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A microbiologist’s view on bottle-fed water cooler safety

When drinking-water is bottled it meets strict safety standards. However, incorrect use and sanitisation of bottle-fed water coolers can result in contaminated water and a potentially serious health threat. In this post, Microbiologist Dan Stafford reveals the science behind bottle-fed water cooler safety and the importance of sanitisation.

Prototype unveiling at Aquatech not to be missed

Our Research and Development team has been hard at work this year designing brand new concepts to showcase at Aquatech 2019. Jay Dunham, Head of R&D, says visitors to the show can expect innovative designs that “wow”, not seen anywhere else in the industry.

Borg & Overström to enter new markets in global expansion push

As part of our global expansion plans, we’re inviting business owners from growth markets to enter our partner selection process. Most recently we interviewed potential partners from UAE, Italy, Spain, and Australia. Borg & Overström currently operate in 46 countries, but our ambition is to expand into new markets including China, Japan, Asia Pacific and Canada. Our focus is on becoming a truly global business. We’re looking to partner with brand-led organisations where our vision and...

The invisible plastic in your drinking-water

Plastic has been found in the deepest known point in the Earth’s oceans, frozen in Arctic sea ice, even in our drinking-water and food. But how worried should we be about ingesting microplastics? What’s the extent of the problem? Microplastics pollution is a global problem, found in more than 80% of water samples taken across five continents (‘The Plastic Inside Us’, Orb Media). The largest source of plastic ingestion in humans is from drinking-water...

News: updated Range Guidebook now available

We’ve recently revised our product portfolio to reflect changing market demand, and updated the Borg & Overström Range Guidebook accordingly. Our updated product portfolio no longer includes the B2 and F4, which will become unavailable once current stocks run out. We will however continue to provide service and parts support for existing appliances. Full specifications for available models can be found in the new Range Guidebook, available on request.

Borg & Overström sustainable cups and bottles

Our range of environmentally friendly drinking vessels promotes plastic reduction and re-use. All can be customised with your company logo and are designed for use with Borg & Overström water dispensers. Swing-top glass water bottles 100% biodegradable and compostable paper cups 500 ml reusable personal drinking bottles

Healthy lifestyle trend boosts sparkling water sales

In recent years sparkling water has made a come-back in the US. It’s the fastest growing segment of the carbonated drinks market. While sales of sparkling water have grown year-on-year, soda sales have been steadily declining. Americans still clearly like the fizzy stuff, but the trend toward healthy living is turning many away from traditional soda.

Claim your six premium swing-top bottles, courtesy of Borg & Overström

Until the end of October, Borg & Overström will be giving away six premium glass bottles with every U1 or U2 purchase, to ensure that you get the most out of your new appliance.

Borg & Overström prepare for Aquatech Amsterdam 2019

Our bi-yearly grand expo is approaching and the Sales and Marketing team is prepping for our most awesome presentation yet. The 4 day Aquatech Amsterdam 2019 Exhibition commences on 5th November this year and continues through to the 8th November. All our current partners and distributors are invited to attend this once-every-two-years event, as well as any new industry colleagues interested in finding out more about Borg & Overström's products and services. We are pleased to offer free entry tickets to all who are interested.

Distributor stories: Helsinki Airport and JOBmeal

Helsinki Airport has won many accolades, including the Airport Service Quality Award 2019. It is the largest in Finland and the fourth busiest in the Nordic countries. The Airport is a vital hub for air traffic in Northern Europe, particularly for...

Superior Cooling with Dry Chill^®

Dry Chill® is the latest advancement in cooling technology to be used in our range of water dispensers. Chilling water direct from the source results in fresher tasting water. In addition, our Dry Chill® system cools water without it ever coming into contact with air, and greatly reduces the chance of contamination. Best for high capacity, commercial settings

Borg & Overström HQ is now landfill free

Whether it’s cardboard, plastic, or scraps from the kitchen, we’re extremely proud that nothing from Borg & Overström HQ is sent to landfill. Here’s how we achieved zero per cent landfill.

Access exclusive sales & technical training as a Borg & Overström distributor

When you become a Borg & Overström water cooler distributor, you gain access to almost two decades of market knowledge and expertise. Over the years, we have refined our sales and marketing approach and invested in ongoing product innovation. As a result, Borg & Overström has expanded around the world and achieved consistent double-digit growth. And we don’t keep these secrets to ourselves. We share them with our carefully selected distributors so they can also enjoy success in their business.

The street with no letter boxes

Norwich’s Goldsmith Street is not a typical street in England. The buildings have asymmetric black pantile roofs, smaller than usual windows, perforated metal brise soleil (sun deflectors), and no letter boxes. That’s because this RIBA award-winning social housing project is built to be super energy-efficient.

Borg & Overström support videos live

From installing your first water dispenser to carrying out day-to-day maintenance jobs, our new ‘How to’ video library will help you carry out these tasks with ease. Whether it’s your first time, or you need a refresher, access Borg & Overström support videos wherever and whenever you need them.

How sand dams provide year-round access to water

We enjoy hearing about the great work The Water Project is doing to help communities in sub-Saharan Africa to access safe, clean water. This month we learnt how sand dams provide a reliable source of water for communities living in remote, rural areas. The Water Project provides funding and organisational support to the African Sand Dam Foundation (ASDF), a pioneer in sand dam construction in Central Kenya. They support sand dam construction, hygiene training, farmland terracing, seed distribution and shallow well development.

10 creative upcycling projects

Upcycling is nothing new, but it’s been given a new lease of life thanks to growing awareness of environmental issues and consumer demand for more sustainable choices. This month we bring you a small selection of the creative ways in which waste materials are being upcycled.

Keep your team hydrated with our swing-top glass water bottles

Ideal for boardrooms, meeting rooms, events, or front of house, Borg & Overström glass water bottles will keep your team hydrated and performing at their best. Hydration enhances performance The brain is 73% water so it’s no surprise that even mild dehydration can affect...

Turning the tide on waste together with new biodegradable cups

It’s official, the distinctive blue plastic water cup is no longer available to buy from Borg & Overström. Our new printed paper cups provide a better drinking experience for customers and offer a more sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. At Borg & Overström, we believe we have a responsibility to make the best choices for our customers and the planet. This has never been more important than it is today. We take this responsibility seriously and...

Consultation closes on UK plastics tax

Over the weekend the UK Government closed its consultation on plans to introduce a tax on the production and import of plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content. The UK announced plans to introduce a new tax on plastic packaging as of April 2022, in its...

How we transformed production using Lean Thinking

Over the last 12 to 18 months we’ve made changes to our production line to increase efficiency and accommodate future growth. It’s part of a wider ongoing commitment across the business to continually improve our products and services. Neil Fulcher, Production Manager, is the brains behind...

Redesigning coffee to-go from the ground up

In 2007 an exhibition opened at the Cincinnati Museum of Art called “Caution: Contents Hot!”. Featuring over 30 plastic cup lids it represented over 70 years of innovative design. Now the lid, the disposable cup, and the entire supply chain are being radically redesigned. Apart from quitting take-away drinks, there’s no straightforward way of stopping disposable coffee cups...

Borg & Overström water coolers now available in the US

This month we’re in Las Vegas at the NAMA show. It’s our first time attending this event and we’re very much looking forward to meeting with current and future Borg & Overström distributors.

Barbados just banned single-use plastic

Barbados has taken the lead in the war against waste by banning imports of petroleum-based, single-use plastics from April 1st. Three months later, on July 1st, the distribution, sale and use of these will also be banned. Importers, retailers and users could be facing fines as high as...

How Glenn and Joanna improved warehouse efficiency

Our warehouse wasn’t always this well-organised. Thanks to the hard work of two people, and their dedicated teams, our ‘Goods In’ and ‘Goods Out’ areas run even more effectively. It’s part of a wider initiative to improve efficiencies across...

Wellness in the workplace: Food for thought

How much thought have you given to the role food plays in your workplace? Perhaps you’ve never given it a second thought. After-all ‘desktop dining’, snacking, and short lunches, are an accepted part of a fast-paced working culture. But things are changing. Research tells us that overworked, sleep-deprived, and sugar-fuelled employees are less productive and less happy. Forward-thinking employers have...

Engineering the modern watercooler moment

When was the last time you actively sought out a face-to-face chat with a colleague? Maybe you hung out on Google or Zoom. If that was too personal you probably emailed them or, better still, Slacked them. Technology is changing the face of modern...

Introducing our new-look, sustainable and recyclable packaging

At Borg & Overström we are committed to reducing waste in all areas of our business. This includes making sure all our products and related packaging are disposed of responsibly. Packaging plays a hugely important role in the safe delivery of our water dispensers and accessories.

Taking action on single-use plastic bottles with our new personal drinking bottle

Borg & Overström’s new 500ml refillable bottle eliminates the need for single-use plastic bottles. Over a period of just one year, each refillable bottle saves 80 disposable bottles from entering the environment...

Borg & Overstrom team strategy day at Jaguar Land Rover

We kick-started 2019 with our annual team off-site. This year’s theme was ‘Increasing Efficiency and Productivity’, so it was fitting that the event was held at Jaguar Land Rover, a pioneer of lean manufacturing methods. Getting together as a company gives us the opportunity to...

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Our B3 and B4 are getting a 2018 makeover

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Waterlogic Australia acquisition

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