From 2020, Loxam will significantly increase the availability of the Ironhand® glove, designed by the Bioservo Technologies group, in order to make it available in its agencies throughout France.
Since June 2019, Bioservo, the Eiffage Group and Loxam have carried out a joint project, with the aim of assessing the rental potential of Ironhand® on the French market. The pilot project, which ended in early December, far exceeded expectations as well as the demand for solutions aimed at ensuring worker safety. The Ironhand glove amplifies the natural force of the hand, while reducing efforts, in order to prevent certain musculoskeletal disorders linked to strenuous work.
World leader in the field of exoskeleton technologies, France has the highest adoption rate for implementing new technologies. In response to legislation, companies work upstream with health services, in order to offer solutions capable of guaranteeing the safety of all their employees. In order to prevent and prevent illnesses and accidents related to heavy-duty work, organizations such as INRS and AFNOR support companies through R&D, standards, training, and documentary, legal, medical and techniques.
Today, the signing of an exclusive rental contract between Loxam and Bioservo confirms the will of the rental leader to promote Ironhand® systems in France. The Ironhand bionic glove will be available for rental in the twelve metropolises - Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes and Reims.
"Risk prevention is at the heart of LOXAM's concerns. This is why we are implementing many actions in favor of prevention on construction sites and offer rental solutions, which contribute to improving safety in their work environment. As a leader, we must encourage these innovations and innovative initiatives in health and safety. A product such as Ironhand® is acclaimed on the French market and will constitute an excellent complement to our existing offer. very happy to strengthen our collaboration with Bioservo and to deploy Ironhand® on a national level “, says Stéphane Hénon, CEO of Loxam.
"We strive to work with companies that share our values and who want to make a difference for their customers, by investing in the future. Loxam has been committed to these values for many years and we are delighted to continue Most importantly, we are extremely happy and proud to contribute to the development of risk prevention and security for all business sectors in France ", says Petter Bäckgren, CEO of Bioservo.