Fall 2020 Air Media

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FALL 2020

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Why Marketing Should Create a Digital Twin of Your Sales Team

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Table of Contents Features

Michelle Czosek, CAE NAFA Executive Director

Why Marketing Should Create a Digital Twin of Your Sales Team

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NAFA Certification Report

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Designer and Content Editor

2020 Technical Seminar Update

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2021 Annual Convention Update

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Thank you 2020 - 2021 Sponsors

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Making Polling Places Safe

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NAFA Webinar Survey Results

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NAFA Guidelines Update

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Editor

Terry Driscoll NAFA Association Coordinator

Publisher’s Note

Air Media magazine is published three times per year by the National Air Filtration Association. Annual dues are $520 for Distributor Membership and $945 for Manufacturer Membership; dues include a paid subscription to Air Media.

Air Media provides a forum for the free exchange of opinions and information. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of NAFA, its officers, directors, membership or staff. Your contributions help make this magazine an interesting and informative forum for exchanging ideas and recognizing the advancements in our industry.

Neither NAFA nor Air Media is responsible for claims made in advertisements.

Editorial and advertising closing dates are the first of the month prior to issue.

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Departments President’s Message

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Welcome to NAFA

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2020 Board of Directors

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New Certified Personnel

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NAFA News

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Industry Calendar of Events

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Technology Corner

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Executive Profile

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From the Executive Director

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President’s Message Science - Not Just Another Opinion

by Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT

If we have learned anything during this time of social distancing, it has been to become more creative. While change can be difficult for many people and fear of the unknown has a tendency to shut others down, there always seems to be those rare few who, when looking at the same set of circumstances, see only endless opportunity. It is as if they had been granted a reprieve from a life sentence of boredom. Eventually we all learn to adapt to this “New Normal” as it is now called but for some of us it takes a bit longer than others.

My wife and I still like to have an occasional dinner with friends but to do so now, we have to all show up at a designated time, set up our lawn chairs and folding TV tables in a parking lot and pull out our individual meals. On a cool spring evening in Virginia, it’s as close to dining at a five-star restaurant as one can get, minus of course the bill. Only recently did I learn that there is actually a name for this social phenomena. Groups like this are called “COVID Bubbles.”

I do seem to have more time to read lately and am a bit fanatical at cutting out articles of interest from magazines, newspapers, whatever I run across. The most recent was an interview with actor Alan Alda. Not being a big fan, I likely would have flipped past this particular article except that one quote caught my eye. This one excerpt in bold print seemed to jump out as I thumbed through the pages, “we don’t value our ignorance enough...ignorance is really good to have if it’s combined with curiosity.” The point being that the world has been wholly ignorant concerning this most recent pandemic and information about what we know still seems to be changing daily.

This particular interview centered around the need for better communication and understanding about how science works…”the importance of evidence, the importance of many trials, of rigorous

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studies and the idea that we learn a little bit at a time.” And there are still so many individuals who think that “science is just another opinion.”

Over the past five months, NAFA has engaged in a number of webinars and made frequent changes and additions to our website in order to communicate the latest science to our members but also to relate news from NAFA members in the field to the broader scientific community.

This two-way communication is essential if we are to grow beyond that which we do not know. A good example would be the recent need for temporary isolation rooms to accommodate the rising number of Coronavirus patients. By the time guidelines were disseminated to those in the field many of you had already contrived your own solutions. Maybe it’s because of this lack of curiosity that we all tend to migrate to our individual silos.

The end result is that it then becomes more difficult to communicate outside of our world.

Recently, all of you were asked to provide feedback on programs of interest for the Education & Training Committee.

Jim Moran, chair and Joel Swann, vice chair have now compiled a list of programs of interest with an emphasis on education but also on raising the level of communication. Possible programs like ‘What happened to our Supply Chain” where individuals in the field could define the issues and concerns to those who produce filter media, but also learning about the issues facing those same media producers.

As you may or may not know, Will Denton and Brandon Deilgat, chair and vice chair respectively of our Marketing and Membership Committee have been meeting monthly since last year to insure that during this time of isolation, we are communicating with our NAFA family.

I learned a lot this year about the PEOPLE who make up NAFA. While other trade associations went into financial meltdown in early March, we avoided these same pitfalls. We did so for a number of reasons; one, we have a Board of Directors made up mainly of business professionals like Nathan Wittman, Roberta MacGillivray and Mike Corbat and Trey Fly who have seen much tougher times than 2020 could ever hope to throw at us. Second, relates to our committed membership. Not once have we been turned down when asking members to

step up to the plate and join a panel, serve as a moderator, write an article, etc. I could highlight individuals such as Bob Wilson and Bill Palmer who penned a well-received article on behalf of NAFA for the BOMA trade journal (Reduction of Airborne Transmission of Viruses in Commercial Buildings). I could also point out the successful panel discussion by Jim Rosenthal, Steve Griffiths, Chris Zaker and Joel Swann on Hospital Air Filtration in the World of COVID-19. Then there was Dr. Siegel’s webcast COVID-19 and Air Filtration Frequently Asked Questions in English and Spanish. The list could go on however its much easier to simply visit our website at www.NAFAHQ.org.

Finally, during this epidemic, Michelle’s group brought resources which made it possible to communicate faster, better and smarter with our membership through social media outlets. It took this Pandemic for me to realize the depth of both the resources and inventiveness that we have with AMPED. A year from now we will look back and see things a lot more clearly but for now the near future is what concerns us most.

It is difficult for one to imagine the impact that the coming six months might have on both our personal and professional lives but one thing is certain. It will involve a number of changes and we are still left with a number of unanswered questions; when will a vaccine be made available to the public, when will we see an end to the supply chain disruptions, is this shift to higher efficiency products a permanent reality, how soon can countries expect to return to near full employment, how will rising national debts affect inflation moving forward, and so on.

There is one additional point which affects at least my own personal and professional life. My term as NAFA President is, to use a colloquial expression, officially in “the short rows.”

Soon after I started as President, the Pandemic hit and that row seemed to extend forever, however I can now see my future quite clearly and that row is getting shorter.

Thank you again for allowing me to serve as your President. ■ Stay safe, Tom Justice NAFA President

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Welcome to NAFA!

2020 Board of Directors

Distributor

President

Bradley W. Sharp Hermanson Company Kent, Washington James Suttle TLC Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mesa, Arizona

Manufacturer Cody Bunderson Filter Service & Testing Corp Price, Utah Andrew McGibbon Simple Solutions Distributing LLC West Milford, New Jersey

Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT Zene 4997 Westmoreland Drive Williamsburg, VA 23188 919-740-6308 justfilter@yahoo.com

President-Elect

Nathan Wittman, CAFS, NCT Filter Technology Company, Inc. 9018-B Scranton Street Houston, TX 77075 800-874-1045 Fax: 713-910-0071 nwittman@filtertexas.com www.filtertexas.com

Treasurer

Roberta MacGillivray, CAFS, NCT BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd. 5711-103 A Street Edmonton, AB T6H2J6 Canada 780-436-6961 Fax: 780-437-2133 R.MacGillivray@bgecleanair.com

Student Darren Siegersma Arizona Automotive Institute Goodyear, Arizona ■

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Secretary

Michael Corbat, CAFS

Rensa Filtration 37900 Mound Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 586-872-0705 mcorbat@rensafiltration.com www.rensafiltration.com

Immediate Past President Trey Fly, CAFS, NCT II

Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. 4820 Memphis Street Dallas, TX 75207 214-634-2200 Fax: 214-634-7928 trey@joeflyco.com www.joeflyco.com

Northeast Region

Timmy Timbs, CAFS

Wallner Expac 6462 Sandbourne West Olive Branch, MS 38654 800-690-0012 Fax: 662-420-7255 ttimbs@expac.com www.expac.com

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Southeast Region

Patrick Rosenthal, CAFS

TEX-AIR Filters/Air Relief Technologies 2209-A Rutland Drive Austin, TX 78758 512-833-3330 Fax: 512-833-3335 patrickrosenthal@texairfilters.com www.texairfilters.com

North Central Region Dave Miller

Complete Filter Media 410 South Ewing Street Lancaster, OH 43130 740-217-8831 dave.miller@cfm.email www.cfm.global

South Central Region Matt Solis, CAFS

Smith Filter Corporation 5000 41st St Ct Moline, IL 61265 309-764-8324 Fax: 309-764-6816 matt@smithfilter.com www.smithfilter.com

Northwest Region

Julie Engelstad, CAFS

Camfil USA, Inc. 1 N Corporate Drive Riverdale, NJ 07457 502-714-3231 julie.engelstad@camfil.com www.camfil.com

Southwest Region

Randy Brannen, CAFS, NCT II Quality Filters, Inc. 23351 Grissom Dr. Robertsdale, AL 36567 251-947-2400 Fax: 251-947-2499 randyb@qualityfilters.com www.qualityfilters.com

International

Steve Griffiths, CAFS

Independent Filter Service P/L 82 Northern Rd Heidelberg West, Victoria 3081, Australia 61 394 583644 Fax: 61 394 583644 steve@independentfilter.com.au www.independentfilter.com.au

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Why Marketing Should Create a Digital Twin of Your Sales Team

by Greg Mischio, Owner and Chief Strategist at Winbound

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Organizations in the air filtration industry have typically relied on their sales teams to deliver new prospects. Due to the complexity of your products and your customers, you’ve had no choice.

However, COVID-19 has accelerated a trend toward digitalization that’s upsetting even the long-held sales and marketing model. It’s requiring companies to create what we call a “Digital Twin” of their sales team.

Before we dive deeper into what this looks like, let’s take a closer look at the eternal challenges that have fostered the sales-driven organization.

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Leaning on sales by necessity The air filtration industry isn’t all that different from any other sector. Every company faces the following sets of challenges, and the common reason why you lean on salespeople is complexity.

Challenge #1: Many customers, many different languages to understand It would be gravy if you could run an ad or create a website page and just speak to one persona. But manufacturers and distributors deal with a number of different personas in the buying process, including purchasing, engineering and your overall end user.

Challenge #2: Your prospects have multiple objectives These can be broken down into two overall categories: explicit (product details, specs, price, delivery time) and implicit (your company reputation, social proof, sales, support). Depending on the specific customer, you need to emphasize certain objectives over others.

Challenge #3: Your products and services are complex Explaining the merits of the right tensioning procedure on a V-belt is a bit more complex than running a Facebook ad for a pair of flip flops. It’s why companies have traditionally hired engineers and technicians and then trained them in sales and marketing.

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Challenge #4: You have lengthy sales cycles Challenges 1-3 all combine to produce sales cycles that range from four months to over a year for the most complex purchases. It’s amazing it’s not even longer, considering the next challenge that has entered the fray.

The not-so-new challenge: your customers are prequalifying you online According to a report from SiriusDecisions, nearly 67% of the b2b purchasing process takes place online.

Keep in the mind that the salesperson is still critical in the process. It’s just that we’re not exactly sure when customers will turn to them during the buying process.

What is clear is that more and more of the sales journey is taking place via the Internet. And when they look, you need to be there.

Enter the Digital Twin You’ve likely heard of the Digital Twin concept if you’re in manufacturing and even if you’re not, it’s a fairly easy concept to grasp.

Essentially, it’s creating a digital replica of a manufacturing machine or process.

A Digital Twin allows you to test prototypes, experiment with different materials, and tinker with processes to produce different outputs in a digital setting.

So why not take the same approach with your sales team? Since such a large portion of your sales process is taking place online, it’s mission-critical that you recreate the mainstay of your marketing efforts in a digital format.

And how do you do this? With your content.

Your marketing should mirror your sales team’s approach There’s an immutable law of sales, which is about as eternal as the challenges we listed above: Customers won’t do business with you unless they know you, like you and trust you.

To create a Digital Twin of your sales team, you’ll need to create content that helps people get to know you, like you and trust you. How does this work?

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Think of it this way. It’s much like the traditional sales funnel, and your content should correspond to each stage:

Build your trust by showcasing the others who have had their trust in you rewarded with success.

Know you: informational content At the initial entry point into the sales funnel, you’re just introducing yourself to a prospect. And there’s no better way to engage someone than to have them talk about their problems and their issues first.

So, talk about their problems on a broad level, and feature some high-level solutions (much like we’re doing with this article).

Content description: Product and services web pages, social proof, links to case studies.

Content description: Informative, focused on customer problems.

Content formats: Blog posts, videos, infographics, guest blogs, social media posts.

Goal: Add them to your newsletter list (email only), brand exposure, rank for semantic keywords.

Like you: helpful tools Now that you’re a familiar face, it’s time to build on the relationship and truly lend a helping hand. You’ve identified some of their key problems; now provide a solution.

In terms of content, this can be an online calculator or a diagnostic tool. Anything that helps them solve their problem.

Content description: Interactive tools, solving problems related to your products and services.

Content formats: Downloadable charts, checklists, or online calculators. (White papers, yes, but ungate them unless you have proprietary research.)

Goal: Add them to your email list (with company info), LinkedIn connection.

Trust you: product and service details, backed by social proof OK, now you’ve got someone who knows you and likes you. It’s time to sell. And to do that, you’re not only going to roll out your products and services, but you’re also going to let your data and case studies do the talking.

Content formats: Website pages.

Goal: Form submission with detailed company information, phone inquiries.

Let your Digital Twin be a complement, not a replacement In no way, shape or form are we suggesting you discard your sales team.

They are absolutely critical to closing sales and generating revenue.

Now they need to be a critical part of helping you create the Digital Twin that can ensure you’re part of the new customer journey. Enlist your sales team to work closely with marketing, and build strategic content to ensure your customers find you when they start looking. ■

Greg Mischio Founder-StrategistWriter-Speaker “After working for years as a freelancer and for other companies, I decided to create Winbound. I had been doing content marketing for a small group of clients and seeing great success. I knew more small marketing teams needed us.

We love the close relationships we build with clients. Beyond all the digital stuff, this is really all about helping people make genuine connections with other people. And we’re big fans of people!”

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New Certified Personnel NCT Jansen Browning, NCT Universal Filters of Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Chris McDonald, NCT Luther Riverside Terrace Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

Cory Bush, NCT AAF Flanders Phoenix, Arizona

Ray Ostman, NCT FilterPro USA LLC Florence, Alabama

Jim Clauson, NCT Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Kenneth Overman, NCT The Filter Man, LLC New Caney, Texas

Matt Gaffney, NCT BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada

Dawson W. J. Pearce, NCT Shaunavon Long Term Care Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Canada

Thomas Idler, NCT BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada

Zachary Poore, NCT The Filter Man, LLC New Caney, Texas

Lejo John, NCT Century Mechanical Systems Factory, LLC Al Azaiba Oman

Ryan Rickett, NCT BFC Solutions/Pure Air Sales Interlachen, Florida

Ward Johnson, NCT Luther Riverside Terrace Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

Chuck Rosenwinkel, NCT The Filter Man, LLC New Caney, Texas

Reid Lamon, NCT SNC Lavalin North Battleford, Saskatchewan Canada

Matthew Roy Robert, NCT Shaunavon Long Term Care Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Canada

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(L to R) Mr. Alex (Tavatchai S.); Pollakrit Kritmaitree, Assistant Professor; Chariya Sangsajja, MD; Mr. Chaicharn Ungsriwong, ACAT President 2019-2020 and Mr. Chakrapan Pawangkarat, Past ACAT President 2017-2018

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Alex (Tavatchai Satienrattanakul) guest speaker for The Air Conditioning Engineering Association of Thailand (ACAT) Managing Director of 3V Engineering Solutions Co., Ltd., Alex (Tavatchai S.), CAFS and ASHRAE Member, presented Selecting HEPA Filters for COVID-19 Protection in Healthcare Facilities and Public Areas, for ACAT Seminar #2 Covid-19 and How to Select the Technology of Air Cleaning Devices. The ACAT event was held on September 3, 2020, at Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok Thailand.

The purpose of Seminar was to educate ACAT members, air conditioning engineers, and others involved in air filtration, who have an interest in technology and how to apply the air cleaning products such as HEPA Filters, UVGI, ozone and air scrubbers using RCI, Photo-Catalytic Oxidation and Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation technologies. This urgent and timely seminar was needed to help those in the Thailand HVAC industry understand how to apply air cleaning devices in the right way under the current new normal conditions, and promote infection prevention and control Covid-19. ■ The Air Conditioning Engineering Association of Thailand (ACAT), a non-profit organization, is a center of air conditioning related professions, for the promotion of knowledge and creating standards, relating to air conditioning engineering, with the purpose of serving its members and the public. ACAT established since 1994, currently ACAT has 5,000 members, see more information in www.acat.or.th.

NCT Tutorial and Exam Jorge Velasco, CAFS, NCT of Air Quality de Mexico and ACAIRE (Colombian Association of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) conducted a tutorial and NCT exam via webinar - the first of it's kind.

Jorge hosted the tutorial on GoToMeeting,® and the test was administered on NAFA's new exam portal (For more information on how you can take the NCT exam - in English or Spanish - go to www.nafahq.org/ certification/nafa-certified-technician-level-1/.)

The result of this NCT course is a great group of ten new NCTs. Thank you Jorge and ACAIRE for using this online technology to keep air filtration professionals up-to-date and qualified to support the industry during COVID. ■

NAFA Guide to Air Filtration updates The NAFA Guide to Air Filtration is in the process of being updated. Major updates, changes and additions are with ISO 16890 and MERV 52.2. Thank you to all the NAFA members and industry experts who helped review each chapter and provided updated charts, pictures and content.

Did you know that NAFA has the current ISO 16890 on the website and available in the NAFA store? Check out all our publications here: https://www.nafahq.org/nafa-resources/. ■

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2021 NAFA Annual Convention | Clearwater, Florida | November 2 - 4

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Mark your calendar for the 2021 Annual Convention on the sun-drenched coast Join us to learn about advanced topics in air filtration and business oriented subjects. Take a break, reconnect and recharge with industry professionals at our annual banquet and reception.

New to St. Petersburg/Clearwater area? With 35 miles of white-sugar sands, foodie-approved dining options, a world-class arts scene and endless family-friendly fun, there's much to discover along the Gulf Coast.

History of Clearwater, Florida Located in Pinellas County, Florida, on Tampa Bay, Clearwater has a long and interesting history going back thousands of years to its original inhabitants, the Tocobaga Indians.

Spanish explorers were attracted to the area by the natural mineral springs.

In 1528 Panfilo de Narvaez, a Spanish explorer, landed in the area.

Hernando de Soto followed in 1539, though de Soto is often credited with the “discovery” of the area. De Soto’s and his men were fascinated by the unspoiled beauty of the area and the mineral springs that the Tocobaga Indians used.

Around 1835 the US Army built Fort Harrison to be used as an outpost during the Seminole Wars and during the American Civil War, Union gunboats repeatedly raided the city’s supplies.

Clearwater was incorporated in 1891, and its popularity as a vacation destination grew after railroad magnate Henry B. Plant built a sprawling Victorian resort in 1897. During World War II, Clearwater became a major training base for US troops destined for Europe and the Pacific.

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Making Polling Places Safer The Latest Recommendations from the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force

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As election season continues throughout the nation during the pandemic, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force is offering HVAC and water supply system guidance for polling places.

ASHRAE’s Building Readiness guidance provides practical information and checklists to help minimize the chance of spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

“Protecting our voters and poll workers from increasing the spread of COVID-19 at polling places is essential to protecting the health, welfare and safety of the entire population,” said Dennis Knight, ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force vice chair. “Many different HVAC system types are used in polling places, so adaptation of these guidelines to specific cases is necessary.”

Here is a summary of key general recommendations related to HVAC and water supply systems for polling places: • Space Selection: Select a space with a larger area for people to spread out, and if possible, a high ceiling to provide more volume for dilution. Consider space with operable windows if there are potential ventilation issues.

• Inspection and Maintenance: Consider assessing the condition of systems and making necessary repairs. All building owners and service professionals should follow ASHRAE Standard 180-2018 “Standard Practice for the Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial HVAC Systems.”

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• HVAC Operation: The HVAC and toilet exhaust systems should be running when the space is occupied. If the HVAC system cycles on/off with the thermostat, consider running the fan constantly during occupied hours. If toilet exhaust is controlled by manual switches, leave the fan running for 20 minutes after use, or consider setting the switch to “on” and use signage that directs not to change the setting.

• Ventilation: A good supply of outside air, in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019, to dilute indoor contaminants is a first line of defense against aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Pre- and post-occupancy purge cycles are recommended to flush the building with clean air. If the polling place is not ventilated or poorly ventilated and filter efficiency is not good, consider opening doors and windows, and consider re-locating all voting to the outdoors.

• Air Distribution: Air flow distribution should not cascade air from the face of a person onto others, so take care in using personal fans.

• Filtration: Use of at least MERV-13 rated filters is recommended, if it does not adversely impact system operation. If MERV-13 filters cannot be used, including when there is no mechanical ventilation of a space, portable HEPA air cleaners in occupied spaces may be considered.

Also consider portable air cleaners in locations with more vulnerable staff.

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• Air Cleaning: Air cleaners such as germicidal ultraviolet air disinfection may also be considered to supplement ventilation and filtration.

Technologies and specific equipment should be evaluated to ensure they will effectively clean indoor air without generating additional contaminants or negatively impacting space air distribution by creating strong air currents.

• Temperature and Humidity: It is desirable to set the thermostat at the higher end of the comfort zone, 7578ºF and maintain relative humidity between 40-60%.

• Energy Use Considerations: In selecting mitigation strategies, consideration should be given to energy use as there may be multiple ways to achieve performance goals that have greatly different energy use impact. Control changes and use of energy recovery to limit or offset the effect of changes in outdoor air ventilation rate and filter efficiency may reduce or offset energy and operating cost penalties.

• Water System Precautions: Buildings that have been unoccupied could have stagnant water, and water systems should be flushed to remove potential contaminants. Utilizing ASHRAE Standard 188 and Guideline 12 can help minimize the risk of water-borne pathogens such as legionella.

To view complete guidance on HVAC and water supply systems in polling places, along with other COVID-19 resources, visit ashrae.org/COVID-19. ■

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A BETTER WAY TO DELIVER AIR BACKGROUND Crane Composites, located in Channahon, IL, is a global leader in providing high quality composite materials like fiberglass reinforced plastic. Their wide range of services span across building products, recreational vehicle and transportation industries. Within manufacturing facilities, compressed air is often referred to as the fourth utility. Convenient and versatile, compressed air is also expensive as energy costs continue to rise to unprecedented levels. Following corporate green initiatives to become more energy efficient, Crane Composites implemented measures to manage their energy consumption and replace inefficient equipment or entire systems.

CHALLENGES Crane’s facility utilizes two-stage VST Series 100HP variable speed compressors, manufactured by Gardner Denver. Purchased to replace old worn out units, the new technology provides them a stable and reliable air supply at the lowest energy cost and the widest operating range. Through the help of local utility incentives, they were able to get approval for a complete system replacement. However, a key component of energy savings depends on sustaining those savings through maintenance best practices.

Crane Composites worked together with their compressed air provider, Steve Byrd, Sales Manager at Air Services Company, located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Together they developed a maintenance plan that ensures that this equipment would not only last, but maintain its factory designed efficiency. The first step in their plan was to promote good equipment air intake maintenance.

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Executive Profile

David C. Polens, CAFS President and CEO of Aero Filter, Inc.

Dave was born in Detroit and has been a lifelong resident of Michigan. He received his BA in Marketing from Ferris State University in 1985 and currently resides in Farmington Hills, MI with his wife Sue and daughters Lauren (26) and Erin (21).

“With a lot of misinformation and uncertainty regarding the [COVID-19] virus and filtration's role in addressing the spread, it is our job to educate and support the end user in implementing best practices.”

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How did you get your start in the filter industry?

I was fresh out of college selling office equipment.

I wanted to get into more of an industrial type sales position and interviewed with a process filtration company in Detroit. Although I did not get the job, the owner was a friend of Jerry Festian and passed my name along. Jerry called me in for an interview and I became his first full time salesman.

That was 33 years ago.

What do you think is the biggest challenge the air filtration industry currently faces?

Well, clearly the last several months since the COVID 19 pandemic hit have been pretty hectic. With a lot of misinformation and uncertainty regarding the virus and filtration's roll in addressing the spread, it is our job to educate and support the end user in implementing best practices.

How do you motivate your employees?

I would like to think Aero Filter has created an environment where employees want to come to work and enjoy what they do. By treating them fairly, listening to their needs and supporting their efforts, we have established a loyal, dedicated workforce. We have long tenured employees and had very little turnover since it's incorporation.

Do you have any words of wisdom for up and coming filter professionals?

Invest in yourself. The more you put in the more you will get out. Understand your customer’s needs, know your product offerings and build solid relationships. It will take you a long way.

Did you have a business mentor and if so, who is/was it?

Actually there are a couple. Obviously, Jerry Festian has been and will continue to be a mentor as Aero Filter transitions into the new ownership. There is no substitute for his experience in the industry.

The other is my wife’s uncle, Robert Trobec, who has owned and operated a very successful insurance company. He has provided some sage advice over the years.

How has your company benefited from NAFA membership?

Over the years, NAFA has provided a tremendous source of information and education for our company. The credibility the organization brings and our ability to utilize the resource with our customer base has been invaluable. ■

What’s the best piece of business advice anyone ever gave you?

Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut. Don’t be afraid to listen, the most you can lose is a little bit of your time and you never know when you might hear something that can help you.

What is the most challenging aspect in the running your company?

My partner Chuck and I have only been at it for six months now, but so far so good. Coming from the sales and marketing side, it has been fun to learn and understand the other parts of the business that has made Aero Filter successful.

Established in 1978, Aero Filter, Inc. is a leading independent distributor of replacement filtration products, air filter installation service and air conveyance system cleaning serving the commercial and industrial marketplace.

Our headquarters are in Madison Heights, Michigan with a branch office in Toledo, Ohio. In five years, we hope our strategic plan has provided a solid footprint for success. By continuing to focus on unprecedented customer support, quality product and service offerings at competitive price points, Aero Filter should be positioned for controlled growth moving forward.

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From the Executive Director

by Michelle Czosek, CAE

I am going to begin with the same opening line as in the last issue - I hope as you read this column that you and those you love are safe and healthy. A lot has changed since the last issue of Air Media and I don’t think anyone could have predicted what was to come for our industry and the world around us as we started this journey in mid-March.

When the decision to cancel the Technical Seminar was made, I never would have predicted that we would also have to make another tough call about our 2020 Annual Convention. In fact, I was very confident that we would be seeing each other socially distanced, but in person with the oceanfront as our backdrop. Who would have thought that we would be looking at an entire year without the opportunity to meet face-to-face?

The NAFA Board of Directors made the difficult decision to postpone our 2020 Annual Convention in Clearwater to November 2-4, 2021. We are in the process of finalizing dates for the 2021 Technical Seminar which will be held at the Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale. More information to come on both events soon.

On behalf of the Board and staff, I would like to thank everyone for their input and support for these tough decisions. And I extend a special thank you to our sponsors for their positive response to the various changes and requests made in this very different year.

We held another successful webinar, Hospital Air Filtration in the World of COVID-19, which attracted over 450 registrants. The panel discussion moderated

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by Jim Rosenthal covered such areas as the supply of high-efficiency filters, the safety of workers, recommendations from government agencies and concerns about isolating areas of facilities to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients things that professionals in the filter industry are facing every day. And, our YouTube posting of Talking Air Filtration with Dr. Jeff Siegel, now has over 2,800 views.

NAFA has plans to provide additional virtual educational opportunities throughout the remainder of the year. We are currently working on our next offerings based on member feedback from our recent survey on educational topics (see the Top 5 Topics of Interest on page 19). If you want to help shape future offerings, please contact me and we’ll get you connected to the NAFA Education & Training Committee.

On Thursday, November 5 from 4-5:30 pm ET, we will hold our virtual annual business meeting (details will be available soon) where we will provide our association updates, introduce our new board members, and honor our scholarship and award winners. We have a new record of 47 nominations for the Clean Air Award!

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any board member if you have questions, ideas for resources that we can provide to our community or if you just need to talk to someone that’s experiencing the same issues and challenges you are.

I hope that everyone will take care of each other as we continue to navigate these waters. While some people thrive in our new environment there are others that have lost their jobs, are alone, have lost a loved one or struggle with anxiety over what is happening around us.

In the words of one of my favorite authors, Bob Goff, “The most beautiful scenery in the world is when our friends come into view.” Remember that not everyone experiences our world in the same way that you do so be a friend to someone that may need an extra dose of kindness this week. ■ Take care,

Michelle Czosek, CAE

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