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Enhanced Foodservice Dividers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Safety Guards from Vollrath Support Social Distancing

— May 12, 2020 — Lifestyle
The COVID-19 pandemic is requiring business owners to augment the areas that consumers come into contact with when shopping in order to keep them safe, which is seeing new solutions like these safety guards be introduced. The acrylic guards from Vollrath Co. have been created as an expansion of the brand's existing lineup of guards, and include hanging, freestanding and fixed varieties. Each of the guards come in a wide array of size options and are intended to help support social distancing to shield workers and customers alike from airborne pathogens.

The new safety guards from the Vollrath Co. are just a handful of the many products hitting the market as brands work to retrofit their shops and restaurants alike to prevent the spread of harmful illnesses.
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced-foodservice-dividers - Foodservice industry can innovate and create customized dividers that support social distancing guidelines, and provide safe environment for workers and customers.
2. Augmented-retail-safety-measures - Retail industry can experiment with new safety measures like acrylic guards, touchless payment systems, and digital product displays to attract customers who prioritize hygiene and safety.
3. Retrofitting-business-spaces - Businesses can partner with design & construction companies to innovate and retrofit their spaces to meet current health guidelines, while still providing an aesthetically pleasing customer experience.
Industry Implications
1. Foodservice - Restaurants, cafes, and canteens can adopt enhanced acrylic dividers and shields to promote safe dining experiences.
2. Retail - Retail shops, stores, and malls can install acrylic shields, touchless pay systems, and digital displays to create safe and innovative shopping spaces for customers.
3. Construction & Design - Design and construction companies that specialize in commercial spaces can partner with businesses to innovate retrofitting solutions, that prioritize safety of customers and employees alike.
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