Air Filtration News & Trends

The EME620DD from Ruskin is a newly designed, 6-inch deep, horizontally-bladed, stationary louver designed for generator rooms or other spaces that require safety equipment to continue running during a storm event. EME620DD louver Mechanically-fastened for added strength with double-drainable blades, the EME620DD horizontally-bladed, stationary louver is designed to offer protection against water, air and wind penetration, during severe weather conditions. This high level of wind-driven rain...

DENSO is deeply saddened by the situation in Ukraine, where many Ukrainians have been forced to flee to neighboring countries, such as Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary. DENSO has started to provide humanitarian assistance and will donate a total of 600,000 euros. The company hopes that all problems will be resolved peacefully, so that no further suffering will occur. 1. Support for Ukrainian associates and their families Many Ukrainian associates work for DENSO Group. For the families...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Government released a new COVID-19 preparedness plan for protecting Americans against the SARS-COV-2 virus and its variants. In 96-pages, the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan lays out a strategy for protection, prevention, treatment, and preparedness. It also provides guidance for reopening schools and moving the economy forward, as vaccinations and testing increase. National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan The National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan lays out four main...

After decades of research, the UK implemented a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program for teenage girls in 2008. For the first time, a study has shown that the UK HPV vaccine program works and will save lives, according to research funded by Cancer Research UK. In the first study of its kind, the vaccine was shown to dramatically reduce cervical cancer rates by almost 90% in women in their 20s who were offered it at ages 12 to 13. “Results like this show the power of science,”...

Anytime Fitness High Wycombe, a franchise of the global network of 24/7 fitness centers, based in the Eden Centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire has been a customer of SFE Services for several years. Being a fitness center in the area, the facility is in regular use and has many clients, so it is imperative the air conditioning and ventilation equipment on site receives regular maintenance. Servicing and maintenance Servicing is completed at the site every quarte...

In March 2022, Plymovent has launched the ControlPro Connect. This advanced web portal maximizes uptime and operational efficiency for filter systems that remove welding fumes at industrial facilities. The portal provides the real-time filter status of all filters and gives accurate insights in trend lines and deviations. By monitoring this data, planned maintenance can be organized better to keep down costs and maximize uptime. ControlPro Connect ControlPro Connect is Plymovent’s IIOT...

Switch2 Energy Limited has won funding from The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), in order to improve efficiency and carbon performance across nine of the district and communal heating schemes that it operates. The £ 4.175 million HNES government grant scheme supports performance improvements to existing heat networks. The aim is to deliver sustained efficiency savings in fuel consumption and carbon emissions, so as to provide a greener, more reliable, cost-effective heat supply for...

Carrier Global Corporation is pleased to announce that Emerson has joined the Carrier Alliance program. As part of the program, Emerson will continue to provide leading-edge software and technologies from its air conditioning and cold chain businesses, such as compressors, valves, and sensors, to a range of products throughout the Carrier portfolio. Carrier – Emerson partnership Rishi Grover, the Senior Vice President – Operations at Carrier Corporation, said “This agreement...

Staff and visitors to Crawley Borough Council's new Civic Centre will benefit from outstanding indoor comfort with a new high-efficiency CIAT air conditioning and ventilation system installed. Three modular ClimaCIAT Air Handling Units (AHUs), equipped with high-grade filters to help support indoor air quality (IAQ), will maintain year-round climate conditions for the nine-story development, including a 41,000 square foot town hall, with a double-height reception area and 77,000 square feet of...

Bluon, Inc. a rapidly growing company in the HVAC-R space, with a wildly popular support app for HVAC-R technicians, has announced a major milestone for its first-of-its-kind platform. 100,000 technicians have become members on the Bluon support platform, the first mobile app to be self-adopted at scale by HVAC technicians. Bluon’s support platform Bluon’s support platform, which continues to capture the attention of the booming HVAC-R industry, is a revolutionary mobile app that...

EDF Renewables Ireland is announcing plans to develop a c.50MW wind farm northwest of Old Leighlin in Co. Carlow. The proposed Seskin Wind Farm will be located in the townlands of Seskinrea and Ridge and could power more than 36,000 homes. preliminary wind turbine layout The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on site which will be used to create a preliminary wind turbine layout. Detailed environmental studies will also be carried out at the...

The highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in the modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of the daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a significant area of concern as a contributor to potential health problems. The team at Tassio Temperature Control, along with many manufacturers of air filtrat...

EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of  EDF Group specializing in hydrogen, are announcing plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonization. EDF is the latest business to commit investment to Tees Valley, announcing plans for a green hydrogen production center in the vicinity of the former Redcar steelworks. Explore maritime decarbonization Tees Green Hydrogen...

XOi Technologies, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces a new partnership with Pueblo, an HVAC, plumbing, and controls company serving industrial, commercial, educational, and health care facilities throughout Arizona. The collaboration equips Pueblo field technicians with XOi’s advanced data insights and tech-enablement platform to drive efficiency and productivity. the highest quality of service “We see significant new efficiencies across the boar...

The ‘Living by Design’ Virtual Showhouse launches with Carrier as the official Healthy Home sponsor. The first-of-its-kind showhouse produced by Embello and national media partner Martha Stewart Living demonstrates what’s new and next in home design while highlighting the importance of healthy indoor environments. Because creating a healthy indoor environment is as critical to home design as aesthetics, the home features Carrier products that deliver improved indoor air qualit...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has announced that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference 2022. They will speak at 11:20 a.m. ET, on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The live webcast will be accessible on the Trane Technologies’ official company website, under the investor relations section. An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days, following the event.

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has collaborated with more than 125 school districts in Canada in 2021 to address deferred maintenance through future-ready infrastructure improvements. The resulting school facilities are better equipped to help deliver safe, healthy, connected, and sustainable learning experiences. Creative funding methods  “Hundreds of schools across Canada are contending with an intimidating backlog of building...

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced a bold initiative in 2018, to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions among its global customer base by 2 million tons, targeting completion by the year 2022. At AHR Expo 2022 in January, Armstrong announced that they had reached and surpassed that lofty goal. In the process they have helped customers save 2.5 billion kWh of electricity usage, resulting in more than $300 million in cost savings. Achieving this goal is the equivalent of taking 600,000 cars...

A home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) can have an impact on how comfortable homeowners are in their homes every day. Not only can mold, mildew, dust and other allergens affect allergy and asthma sufferers, but also airborne bacteria and viruses can cause us to get sick. With more concerns surrounding the latest viruses, indoor air quality continues to be top of mind. Air purifiers Air purifiers continue to be a popular option to help clean home air for better breathing all year long. In gen...

Introducing a 2" Recessed Base from ClimateCraft, the design option that facilitates wash down and provides safe and efficient drainage from the HVAC unit. ClimateCraft Recessed Base Made with a choice of heavy gauge smooth aluminum or non-slip aluminum diamond treadplate, the ClimateCraft Recessed Base is recessed 2” and continuously welded with thermal break gaskets, in order to keep vital equipment protected and keep it running longer, to extend the life of the vital equipment. Featu...

From the leaders in geothermal and water source heat pump technology comes a complete line of packaged rooftop DOAS systems built for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. The units are configurable to fit almost any project or application. From primary schools and higher education to condos, office buildings, hospitality, and more. Engineered to provide innovative solutions for indoor air quality, ClimateMaster DOAS units fit industry-standard curb, making them perfect for new installat...

Hoshizaki America, Inc. has appointed Allan Dziwoki as the company’s new Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales and Marketing. Allan Dziwoki has an extensive background with Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Watsco Inc., and most recently, at Panasonic Corporation of North America, where he served as the Division Vice President and General Manager. Sales, marketing and technical expert Allan Dziwoki brings with him a wealth of knowledge to the company and will be leading sales, m...

DRI-STEEM Corporation, the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, announced that their products are included in the BIMobject.com online catalog. BIMobject Online catalog BIMobject offers free access to schematic details about DriSteem’s products that include CAD and Revit files along with specification details, brochures, installation, operation manuals, and more.  “We are excited to have our products added to this well-known platf...

Eurovent has announced extending its welcome to ABB, one of the world’s renowned manufacturers of HVACR drives, motors and controls, as its newest Corresponding Member. The membership for ABB was approved during the Eurovent Board of Directors meeting, held in February 2022. New Eurovent member - ABB ABB is one of the internationally recognized manufacturers of drives, motors and controls for HVACR applications, with a global footprint, supporting the HVAC industry across the world, with...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to announce the addition of a new Silver Ionization Filter to their catalog of products. DriSteem’s Silver Ionization Filter will provide an added layer of protection against viral and bacterial proliferation within supply water for humidification and other applications where water hygiene is a concern. Silver Ionization Filter The Silver Ionization Filter...

Aggreko has launched a mobile, modular power package for utility support and off-grid locations, using HFO as its primary fuel source. Aggreko’s Medium Speed HFO (MSHFO) power package brings its trademark containerized, scalable power online quickly, while lowering the overall cost of energy. With more than 50 years experience providing diesel and gas-fuelled mobile, modular power, HFO was the natural extension that the company’s experts at its Dumbarton research and development fac...

Carrier Transicold has launched a 12-month-long roadshow across France, to demonstrate the world’s first, fully autonomous, all-electric, engineless refrigerated trailer system - the Carrier Transicold Vector eCool. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Autonomous trailer system Throughout 2022, Carrier Transicold will invite existing and potential customer...

Environmental health technology company CASPR Group is excited to announce its new name is CASPR Technologies. The updated branding will launch initially on the company’s new website CASPRtech.com and will continue to roll out onto products and company materials through the coming year. CASPR – which stands for Continuous Air & Surface Pathogen Reduction – uses proprietary Natural Catalytic Conversion (NCC™) technology to provide healthier indoor air and surface envi...

Multi-Wing America, the North American subsidiary of the Multi-Wing Group, announced that they have opened a new manufacturing plant in New Caney, Texas, USA. Located near Houston, the new manufacturing facility has begun production of select high-volume Multi-Wing modular axial fans for engine cooling and HVACR applications. New manufacturing plant in Texas Additionally, SMARTPACK and CUSTOMFAN fan packs, from E Flow Technologies, will also be manufactured in the new Texas facility. E Flow T...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has received market-leading scores for its integrated AI-infused solutions, in Verdantix’s assessment of 17 of the most prominent IoT platforms, on their ability to deliver value and support enterprise-scale architecture. Verdantix, a noted independent research and advisory firm, made its determination after live product demonstrations and an extensive questionnaire and survey of 285 real estate...