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London/UK – Miele S8 Silence Plus Allergy model,  features an added value Timestrip solution to alleviate the problem of remembering when to change and replace the all important filter. The S8 unit features the HEPA AirClean filter, a HEPA Class 13 filter which achieves 99.95% filtration and holds back even the most minute particles and pollen, making it an ideal choice for allergy sufferers. Miele has chosen Timestrip to provide the change and replace visual reminder on the HEPA filter cartridge, to provide a clear visual notification of the need to replace the filter. Activating the indicator couldn’t be easier: when fitting a new filter, the user simply presses on a green arrow indicator on the side of the filter housing the Timestrip. This triggers the Timestrip and results in the release of a specially formulated fluid encapsulated into the smart label. As the months pass, red indicator fluid slowly extends across the time check window. After approximately one year, the fluid fills the window and reaches the right-hand end of the strip, prompting the user to replace the saturated filter. According to Miele: “Miele’s HEPA filters are equipped with a Timestrip indicator – this innovative filter replacement reminder is attached directly to the filter. When the bar is completely red, it indicates that the filter is saturated and must be replaced. The Timestrip helps you to keep a check on your filter and ensure that it is functioning at its best.”. Commenting on the Miele project, Timestrip’s Nora Murphy said “This is a great example of a low-cost solution to the age old problem of reminding consumers that components in their products do need changing at the correct interval, and shows how leading brands are choosing Timestrip to help make this a simple, effective and value-adding proposition.”

Timestrip smart indicators were used in a study by academics at Reading School of Pharmacy, part of The University of Reading, into people’s confidence in the quality of medicines.

The study focused on the potential re-use of returned medicines. It found that participants’ intention to take part in medicines re-use increased with the presence of the Timestrip^® Plus temperature sensors on the packaging. The perceived social pressure to accept the medication also increased. The effect of the indicators was even greater than the promise of pharmacist visual checking of the medicines.

Although medicines re-use is not at present allowed in the UK, the presence of Timestrip indicators on packaging is understood to be a marker of their quality.

Ref: Lam, Y.; McCrindle, R.; Hui, T.K.L.; Sherratt, S.; Donyai, P. The Effect of Quality Indicators on Beliefs about Medicines Reuse: An Experimental Study. Pharmacy 2021, 9, x. https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx. Read more here:  https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/9/3/128

How Timestrip irreversible time sensitive indicators are used in Germany by Ulmer Wohnungs for their apartment ventilation units to remind tenants that they need to change the ventilation duct filters.

Translation: "In many UWS apartments, ventilation units are installed which permanently ensure fresh and clean air. Only when the filter is clean, do the fans work quietly and use less energy. In our video we show you how to easily change the filter."

Timestrip can make you a custom Time Sensitive Indicator Label - we create custom solutions that measure time ranging from 1 hour up to 2 years. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and Timestrip time indicators offer a helpful visual reminder of service and maintenance schedules for consumable components. Accurate and reliable, Timestrips contribute to a more positive experience for the consumer and help ensure optimum performance from appliances that need replacement indicators or service reminder indicators in order to function effectively.

Acana is a new and dynamic player in the Aircare, Insecticide and Household categories based in Nottingham in the UK.

As part of its aggressive NPD program, Acana has launched a new Moth Monitoring product – available in both Primary & Refill packs.

Both packs can be found initially in John Lewis, Lakeland and Robert Dyas stores and the products are also about to launch in overseas markets including Malta, UAE and Saudi.

This latest addition to the Acana Moth Range has been specially developed to attract and trap moths – without the use of harsh chemicals. The Moth Trap uses the latest pheromone technology to attract adult moths and checks for any moth infestation as a ‘first alert’.

The product comes with a Timestrip visual ‘End of Life’ Indicator mounted on the front. Once activated by simply finger pressure it displays elapsed time and prompts the replacement of the sticky pad moth catcher after 8 weeks.

Stuart Anderson, Managing Director commented: “Acana is delighted to be using the Timestrip technology. From the get-go I have been a “believer” in this innovative solution and our new Moth Trap products are the perfect products to take advantage of the benefits the Timestrip provides.”

He went on to say: “Users of our new product can see exactly when they need to replace the Pheromone Glue Boards. We are confident that this will lead to prompt renewal and help increase repeat purchase rates.

It has the added benefit of showing users when the product has stopped working – insuring continuous protection from the menace of Moth damage. The technical nature of the Timestrip also helps reinforce the Acana brand values.”

The Moth Trap is only the 2nd Acana product to use the Timestrip device but Acana plans to extend the scope of its adoption to other future products.

As Timestrip Managing Director Reuben Isbitsky observes “Our life In Service indicators can monitor elapsed time from just a few hours to 3 years and we have already engineered our product into components manufactured by some of the world’s most trusted brands.

Acana shares the common aim of helping consumers take the guess-work out of following refill replacement schedules and we are delighted to be working with a UK company looking to innovate within established categories.”

Frostine's: Major Korean beauty brand LG's skin care line

Timestrip indicators were added to the base of glass bottles used across the Frostine’s range by LG cosmetics as it launched its revolutionary new brand across Korea in one of its biggest multi-channel campaigns of 2012.

LG is the second biggest cosmetic brand owner in Korea and the Frostine’s brand extends its reputation for innovation in the sector. The Frostine's range comprises toners, eye creams, masks and moisturizers with a unique formulation that requires the products to be kept refrigerated at all times. In addition to the chilled characteristics, some of the creams and toners lose their efficacy after 6 weeks, so each bottle comes with a Timestrip applied to the base so that consumers can trigger the timing label and check the product integrity at a glance each time they are used. See their custom Timestrip design and unique cosmetic integration from 1:50-3:00 in the video below. [su_youtube url="https://youtu.be/63faqf7Jgrk" rel="no"]

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Acana is a new and dynamic player in the Aircare, Insecticide and Household categories. Based in Nottingham in the UK, Acana is building its business with a number of UK retailers, as well exporting to many overseas geographies including the Middle East, African and the US markets. 

As part of its aggressive NPD program, Acana is launching a new Air Freshening product especially developed for use with Air Conditioning units, popular in many hot climates. Acana has chosen to integrate an 8 week Timestrip replacement reminder indicator to provide the visual end-of-life reminder to replace air conditioning filters.

Stuart Anderson, Managing Director commented: “Acana is delighted to be using the Timestrip technology. We were impressed with this innovative solution and our new AirCon Air Freshener is the perfect product to take advantage of the benefits a Timestrip indicator.”

He went on to say: “Users of our new product will be told with a simple, failsafe visual prompt exactly when they need to replace the unit. We are confident that this will drive launch sales and help increase repeat purchase rates. The ‘smart label’ nature of the Timestrip technology is also a great fit with the Acana brand attributes.”

The AirCon Air Freshener is the first Acana product to use the Timestrip device but Acana plans to extend the scope of its adoption to other product lines.

As Timestrip Managing Director Reuben Isbitsky observes “Our life In Service indicators can monitor elapsed time from just a few hours to 3 years and we have already engineered our product into components manufactured by some of the world’s most trusted brands, including 3M, Parker Hannifin, Whirlpool^®, Febreze^® and Tetra^®

Acana shares the common aim of helping customers take the guess-work out of complying with replacement schedules in air freshening systems and we are delighted to be working with a UK company looking to innovate within established categories.”

Reuben urges other product manufacturing companies to consider the benefits of incorporating

• Higher repeat sales as customers comply with recommended replacement cycles.
• Incremental retail listings: products with Life in Service indicators have higher sell-through rates.
• Increased customer loyalty: Replacement Reminder Indicator Labels helps consumers achieve optimal performance from their products.
• By encouraging consumers to renew products regularly they see a noticeable improvement in appliance performance whilst adhering to compliance recommendations.