Air Filtration News & Trends

AET Flexible Space systems have featured personal user control for thirty years, highlighting the advanced and user led design of their underfloor systems and this latest feature only serves to improve comfort cooling for office workers, by allowing individuals to take control of their environment. Underfloor AC systems Underfloor air conditioning systems are commonly used in office environments, utilizing the plenum beneath a raised floor as the ventilation zone. Fully conditioned air is supp...

Daikin Industries, Ltd. added new content entitled “Expert Ventilation Methods for Offices and Stores” on their company website that summarizes useful information in English on ventilation of offices and stores in Japan. Because of the epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), ventilation has been gaining attention. In the “Ventilation Awareness Survey” conducted by Daikin, approximately 80% of the respondents said that their “Interest in ventila...

Reliable Controls announced that Michael Osborne, the company’s Firmware Manager, accepted the appointment of BACnet Chair. Developed under the auspices of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), BACnet is an American national standard, a European standard, a national standard in more than 30 countries, and an ISO global standard. BACnet has been an international standard since 2003, and has 877 listed products from 180 manufacturers, with o...

During its 63rd meeting, the General Assembly of the Eurovent Association defined a new vision for the future of the European HVACR industry. Mr. Naci Sahin starts the final year of his second election term as President of Europe’s Industry Association for Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain Technologies. Eurovent Annual Meeting Different than usual earlier events, the Eurovent Annual Meeting, originally planned to take place in Hamburg, Germany, moved online in...

Although McQuay PTACs are no longer being manufactured, Applied Comfort has a line of direct-fit replacements for older McQuay PTAC products. Applied Comfort is dedicated to providing continued support to McQuay PTAC owners and provides a line of replacement models that are designed and engineered to provide an easy option for replacement. Contact the local distributor to help discover the best options for a McQuay PTAC replacement.

Applied Comfort Products has made some internal changes to benefit not only the environment, but also the people who put their heart and soul into each PTAC that comes off the production line.  The goal is to be kinder to the environment and continue to make the production process smarter. production efficiency Improving production efficiencies not only means increased unit output but also reduces the use of resources such as hydro and natural gas. Streamlining production has reduced the...

Is the home air conditioning system not working? When struggling with the AC, sometimes the first instinct is to pick up the phone and contact the local HVAC technician. However, certain AC issues are a lot easier to solve than imagined. Air-Rite Heating & Cooling cares about saving home owners’ time and money. That’s why the company is providing residents with a basic air conditioning troubleshooting guide that details common AC problems and the solutions needed to get their ho...

Filtration Group announced the acquisition of OXYPHEN, an innovator in track-etched membranes. As part of the Filtration Group family, Oxyphen has strengthened its ability to partner with customers in life science, consumer and industrial markets with its customized membrane solutions. “We are excited to have a great entrepreneur like Annette Heusser and the team at Oxyphen joining us on our common mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive,” said Tim McCarty, CE...

Berner announced the Berner Air Curtain App. The Berner App, an air curtain app to control architectural air curtains from a smartphone, is available now at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store The company also standardized its patented digital controller, the Intelliswitch™, across its product suite of air curtains in the Berner Architectural category. Both the app and the roll-out of the Intelliswitch™ will serve to simplify and enhance ease-of-use of...

Home owners tend to put a lot of emphasis on the temperature range in their homes. When living in a place like the US state of Colorado, home owners need to make sure that their homes are kept cool and comfortable in the summer and warm and cozy in the winter. Need to look beyond temperature It is totally understandable that, given the spectrum of temperature extremes, home owners put a lot of focus on their HVAC systems. However, as a trusted HVAC company based out of Loveland, Colorado, Fort...

The Berner App, a first-of-its-kind air curtain app to control architectural air curtains from a smartphone, is available now at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The company also standardized its patented digital controller, the Intelliswitch™, across its product suite of air curtains in the Berner Architectural category. Easy To Use Air Curtain Operation Both the app and the roll-out of the Intelliswitch™ will serve to simplify and enhance the ease-of-use of air curtain...

Eurovent calls for an ambitious EU green recovery package that focuses on renovating the EU‘s building stock, modernizing the energy system, and investing in digitalization and the circular economy. The next EU budget presents a unique opportunity to reboot the European economy and set it on the track to carbon-neutrality. The COVID-19 crisis will severely impact global economic activity. The International Monetary Fund projects a 6.1% contraction in advanced economies in 2020, the worst...

During these difficult times, it may dawn on home owners that their home air quality could contain harmful bacteria and infectious diseases. With the shortage of common household disinfectants, such as Lysol and other cleaning agents, home owners might feel concerned and wonder about the best ways to protect their family from viruses. More than ever, air purification systems are an essential solution to combat contaminants that may be floating around in your home. Air-Rite Heating & Cooling...

Proximity Systems, Inc., a globally renowned provider of innovative health care furniture and technology solutions, has announced UV-Cube, a new product in their lineup of UV-C disinfection devices. Designed to disable pathogens by breaking the DNA sequence and rendering them unable to reproduce and spread, UV-Cube provides automated, chemical-free disinfection. UV-Cube offers quick and easy way to disinfect handheld equipment and devices, eliminates 99.9% of infection-causing pathogens after o...

Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a global manufacturer of dust, mist and fume collection equipment, has doubled the size of its testing laboratory to include a climate-controlled facility with a new full-size dust collection test rig. The new equipment is dedicated to testing in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 199-2016, Method of Testing the Performance of Industrial Pulse Cleaned Dust Collectors. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 199-2016 testing Unlike other air filter standards that focus on HV...

When Roger Olsen of Arup designed Artus, he wanted to solve some of the biggest issues with  comfort cooling systems: space claim, poor air distribution and energy inefficiency. He designed a hybrid system, taking the performance of a traditional fan coil unit and coupling it with the energy efficiency of a chilled beam. Developed in partnership with Arup and manufactured by Airedale in the UK, Artus™ is an award winning packaged system that provides perfect, quiet, even heating and...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced that the company has appointed Jay Geldmacher as president and CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective May 28, 2020. Geldmacher succeeds Mike Nefkens, whose departure the company announced in December 2019. This leadership transition is the result of a comprehensive search process and follows the company's recently announced board changes, which included the addition...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems launched the latest additions to its tier Evolution™ series with the Evolution Extreme 26 air conditioner (Model 186CNV) and Evolution Extreme 24 heat pump (Model 284ANV). Both products showcase a number of features performance, which includes numerous technological advancements with 12 patents pending. Bluetooth® diagnostic information Bryant, a supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Carrier, a globa...

Any home is more than just four walls, it equates to security and comfort for everyone in the family. When the outdoor temperature soars, people want to escape to a cool dwelling space. However, like all things mechanical, all air conditioning systems are prone to malfunction without routine maintenance. If an air conditioner has stopped working properly, residents can try these DIY tips to troubleshoot potential issues. Thermostat malfunctioning issues If the temperature in the house is too...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), joined by the Consumer Technology Association and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to intervene on the side of the Department of Energy (DOE) in a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council against a rule issued in earlier 2021 governing the Department's rulemaking procedures. Updated process rule The Procedures for Use in New or Revi...

As countries around the world work to contain the spread of COVID-19 and prepare to reopen, Trane Technologies is addressing critical needs for healthier air quality in buildings, hospitals and homes and safe transport for food and medicine. The global climate innovator has seen a growing focus on indoor air quality in buildings, including hospitals and other healthcare settings. At the same time, strain on the grocery supply chain and concerns about a pandemic-driven food supply crisis highlig...

With the rise of veganism showing no signs of slowing down, plant-based meal provider, allplants decided to consolidate its seven sites into a single, central facility. When the contracting company, Forma London was presented with the challenge of sustainably fitting out the new building, it turned to Elta Fans to deliver an efficient ventilation solution. Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of different reasons, including health, climate change, and animal welfare. As p...

The new Adidas LDN flagship outlet in London, which opened late October 2019, has been specifically designed to enhance the retail experience. As the brand’s most technologically-advanced store worldwide, it required a ventilation system that would effectively deliver a fresh air supply across the four-storey, 27,000 sq. ft, site, in the most energy efficient way possible. Adidas is one of the most well-known sports brands in the world, and so it’s to be expected that when it launch...

Two new Burnham model MPC™ high efficiency commercial boilers were recently installed by The Witmer Company of New Holland, PA in the historic ‘High Point’ Mansion located in Hershey, PA. The Model MPC boilers will provide space heating for the 22-room Mansion which was built in 1908 as the home of Milton and Catherine Hershey. Mr. Hershey was the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, now known as The Hershey Company. Today, ‘High Point’ Mansion serves as the h...

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week, AHRI President & CEO Stephen Yurek requested the urgent assistance of the Department of State in "convincing the federal, state, and local jurisdictions in Mexico to allow continued manufacturing operations, while our members commit to adhere to strict workplace safety and health standards." Impact of inability to work Yurek explained that in addition to potentially harming customers in Mexico, "the continued inability of s...

Filtration Group’s mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive has never been more important than it is currently. At Filtration Group, they are committed to continuing their operations as an essential business, keeping the team members safe, and to working with their customers to bolster the economy and fight the coronavirus. The health and wellbeing of the team members and the communities in which they live and work is their top priority. Safe working environment Fi...

Panasonic has introduced advanced updates to its domestic RAC TZ range. The new Wall-Mounted TZ has been designed with a smaller and more elegant chassis, while still maintaining impressive power and efficiency as well as utilizing R32 refrigerant to fully satisfy the demand for reliable solutions with reduced environmental impact. Undergoing major improvements, Panasonic has focused on creating a compact heating and cooling indoor unit that is only 779mm in width - small enough to be placed ab...

To help hospitals treating patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Carrier Global Corporation launched the OptiClean portable negative air machine, which cleans and removes air potentially contaminated by the virus. In a closed room, the machine uses high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, an air management system to significantly reduce the presence of coronavirus and other contaminants in the air, and flexible ducting to exhaust the filtered air. The machine creates negative p...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, provided an update on actions the company is taking to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. Andy Teich, lead independent director of Resideo, stated, “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees, professional installers, customers and communities in which we operate. While the operating environment is challenging, we are taking decisive actions to manage the business through the COVID-19 pa...

Accruent, a globally renowned provider of solutions to manage the built environment, announced that it has entered a partnership with UK facilities management and professional services company, Mitie to provide remote asset monitoring for Mitie’s facilities management clients. Mitie’s diverse customer base spans a range of industries including retail, commercial real estate, telecommunications, government and industrial sectors. vx Observe IoT remote monitoring platform Mitie will...