Category Archives: Cleanroom News

World Environment Day: Advancing Sustainability at Berkshire

World environment day

At Berkshire, World Environment Day is an opportunity to reinforce our commitment to environmental responsibility and measurable progress toward a more sustainable future. Over the past year, we have continued to build momentum in reducing our environmental impact and strengthening our sustainability capabilities. Through our participation in the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (LOCT) program, [Read More…]

Safeguarding Surfaces: How VersaHOCl® Stacks Up Against Bleach and Peracetic Acid

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In cleanroom environments, the disinfectants you choose can make or break your facility’s long-term performance. While bleach and peracetic acid-based products are widely used for their antimicrobial strength, they often come with a hidden cost: corrosion, rusting, and surface degradation that compromise equipment and increase maintenance demands. Berkshire’s recent Surface Compatibility Study set out to [Read More…]

Top 10 Articles of 2025

BERKSHIRE TOP 10

In this compilation of the Top 10 Articles of 2025, we review the reporting, analysis, and products most engaged with by our audience—whether through shares, comments, or ratings—and lay the groundwork for the future, highlighting emerging trends and key moments that will influence 2025 and beyond.

Aerospace & Defense Products from Berkshire

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In Aerospace & Defense, precision is not just important—it’s essential. With zero tolerance for error, contamination becomes a direct risk to mission success. Berkshire delivers products specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of aerospace and defense applications. Backed by 60 years of expertise, our cleanroom and consumable solutions are relied upon by professionals worldwide. Discover [Read More…]

Interview: The Importance of Quality with Berkshire’s Director of Quality Assurance, Dr Jacob Shokes

Dr jacob QandA

A candid conversation with Jacob Shokes, Director of Quality Assurance, on the importance of quality in the pharmaceutical industry To conclude our series of articles on the importance of quality, which has explored topics such as process improvement and customer satisfaction, we thought it would be great to have a conversation with Berkshire’s Director of [Read More…]

What do chickens and cows have in common?

What do chickens and cows have in common

If you answered the bird flu (H5N1) you would be correct. Almost 1,000 dairy herds in 17 states have been infected with bird flu according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture since December has been rolling out a nationwide mandatory milk testing program to detect bird [Read More…]

Is there a disinfectant cleared by the FDA and USDA that allows it in organic production and handling?

Is there a disinfectant cleared by the FDA and USDA that allows it in organic production and handling

Yes, Berkshire’s VersaHOCl®, an EPA-registered stabilized 0.065% Hypochlorous Acid Solution, is an RTU (Ready to Use) one-step cleaner and disinfectant. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCI) has been evaluated by regulatory agencies in more than 50 countries and is cleared by the FDA and USDA as a high-level disinfectant for organic production and handling operations. It is important [Read More…]