OUR TEAM
Dr Eldon Tate
CEO and Founder of Inhibit Coatings
Eldon developed our state-of-the-art technology while completing his PhD research at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Dr Emma Wrigglesworth
Scientist at Inhibit Coatings
Emma is a Scientist conducting new R&D at our research facilities in Wellington, New Zealand. Emma brings her expertise in metal-polymer nanocomposite design and characterisation to our R&D team.
Josh Stoneham
Materials Engineer at Inhibit Coatings
Josh previously completed a masters degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom). With a background in alloy chemistry and processing, he brings his expertise in materials characterisation and testing to the team.
Stephen Fitzer
Operations Manager at Inhibit Coatings
Stephen is our operations manager with experience in both project and production environments. He graduated with an MSc in Engineering Project Management and previously worked on collaborative, complex, and innovative research projects.
Stephanie Lockwood
Master of Science Candidate at Inhibit Coatings
Stephanie is currently a full-time research student at VUW, completing her master's degree majoring in chemistry with Inhibit Coatings. Stephanie specialises - but is not limited - in nanocomposite epoxy resins.
Ethan Wait
Research Assistant at Inhibit Coatings
Ethan has a Bachelor of Science, majored in Biotechnology and Chemistry. With a multidisciplinary skill set, he brings a knowledge of applied biology to the team.
OUR BOARD
APPLICATIONS
Interiors
Industrial Floors & Walls, Fixtures & Fittings
Bespoke
Custom Solutions & Applications
Textiles
PPE, Apparel, Bed Linen, Upholstery
HVAC
Filters & Ducting
Transport
Seat Covers, Dashboards, Handles, Drop-Down Trays
Interiors
Our antimicrobial floor coatings provide a robust, non-slip, non-porous surface - preventing contaminants from seeping into the flooring. They also stop the proliferation of microbes, lowering the likelihood of recontamination. Our floor coatings have been trialled with huge success and are available through our partners The Polymer Group.
Fixtures and Fittings
High-touch areas present a risk of bacteria and viruses being transferred from person-to-person. Applying our technology to areas like door handles and push plates in hospitals and healthcare facilities provides an extra layer of protection.
HVAC
To prevent the spread and growth of unwanted bacteria, HVAC systems need to be cleaned regularly and properly maintained. Our antimicrobial coatings are suitable for HVAC, with the goal of improving indoor air quality while decreasing maintenance costs.
Textiles
Third-party proven to reduce Human Coronavirus (229E) by 99.9% in two hours.
Our textile coating prevents the growth of microbes on textile materials and reduces pathogenic transmission in domestic, healthcare, and filtration applications. Possible applications include PPE for frontline workers, hospital and soft furnishing, general apparel and workspace upholstery.
Transport
As demonstrated by COVID-19, the spread of pathogens is commonplace inside public transport. We envision our coatings applied to a number of key areas like upholstery, arm rests, drop-down tables.
Custom
Our technology is flexible, scalable and can be applied to most surfaces. We’re open to new ideas and pushing boundaries to help keep communities safe.
Interested in our technology?
Get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
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