Air Filtration News & Trends
Porex, a globally-renowned company in the field of advanced porous solutions and member of the Filtration Group, has won a Bronze Edison Award in the medical category for its FORTRESS Pipette Tip Filter. In its 32nd year, the annual Edison Awards honors the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services. FORTRESS pipette tip filter The FORTRESS pipette tip filter, used in liquid handling for analytical, clinical and blood transfusion medicine markets, is a ma...
Filtration Group Corporation has announced the expansion of their product line of self-supported pleat air filters with the release of the MERV 10 AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X. AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X The new AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X was engineered to improve indoor air quality while having an equal or better total cost of ownership compared to traditional MERV 8 pleated filters on the market currently. Its design incorporates an increased air particle removal rate that captures 2.5x more airborne irritants...
At the Annual General Meeting held in Rapperswil on April 1, 2019, the shareholders of BELIMO Holding AG were informed about the results of the Belimo Group for the 2018 financial year, which were based on robust sales growth and sustained profitability. The shareholders approved all motions by the Board of Directors. They agreed to a dividend distribution of CHF 100.00 per share. The dividend will be paid out on April 5, 2019. 2018 Remuneration Report The 2018 Remuneration Report containing...
Greenheck’s louver line continues to grow with the addition of wind-driven rain louver EVH-302. Featuring 3-inch deep vertical rain-resistant blades, the EVH-302 is AMCA 500-L Certified for Air Performance, Water Penetration and Wind-Driven Rain, AMCA 540 Listed EVH-302 for Wind Borne Debris and AMCA 550 Listed for High Velocity Wind-Driven Rain. Maximum protection against water penetration Greenheck’s wind-driven rain louvers are designed to provide high volume intake and exhaust...
Greenheck, a globally-renowned manufacturer of air movement, control and conditioning equipment with several manufacturing locations across the United States, was named as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized Employers on Wednesday, April 17. Employers are chosen based on results from an independent survey distributed to more than 50,000 U.S.-based employees. Companies considered for this award were rated by nation-wide survey respondents on work-related topics such as: working co...
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company is excited to announce Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, Texas. On-schedule HVAC systems Going above and beyond for customers is the standard at HTS just as it is at BAF" Since its Lone Star State debut in 2001, HTS has blended together architects, engineers, building owners, facility maintenance pro...
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company announced Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Northern California, Hawaii, Guam and Nevada. Energy, sustainability and comfort solutions NSW has provided customers exceptional systems knowledge for more than a century NSW has provided customers exceptional systems knowledge for more than a century. Its product lines feature the latest in energy, su...
A. O. Smith Corporation and The Water Council (TWC) announces WATERSURPLUS as the 2019 winner of the BREW Corporate Accelerator: Powered by A. O. Smith challenge. The BREW Accelerator program is designed to help support entrepreneurs and startups that are developing innovative freshwater technologies. WATERSURPLUS, of Loves Park, Illinois, provides water treatment engineering and design services, custom equipment, a diverse rental fleet, a complete line of pre-engineered filtration equipment an...
Voltas, India’s pioneer in cooling products, and an AC brand, from the house of the Tata’s, has further strengthened its leadership position in the Cooling Products space, by launching its new range of Voltas Adjustable Inverter ACs. Launching the new range of air conditioners, Mr. Pradeep Bakshi, Managing Director & CEO, Voltas Limited said, “Having already built a strong equity in the savings and comfort space, we want to take our product offerings to the next level of c...
AMCA revises Publication 802 for Power Generation Fans. Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the revision of AMCA Publication 802, Industrial Process/Power Generation Fans: Establishing Performance Using Laboratory Models. Power-Generation Fans The newly designated AMCA Publication 802-19 outlines methods used by manufacturers to determine the performance of full-size industrial-process and power-generation fans. These methods include: The prediction of f...
Powered Aire has harnessed the power of electrically commutated (EC) motor technology by creating the ECo-Motor. Designed specifically for air curtain applications, the ECo-Motor produces lightning-fast startup time, significant energy savings, and expansive variable speed control. By combining green technology with an energy-saving product, Powered Aire is changing the way the air movement industry designs, specifies and perceives open doors. Bringing EC motor technology to the air curtain ind...
When the user is making an investment with new HVAC equipment, they obviously want it to last as long as possible. That’s where a good warranty—or two—can help. Homeowners often have the option to get HVAC warranties for both parts and labor. Knowing a little more about each policy can help them determine the path that’s right for the user. They have two different types of warranties to review with new HVAC equipment. The labor warranty covers service call charges and la...
Voltas Limited, from the house of Tata's launches its new Brand Shop —M/S Khalsa Electronics at on the busiest connecting Road of Chandigarh-Kharar, Mohali. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers, water coolers, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers. Conveniently located at busiest & heart line of...
Qingdao Haier-Carrier Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. (Haier Carrier) recently celebrated the opening of its new intelligent manufacturing facility. With a larger footprint and upgraded production lines and labs, the new facility houses manufacturing, development, testing, quality inspection and office operations, and allows a 45 percent increase in production capacity over the previous location. Haier Carrier is a joint venture established in 2001 by Haier Group and Carrier, a global provide...
Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata's launches its new Brand Shop — M/S Shalimar Marketing, in Jalandhar's premier shopping area. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers, water coolers, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers. Conveniently located in the heart of Jalandhar, the new brand s...
Johnson Controls has added a new outdoor air handler to its YORK® Solution™ line of products. The new YORK® Solution™ Endura™ includes a zero-penetration roof backed by the confidence of the Endura10R™ 10-year roof warranty. The patent-pending triple-layer roof system has no fasteners, metal seams or caulking, leaving nothing to invite water penetration. The YORK® Solution™ Endura™ also comes with an optional full-length integral service vestibule...
DENSO, the world’s second-largest mobility supplier, announced it has taken a USD 5 million stake in Seattle-based Airbiquity Inc., a global pioneer in connected vehicle services and a pioneer in the development of automotive telematics technology. The investment will accelerate the development of over-the-air (OTA) systems for wirelessly updating automotive software from a remote location. Airbiquity’s engineering capabilities DENSO will accelerate the growth of secure and highly...
Wilo has its focus set firmly on its customers and aspires to make their life easier. To reach this goal, Wilo remains committed to the continuous development of new products and technologies. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) solutions are custom-made products that are able to respond to the very specific requirements and needs of the target market. With the launch of its new circulator – the Wilo-PARA - the Dortmund-based company is restating its leadership in innovation for the OEM...
The most compatible replacement pump soon including also geothermal and solar application will be presented by WILO in Frankfurt. The Wilo-Varios PICO is especially user-friendly due primarily to the combination of standard and external control modes but also for its maintenance routines such as air venting and manual re-start. Alongside its simplicity in installation and maintenance, it provides the manual restart facility" “It is clearly the most convenient solution in the marketplace...
Soft and fluffy seasonal allergen particles roam freely in the air. They are deceivingly delicate, yet dangerous and outright aggravating to allergy sufferers everywhere. Whether it is birch, oak, grass, or ragweed pollen, it can wreak havoc on a person’s immune system, as well as the installed residential HVAC system, impairing day-to-day living. Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning offers key tips to help people combat seasonal allergies in the PNW this spring. The tips include:...
Throughout 2019, Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. is making ANSI/AMCA Standard 208, Calculation of the Fan Energy Index, available for download at no cost in its online store. The ratio of the electrical power of a reference fan to the electrical power of an actual fan, both calculated at a given airflow and pressure duty point, FEI ‘levels the playing field,’ enabling meaningful comparisons of many different fan types. It was developed by AMCA and its...
ECR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Mincarelli to the position of IT Support Tech at the firm. Mr. Mincarelli joined the firm on March 4th 2019 in the Utica facility. Anthony received a Computer Network Technician Associate Degree from Herkimer County Community College. A resident of Frankfort, Anthony is looking forward to using his knowledge of hardware and networking that he learned in the course of securing his college degree and time as a Cisco Academy...
Purafil, a provider of gas phase filtration, announced the completion of its recent lab overhaul to increase functionality and expand testing capabilities. “Today is an exciting day for Purafil for a number of reasons, but none more so than the expansion of our R&D lab. We will now be able to offer comprehensive and developmental testing services as well as media analysis services. We also have rapid prototyping of new media capabilities,” explained Bill England, Purafil’s...
On March 19, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice announcing a list of products given a one-year extension on current tariff exclusions granted in this Federal Register notice, dated March 25, 2019. This batch of exclusions was the second of those announced by the USTR and part of the first round of Section 301 tariffs on $34 billion worth of products imported from China; they are set to expire on March 25, 2020...
A home should be a safe haven where one can rely on finding peace, comfort, and relaxation. It’s where we get the best sleep and feel safest. Owning an air conditioner can help provide the family with the comfort and security one should expect each time they return home. The benefits of air conditioner ownership are near endless and help the safe haven remain comfortable year-round. Does one have trouble sleeping? Research shows that inadequate sleep can be linked to warmer temperatures,...
LG Electronics (LG) will aggressively expand its voice recognition-enabled smart home appliances this year, with more than two dozen markets expected to be on board by the start of the second quarter. With the company’s valued artificial intelligence (AI) partners Google and Amazon expanding sales of AI speakers globally, LG anticipates a simultaneous increase in demand for appliances supporting voice recognition. Millions more LG home appliance owners across the world will enjoy a smooth...
To enrich the company staff's spare time life activities, promote friendship and cooperation between employees, and enhance the cohesion of the company. Snowman Group held the 2018 year-end group building activity on January 26, 2019, in Fuzhou Headquarters. Company pioneers and all colleagues gathered together with hopes and dreams for the future. drop in temperature As the Chinese New Year is coming, the company's senior executives sent their best wishes to all the employees Co...
Unless one is a professional electrical technician, it is difficult to differentiate between HVAC and AC. One is not the only person who gets confused after hearing this lingo. What one needs to know is that these are acronyms that are used to denote the electrical systems that regulate heat and cool air on their property. Island Heating & Air Conditioning get this question from their customers, especially those who want to invest in these systems for the first time. Here are some differenc...
Ariston has announced the release of its latest product line - DEOS, a range of silent running dehumidifiers available in three models – the DEOS 11, DEOS 16s and DEOS 21s – with each unit recommended for areas sized 25 sq. m, 38 sq. m and 47 sq. m, respectively. Key features across the DEOS range of dehumidifiers include electronic control for accurate and intuitive operation of the units, alongside built-in wheels allowing for quick and easy positioning around a home. Units also b...
Viega LLC’s new Automatic Recirculation Balancing Valve ensures a balanced domestic water recirculation system by dynamically changing with varying conditions. The Automatic Recirculation Balancing Valve will be on display at Viega’s booth (N1715) at the International Builders’ Show (IBS), Feb. 19-21, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Automatic Recirculation Balancing Valve The results are faster hot water delivery, minimized wasted energy and water and low chance o...
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