Daikin Industries Ltd., through its subsidiary American Air Filter Co. Inc., has announced the acquisition of U.S. air filter manufacturer Flanders Holdings LLC, Washington, North Carolina. The acquisition price is $430 million.
Afpro Filters’ new HQ80A10-6-A+ bag filter and compact filters — PT98-XL, CS85-A-XL, and CS98-A-XL — all meet the requirements set by Eurovent for the A+ energy label.
Philanthro™ today is unveiling a new line of HVAC air filters that engage customers in a charitable cause. The company is raising awareness through a 30-day crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo where consumers will have the opportunity to be among the first to support the new brand and receive rewards in return for their support.
Most of the time, it will be possible to come up with a solution to an IAQ problem, and contractors should take that opportunity to educate consumers on the health and comfort benefits of IAQ products.
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The global air filters market is projected to surpass $19 billion through 2020, according to a TechSci Research report, “Global Air Filters Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020.” Following the recent recession, the market has been recovering due to increasing disposable income coupled with rising concern regarding IAQ and related health effects.
A survey commissioned by the Filtrete brand of 3M shows that while indoor air pollutants are ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health, parents are not always aware of the steps they can take to make the air inside their homes cleaner for their families.
Forward-thinking HVAC contractors are training technicians, educating customers, and even providing filter-delivery services on behalf of maintenance customers.
AAF International is introducing the VariCel 2+ filter line. Utilizing AAF’s Impress pleating technology, VariCel 2+ filters combine low resistance with high mechanical strength, while maximizing energy efficiency.
Polymer Group Inc. (PGI) has unveiled Everist™ brand filtration media, a nanofiber-based technology that the company said offers enhanced mechanical efficiency, low pressure drops, and excellent dirt holding capacity, making it an ideal solution for HVAC and other industries reliant on high-efficiency filtration.