Providing a safe and protected environment for students will always be a top objective for educators. Recently, the administration of The Grosse Pointe Academy took its commitment to creating an ideal learning environment to a microscopic level by treating the entire facility with the TriBan Antimicrobial System from Triton Technology Group, LLC.

The dreaded words of ‘mold, mildew and bacteria’ are rarely good news for any commercial property owner, especially a school administrator.  At a minimum, microbial contamination can cause stains, odors and property damage to facilities and at the extreme facilities have been condemned for poor air quality, ‘sick building syndrome’ and even found to harbor super-bugs like the antibiotic resistant MRSA bacteria.

“By their very nature, schools are an environment where germs can easily get passed around.  For us, children and faculty missing school days is a major concern in our efforts,” said Phil Demartini, head of school at GPA.  “We believe it is our responsibility to do everything in our power to proactively make this learning environment as safe as possible.  Treating all of the Academy’s surfaces with the powerful TriBan Antimicrobial System gives us the confidence of knowing that we have done just that.”

According to the Indoor Air Quality and Student Performance study by the EPA, “Evidence continues to emerge showing that poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can cause illness requiring absence from school, and can cause acute health symptoms that decrease performance while at school.  In addition, recent data suggest that poor IAQ may directly reduce a person’s ability to perform specific mental tasks requiring concentration, calculation, or memory.”  (Revised August 2003, 402-K-03-006)

“Microbes such as pathogenic bacteria like MRSA, and air quality issues caused by mold and mildew, are not what school administrators should be worried about,” said Art McWood, president of the Triton Technology Group.  “They should be able to focus on the challenge of educating our kids in the best environment possible.  That confidence only comes with the continually active, comprehensive TriBan Antimicrobial System.”

“The key to the TriBan system is our durable antimicrobial application,” McWood continued. This EPA registered antimicrobial forms an extremely durable bond on a surface, killing all the microbes present on contact and essentially creating a molecular ‘bed of nails’ all over the treated area.  It makes the surface physically inhospitable to future microbial growth. To the human eye and touch, the application is invisible, but for microbes, it is an end-game.”

The Grosse Pointe Academy was treated from top to bottom with the TriBan Antimicrobial System, covering all the major surfaces of the building including the cafeteria, lockers, hallways, classrooms, athletic facilities.

Unlike most other antimicrobials that leach chemicals or heavy metals into the air and the surrounding environment, the unique technology controls microbial growth without leaching, making it an effective, “green” alternative for schools.

“Part of our decision to choose the TriBan System was a concern for the environment. I didn’t want my preventative measures to only add more chemicals and toxins into the very environment I am trying to protect. Knowing that this was a non-invasive, green technology really made choosing TriBan easy,” said Demartini.

The TriBan Antimicrobial System is a comprehensive approach to microbial treatment and prevention.  It begins with extensive testing of the facility to determine what contaminants are present and what problem areas exist.  Then a customized treatment plan is created for a school that involves a deep cleaning with an EPA registered germ killer and fungicide and followed by an application of Triton’s continuously active antimicrobial to the surfaces.  Finally, post-testing by an independent lab and a long-term service plan covers annual re-inspections, retesting and service calls complete the process.

Located in downtown Detroit, Triton Technology Group is the exclusive provider of the TriBan Antimicrobial System.  Triton offers an extensive line-up of antimicrobial treatments and applications servicing a broad range of industries including schools, athletic facilities, marinas, new construction and health care facilities.  For more information about Triton Technology Group and the TriBan System, please call (313) 963-7979 or visit www.tritontg.com.