versatile tool that allows you to have everything you need always at hand. The modularity that characterizes the entire range and the wide assortment of accessories allow you to customize each trolley based on specific needs. The wide range of products is also distinguished by its lightness, user-friendly handling and ergonomic design with attention to detail.

The Alpha line includes A-B Plus, the line that guarantees the maximum level of hygiene: trolleys are easy to clean and do not absorb dirt; besides, the antibacterial treatment protects them against the proliferation of bacteria, fungi, and molds.

Alpha and Alpha A-B Plus trolleys are partially made with plastic components certified PSV - Plastic Second Life: an important choice that confirms the engagement to look for environmentally friendly solutions, without giving up the high-quality standards.

Motorised trolleys represent the new frontier of professional cleaning, what are the advantages offered?

Filmop has realized an exclusive range of motorized trolleys, specifically designed to facilitate, and speed up cleaning operations while safeguarding operator’s health: with Drive trolleys, it is, in fact, possible to exploit the maximum trolley capacity and handle heavy loads without any effort on behalf of the operator, thus preventing the occurrence of muscle-skeletal issues.

Drive trolleys ensure a loading capacity of up to 150 kg and allow the operator to easily face any kind of floor with agradient of up to 8%. They do not require any additional pushing and offer the same maneuverability as traditional trolleys.

The motor-driven trolleys are available in Alpha Drive, Alpha Hotel Drive and Emotion Drive versions to meet all cleaning requirements and are particularly suitable for use in environments where it is required to operate quietly, such as hospitals and hotels, as they ensure maximum silence.