ARCANIA – Only manufacturer of bedpan washers in France
Hygiene at the heart of healthcare facilities
Arcania is the health-focused brand of Sofinor, a family-owned company founded in 1961, specializing in the manufacture of stainless steel equipment.
Systematically incorporating principles of hygiene, ergonomics, and safety in its design, Arcania is now a major player in the world of bedpan washers with a unique and effective disinfection process to combat infections in hospital environments.
Drawing on its knowledge of healthcare facilities and expertise in stainless steel, Arcania also develops comprehensive utility room solutions with stainless steel equipment designed to prepare, store, and clean the medical equipment necessary for patient care.
French design and manufacturing
As both designer and manufacturer, we control the entire value chain of our solutions: research and development, manufacturing, and assembly.
Located in northern France, in Bois-Grenier (59), our production site houses a specific assembly workshop, carefully designed to prioritize the ergonomics and safety of our employees.
At the heart of our commitment, flow management and continuous improvement are fundamental values, ensuring the consistent quality of our products and the unmatched satisfaction of our customers.
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Innovation and Quality
To anticipate the risks faced by our clients, we integrate a comprehensive quality approach into the design of our products. This approach is based on studying four major innovation axes: hygiene, ergonomics, safety, and eco-economics.
By aligning our efforts in these key areas, we are committed to providing products that meet functional needs while also ensuring comfort, safety, and environmental responsibility for our users.
Our Research and Development, conducted in collaboration with hygiene and technical services, is made possible by our complete mastery of the manufacturing process at our site.
Certain partners, such as Laboratories Anios, contribute significantly to the development of our new product lines.
Our ongoing commitment to quality is underscored by our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485* certifications awarded by Bureau Veritas, while our equipment is validated by the Pasteur Institute of Lille.
*only for medical devices
Bedpan washers and facility solutions
We are the sole manufacturer offering an automatic bedpan washer with a sporicidal cycle guaranteed to be contact-free, featuring top-loading functionality. This innovative design enhances ergonomic workflow and reduces device footprint.
Managing patient excreta is pivotal in preventing cross-bacterial transmission. This involves controlling the environment, including the sluice room layout and the use of bedpan washers, to ensure enhanced efficiency and safety for patients, healthcare professionals, and the environment.
We provide our expertise in designing and outfitting your Utility rooms, including the CLINOX 3A bedpan washer, shelves for bedpan containers, tall cabinets, dry or wet workbenches on cabinets, all made from INOX 304 stainless steel for healthcare facilities.
Comprehensive support at every stage of your project
Our teams are dedicated to the success of your project.
In the field, our sales team supports your management teams, hygiene physicians, and technicians at every stage of your project.
At headquarters, our design office and project managers work on the 3D layout of your project, ensuring it aligns with your space, hygiene, and ergonomic constraints.
Our training and maintenance teams are committed to facilitating the setup and use of our equipment, ensuring smooth integration into your operations.
An international reach
Since 2008, our expertise has expanded globally.
We have developed a network of 40 reliable partners worldwide, trained in our solutions. They are equipped to provide advice and carry out the installation, training, and maintenance services necessary for the optimal operation of your equipment.
