Mechline Developments
Company Profile
Since 1984 Mechline has been a UK foodservice equipment manufacturer focused on continuously improving hospitality environments. All our products are built to solve operational issues, maximise resources, and enhance safety and hygiene. At Healthcare Catering Live we are excited to be sharing our award-winning HyGenikx system: our air and surface sanitiser is designed to remove bacteria, improve food safety and slow spoilage. It’s compact, wall mounted design and straightforward installation means that it can be easily and flexibly placed in multiple areas for optimal effectiveness.
Approach to Healthcare
At Mechline we are focused on continuously improving hospitality environments, which include healthcare catering facilities, prioritising products that support, encourage and enhance kitchen hygiene and safety. HyGenikx air and surface sanitiser is one of our key hygiene products. This uses specialised UV-C germicidal technology to significantly improve the hygiene of an area—well beyond what can be achieved with standard cleaning alone. It has also been proven to reduce spoilage by extending the shelf-life of perishable fresh food. Both benefits are hugely important in healthcare kitchens, where food hygiene and safety are prioritised to an exceptional degree.
Impact of Products/Services
Hospital kitchens are central to patient health, recovery, and wellbeing. Beyond providing nutritious meals, they carry the critical responsibility of preventing infection and safeguarding vulnerable patients. HyGenikx directly supports this mission by delivering 24/7 protection against airborne viruses, bacteria, and mould, while also tackling odours and reducing cross-contamination risks. By supporting standard cleaning practices – and creating cleaner, safer kitchen environments – HyGenikx empowers catering teams to consistently meet the highest standards of hygiene and food safety, contributing to better outcomes for patients and greater confidence for healthcare providers.
Innovation
HyGenikx uses UV-C germicidal technology – scientifically proven to reduce airborne and surface pathogens – helping NHS kitchens and healthcare food storage areas maintain the highest levels of hygiene. By targeting the bacteria and moulds that cause food spoilage, HyGenikx helps reduce food waste, as well as supporting infection control measures. Mechline has applied this trusted UV-C germicidal technology specifically for commercial and healthcare catering environments, providing a low-maintenance, plug-and-play solution that delivers continuous hygiene protection and supports the NHS in meeting its food safety, quality and sustainability goals.
Future Direction
Our first aim is to demonstrate how HyGenikx can complement traditional cleaning practices and strict hygiene protocols, by helping healthcare catering staff maintain a high level of cleanliness and infection control 24/7. Our second aim is to demonstrate how HyGenikx can complement healthcare food waste reduction plans and Net Zero aspirations by helping Healthcare catering teams slow down the spoilage of perishable fresh foods.