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Orlando Magic Partner with Violet Defense to Protect its Players with Patented UV Germ-Killing TechnologyORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Orlando Magic have announced a partnership with Violet Defense, an Orlando-based germ-killing company with patented UV technology, to bring the first known deployment of hospital-grade UV cleaning to the National Basketball Association (NBA).
"The Orlando Magic are committed to winning and the innovations that provide the best opportunities to do that," said Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. "We are thrilled about what this partnership with Violet Defense could bring to our team, and most importantly, ways to keep a healthy locker room." “We are always looking for opportunities to keep our players healthy," said Orlando Magic High Performance Director David Tenney. "And by keeping our players healthy and on the court, that gives us the best chance to win. With this exclusive partnership, we now have another tool available to help us do that.” Utilizing the full spectrum of ultraviolet light, the patented products from Violet Defense deliver germ-killing protection throughout the air and onto any contact surface that is exposed to the UV light. Their technology, which can be installed or used in a mobile format, has been shown to kill up to 99.9% of key bacteria and viruses, including E. Coli, Salmonella, Norovirus, and even superbugs like MRSA, which presents a unique risk to otherwise healthy athletes. “The Magic have demnstrated a real commitment to being very innovative in their pursuit of improved player performance. We are excited to have the opportunity to not only help protect our home team’s athletes from infection, but also to work closely with the Magic to identify additional opportunities specific to high performance athletes that will advance the science of infection control in the future,” said Terrance Berland, Chief Executive Officer of Violet Defense. Through this arrangement, the Magic will be deploying a variety of products from Violet Defense’s S.A.G.E. (Surface & Air Germ Elimination) UV line to tackle germs in the locker rooms, training rooms, weight rooms, dining areas and medical areas. The Magic also plan to add this technology to its family area to disinfect the nursery, children’s play areas, and bathrooms ensuring the players’ families are protected. Additionally, a key element of this partnership will be the joint exploration of new ways to deploy the Violet Defense technology to protect their athletes at home and on the road. About the Orlando Magic About Violet Defense Media Contact for the Orlando Magic: Media Contact for Violet Defense: |