Air Filtration News & Trends

RGF Environmental Group, Inc., a major environmental design and manufacturing company, introduces the HALO-ROVE, a standalone, portable active air purifier that is capable of treating commercial spaces up to 1,000 square feet.  Utilizing RGF’s proprietary PHI-CELL product with Photohydroionization technology, the HALO ROVE provides significant reductions in viruses, bacteria, mold, and odor within minutes of operation. HALO-ROVE “As a part of RGF’s commitment to a whole...

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. Tassio Temperature Control recommends getting the air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year.  The optimum time is in the spring to ensure the system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. Users need to be able to rely on air conditioners for their comfort here in Los Angeles. Why Is Maintenance Important?   The short answer is it...

Thanks to added capabilities and available new options, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is solidifying its reputation as the renowned US-based manufacturer of complete room air conditioning solutions, designed to deliver healthier indoor air quality (IAQ) and tackle serious issues, such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Under a suite of new accessory offerings called Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, the company has embraced scientific recommendations for how to best achieve except...

Paul McCarver, President and CEO of Houston-based HVAC and plumbing equipment distributor, Delta T Equipment, announces a major office move to a larger facility for the company and its subsidiaries, Total Pump Solutions, and DT Fabrication, effective May 17th, 2021. Total Pump Solutions is a distributor of industry-renowned fire-suppression equipment. DT Fabrication manufactures Total Tanks domestic, fire, and combination water storage tanks. The state-of-the-art new facility The new facility...

To help improve public transit safety and support economic recovery, Thermo King, a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, launches a new air purification solution for buses that continuously purifies the air while the bus is in operation. Thermo King’s Air Purification Solution has been independently tested and proven to be 98% effective in deactivating certain viruses, including a surrogate for the virus that causes COVID-19. Healthier air quality “Our p...

DiversiTech Corp., an aftermarket manufacturer, and supplier of highly-engineered components for residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R), announced on March 24, 2021, that it has merged with Fresh-Aire UV, a pioneer in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry. IAQ product range “The addition of Fresh-Aire UV, a market leader in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), into the DiversiTech brand portfolio further strengthens our product leadership...

The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable June 30, 2021, to shareholders of record on June 4, 2021. Trane Technologies has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends on its common shares since 1919 and annual dividends since 1910.

Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will host its “Game On” Rooftop HVAC Conference virtually on April 21, 2021. free online learning experience The interactive training conference will offer a free online learning experience, with in-depth presentations developed by our HVAC experts. The courses will cover the product and service of Johnson Controls, YORK®, and TempMaster® commercial rooftop systems along with trending ind...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, provides strategies and skills for increasing long-term high-margin commercial service agreements at a three-day virtual training in May. BDR’s Commercial Maintenance Sales workshop, scheduled for May 11-13, helps HVAC professionals identify and analyze the impact of commercial maintenance agreements on short- and long-term revenue growth. maintenance relationships...

Drury Southwest is a Missouri-based, family owned and operated hotel system with more than 130 hotels in 21 states. Founded in 1973, the Drury brands include Drury Inn & Suites®, Drury Inn®, Drury Plaza Hotel®, Drury Suites®, Pear Tree Inn by Drury®, and other brands. The company’s focus on exceptional customer service, spotless rooms, and best-in-class value earned the company a JD Power and Associates ranking of ‘Highest in Guest Satisfaction’ award fr...

UltraViolet Devices Inc. partnered with Badger Technologies to equip the Badger UV Disinfect robot with its advanced UV-C technology to create an autonomous disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food service, and retail environments. UV robot “We partnered with them to develop a UV robot that can come to life at the end of the shift when everyone goes home, can take a couple of hours, and do a normal-sized grocery stor...

Blalock Heating & Air, along with Johnstone Supply, Fujitsu and The Nixon Group, teamed up on a project at Speedway Ford in Griffin, Georgia, United States of America (USA). The team consisted of: Blalock Heating and Air – Justin Bishop, Johnstone Supply – Ty Rath, Fujitsu – Shawn Hill, The Nixon Group – Seth Nixon. Speedway Ford Speedway Ford has been a long time customer of Blalock Heating & Air Speedway Ford has been a long time customer of Blalock...

AC Supply has decided to partner and stock the most trusted brand in PTACs, Friedrich, at all four of its Tarrant County locations. As a manufacturer, Friedrich believes that Air Conditioning is at the heart of what they do the same philosophy that AC Supply has thrived on for the last 60-plus years. With this mutual mindset of quality and care, a partnership between AC Supply and Friedrich came naturally. Customer solutions When looking at our PTAC line in 2021, we knew that getting the best...

Trane®, by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator is establishing new operations in Dayton, Ohio, to serve the market effective April 1, 2021. Trane optimizes indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy-efficient heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, energy management and contracting services, aftermarket parts support, and connected building solutions. Trane will expand its existing workforce as part of the new operation and plans to hire additional e...

Johnson Controls, the global company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, will host its ‘Game On’ Rooftop HVAC Conference virtually on April 21, 2021. The interactive training conference will offer a free online learning experience, with in-depth presentations developed by our HVAC experts. The courses will cover the product and service of Johnson Controls, YORK and TempMaster commercial rooftop systems along with trending industry topics, which are available for pr...

Delta T Equipment has been selected as the EVAPCO, Inc. representative in the Southeast Texas commercial HVAC and light industrial markets. EVAPCO, Inc. is a manufacturing company with global resources and solutions for worldwide heat transfer applications. Delta T Equipment will now add evaporative coolers and cooling towers to their extensive product line. Bringing better solutions EVAPCO Vice President of North America Sales Jamie Facius applauds the core values that drive Delta T Equ...

NGH, a major manufacturer of HVAC equipment, announced Tom Barrow Company (TBCo), Atlanta, as the manufacturer’s representative for all Reznor branded HVAC products in Florida. The agreement also calls for TBCo to represent Reznor engineered products in Georgia. TBCo’s Florida presence TBCo’s expansive Florida coverage will also be instrumental in maintaining the brand’s aftermarket parts sales TBCo’s Florida presence includes offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, T...

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and HVAC Excellence are collaborating to bridge the skill gap in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) education. The organizations are working collectively to improve the effectiveness of these training programs. Their combined vision is to provide comprehensive education resources that will enable instructors to produce the highly skilled technical and safe workforce the construction industry demand...

Lennox Industries announced its PureAir™ and PureAir™ S Air Purification Systems with the Lennox Healthy Climate™ Carbon Clean 16® air filter remove over 99% of the virus that causes COVID-19 from the air2. After months of rigorous testing at a highly reputed, independent laboratory, this announcement is further evidence of Lennox’s relentless commitment to delivering unmatched, whole-home purification for perfect air. Residential Filtration Systems Lennox’s...

Continental Fan’s AIB Belt Drive Tubeaxial Fans provide aerodynamically efficient performance, with airflow capacities ranging to 54,000 cfm. The rugged fan housing is constructed of heavy-duty welded steel and angle ring flanges, and is available in diameters from 12″ through 60″. The AIB features a spark-resistant, cast aluminum airfoil axial impeller, and has an extensive line of options & accessories to compliment it. Features of AIB Belt Drive Tubeaxial Fans Followi...

‘Co-create climate for life’ is Viessmann’s trade fair motto this year. As a solution provider for the entire living space, this family business has the right products, platforms, digital and other services to tackle global warming, together with its specialist partners. This year, Viessmann will introduce numerous innovations to market whose development is in no small way attributable to its partners. Based on surveys, joint workshops, discussions, and many interviews, expert...

Daikin confirmed its presence at ISH 21, the world’s foremost trade fair for HVAC and water, which will be held virtually from March 22nd until March 26th. Daikin is happy to e-meet new stakeholders, present new products, including two world premieres, and stress the importance of sustainability in HVAC during the fair. Daikin will do this by presenting a series of high-quality and unique webinars throughout the week about various topics such as the renovation wave, indoor air quality...

Greenheck’s HBT-221 rectangular bubble-tight damper is available in larger sizes up to 48 in. x 52 in. in a single section. This allows larger openings to be filled with one pre-engineered damper to provide zero leakage rather than a multi-section assembly that can add a significant amount of pressure to the system. In addition, larger-size HBT-221 dampers can be configured with a single actuator versus two actuators found in a multi-section damper assembly. mechanically fastened blade...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association welcomes Michael McDavid and Clint Orr to its Board of Directors. Michael McDavid Michael holds Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) and Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) certifications As General Manager of Professional Abatement & Remediation Technologies (PART-LLC) in Fenton, MO, Michael McDavid has been in the HVAC system cleaning industry for nearly 20 yea...

Global climate innovator - Trane Technologies, through its strategic brand - Trane®, has joined forces with indoor air quality monitoring, reporting, and ventilation management company Aircuity® to provide automated, data-based indoor air quality monitoring and management solutions for building owners. energy efficiency The integrated Trane and Aircuity system, available in the United States of America (USA) and Canada, collects critical data about a building’s air quality and au...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, is pleased to announce the hiring of Tom Overs as vice president, residential business. Tom's experience  Before joining METUS, Overs spent 18 years with Lennox International and affiliated companies, serving in continually advancing roles including product manager, district manager, general manager, and vice president of Heatc...

Greenheck Group, the globally renowned manufacturer of air movement, control, and conditioning equipment, with manufacturing locations across the United States of America (USA), was named as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized Employers on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Employers are chosen based on results from an independent survey that is distributed to more than 50,000 U.S. based employees, who are working for companies that employ more than 1,000 individuals. America’s Be...

Like most North American cannabis industry grow-ops, Real Leaf Solutions (RLS), based in Kalkaska, Michigan, USA, is still refining its growing methods, but the two-year-old company may have finally found a state-of-the-art HVAC design that will help it reach optimum yields shortly. HVAC retrofit Tom Beller, RLS’ Co-Owner and Chief Operations Officer (COO), believes his latest HVAC retrofit for two 1,500-square flowering rooms is a major step toward optimum harvest goals. It consists of...

Innovative active air purification technology, manufactured by globally renowned HVAC and IAQ technology solutions firm, RGF Environmental Group, Inc., has become the only commercial product validated by third-party testing to confirm actual airborne inactivation of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus by as much as 99.96%. active air purification technology Distributed and installed in the United Kingdom via renowned HVAC specialists, Better Indoors, the RGF active air purification technology was...

ROCKWOOL has unveiled a new HVAC Resource Hub to help designers and engineers select insulation products for HVAC settings. The online area features a wealth of technical literature, CPD learning modules and useful specification calculators helping users balance air quality versus thermal, acoustic and fire performance. HVAC Resource Hub Within the new HVAC Resource Hub, which can be accessed on the company’s official website, specifiers will find a comprehensive suite of tools to help o...