Category Archives: Knowledge Base

Berkshire Products, Knowledge Base

Inside the VersaHOCI® Surface Compatibility Study: Methodology & Key Technical Findings

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Methodology Image for 1st Article VersaHocl
02
Apr

Inside the VersaHOCI® Surface Compatibility Study: Methodology & Key Technical Findings In cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environments, the choice of disinfectants is critical—not just for microbial control, but for preserving the integrity of sensitive surfaces. Traditional disinfectants like bleach and peracetic acid are known to cause corrosion, rusting, and discoloration on metals such as aluminum, [Read More…]

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Berkshire News, Cleanroom News, Knowledge Base

Top 10 Articles of 2025

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BERKSHIRE TOP 10
22
Jan

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.

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Berkshire Products, Cleaning & Disinfection, Knowledge Base, Technical Brief

Download our latest Guide and Study: Surface Compatibility of Berkshire VersaHOCI® Vs. Traditional Disinfectants

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SURFACE COMPATIBILITY OF BERKSHIRE VERSAHOCL® VS. TRADITIONAL DISINFECTANT copy
15
Jan

Study Purpose & Background: VersaHOCI® aims to balance antimicrobial efficacy with surface safety. Traditional disinfectants can damage cleanroom metals, increasing costs and contamination risk. Materials & Methods: SUPERIOR SURFACE COMPATIBILITY: VersaHOCl® exhibited minimal interaction with galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, causing only slight discoloration under extreme conditions and no significant effects with repeated use. [Read More…]

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Aerospace, Berkshire News, Knowledge Base, Videos

Aerospace & Defense Products from Berkshire

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Aerospeace video FRAME SET UP
08
Jan

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…]

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Berkshire News, Cleaning & Disinfection, Knowledge Base

Inaugural Berkshire Quality Day

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Quality Day 2025
08
Dec

On October 29th, Berkshire Corporation marked its inaugural Quality Day, coinciding with Quality Month. The slogan, “Quality Starts with Us,” emphasized the vital role each department plays in maintaining quality daily. The event was engaging, informative, and fun, encouraging employee participation and recognizing their efforts in Berkshire’s continued success and dedication to quality initiatives. The [Read More…]

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Cleaning & Disinfection, Cleanroom News, Knowledge Base

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

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Dr jacob QandA
04
Dec

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…]

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Berkshire Products, Cleaning & Disinfection

Berkshire’s Sterile Manufacturing Mini-Catalog

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Sterile Catalog copy
11
Nov

Berkshire’s Sterile Manufacturing Mini-Catalog is now available—featuring our complete line of sterile cleanroom wipers designed for ISO Class 3–8 and EU Grades A–D environments. Whether you’re working in aseptic processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or medical device production, our validated sterile wipers—including SatPax® MicroSeal® 1200 WFI, SatPax® 1200, and SatPax® 550—deliver trusted performance and compliance with USP [Read More…]

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Aseptic Cleaning, Cleaning & Disinfection, Knowledge Base

Sterile Cleanroom Consumables in GLP-1 Agonist Drug Manufacturing

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Sterile Cleanroom Consumables in GLP 1 Agonist Drug Manufacturing
11
Nov

GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and liraglutide, are produced as sterile injectable medications, making contamination control critical. Any lapse in sterility can have severe consequences for patient safety. For example, in 2024, the FDA investigated a compounding facility after a patient found black particulate matter in a semaglutide vial. The investigation revealed that the [Read More…]

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Berkshire Products

Berkshire Double-Sided Flat Mop System Guide

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Double Sided Flat Mop Hardware Count 10 BCRDSMOP10 e1597336836400
25
Sep

Features • Double the surface coverage of conventional flat mopping systems.• Attachment and removal of the mop cover without bending.• Extremely maneuverable with a 360-degree swiveling mop head.• Laser cut to minimize fiber and particle release.• Two 20-liter polypropylene buckets are color-coded gray and red to differentiate between clean and dirty solutions.• Internal bucket graduations [Read More…]

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Berkshire Products, Knowledge Base, Videos

Micropolx® Microfiber Wipes

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micropolx microfiber wipes video
04
Sep

Did you know that not all fibers clean in the same way? Berkshire offers a powerful solution. Discover our dust-lifting technology, featuring the new MicroPolx® 1900 wiper: Performance. Precision. Purity. Designed to capture particles deep within the yarn structure and engineered for cleanrooms and sensitive environments. Elevate your cleaning standards. Discover the power of MicroPolx [Read More…]

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