Oct. 14, 2004: Circle Group Partners To Develop HVAC Biohazard System
MUNDELEIN, Ill. - Circle Group Holdings announced that it has entered into an agreement with Gassman Engineers Inc. and Meridian Mechanical Corp. to develop a commercial version of its Lidarâ„¢ and ThraxVacâ„¢ technologies. According to Circle Group, when the final phase of development is completed, the system will have the potential to provide for the detection and destruction of biohazard, chemical, and other hazardous materials. It will be integrated with a building's HVAC system to provide a defense against chemical and biological attacks or accidents involving hazardous materials.
Gassman Engineers, a Chicago engineering firm, will complete the design phase of the project, and then Meridian Mechanical, an Elk Grove Village firm, will complete the fabrication phase. The Phase One design is expected to be completed within 30 days. "Ultimately, it will be possible to treat any type of hazardous situation with this apparatus," said Ken Gassman, president of Gassman Engineers.