Intelligent Fingerprinting is proud to announce a new partnership with Interfloor, one of the foremost manufacturers and distributors in the flooring industry. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency through state-of-the-art drug testing solutions. 

About Interfloor 

Interfloor stands as a beacon of quality and innovation in the flooring sector, supplying a wide range of underlay and flooring accessories designed to meet the diverse needs of global markets. Known for their commitment to excellence, Interfloor’s adoption of advanced safety measures aligns perfectly with their forward-thinking corporate ethos. 

Challenges in the Flooring Industry 

The flooring industry faces unique challenges in maintaining a safe working environment, especially in manufacturing and logistics. Ensuring a drug-free workplace is crucial, not only for safety but also for compliance with stringent industry standards. Traditional drug testing methods can be invasive and disruptive, posing a challenge for fast-paced environments. 

Solution Provided by Intelligent Fingerprinting 

Intelligent Fingerprinting introduces a revolutionary solution with its fingerprint drug testing system, which offers: 

• Quick and Easy Testing: The process takes seconds for sample collection and delivers results within 10 minutes. 

• Hygienic and Non-invasive: Our technology ensures a safer, more respectful approach to drug testing. 

• Portability: The compact nature of our devices allows for on-site testing almost anywhere. 

• Cost Efficiency: Our system reduces the need for specialised staff or facilities, streamlining the drug testing process. 

These features make our system ideally suited to meet the needs of Interfloor, enhancing both safety and operational efficiency. 

Empowering Supervisors 

One of the standout benefits of adopting Intelligent Fingerprinting’s system at Interfloor is the empowerment it provides to supervisors. In a 24-hour production environment, supervisors are equipped to conduct tests whenever they suspect drug use or following an incident. This capability ensures continuous safety monitoring and swift resolution of potential issues. “Our supervisors appreciate the simplicity and non-intrusive nature of the fingerprint drug tests. They can now perform tests confidently and discreetly, maintaining safety without halting production,” explains Mike Maxted, Risk and Compliance Manager at Interfloor. 

By integrating Intelligent Fingerprinting’s drug testing system, Interfloor has enhanced their ability to ensure safety and compliance effortlessly. Mike added “The implementation of this innovative drug testing technology has allowed us to uphold our high safety standards while respecting our team’s dignity and time”. This proactive approach not only supports a safer workplace but also promotes a culture of responsibility and care. 

Future Outlook 

As we continue to collaborate with Interfloor, we look forward to further integrating our solutions across their operations, setting new benchmarks in the industry for safety and efficiency. This partnership exemplifies how innovative technologies can transform workplace practices, and we are committed to continuing our work with Interfloor and other industry leaders to promote safety, efficiency, and compliance through cutting-edge technology. 

For more information or to schedule a demo of our Intelligent Fingerprinting system, please contact us directly. Our team is ready to assist you in enhancing your health and safety practices. 

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Intelligent Fingerprinting is pleased to announce a new partnership with Broughton Plant Hire and Sales Ltd, a leading provider of quality specialist mechanical and electrical tools and equipment. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to enhance workplace safety through innovative drug testing solutions.

Broughton Plant Hire and Sales Ltd has integrated our fingerprint drug testing system to streamline their safety protocols, marking their first foray into in-house drug testing. Our system offers a quick, hygienic, and easy-to-use alternative to traditional drug testing methods, which often involve longer, more invasive procedures with numerous opportunities for tampering.

Vicky Yeates, HR Manager at Broughton Plant Hire, has expressed her satisfaction with the Intelligent Fingerprinting system. “Having experienced the cumbersome process of traditional urine drug testing in previous roles, I find the Intelligent Fingerprinting system refreshingly simple and efficient,” said Ms. Yeates. “It allows us to conduct all testing in-house—from screening to confirmation. The system’s ease of use and fast results not only save time but also serve as a potent deterrent against drug use, which is paramount in maintaining safety at our sites.”

Our fingerprint-based drug testing technology is transforming the way companies approach workplace safety. The system’s portability and non-invasive nature allow it to be used virtually anywhere, making it ideal for industries like construction where on-site and rapid testing are crucial.

Broughton Plant Hire and Sales ltd has a wide and extensive hire fleet of specialist M&E tooling, coupled with large stocks of general power tools, site security solutions and both powered and push around access equipment. For more information, please visit their website.

We are excited to see the positive impact our technology will have on Broughton Plant Hire and Sales Ltd as they continue to prioritise the health and safety of their workforce.

For more information or to schedule a demo of our Intelligent Fingerprinting system, please contact us directly. Our team is ready to assist you in enhancing your health and safety practices.

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James Jones & Sons Ltd will use 11 readers deployed across the company’s 25 UK locations. The company will implement a random testing program for its 1,300 employees to proactively support its new substance misuse policy launched in November 2023.

Rosetta Forbes, Group Head of HR for James Jones & Sons Ltd, said, “James Jones has some 1,300 employees, many of whom operate high-risk machinery such as sawmill cutting equipment, pallet & packaging manufacturing units, and wood harvesting machinery. As an innovative company, we want to push our safety record forward, and Intelligent Fingerprinting will be central to our new substance misuse policy.”

“We are rolling out Intelligent Fingerprinting’s Drug Screening System to provide in-house testing that will be available across all our sites, including our remote/rural operations, as required,” added Rosetta Forbes. “The system is a great match for our needs. It is easy for our HR and Health and Safety colleagues who are not medically trained to use. The system is non-invasive, fast, and cost-effective across our urban as well as remote locations, with easy sample collection that takes only seconds. On-site results for multiple drug groups in just ten minutes makes Intelligent Fingerprinting a very efficient and innovative solution for James Jones & Sons Ltd to adopt.”

James Jones & Sons Ltd’s in-house HR team will work collaboratively with their Health and Safety colleagues, as well as some local managers, who are all trained to use the sweat-based drug screening system to manage testing as required. The company has carefully planned the roll-out, incorporating a company-wide amnesty period that welcomes employees to approach the company for wellbeing support before the new policy came into force in December.

James Jones has purchased 11 Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening Systems consisting of portable DSR-Plus readers and single-use chain of custody sample collection cartridges. These will be located at the company’s testing hubs that will geographically cover their 25 locations across the UK. The company’s Australian operations are also watching the deployment with a view to potentially expand the use of the system to that region.

Construction logistics, security, and support specialist DGP Plc selects Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System to simplify and speed up workplace drug testing for its 450 employees and contractors.

“By using fingerprint drug testing, I no longer have to take people off a project for half a day for  screening – we can conduct the tests there and then” – Ruth Trant, SHEQ & Assurance Director, DGP Plc

DGP is one of the UK’s leading construction logistics, security and support companies. Its services enable the delivery of many of the country’s largest construction projects. The company implements robust processes and risk-based SHEQ management to support the way it delivers its works, and will now use the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System to enable faster, more convenient and more flexible workplace drug testing.

“Having already seen fingerprint sweat-based drug screening in action at another company, I knew that the Intelligent Fingerprinting would work well for DGP,” explained Ruth Trant, DGP Plc’s SHEQ & Assurance Director. “We had previously used an external drug testing service to carry out random urine-based screening, but with around 450 employees and contractors working on customer project sites at any one time, this proved highly disruptive to productivity. With fingerprint sweat-based testing we can conduct the ten-minute tests there and then, with people not having to wait. The portability of the Intelligent Fingerprinting system also means we can conduct workplace testing wherever it is needed.

“We have a duty to put people to work safely, and conducting testing sends a clear signal that coming to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol is unsafe and not acceptable at DGP Plc. We are also keen for everyone across the business to see that we take our Drug and Alcohol Policy very seriously. The fact that everyone in DGP is subject to random testing is important, while its portability means that people get to see our Intelligent Fingerprinting system in action regularly,” added Ruth.

“An increasing number of construction and logistics firms are turning to our fingerprint sweat-based system for various testing needs, from recruitment and onboarding requirements to random workplace screening or for cause testing,” added Harry Simeonidis, President and Chief Executive Officer at Intelligent Bio Solutions. “Our system’s flexibility and ease of use makes it much simpler for organisations like DGP to manage workplace drug testing internally, resulting in overall cost savings and improved productivity due to minimal disruption.”

If you would like to see first hand how Intelligent Fingertprinting’s Drug Screening System can provide your company with a faster, more flexible and more convenient workplace drug testing process then book a free no obligation demonstration with one of our experienced team.

About DGP Plc

DGP Plc is a leading UK construction logistics, security and support service contractor with an impressive track record spanning over three decades. DGP has contributed to the delivery of a range of complex and highly regulated projects across the UK, including Manchester Airport, Paddington Square, Manchester Old Town Hall, and Birmingham New Street Station.

For more information, visit: dgpplc.com

Robinson Brothers, one of the UK’s largest independent chemical manufacturers, is now using Intelligent Fingerprinting’s revolutionary portable Drug Screening System to support its drug and alcohol testing policy.

Robinson Brothers runs a 24/7 chemical manufacturing operation at its West Bromwich facility. The company’s HR team found that its previously outsourced drug testing provision was not responsive enough to support its requirements. Adopting the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System will allow Robinson Brothers to bring drug testing in-house, with its portability, flexibility and ease-of-use enabling random testing across the business and for cause tests wherever and whenever needed.

“We previously used an external provider to carry out urine-based drug testing on a random basis. This was not only unhygienic and intrusive for everyone involved, but also invariably led to productivity delays as people sat around waiting to be tested,” explained Steve Doyle, Human Resources Manager at Robinson Brothers. “However, when we found out about fingerprint-based drug screening, we immediately saw how we could conduct our own testing in-house and in a much less invasive way. Additionally, because the system is so portable and easy to use, it works as an on-site visual deterrent and provides a great way of supporting our Drug and Alcohol Policy across the business.”

“From our initial cost analysis, we see fingerprint-based drug screening as highly cost-effective,” added Steve. “Including the initial capital costs of the DSR-Plus drug screening cartridge reader, we estimate that Intelligent Fingerprinting will allow us to conduct the same volume of tests at around half the cost. This, of course, becomes even more competitive as capital costs are written down.”

“As a 24/7 manufacturing operation, Robinson Brothers clearly appreciated the flexibility that sweat-based drug testing provides, giving the HR team the ability to screen employees whenever they need to,” added Harry Simeonidis, President and Chief Executive Officer at Intelligent Bio Solutions. “What’s clear is that our portable, non-invasive system takes the complexity out of workplace drug testing and is increasingly replacing traditional workplace testing methods using urine and saliva.”

An introductory video demonstrating fingerprint-based drug testing in action is available here.

• Easy-to-use, hygienic fingerprint sweat test improves the testing experience for P&O Ferries employees from previous urine method

Leading pan-European ferry and logistics company, P&O Ferries, is now using the revolutionary portable Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System to support its drug and alcohol testing policy. 

P&O previously used an external drug testing service provider to conduct random urine testing of seafaring staff on board its ferries. The testing process typically required multiple cabins with toilet facilities, HR support, external testers and a series of two-hour testing sessions across multiple voyages to conduct testing. This approach proved expensive and inflexible. Switching to an in-house program using the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System is expected to reduce P&O Ferries’ overall drug testing costs by 90%. 

“When we first saw fingerprint sweat-based drug screening in action, we knew it would be a great fit for P&O Ferries and our need for a flexible system that we could use on board our ferries,” explained Grant Laversuch, Head of Safety & Designated Person Ashore at P&O Ferries. “This has proved to be the case, with the portable and non-invasive Intelligent Fingerprinting system giving us the ability to test on our ferries as needed. Having rolled out the innovative fingerprint solution to our ferries, we’re now looking at training additional HR team members so that we can extend the program to our employees onshore. 

P&O Ferries will deploy the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System at its three UK ferry port sites at Larne in Northern Ireland, as well as Hull and Dover in England. The Company’s portable DSR-Plus readers and screening cartridges will be used to randomly test seafaring staff on board ferries in line with the company’s drug and alcohol policy.

“The ease-of-use and portability of our Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System makes it a powerful solution for random workplace testing across different locations. P&O Ferries’ deployment of fingerprint testing on its ferries demonstrates the system’s flexibility. It’s great that we’re not only helping the company maintain a safe and efficient work environment, but also equipping it with a more cost-effective method of testing,” added Harry Simeonidis, President and Chief Executive Officer at Intelligent Bio Solutions. 

“Intelligent Fingerprinting is a great system we can use in-house”

Specialist container logistics firm VKVP Haulage is now using the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System. Random in-house drug testing using the fingerprint sweat-based testing approach will complement VKVP’s existing alcohol testing programme to support industry best practices across the company’s 80-strong HGV fleet of trucks.

The Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System is portable and works by analyzing fingerprint sweat. It is non-invasive, fast, and cost-effective, with sample collection taking seconds and simultaneous screening for multiple drug groups in ten minutes. Drugs tested include cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, and cannabis. VKVP Haulage is initially carrying out random drug testing at its UK headquarters in Felixstowe; however, the VKVP Transport and Fleet Management team can extend testing to its other UK sites due to the system’s portability.

Roland Hollings, Transport & Fleet Manager at VKVP Haulage, said, “The Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System is a great testing solution we can use in-house as needed. The scenario training, the technology and its sample chain of custody make the fingerprint-based system particularly resilient, inspiring confidence from both our employees and customers.”

“We have only been drug testing with the system for a couple of weeks, but the power of random in-house testing is already having a positive impact, with both our workforce and our customers recognizing our commitment to having a proactive drug testing policy,” he added. “VKVP Haulage operates a fleet of 80 44-tonne articulated trucks that run across the country carrying containers for many of the UK’s leading brands, so it’s important we do as much as possible to ensure safe adherence to our Drug & Alcohol policy.”

“VKVP Haulage joins the growing number of transport and logistics operators who are increasingly turning to fingerprint-based testing to support their workplace drug policy and screening requirements,” said Philip Hand, Executive Chairman of Intelligent Fingerprinting. “VKVP is clearly committed to maintaining the high standards that its customers demand, and we’re proud the company has adopted fingerprint-based drug testing to support its operations.”

Intelligent Fingerprinting is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.

International certification adds to Quality Management Systems credentials for the medical device industry and supports expansion plans into North America and Asia Pacific regions

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: INBS) (“INBS” or the “Company”), a medical technology company delivering intelligent, rapid, non-invasive testing solutions, today announced that its Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening business has obtained recertification for the latest ISO 13485: 2016 harmonized quality management system standard for the medical device industry. The recertification is effective October 14, 2023, and will be valid for three years.

ISO 13485:2016 is the international standard for medical devices quality management system certification and is a requirement for medical device manufacturers operating across key regions, including the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Last year the US Food and Drug Administration published a proposed rule to harmonize its medical device quality management system, 21 CFR Part 820, to the ISO 13485 QMS standard.

“Receiving ISO 13485: 2016 certification confirms that our research and development, manufacturing facilities and operations for our drug screening products conform with the highest quality management system requirements for our target markets,” said Harry Simeonidis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Bio Solutions. “We are currently focused on driving sales growth for our Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System across Europe and Australia. In the coming months, we plan to extend our sales efforts into other countries throughout the Asia Pacific region. Given this planned expansion, it is essential we meet the most stringent quality criteria recognized globally.”

The ISO 13485:2016 harmonized standard specifies the requirements for a quality management system where an organization must demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements. Based on the ISO 9001 process model, ISO 13485 includes particular elements needed for organizations involved in the lifecycle of medical devices. The Intelligent Fingerprinting business has also been recertified for the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.

The Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System is designed to detect the presence of specific drugs and/or their metabolites from fingerprint sweat. The system features a small, tamper-evident drug screening cartridge onto which ten fingerprint sweat samples are collected in less than a minute. The tamper-proof cartridges screen for multiple drug groups simultaneously, including combinations of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, methadone, and buprenorphine, in an approach that offers a dignified, non-invasive, and rapid drug screening solution. The application of the technology in maintaining workplace safety has garnered positive feedback from the Company’s growing customer base of over 350 clients worldwide, successfully deterring substance abuse at work and ensuring employee well-being and compliance with health and safety policies.