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Inside Filter Driers

These valuable components keep systems clean but can become restricted themselves

February 6, 2017

Filter driers are designed to remove foreign materials, such as moisture, dirt, sandpaper grit, soldering flux, small solder beads, and acid from a refrigeration or air conditioning system. However, filter driers are notorious for becoming restricted from moisture, sludge, dirt, or oil that has entered the system from a poor service practice or extreme operating conditions.

2017 AHR Expo — New Product

Aerobiotix Inc.: Whole Home Air Quality System

January 2, 2017

Ultra-V™ is the first whole-home application of the Aerobiotix patented solid-state air treatment technology. It utilizes a suite of technologies including ultraviolet disinfection, zirconium photochemical oxidation, and cleanroom-grade HEPA filtration to create an IAQ solution.

AAF Europe Acquires Sweden’s Dinair Group

Next step in AAF’s expansion in the global air filter market

November 24, 2016

AAF Europe has acquired Dinair Group AB, one of Sweden’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of air filters. Dinair, established in 1982, emphasizes balanced filtration solutions and has a history of developing its own products.

NAFA Announces 30 Clean Air Award Recipients for 2016

Facilities must submit detailed and specific steps taken toward cleaning the indoor environment

October 7, 2016

The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) has announced the recipients of its Clean Air Awards for 2016. The award is presented each year to building owners and managers who take steps to significantly improve IAQ by increasing the level or efficiency of their HVAC air filtration system.

Air Pollution Report Indicates Need for Better Filtration

Vast majority in urban areas are exposed to air quality levels that exceed WHO’s limits

August 22, 2016

With poor air quality remaining a major public health problem in many cities, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a new report aiming to encourage countries to take more actions that will reduce the negative impact of air pollution.

Air Filtration Specialists to Meet in California in September

Attendees will learn about the latest issues affecting the industry

August 5, 2016

The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) will hold its 2016 Annual Convention Sept. 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, California. The annual event brings together more than 125 air filtration industry professionals and guests to learn about the latest issues affecting the industry.

Cleanpak Cleanroom System Is Part of Laboratory of the Year

Facility was designed and constructed for efficient building energy use

August 4, 2016

A Cleanpak® complete air distribution and filtration cleanroom system from Nortek Air Solutions is a vital component in the University of Illinois Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Building, named R&D Magazine’s 2016 Laboratory of the Year.

IAQ Sales Show You're Not Allergic to Money

Nicole Krawcke

July 22, 2016

Who needs Kleenex when you have a truck full of permanent IAQ solutions?

Air Filter Market to Grow at 5.6% CAGR to 2020

Air filters play a significant role in maintaining good IAQ

May 19, 2016

The global air filter market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6 percent during the forecast period of 2016-2020, driven by IAQ concerns, according to a market research report from ReportsnReports.

AAF International Acquires Air Filter Manufacturer Flanders

The new company will do business as AAF Flanders

May 16, 2016

American Air Filter Co. Inc., d/b/a AAF International, announced it has acquired Flanders Holdings LLC, a leading air filter manufacturer in the U.S. With this acquisition, Flanders will be integrated into AAF, with the combination creating the largest air filter company of its type in the North American and global air filtration markets, said AAF.