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Table of Contents Features

Chair, Marketing & Membership

Change in ASHRAE 62.2 introduces market opportunity for efficient filters

Editor

Report: 2017 NAFA Annual Convention

Michelle Czosek, CAE NAFA Executive Director

NAFA member booths during AHR Expo

Designer and Content Editor

UL update

Publisherâ€™s Note

2017 Technical Seminar

Robert Martin, CAFS

Terry Driscoll

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2017 Board of Directors

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President’s Message

Let’s do our part to ensure that NAFA has a bright future by Timmy Lott, CAFS, NCT II, Pure Air Filter Sales & Service

“A goal properly set is halfway reached” – Zig Ziglar I am honored and humbled to serve as the 2016-2017 NAFA President. I know the responsibilities and challenges ahead will be great. It will not be possible for me to succeed without your support, and I thank you in advance for your assistance. I’d also like to thank Jeron Downing for doing such an outstanding job as NAFA’s 2015-2016 President. It is my wish that I can add value and continue the forward momentum that Jeron and other past presidents have provided. This has been the first year under our new management team, AMPED Association Management, led by NAFA Executive Director Michelle Czosek. I would like to extend my thanks to our entire staff team, consisting of Michelle, Terry Driscoll, Lynda Patterson and Amanda Safa, for doing such a fine job. I became a NAFA member 22 years ago because Tom Riddell, a direct competitor of mine, asked me to join. I had been in the filter business for 16 years before joining, and was always feeling that someone else was doing things better than I was. I knew Tom had a successful company and I felt like NAFA played a part in his success. Never underestimate the power of a group of people coming together for a common purpose. NAFA has an abundance of knowledge, diversification and talent. Tom’s invitation gave me an opportunity to learn from others. And all it took was someone like Tom to ask. I believe that there are quite a few filter companies out there who are not NAFA members, but who could benefit from membership and might become a member if they were just asked by someone. I’ve met many people through my involvement with NAFA. Some of whom I have developed great friendships with. In fact, my company has made three acquisitions that are a direct result of meeting company owners at NAFA conferences. Looking back, my only regret is that I didn’t get more involved right away.

NAFA has a very good Long Range Plan in place. A lot of time and hard work went into this effort, led by Harry Allen. We have clear, written and obtainable goals, a road map to follow, for the next several years. Zig Ziglar says, “A goal properly set is halfway reached”. So, we are already halfway to reaching our goals. We have a solid board of directors, slate of officers and committees that I look forward to serving with. What we need is more participation at the committee level. We have dedicated committee chairs who work hard behind the scenes toward the goals that have been set. I challenge each of you at our next technical seminar or annual convention to find a committee that interests you and become an active participant. Your opinion matters and this is the place to offer it. You’ll also get acquainted with a group of peers that you might not otherwise have the opportunity to connect with. I believe one of our chief goals should be to preserve our association for future generations. I believe that NAFA is an investment in our future that will continue to pay big dividends. Our future will always be bright when we stay focused, optimistic and confident. To quote Warren Buffett: “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.” I think Joe Reed, Bob Bates and others who founded NAFA, would be proud of the tree that they planted some 36 years ago. Let’s do our part to ensure that NAFA has a bright future. ■

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Welcome to NAFA!

2017 Board of Directors

Active

President

Cory Roehm

Specialty Filter, Inc. Orlando, Florida

Eric Homme

FilterCo.com Anaheim, California

Kevin J. Barry, CAFS

FilterEasy, Inc. Raleigh, North Carolina

Robert Lozano

DualDraw, LLC Denver, Colorado

Associate

KC Chandrasekhar, Ph.D Kent RO Systems Ltd. Noida, Uttar Pradesh India

Guy Moret

Research Products Corporation Madison, Wisconsin

Association Partner Ben Kolke, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

James Lin, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Harpreet Minhas, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Ray Pilon, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Anoop Randhawa, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

David Repole, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

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Timmy Lott, CAFS, NCT II

Pure Air Filter Sales & Service 204 Eastman Street Greenwood, MS 38935 662-453-0034 Fax: 662-453-8199 timmy@pureairco.com www.pureairco.com

President-Elect

Jay Reese, CAFS

3M Purification, Inc. 400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 612-716-1001 jjreese@mmm.com www.3MPurification.com

Treasurer

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

Secretary

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

Immediate Past President Jeron Downing, CAFS

Dave Downing & Associates 130 North 39th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-264-5100 Fax 602-241-7500 jeron@davedowning.com www.davedowning.com

Northeast Region

Roberta MacGillivray

B.G.E. Services & Supply Ltd. 5711-103 A Street Edmonton, AB T6H2J6 Canada 780-436-6961 Fax: 780-437-2133 roberta@thefiltershop.com www.thefiltershop.com

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

Robert Martin, CAFS

Kimberly Clark Corporation 1400 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076 770-587-7383 Fax: 770-587-7241 robert.martin@kcc.com www.kcfiltration.com

South Central Region Ray Riopel, CAFS

B. C. Air Filter, Ltd. 2809 Norland Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 3A9 Canada 604-435-4396 Fax: 604-291-2510 ray@bcairfilter.com www.bcairfilter.com

Northwest Region

Nathan Wittman, CAFS, NCT Filter Technology Company, Inc. 9018-B Scranton Street Houston, TX 77075 713-910-1395 Fax: 713-910-0071 nwittman@filtertexas.com www.filtertexas.com

Southwest Region

Michael Corbat, CAFS

Custom Filter LLC 401 Hankes Avenue Aurora, IL 60505 630-906-2100x129 mcorbat@customfilter.net www.customfilter.net

International

Jorge L. Velasco, CAFS, NCT Air Quality de Mexico Encino S/N, Col. El Carmen Queretaro, QRO 76240 Mexico 011 524422215748 jorge.velasco@aqdemexico.com www.aqdemexico.com

Change in ASHRAE 62.2 introduces market opportunity for efficient filters by Michael Moore, P.E. Newport Ventures, Inc. www.newportventures.net

Introduction

Where virtually no market existed a decade ago, the burgeoning practice of building tight, energy efficient homes has created a new market for outdoor air ventilation systems to provide minimum acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). Though likely none of us grew up in a house with an outdoor ventilation system, all new dwelling units built to the requirements of the 2012 or later version of the International Residential Code (IRC) now require an outdoor air ventilation system, also known as a “whole house mechanical ventilation” or “dwelling unit ventilation” system. While outdoor air systems and local exhaust systems form the backbone of the model code’s strategy to provide acceptable IAQ in single family and multifamily dwelling units, efficient filtration of indoor air has been largely overlooked as an IAQ strategy. The International Mechanical Code (IMC), applicable to many multifamily dwelling units, specifically exempts any air filters installed in dwelling units from listing or labeling requirements (605.2). The IRC, generally applicable to single family units and town-homes, does not even mention air filters. Above-code

programs have been more aggressive at recognizing the importance of filters in providing IAQ but they represent a small share of the total market. LEED v4 BD+C, applicable to high rise dwelling units, incentivizes participants to install ≥ MERV 13 or equivalent filters in outdoor air systems but is silent on recirculation air handlers (EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies). LEED v4 for Homes, applicable to single family and multifamily dwelling units, requires ≥ MERV 8 or equivalent on ducted recirculating space conditioning systems and ≥ MERV 6 on “mechanically supplied outdoor air for systems with 10 feet of ductwork or more” (EQ Prerequisite: Air Filtering); no incentives are provided for installing higher performance filters. General lack of traction for efficient filters in codes and above code programs can partially be attributed to their treatment within ASHRAE 62.2, which serves as a precedent for IAQ measures in other construction rule sets. Outdoor air and exhaust requirements for dwelling units complying with the IRC, IMC, and LEED can all be traced back to ASHRAE 62.2, as can LEED v4 for homes’ filtration requirement for outdoor air.

Prior to 2016 addendum k, ASHRAE 62.2’s treatment of filtration was confined to mandating filters for the purpose of protecting ducted heating and cooling equipment from fouling or becoming a source of pollutants. With only minor modifications over the past several iterations, ASHRAE 62.2’s filtration efficiency language still reads: “6.7 Minimum Filtration. Mechanical systems that supply air to an occupiable space through ductwork exceeding 10 ft (3 m) in length and through a thermal conditioning component, except evaporative coolers, shall be provided with a filter having a designated minimum efficiency of MERV 6 or better when tested in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2… or a minimum Particle Size Efficiency of 50% in the 3.0 to 10 μm range in accordance with AHRI Standard 680... The system shall be designed such that all recirculated and mechanically supplied outdoor air is filtered before passing through the thermal conditioning components.”

Table 1. Construction rule set filtration requirements. Filtration

IRC

LEED v4 for homes

IMC

Leed v4 BD+C

ASHRAE 62.2-2016 Addendum K

Outdoor Air

≥ MERV 6*

Credit for ≥ MERV 13

≥ MERV 6*

Recirculation Air

≥ MERV 8 on ducted systems

≥ MERV 6*

Trade-off Outdoor Air Ventilation for Recirculation Air Filtration

Yes! 20% Reduction in Outdoor Air Ventilation

NR = No requirement. *Only applies to supply air passing through at least 10 ft of duct and a thermal conditioning component.

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Table 2. Filtration factors associated with minimum efficiency designations. ASHRAE 62.2-2016 addendum k, tables 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5. Test Method

ASHRAE 52.2

Filtration Factor, ƒƒr

MERV

4.3

AHRI 680 Particle size efficiency (0.30 - 1.0 µm)

Particle size efficiency (1.0 - 3.0 µm)

Approved alternative method

PM2.5 Efficiency 35%

3.0

50%

2.1

70%

1.8

85%

1.7

90%

1.6

95%

The minimum time-averaged flow rate, Q ƒr required for compliance with Section 4.1.4 is determined as a function of the filtration factor using the following equation:

where

Q ƒr = ƒƒrQtot

ƒ ƒr = the filtration factor determined from Table 1 Qtot = the total ventilation rate required by 62.2

New 62.2-2016 incentive for high efficiency filters

With the publication of addendum k to ASHRAE 62.2-2016 in June of 2016, ASHRAE 62.2 now recognizes and incentivizes the role of high efficiency filtration in improving a dwelling unit’s IAQ. Addendum k introduces a new Section 4.1.4 called “Ventilationrate Reduction for Particle Filtration.” This optional section permits users to reduce the total ventilation rate by 20% when using a high-efficiency filter in a recirculated air distribution system

that meets some minimum criteria. The concept of trading off outdoor air for filtered air was a subject of extensive debate within the committee, but ultimately, the committee voted in favor of this motion based on research1 that pegged PM2.5 as the primary pollutant of concern in dwelling units. Because outdoor PM2.5 levels vary based on location and proximity to transportation corridors, the most fail-proof means of reducing PM2.5 exposure across all dwelling units is filtration of indoor air. While not mandatory, Section 4.1.4 can

be especially attractive to users of the standard located in hot-humid climate zones, where practitioners have voiced concerns about potentially negative effects of high outdoor air ventilation rates, such as energy costs and an increase in indoor air humidity. Achieving compliance with Section 4.1.4 involves three components: distribution, an efficiency designation called the “filtration factor,” and a timeaveraged airflow rate. From a distribution perspective, the filtered air is required to be “supplied to or returned from all

1. Logue JM, Price PN, Sherman MH, and Singer BC. 2012. A Method to Estimate the Chronic Health Impact of Air Pollutants in U.S. Residences. Environmental Health Perspectives 120(2): 216-222.

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rooms in the habitable space through air handling systems.” Most centrally ducted HVAC systems will comply. The filtration factor is 62.2’s method of normalizing filter efficiency across test methods. The higher the filtration factor, the lower the efficiency. The maximum filtration factor permitted for compliance with the section is 4.3, corresponding to a MERV 11 filter. Table 2 provides a summary of filtration factors for filters tested to different protocols. Working through a quick example, let’s suppose the total fresh air ventilation rate required, Qtot, is 80 cfm. The builder could reduce this total ventilation rate by 20% (i.e., to Qtot = 64 cfm) if complying with Section 4.1.4. To achieve this, the builder first installs a fully ducted HVAC system (which was likely already standard practice). Now, suppose the builder installs a MERV 12 filter in the unit. From Table 2 (i.e., 62.2-2016 Table 4.3), the filtration factor for this filter, f fr, is 3. The minimum time-averaged recirculation air flow rate across the filter required to reduce Qtot to 64 cfm is calculated as Q fr = 3∙80 = 240 cfm. Let’s further suppose the air handler is a single speed unit that moves 1200 cfm. Over the course of a day, the fan would need to operate a total of 4.8 hours (240/1200*24). During heating or cooling seasons, this run time might be achieved by the fan operation for heating or cooling cycles. If not, controls must be provided to ensure that the minimum run time is achieved on a daily basis. Additionally, Section 4.1.4.3 requires at least 10% of Q fr to be provided in each 12hour period. Addendum k permits the user to take credit for the reduction in flow rate “during any period in which the requirements… are met.” In other words, a smart thermostat and outdoor air ventilation controller could theoretically modulate the ventilation flow rate on an hourly basis (or any time period selected). Hypothetically, if a dwelling unit’s HVAC system is right-sized and a smart control is configured to only take filtration credit when the air handler achieves the required recirculation run time based on heating or cooling cycles alone (i.e., no additional

run time for filtration of recirculated air), this configuration would reduce the energy penalty associated with outdoor air ventilation during those times when it is most beneficial (i.e., the hottest and coldest days of the year). Who says you can’t have IAQ and energy savings too? Of course, taking the credit without the use of intelligent controls (e.g., setting the fan to run continuously or not accounting for differences in flow rates associated with variable speed operation) could result in tremendous energy penalties. For example, a central air handling unit that operates at 0.58 W/cfm (the minimum performance permitted in California) would cost ~$700 to run continuously on an annual basis (assuming $0.10/kWh, 3-ton equipment, 400 cfm/ton).

This would be welcomed by many builders in the south looking for ways to reduce their outdoor ventilation rates or for energy efficiency advocates who would like to see the credit implemented intelligently to reduce ventilation energy consumption without compromising IAQ. But that’s work for another day. ■

What’s next?

Unless referenced by another code or above-code program, this change in 62.2 will just remain an obscure, academic curiosity. But as proven out with whole house mechanical ventilation requirements, obscure references in 62.2 can be the mustard seeds that yield mountainous market transformation. Through U.S. DOE’s weatherization program, roughly 100,000 existing dwelling units are brought into compliance with 62.2 annually. Based on historic precedent, DOE’s weatherization program will likely transition to 62.2-2016 within the next 18 months. California is expected to adopt 62.2-2016 in their 2019 version of Title 24, so they will likely be the first statewide new home test market for addendum k beginning in 2020. And in case you missed it, California Title 20 now requires air filters manufactured on or after July 1, 2016, to be labeled with their efficiency and pressure drop as a function of airflow, so assuming addendum k is adopted in CA, practitioners will literally have the required filtration efficiency information at their fingertips. The greatest opportunity for market transformation would be an industry-backed proposal to amend the model codes (i.e., the IRC and IMC) to include a filtration trade-off against the whole house mechanical ventilation rate.

Mike Moore, P.E., has over 15 years of experience in building consulting, with specializations in building energy use, ventilation, and indoor air quality. On behalf of manufacturer clients, Mike has authored several successful code change proposals to codes and standards bodies such as ASHRAE, the International Code Council, and various state-level code bodies including California, New York, Virginia and Washington. Mike currently serves on ASHRAE 62.2 as the Indoor Air Quality subcommittee chair.

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NAFA 2017 Technical Seminar Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky April 4 - 6, 2017 Program Highlights: ■ Keynote Presenter: Sam Richter, internationally recognized expert on sales intelligence and online reputation management ■ Brad Kalil, Director of Market Research & Statistics, INDA ■ Michael Waring, PhD, Associate Professor; Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Programs; Director of Architectural Engineering Program, Drexel University ■ Josh Aldred, Chief of Strategic Energy Initiatives, Air Force Civil Engineer Center ■ Glenn Morrison, PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology ■ Dr. Jennifer Wagner Block, PhD, PrismEHS ■ Panel discussion on ISO 16890 Louisville is filled with southern charm and known for its famous bourbons and the iconic Kentucky Derby. Year after year, thousands of visitors flock to watch the thoroughbreds race at Churchill Downs, tour the famous Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and enjoy the city’s numerous performing arts centers. The Galt House Hotel is located just two blocks from historic whiskey row in the heart of downtown. Within a mile of the hotel, you’ll discover iconic institutions, renowned performing arts centers and inspiring artists, along with the city’s best nightlife at Fourth Street Live! entertainment district.

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Save the Date! NAFA’s 2017 Annual Convention Westin Annapolis, Annapolis, Maryland September 20-22, 2017 7

Newport Beach was the place to be! An ocean of opportunities, learning and networking was available for attendees

A Panel Discussion on the Impacts of Consolidation on the Industry Moderated by Trey Fly, CAFS, NCT II, Joe W. Fly Co. The panel discussion on “The Impacts of Consolidation of the Industry” was a highly participatory event moderated by Trey Fly and included industry experts from both the manufacturer and distributor sides: Panelists Jerry Festian, CAFS, NCT II, Aero Filter Joe W. Fly, Jr., CAFS, Joe W. Fly Co. Dave Heritage, CAFS, Filtration Group Todd Poythress, Columbus Industries Dave Reaman, CAFS, Precision Textiles

Jeron Downing, CAFS, NAFA President welcomed members and guests to the 2016 Annual Convention on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. The conference was held in Newport Beach, California, a new location for NAFA. While members attended conference presentations, spouses enjoyed whale watching, Balboa Island and stretching their creative muscles with a painting class. A reception and banquet were held on the grounds of the hotel to welcome NAFA members and guests. Trey Fly, CAFS, NCT II NAFA Secretary and Conference Chair, then took over the program. He thanked all the 2016 Sponsors (see page 13) and began the program and introductions.

Wednesday, September 14 Stonewall Jackson: The First Great Hero of the Civil War Sam Gwynne Keynote Speaker S.C. “Sam” Gwynne is the author of two acclaimed books on American history: Empire of the Summer Moon, which spent 82 weeks on the New York Times

Bestseller list and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; and Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson, which was published in September 2014. It was also a New York Times Bestseller and was named a finalist for both the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pen Literary Award for Biography. His new book, The Perfect Pass: American Genius and the Reinvention of Football, will be published in the near future. Sam has a bachelor’s degree in history from Princeton University and a master’s degree in writing from Johns Hopkins University, where he studied under the acclaimed novelist John Barth. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, the artist Katie Maratta. The presentation was based on Gwynne’s 2014 book Rebel Yell: the Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson, and explained the meaning of Jackson in the war and in American history.

These experts provided first person insight of the historical and recent mergers and acquisitions in the air filtration industry. The air filtration industry is an active and growing market segment with a total of 162 mergers and acquisitions from 2012 to 2015. This activity is propelled by the global growing market with constant innovation that is the air filtration industry. ISO 16890 – the New Global Air Filter Test Standard? Dr. Anja Coenen Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Inc. Dr. Anja Coenen is the Filter Engineering Manager for Freudenberg Filtration Technologies North America. Before coming to the US, Anja was employed at Freudenberg in Germany as Application Engineer focusing on Indoor Air Quality Control. Anja has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia, where she developed materials to increase the efficiency of CO2 adsorption for carbon capture and sequestration. In this presentation, Dr. Coenen reviewed the new ISO 16890 air filter test standard, which is expected to be published at the end of 2016. Test methodology and rating system was compared to the ASHRAE 52.2 standard, and the

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advantage of the new ISO16890 standard was discussed. Attendees left with an understanding of: • how air filter efficiency is measured according to ISO 16890. • how ISO 16890 utilizes globally accepted particulate matter classifications PM1, PM2, and PM10 to characterize filter efficiency. • how electrostatic discharge can affect the rating of a filter.

Thursday, September 15 Relax and Conquer: The Ultimate Lifestyle Plan for High Achievers Brad Davidson, CEO www.BradDavidson.com Brad Davidson is an author, speaker, and performance coach from Orange County, California. He is a highly respected nutrition and fitness expert, a world-renowned strength coach, and an international speaker on the topic of metabolism and performance enhancement. Brad grew up in McMinnville, a small town in Oregon and moved to California in 1998 to pursue his passion for health and fitness. Today he has grown into a leading authority in helping high achieving executives, professional athletes, tactical athletes, and highly driven individuals to offset and optimize their insatiable need to push themselves beyond physical limits. He hosts a weekly Podcast, Relax and Conquer Radio. In todays competitive world we are always looking for the advantage, that one thing that will set us apart, and as high achievers we are willing to outwork everyone and sacrifice at all cost to achieve top level success. But, what if effort and sacrifice aren’t what really separates the great from the good? At the highest level of performance in any arena those people are willing to work themselves to death and sacrifice whatever it takes to win. Some people are willing to give up their families to win; others are literally willing to push

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Committee updates

The NAFA Committees continue to work diligently to ensure NAFA grows and promotes the best interests of the air filtration industry. Education & Training The committee finished reviewing NAFA certification exam questions and approved all exams for accuracy. The creation of “Technical Modules” was discussed with a plan in place for implementation. The Filter Advisor, an Education & Training committee project launched it’s first issue July 2016. The committee is always looking for topical articles to include in future issues of the NAFA newsletter. Marketing & Membership The Marketing and Membership committee is continuing to explore new ways to drive NAFA’s growth. Most notably, the committee is supporting NAFA staff in the development of an integrated marketing plan that will explore new ways to find, cultivate and convert potential new members. Be on the lookout for more news about the plan in 2017. Guidelines The Committee is pleased to announce that the Airborne Infections Containment Rooms in Health Care Facilities is complete and published. A Residential Guideline draft is completed. Continuing Care Retirement Communities outline reviewed and the first draft will be available at TECH2017. Technical & Certification The Technical Committee continues the difficult task of converting the NAFA Guide to Air Filtration into Spanish. Also, the committee recently reviewed the NAFA 52.2 MERV brochure to determine if updates were required for the enhancements made by ASHRAE. Only a few minor modifications were deemed necessary. The Technical Committee continues to review and evaluate the certification exam questions for relevant content and accuracy in order to adequately demonstrate students’ competency on the subject matter. Finally, the committee continues to review new guidelines submitted by the Guidelines Committee. themselves so hard they risk death. We’ve heard our whole lives quotes like, “ The harder you work, the luckier you get!” Sadly this mindset only gets you so far. What separates the great from the good is something totally different. The reality is the top 3%, those who truly reach the ultimate pinnacle of success whether it’s in the boardroom, the podium, or the world of protecting others have the ability to out recover others. Work effort and sacrifice are part of the equation, but the ability to “Relax and Conquer” is the ultimate fuel for ultimate top-level success. In this dynamic presentation attendees learned:

• Why the mindset of outworking everyone and sacrificing yourself has led to your demise. • How the Metabolic Breakdown Cycle is destroying your ability to Relax and Conquer. • How to reset and optimize your metabolism to generate limitless energy leading to legendary performance and productivity. • How to use your Ninja Motivation to not only change your life but the lives of those you love the most.

to be contrasted with the secondary consequences that arise from the use of air cleaners. This presentation emphasized two important secondary consequences: energy use of the air cleaning process and primary and secondary emissions from air cleaners. The overall goal of the presentation was to provide a complete picture filtration performance.

Filters Have Different Efficiencies, from Siegel presentation, Benefits and Challenges of Particle Filtration and Air Cleaning presentation.

Benefits and Challenges of Particle Filtration and Air Cleaning Jeffrey Siegel, Ph.D. University of Toronto Jeffrey Siegel, Ph.D., is Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto and a member of the university’s Building Engineering Research Group. He also holds appointments in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. His research interests including healthy and sustainable buildings, ventilation and indoor air quality in residential and commercial buildings, primary and secondary impacts from the use of filters and air cleaners, the indoor microbiome, and moisture interactions with indoor chemistry and biology. Dr. Siegel is an active member of ISIAQ and ASHRAE and is an associate editor for the journal Building and Environment. He is a fellow of the ISIAQ Academy. He teaches courses in indoor air quality, sustainable buildings, and sustainable energy systems. Prior to his position at the University of Toronto, Dr. Siegel was an Associate

Professor at the University of Texas. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (2002). Filtration and/or air cleaning are broadly applied to reduce contaminant concentrations in many buildings. Although diverse in underlying technology, mode of application, target contaminants, and effectiveness, there are also commonalities in the framework for understanding their primary impact (i.e. concentration reductions) and secondary impacts (e.g. energy use and by-product production). Furthermore, both primary and secondary impacts are moderated by the specific indoor context in which an air cleaner is used. This presentation explored the dynamics of removal efficiency in a variety of air cleaners and examined performance in the context of real indoor environments and HVAC systems. This allows for the direct comparison to other indoor pollutant loss mechanisms (e.g., ventilation) and further suggests that effective air cleaner use is context and contaminant specific. The concentration reduction impacts of air cleaning need

The Last Business Plan You’ll Ever Write Jim Maher, CEO/Founder Archford Capital Strategies In addition to focusing on wealth management and estate planning at Archford Capital Strategies, Jim focuses on the needs of closely-held business owners. He has recruited an exceptional team to build value for the business owner ‘s enterprise. He believes the most important asset for the business owner is first and foremost the employees of the business. This is why Jim has obtained three of the highest certifications in the retirementplan benefit area for employees. These designations help him to efficiently design and implement retirement plans for these key stakeholders of the business. He has worked to create a network of professionals to assist business owners with a wide range of solutions for business continuation or succession planningfrom. As a Certified Exit Plan Advisor (CEPA®), he works with outsourcedas well as the owners-attorneys, CPA’s, business valuation specialists and marketing/employee education companies establishing resources for business owners in transition. Jim is an award-winning, nationally recognized authority in estate planning, business transition and philanthropy for closely held businesses, and a sought after trainer and presenter on a range of topics. Jim is an attorney and CPA by training. A life-long learner, Jim has completed certificate programs in leadership, finance, behavioral finance, psychology and Private Capital Markets and Professionalism. He holds a BS and JD from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is member of the Missouri Bar.

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What does annual planning, bank financing, executive turnover, an unsolicited offer, changing CPA firms all have in common? They all eventually require nearly the same corporate level information. Business Planning is often viewed as a one-time event with a document that ends up collecting dust on a shelf. Attendees were given a different perspective tools to create a multifunctional living document that would add value to their business. NAFA business meeting NAFA held annual elections and submitted the Annual Report at the NAFA business meeting. You can download your copy of the annual report on the NAFA website. NAFA awards banquet Jeron Downing thanked members of the Board of Directors and awarded Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT and Ruben Cespedes, CAFS the NAFA Distinguished Service award. The award is given to those individuals who, by their efforts, promote NAFA through their participation on Committees, contribute articles to Air Media or write or rewrite NAFA texts, give presentations to or on behalf of NAFA, or generally doing work that promotes the air filter industry while being a member of NAFA. Although Tom was unable to accept his award, we congratulate both valued NAFA members for their achievements! Jeron then passed the presidency to Timmy Lott, CAFS, NCT II of Pure Air Filter Sales & Service. Timmy inspired those at the banquet to look forward to NAFA in 2017 - 2018. You can see Timmy’s vision for NAFA in his first President’s Message on page 2. NAFA Foundation Tom Ryan and Jeff Holt emceed a portion of the Awards Banquet, raising money for the NAFA Foundation with a prize drawing which raised $2,200 towards the scholarship fund. Congratulations to George Spottswood for winning (for the final time) the ever popular air cleaner!

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Jeron Downing presents the NAFA Distinguished Service award to Ruben Cespedes

Friday, September 16 CAFS tutorial and exam Chris Zaker, CAFS, NCT II of Glasfloss Industries once again took on the important job of conducting the CAFS tutorial - a 2-hour final review for those who aspired to the coveted designation of Certified Air Filter Specialist. See page 32 for a list of all new certified personnel. Prevent Cyber-Attacks: What Owners and Executives of NAFA Companies Need to Know Michael Foster

IT Best Practices & Cyber Security Specialist

Foster is CEO and Founder of the Foster Institute, an IT security agency. As a network IT and security specialist, Foster is widely recognized for his broad range of technical expertise, and has helped hundreds of companies worldwide drive productivity and profits through improved IT practices. He empowers them to get the most ROI for IT spending. Foster has consulted with and empowered hundreds of CEOs and business owners on best practices for protecting their computer systems. From

performing security audits to helping organizations build their strategic plans, Mike helps leaders better understand their IT infrastructure and how it can lead to improved productivity without sacrificing security. Mike’s clients say that he provides them with more peace of mind and ultimately, a better night’s sleep. Renowned for his IT expertise, Mike is the author of The Secure CEO: How to Protect Your Computer Systems, Your Company, and Your Job. His ability to put difficult to understand concepts in easy to understand ways has garnered him respect from corporate leaders all over the world, and he has spoken at more than 1000 events worldwide. NAFA members depend on technology to practice their profession. It is a tragedy that unauthorized individuals, and even organizations, focus their efforts on obtaining access to the sensitive information that is entrusted to you. There are a few important and inexpensive steps, however, that can add powerful protection to your systems.

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Prevent Cyber-Attacks topics included: • Proven core strategies, using resources that you already own, that will propel your cyber safety to new levels. • Take-home value: Key steps to dramatically increase the security of the information entrusted to your organization. • Practical solutions that are working in the real world at other companies to transcend the challenges. • Some organizations believe that being secure is expensive. Utilize the protection you already own to maximize security. The vast majority of security steps learned are completely free. • The best ways to maximize results when working with IT professionals especially outsourced IT firms. • Strategies to garner support for the IT projects you need to be approved. • Concrete strategies and tactics that you can put into action immediately.

Principles of Dust Collection 101: How to integrate into Your HVAC Business Kevin Scruggs CLARCOR Industrial Air Kevin Scruggs has over 25 years of experience in filtration with the last 6 years devoted to industrial dust collection. Scruggs began his sales career at GS Fibers in Newton, North Carolina (Part of Foamex International), and worked with Wm. T. Burnett in Statesville, North Carolina 1996 - 1998. In 1998 Scruggs moved to Glasfloss Industries. He began his career with CLARCOR in 2011 as Southeast Sales manager, primarily responsible with sales through distributor partners in Southeast US and Puerto Rico. Scruggs presented a very basic presentation on dust collection systems with a quick review on how systems work and what to look for. He also covered simple ways to look for these systems and products in the industrial world and integrate profitable product sales without additional staff or sales force.

Leading and Living in an Era of Digital Disruption Jason Averbook JasonAverbook.com Jason is currently a leading analyst, thought leader, consultant and keynote speaker in the area of human resources, the future of work and the impact technology has on that future. Jason co-founded Knowledge Infusion LLC in 2005. He held the position of CEO of The Marcus Buckingham Company (TMBC) from 2014 through 2016 until recently leaving to focus on his thought leadership and analyst career. He has more than 20 years of experience in the HR and technology industry. He worked with industry leading companies around the world to help them transform their HR organizations into strategic partners. Prior to founding Knowledge Infusion, he served as Senior Director of PeopleSoft Global Product Marketing at PeopleSoft, where he was responsible for the marketing including packaging and positioning for PeopleSoft’s flagship product line. Prior to PeopleSoft, he served as Director of Organizational Readiness at Ceridian Corporation, an HR and payroll outsourcing company. The world is changing around us faster than ever and that means changing the way we lead and manage both our professional and personal lives. From how we are shopping, to how we are getting around, to how we are raising our kids or enjoying our grandchildren, to how we communicate with others - the change is everywhere and to many can be overwhelming to say the least. Jason focused on the future of work spoke to us about how to keep up with the changes, how to play along where it makes sense, and most importantly how to apply these concepts to our daily lives both at home and work. Jason brought an interactive and humorous, yet educational style and approach to our event. ■ To review and download presentations and pictures from the 2016 Annual Convention, log into your account at the NAFA website: www.nafahq.org.

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2016 NAFA Foundation scholarship recipients The NAFA Scholarship helps make the dream of a college education a reality for the winners. We encourage all NAFA members to become involved in the scholarship competition.

Ashley Brianne Hollinger

Grace Nikolski

Charlie Veeck

Ashley has participated in leadership clubs, volunteered and has worked in the pursuit of attaining a college education in nursing at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. She is excited about her future and feels the NAFA Scholarship will help her in her goal of working in the medical field. Her love for children is what drives her goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.

Grace, an early riser, often awake before friends and family, dedicates her mornings to the swim team. She never accepts failure as an option and has learned to be a leader to others and put the needs of teammates before her own. She is a Red Cross certified lifeguard and volunteers teaching children to swim. Grace knows itâ€™s an arduous road to becoming a physical therapist and feels her volunteerism, participation on team sports and strict work ethic has helped teach the dedication needed to succeed in college. She plans to continue to be a student athlete and leader at Misericordia University to achieve her dream of a doctorate in physical therapy.

Charlie is the second of his four siblings to head off to college and wants to work in the field of chemistry to help solve the energy crisis. Charlie has saved money since a young age in order to pursue a college education.

Daughter of Tanya Melson, Quality Filters, Inc. Major: Nursing

Thank you so much to NAFA and the Past Presidents for this scholarship . Ashley will use it toward expenses at Spring Hill College in Mobile , Alabama, where she attends as a freshman nursing major. Her family is so very proud of her and we are excited that NAFA could be a part of her accomplishments! Sincerely, Tanya Melson

Daughter of Katie Nikolski, Crawford Filtration Major: Physical Therapy

To NAFA, Thank you for awarding me with the NAFA Scholarship. It means a great deal to me having been chosen for this scholarship as it has helped me with my college expenses thus far. It is scholarships like this one that will help me pursue my goal of becoming a physical therapist.

Grandson of Al Veeck, MVA, Inc. Major: Chemistry

To All Members of NAFA (and especially contributors to the NAFA Foundation), I wanted to thank you for choosing me to be a recipient of the NAFA Scholarship! I feel blessed to have received this award and plan to use it to finance my studies of Chemistry and Business at the College of William and Mary. This money will help me buy textbooks and pay for other college necessities while I work hard to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. Yours Truly, Alan C. Veeck III

Thank you again for the award and the opportunities it has helped provide to me. Sincerely, Grace Nikolski

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NAFA announces 30 Clean Air Award recipients for 2016 The National Air Filtration Association has announced its recipients of the Clean Air Awards for 2016. The Clean Air Award is presented each year to the building owners and managers who take steps to significantly improve the quality of their indoor air by increasing the level of efficiency of their HVAC air filtration system in 10 specific categories. Candidates are nominated for the award by both NAFA members and members of the facility management community, and must submit detailed and specific steps taken toward cleaning the indoor environment through “best air filtration practices” and system hygiene. A NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist confirms these improvements. Nominees are judged by the NAFA Clean Air Award Committee and each recipient receives a custom-designed award, building signage and recognition for their efforts. Award-winning buildings must maintain IAQ diligence and submit inspection data each year in order to maintain the NAFA Clean Air Award. 2016 facilities that utilize best air filtration practices in their buildings: Ally Detroit Center

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AHR Expo | January 30 - February 1, 2017 | Las Vegas, Nevada

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*Volunteer at the NAFA booth Booth volunteers needed – NAFA 2017 ASHRAE/AHR Expo We need member volunteers to staff the NAFA booth (C5308) at the 2017 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. All volunteers will receive an “Exhibitor” badge. Volunteer here: http://www.nafahq.org/booth-volunteers-needed-nafa-2017-ashraeahr-expo/ or visit the NAFA website www.nafahq.org. ■

2017 ASHRAE Winter Meeting January 28 - February 1 Las Vegas, Nevada 2017 AHR Expo January 30 - February 1 Las Vegas, Nevada IAQA 20th Annual Meeting January 30 - February 1 Las Vegas, Nevada NADCA Annual Meeting and Expo March 20 - 22 Lake Buena Vista, Florida NEBB Annual Conference March 30 - April 1 Orlando, Florida NAFA 2017 Technical Seminar April 4 - 6 Louisville, Kentucky AFS Conference & Expo April 10 - 13 Louisville, Kentucky AHRI Spring Meeting May 1 - 3 Reston, Virginia 2017 ASHRAE Annual Conference June 24 - 28 Long Beach, California II Expo Frio Calor Peru 2017 International Exhibition October 11 - 13 Lima Peru 2017 SMACNA Annual Convention October 22 - 25 Maui, Hawaii

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NAFA News Michael White, CAFS “I got sober December 16th of 1995… I had to go through a lot to get there, but that’s the whole reason that I do anything that we do… It ensures my sobriety… It helps me stay sober. So the more I help other people – the more I stay sober – and the more I hold people accountable for helping other people.” – Micheal White Michael Troy White passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Latanya White and children, TaHondra Johnson, Teresa Walker and Maya White. Many NAFA members know that Michael White was a astute and savvy businessman as well as a friendly face around NAFA conventions. Most did not know Michael struggled with addiction. In 2000, after five years of sobriety, White started the furnace and air conditioning filter company, America’s Finest Filters (AFF), from the bedroom of his home. Today the company employs 21 people and operates out of a 48,000 sq ft. facility. The annual sales for AFF are well into the millions. Never forgetting his roots, White co-founded a sober living home called, Our Father’s House, with another recovering addict, Darryl Wells in 2003. The recovery centers began with two small buildings holding 10-12 men, but have now grown to seven buildings that house 74 men. Michael was very hands-on with the recovery program. His air filter business, AFF, employs several recovering addicts that have gained sobriety through Our Father’s House. AFF is also the primary financial sponsor of the recovery center. Micheal White will be missed by NAFA and the many Louisville residents he has helped over the years. ■ I have known Michael for several years through business. I will miss seeing him at the NAFA meetings and feel blessed to have known him. He was a very special man. - Paula Levasseur We will miss Michael at the NAFA meetings. A great personality and a time shortened friend . - Tom Riddell

Quality Filters welcomes Randy Brannen, CAFS to their extended family

Randy joins our family at Quality Filters with 25 years of passionate filtration experience serving in sales, operations and management roles. He is our new Sales Engineer located in Houston, Texas and his primary area of responsibility will be the great state of Texas.

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Randy has a BA in Political Science (Business Law) from Taylor University and is pursuing his Mechanical Engineering degree at Texas A&M University. Randy is a NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist (CAFS) and NAFA Certified Technician II BioSafety (NCT II). His strength is in Health Care Facilities, Gas Turbine (GT) Intake applications, Commercial Buildings, Pollution Control, High Efficiency Gas Adsorption (HEGA), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), High Efficient Particulate Filtration including HEPA and ULPA applications for surgery suites and cleanroom environments. In his spare time, Randy enjoys football and lacrosse having played, coached and refereed both. Randy lives in Houston with his wife, Marie and their four youngest children, Sophie (9), Katie (9), Kevin (6), and Sawyer (4), all of which were brought into their family from China. Randy is also President of FCC – Houston (Families with Children from China.) Please welcome Randy to the Quality Filters family! ■

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UL 900 update By Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT, Zene

The first edition of the UL 900 Standard for air filter units was issued back in September 1965 and has evolved over the years to the most recent designation as an American National Standard (ANSI) which occurred on February 14, 2012; ANSI/UL 900. It currently consists of the Eighth Edition dated April 21, 2015. Most of us in the filter industry have been involved at some time or another with the UL 900 standard and anyone in the industry for more than a year has certainly developed a definite opinion on this subject. For those new to the industry, the standard covers the requirements to determine “the amount of smoke generated and the combustibility of air filter units of both washable and throwaway types used for removal of dust and other airborne particles….”. Smoke generation of an air filter unit is dependent upon the type and quantity of material collected on the filter during a specific service life, hence “the test requirements of this standard, for classification purposes, apply only to air filter units in a clean condition.” Following the clean state “it is intended that maintenance and inspection practices should be followed as proposed in Appendix B of NFPA 90A”. 1 The fact that we classify clean filters, which are only really clean for a brief time during the service life, has always been a point of contention for fabricators. However looking past this, the Certified Air Filter Specialists (CAFS) have an obligation to understand the requirements of NFPA 90A and insure that their customers remain in compliance. Since it’s inception, UL 900 has been incorporated into building codes throughout North America becoming a part of the legal landscape. In any litigious environment the end user sees the knowledgeable professional as adding value to the products they purchase. Like any number of standards, UL 900 provides a uniform test protocol. What gives UL 900 its teeth is the listing and follow-up program. When a manufacturer choses to list a product with UL, they are given a file number. Then the product is tested in accordance with UL 900 and must meet the following requirements: • No flame beyond the end of the test duct. • Less than 25 sparks sustained beyond the end of the test duct. • Less than 9 square inches of smoke measured below the smoke density time curve. Once a product is listed, it is incorporated into the follow-up service for quarterly inspections at each manufacturing location. This is where the standard gets its teeth. The inspection compares current production to the UL file, looking for any variations in both process and materials. The material designation along with the supplier and amount of material used must match with what is on file. The inspector may go so far as to check the calibration of any instruments used for measurements. The standard has seen numerous changes as noted by the fact that it is now in its eight revision, however the most notable change was the removal of references to Class I and Class II. Comments or proposals for changes or revisions to the standard

are most often solicited from the Standards Technical Panel (STP), which is made up of consumers, manufacturers, supply chain, general interest, etc. however proposals may be submitted by groups or individuals via a Proposal Request in UL’s On-Line Collaborative Standards Development System (CSDS) at http:// csds.ul.com. As with any standards document, changes are a necessity if the standard is to remain a viable document in step with changing requirements. This demands the active involvement of a standing standards committee made up of a broad cross section of the industry from manufacturers to users. It is difficult to imagine that any standard could remain an active document for more than 20 years without such input. While UL 900 has seen numerous changes there are still a number of issues, which call for resolution. • Is the current standard at odds with new sustainability requirements and initiatives, specifically for recycled, compostable and biodegradable products? Which requirement takes precedence, the acute or the chronic threat? And more often than not recycled products are the creation of numerous untraceable sources and may be compounded or blended in varying quantities. UL is very specific in traceability as well as composition and usage which makes variable sourcing impossible. • As companies are forced to compete globally, they are faced with numerous and non-uniform fire code requirements dependent on the geographic locale. In Europe the most common standard is DIN53438. Related to this are DIN4102 and EN13501. And very different is the French fire classification NF P92-507 for construction materials. However we have only to look across our own border to note the impact of non-uniformity. When the U.S. removed references to Class I and Class II, Canada did not follow suit, choosing instead to retain the old system. • While uniformity is an issue in itself, there has to my knowledge never been a scientific comparison made as to the stringency of these various international requirements and which requirements provide adequate protection. My favorite comment came while researching this article and is one which points to these differences. After numerous e-mails with one colleague, he finally retorted, “Why are you Yanks so concerned about smoke and flame?” • And last but not least there has been a definite outcry from fabricators that the test is inconsistent, e.g. “a product passes but then fails on the annual follow up service. What we don’t know without further research is whether the variation is in the test or in the raw material components of the filter. These issues affect all of us in the supply chain in some fashion or another. As we can drive for answers to these issues it is difficult to imagine any organization better positioned to pull the stakeholders together than NAFA. ■

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Pure Air Filter Sales & Service N. Ft Myers, Florida Sicapharma Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal Mexico Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois Ventury Ingenieria y Construccion, S.A. de C.V. Ciudad de MĂŠxico Mexico Resurtidora de Refrigeracion y Climas Del Sur Jiutepec, Morelos Mexico Productos Y Tecnologias Ambientales, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro Mexico

Jaime Castillo, NCT

Soluciones Inovacon S.A. de C.V. Edo. De Mexico Mexico

Gustavo Javier Castrejon, NCT

Refreigeracion Y Aire Acondicionado de Occidente Apatzingan, Michoacan Mexico

Salvador Chavez, NCT

Productos Y Tecnologias Ambientales, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro Mexico

Jose Juan Cruz, NCT

Luftechnik S. De R.L. De C.V. Distrito Federal Mexico

Emmanuel Davalos, NCT Greenfilt, S.A. de C.V. Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico

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Francisco Javier Escobedo, NCT

Shawn Kelly, NCT

Roberto Espinosa, NCT

Derek Kimbro, NCT

Cesar Omar Ulises Gallegos, NCT

Ben Kolke, NCT

Miguel Angel Garcia, NCT

Alberto Larson, NCT

Juan Fernado Casas Garcia, NCT

Chauney Laymon, NCT

Diego Alfonso Garzon Aguilar, NCT

Oscar Legazpi, NCT

Ricardo Alberto Gomez, NCT

Victoriano Lepe, NCT

Eduardo Gonzalez, NCT

Miguel Angel Lerma, NCT

Alberto Gonzalez, NCT

James Lin, NCT

Juan Pablo Guerrero Fernandez, NCT

Martin Alejandro Lira, NCT

Tom Gwinn, NCT

Mirna Lopez, NCT

Joshua Hampton, NCT

Erik Edgardo Mata, NCT

Jorge Esau Hernandez, NCT

Fortunato Melo, NCT

Team Powder Coatings, S.A. de C.V. Apodaca, Nuevo Leon Mexico

Ventury Ingenieria y Construccion, S.A. de C.V. San Juan Del Rio, Queretaro Mexico Filtros Y Servicios de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro Mexico Productos Y Tecnologias Ambientales, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro Mexico Carvel SA - Ingenieros Contratistas Cali Colombia SNAIRE Ltda Bogota Colombia

Rema Ingenieria y Proyectos, S.A. de C.V. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Christus Muguerza Sur Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Casino Monterrey AC San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon Mexico FG Ingenieros S.A.S. Bogota Colombia

Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois Pure Air Filter Sales & Service Greenwood, Mississippi Productos Y Tecnologias Ambientales, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro Mexico

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Air Filter Plus, Inc. Eudora, Kansas

Pure Air Filter Sales & Service Greenwood, Mississippi Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, BC Canada Intelligent HVAC Management, S.A. de C.V. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Bonded Filter Co. Kansas City, Missouri

Grupo Corporativo KRI-DAF, S.A. de C.V. Cludad de Mexico Mexico Productos Y Tecnologias Ambientales, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro Mexico Migler, S.A. de C.V. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Morl, SA de CV Distrito Federal Mexico Mexico Soluciones Inovacon S.A. de C.V. Edo. De Mexico Mexico Telem Electronics San Luis Potosi Mexico Reynosa Tamaulipas Mexico

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New Certified Personnel continued Harpreet Minhas, NCT

David Repole, NCT

Alejandro Antonio Miranda, NCT

Carlos Amaury Ruiz, NCT

Daniel Monreal, NCT

William Eduardo Salamanca Rodriguez, NCT

Victor Mauricio Monroy, NCT

Bruno Salazar, NCT

Cristopher Jorge Moreno, NCT

Pedro Eduardo Sanchez, NCT

Lidia Munguia, NCT

David Sandoval, NCT

Edgar Omar Munoz, NCT

Juan Manuel Valquez, NCT

Alfredo Perez, NCT

Jose De Jesus Vidauri, NCT

Ray Pilon, NCT

Oscar Villegas, NCT

Carlos Jose Prada Rangel, NCT

Guillermo Vinatier, NCT

Juan Pablo Ramirez, NCT

Richard Wierenga, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, BC Canada

Sicapharma Edo. De Mexico Mexico Pivacsa Queretaro Mexico

Filtros Y Servicios de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Luftechnik S. De R.L. De C.V. Distrito Federal Mexico Mexico Eguia Ingenieria, SC DE Mexico Distrito Federal Mexico Mexico Advanz, S.A. De C.V. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Pivacsa Delegacion Tlalpan Mexico

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Pramica Team SAS Cali Colombia

Ingenieria en Refrigeracion Y Refacciones, S.A. de C.V. Edo. De Mexico Mexico

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Advanz, S.A. De C.V. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico SNAIRE Ltda Bogota Colombia

Grupo Corporativo KRI-DAF, S.A. de C.V. Providencia Cludad de Mexico Mexico Greenfilt, S.A. de C.V. Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico

Electroclimas de Puebla San Pedro, Cholula PUE Mexico Ingenieria en Refrigeracion Y Refacciones, S.A. de C.V. Tepotzatlan, Mexico Mexico TECSA Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico

Climas Y Servicios Vilmart, S.A. de C.V. Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico Sistemas Vinatier, S.A. de C.V. La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico B.G.E. Service & Supply Ltd Delta, British Columbia Canada

Anoop Randhawa, NCT

Bentall Kennedy Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Raul Fernando Recio, NCT

Claudia Leticia Lozano Carrillo Del Rio Mexico

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From the Executive Director Your engagement and our growth adds up to a powerful association by Michelle Czosek, CAE

“Growth is never by mere change; it is the result of forces working together.” - James Cash Penney

One of the aspects of my position with NAFA that I enjoy the most is the ability to interact and connect with members on a daily basis. Throughout my career in association management, I’ve seen the power of making these connections first hand. I’ve seen personal relationships that began with an introduction at a meeting turn into lifelong friendships, business partnerships formed at opening receptions and new jobs found through association contacts. Associations have the ability to help you develop both personally and professionally. Your membership truly is one of those things where you get out of it what you put into it. I encourage you to make the most of your association membership by getting involved in a committee, contributing an article to Air Media, volunteering in the NAFA booth at the AHR Expo and attending the Technical Seminar and Annual Convention. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get engaged! The 2017 Technical Seminar is the perfect place to get started on your journey to stronger engagement with NAFA. It’s our largest gathering of the year and a great opportunity for you to expand your network and learn from industry experts and your peers. We have some excellent presenters lined up, along with social events and a chance to get involved in

our committee meetings. We’re even planning a special NAFA Foundation outing. I hope you’ll make plans to join us April 4-6 in Louisville, Kentucky. I not only challenge you to get engaged this year, but I also challenge you reach out to someone you know and invite them to join NAFA. By inviting them to join, you’ll allow them the unique opportunity to see the power of our association. And the bigger our organization, the more opportunity there is for everyone. It’s the growth of the organization that fuels everything. As our community grows, so will your opportunities to build connections with others in the air filtration industry.

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Engagement in and growth of the organization benefit us all. Our strength is in the knowledge and resources that we all collectively bring to the table. Membership growth benefits each of us individually, in addition to the organization as a whole. I hope to see many of you in Las Vegas and Louisville! ■ Warm regards,

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