Kastus Technologies takes up battle with the bugs

Ten years after starting its search for an effective antimicrobial coating, the Dublin firm will launch its weapon against bacteria, writes Trish Dromey.

With revolutionary new antimicrobial coatings designed to turn almost any surface into a weapon against bacteria, Dublin-based start-up Kastus Technologies is preparing for a global launch in January.

Its offering includes two patented products — one for use on glass and ceramics and another which can be added to paint and plastic.