Rhea’s commitment to technological innovation and sustainability is the main reason why we choose to work with Biocote.

BioCote® is a market leading antimicrobial technology supplier. When manufactured into products, the antimicrobial additives provide the ultimate surface protection against microbes such as bacteria and mould, creating more hygienic products with an extended functional lifetime.

In Rhea’s manufacturing process the antimicrobial technology of Biocote is used in the plastic surfaces of table-top and freestanding coffee machines, making them safe and resistant to microbes, bacteria and viruses with the added benefit of proven antimicrobial protection.

BioCote’s silver-based additive is also incorporated into parts of the dispensing area to minimise the presence of microbes that can cause bad smells, staining and infections by up to 99.5% in two hours or 99.99% in 24 hours.

In 2015, Rhea launched the patented Varitherm technology, an induction water heating system that allows significant energy savings compared to traditional kettle systems; furthermore, it adjusts the water temperature for individual recipes, allowing even different temperatures in the same beverage to ensure the highest quality of the break experience.

With Variplus, our commitment to a sustainable future translates into an eco-friendly and high-quality coffee experience.

At Rhea, we have always operated with a focus on sustainability. As early as 2010, we developed TM-ON, a proprietary telemetry system that enables remote management of updates, configuration, and maintenance of machines, thereby reducing the need for physical interventions and field technician assistance. This not only speeds up processes but also contributes to reducing the CO2 footprint resulting from dedicated personnel travel.

We have worked on the internal modularity and flexibility of our machines, making maintenance and component replacement more effective and increasing the potential lifecycle. Additionally, the components are designed to be easily disassembled, facilitating material separation for recycling.

Sensitive to the importance of reducing plastic usage, our solutions include water dispensers designed to reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles.

Furthermore, at Rhea, we have introduced recycled plastic in the production of machines and use FSC-certified packaging.