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Technical Seminar in Review 4
NCT Level II Tutorial and Exam 18
2022 Airborne Act 22
NAFA Guidelines Update 25
AHR Expo 2023 28
2022 Annual Convention 32
Get Engaged with NAFA 35
President’s Message 2
Welcome New Members 3
2022 Board of Directors 3
NAFA News 14
New Certified Personnel 20
Executive Profile 26
Industry Calendar of Events 28
Technology Corner 31
From the Executive Director 36
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Greetings NAFA,
The 2022 NAFA Technical Seminar wrapped in Louisville, Kentucky at the beginning of April and I am happy to report that we had a very successful conference. Many thanks to our NAFA Board and Program Committee for another successful event. True to NAFA’s mission, “To Be The Global Source for Expertise, Education & Best Practices in Air Filtration,” we increased our certifications, we learned from high quality speakers and technical content, and we gained more knowledge and insights from incredible networking opportunities.
It was great to have our first 100% in-person Technical Seminar since the beginning of the pandemic. It’s been so important to learn from technical experts, industry insiders and each other as we all navigate through these incredibly unpredictable times. As NAFA members, we play an important role in keeping people safe and productive by ensuring our customers have the right air filtration and solutions for the right applications. An important message that was consistent with a number of speakers is that while the importance of our work has been elevated due to COVID-19, our role must maintain its importance even past this pandemic. Better air filtration and indoor air quality strategies is important to reduce any type of virus spread whether it is COVID-19 or the common cold or seasonal flu. We were also reminded that better filtration paired with improved ventilation also reduces the levels of TVOCs that can have adverse effects in indoor air environments. And we know that better air filtration and IAQ can improve the level of cognitive function.
At the seminar, and on a weekly basis, we are reminded of the vulnerability of our supply chain and labor supply. Not only do we compete in our own industry for materials and people, but we
are also competing with many other industries at the same time. A good way to de-risk your vulnerability is to be well connected in the industry with NAFA members as they can help you navigate the unpredictable challenges. We also know that engaged employees are long term employees so it's important that we lean on NAFA as a resource for education and certification.
As a board, we continue to work on our strategic plan that will lay NAFA’s foundation for the next three years. NAFA needs to focus on raising its presence in our industry to ensure that we are advocating for clean air and best practices that will extend past COVID-19. The strategic plan will be complete and presented at our General Meeting at NAFA’s 2022 Annual Convention in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. We are building our plan around four themes:
(1) Increase Knowledge
(2) Engage Members
(3) Raise Awareness
(4) Streamline Operations. We look forward to sharing the completed plan and the key strategic initiatives that will help us reach our future association goals.
Our association is excited about future opportunities and we continue to look for more opportunities to engage members, enrich our knowledge and improve air filtration for our customers. ■
All my best,
Don't forget, if you have any ideas or suggestions, please drop me a line at president@nafahq.org.
Roberta MacGillivray, CAFS, NCT
Jessica Magen Shaw, CAFS, NCT Greenwood, Mississippi
Matthew Brooks, CAFS
Niagara Falls, New York
Novi Letsoela
Rustenburg South Africa
Class 1 Air
Sean McGlenn Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Christine Rogers Saskatoon, SK Canada
Clare Hoffman, NCT New Orleans, Louisiana
Kevin W. Murphy, CAFS Houston, Texas
Tyler Pierce Sioux Falls, South Dakota
RememberTheFilter.com
Beau French Lake Stevens, Washington
Steve Timpany Medway, Massachusetts
IFS Industries, Inc.
Gregory Alvarez Reading, Pennsylvania
Timmy Timbs, CAFS
BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada www.bgecleanair.com
Michael Corbat, CAFS Rensa Filtration
Sterling Heights, Michigan www.rensafiltration.com
Patrick Rosenthal, CAFS
TEX-AIR Filters/ Air Relief Technologies Austin, Texas www.texairfilters.com
Matt Solis, CAFS
Smith Filter Corporation Moline, Illinois www.smithfilter.com
Nathan Wittman, CAFS, NCT
Filter Technology Company, Inc. Houston, Texas www.filtertexas.com
Wallner Expac Olive Branch, Mississippi www.expac.com
Dave Miller
Complete Filter Media Lancaster, Ohio www.cfm.global
Will Denton, CAFS, NCT II
Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. Dallas, Texas www.joeflyco.com
Bobby Singer, CAFS Blue Heaven Technologies Louisville, Kentucky www.blueheaventech.com
Timothy Ahn, NCT
Clean & Science Co., Ltd. Rolling Meadows, Illinois www.cleanandscience.com
Randy Brannen, CAFS, NCT II
Quality Filters, Inc. Robertsdale, Alabama www.qualityfilters.com
Steve Griffiths, CAFS
Independent Filter Service P/L Heidelberg West, Victoria Australia www.independentfilter.com.au
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It felt great to be back for our third in-person conference in a row, with a Technical Seminar back in full force and near-record attendance.
Louisville hit the mark with a mix of Southern amenities and air filtration centric sessions, TECH2022 hit a home run in the hometown of filtration and the Louisville Slugger.
Roberta MacGillivray, CAFS, NCT, NAFA President & CEO of BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd. welcomed members and guests to the 2022 Technical Seminar on Tuesday, April 5. The conference was held in Louisville, Kentucky, the Gateway to the South at the Louisville Marriott Downtown hotel.
Michael Corbat, CAFS, President-Elect and Seminar Chair of Rensa Filtration then took over the program. He thanked all the 2022 Sponsors (see page 9) and began the program and introductions.
Helping to Save the World from COVID-19: why an urban air pollution engineer got involved, and what she did to makes things better
Shelly Miller, PhD, Professor University of Colorado Boulder Keynote Speaker
Shelly L. Miller, Ph.D., is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and faculty in
the Environmental Engineering Program at the University of Colorado Boulder, holding an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of California, Berkeley and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Harvey Mudd College. Dr. Miller teaches about and investigates urban air quality and works diligently to understand the impact of air pollution on public health and the environment. She is also an expert on indoor environmental quality including airborne infectious disease transmission and control and air cleaning technologies.
As the COVID-19 pandemic moves across the world, scientists work around the clock to better understand how the SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted, the details of the symptoms and illness, and how to stop the spread of the virus. Engineers, such as Dr. Miller, have provided crucial information to the public and leaders that transmission happens when respiratory particles released while breathing, talking, singing, coughing and sneezing are inhaled and what to do about it. Dr. Miller highlighted the steps she took to make things better, including collaborating with a group of international scientists on COVID, understanding super spreading events and the Skagit Valley Chorale outbreak, documenting how musicians and performers release aerosol and how to these reduce emissions, she also discussed the benefits of ventilation, filtration and germicidal ultraviolet light.
Bob Burkhead, Owner Blue Heaven Technologies
Moderated by: Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT, Owner, ZENE
Attendees enjoyed the friendly banter between Bob Burkhead and Tom Justice, CAFS, NCT. Bob runs a successful testing lab and shared some of his experiences as a key operator in indoor air quality and filtration.
He fielded several questions from audience members on the rigors of testing, filter efficiencies, and verifying results.
Moderated by
Jim Rosenthal, CAFS, NCT, CEO, TEX-AIR Filters/Air Relief Technologies Panelists
Bob Wilson, CAFS, NCTII, President, BWG Filtration, Inc. (frames)
Timmy Timbs, CAFS, Sales Director Wallner Expac (expanded metal)
Eric DeLong, Vice President, IFS Industries (glue)
Scott Tennison, Director of Innovation and Launch Management, Kimberly Clark Corporation (media)
Jim Rosenthal moderated a panel discussion of suppliers to the air filtration industry that included glue, expanded metal, media and frames.
The panelists reported on the current supply chain and pricing issues with metal, filter media, petrochemical, plastic and paper. There was some expected doom and gloom and some improvements in inventory and prices depending on the industry. Effects of overall inflation and how far we are into this critical situation were also discussed.
After sessions ended on the first day, attendees broke for lunch and all were welcomed & encouraged to attend a NAFA committee meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday (see insert on next page for updates).
Later that evening, an opening Welcome Reception and Sponsor Exhibit was held for all. Sponsors and attendees were able to mingle, and mix business with networking.
Bill Palmer, CAFS, President AeroMed Technologies, LLC
Bill Palmer is president of AeroMed Technologies, LLC which installs and services air purification equipment. His focus is on infection control engineering for health care and other facilities, where he applies air filtration to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens. Bill is a member of ASHRAE and of NAFA, serving on its guidelines committee. Bill has been in the air filtration industry since 1982 and was the Recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Service Award.
Much of the focus for reducing the risk of aerosol transmission in indoor spaces has been on increased ventilation or increased air filtration. However, every building is different and often additional layers of protection are required to fit the specific needs of the building or the building occupants. Bill shared experiences from his long career as a CAFS and as a Certified Environmental Infection Control Consultant and discussed how utilizing UVGI, whether in the air handlers, in duct work or in the upper-room, may compliment ventilation and air filtration while providing an extra layer of protection.
Todd McGrath, CAFS, Senior Engineer Chair, ASHRAE Standard 52.2
Glasfloss Industries, Inc. Todd as been at Glasfloss for over 22 years and supports product development and improvement, equipment enhancements and internal and external filter testing verification.
The NAFA Committees continue to work diligently to ensure NAFA grows and promotes the best interests of the air filtration industry.
The committee’s goal is to produce a quarterly webinar. May’s topic is Air Filtration in Travel. If you have ideas for topics, please let us know (nafa@nafahq.org). If you are interested in speaking at a future conference or webinar, visit the NAFA website and under Events complete the “Open Call for Air Filtration Education.” We would love to hear from you!
The committee has been meeting monthly. The group continued its work in refining the Clean Air Award nomination and renewal process. Also discussed was creating some specification language to create standardization and demand for best indoor air quality practices by end users. The Committee has also recently created collateral to engage end-users around NAFA Members and volunteer engagement.
The committee’s goal is to release one new and one updated guideline each year. Bill Palmer is currently leading a subcommittee to review and update the guideline for Airborne Infections Containment Rooms in Health Care Facilities
Kevin Delahunt is reviewing all "in-progress" guidelines that were put on hold due to COVID-19, and he is working on position papers for airborne infectious disease in public spaces and in support of the U.S. government specification that a professional individual should change filters in ACIR situations.
The committee is reviewing the questions for the CAFS and NCT exams and putting together a plan of action for the rewrite of the Installation, Operation & Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems
SSPC 52.2 has made many updates and upgrades over the last few years in order to improve the standard. Many of those updates are meant to increase the repeatability and reproducibility of intra- and inter-lab test results. Recent upgrades include an optional method to determine filter efficiency in removing or inactivating airborne viruses and bacteria. The addition of a Particulate Matter (PM) calculated filter efficiency by using current available data points from the 52.2 test. Todd summarized in detail all the updates and upgrades and touched on what is next for 52.2.
Jordan D. Clark, PhD
The Ohio State University
Dr. Jordan Clark is a building scientist and Assistant Professor at the Ohio State University. Dr Clark’s research is concerned with reducing energy use and carbon emissions attributed to indoor environmental control. He is a recognized leader in the area of indoor air quality sensing and data-driven control of indoor environments.
As in many engineering problems, the control of our indoor environments is rapidly moving from a prescriptive, rule-of-thumb paradigm to a fully data-
driven paradigm, enabled by the internet of things. The first step in such a shift is being able to generate data reliably and cheaply with low-cost sensing. Dr. Clark looked at several studies of the performance of low-cost airborne pollutant sensors and discussed their strengths and weaknesses and domain of application.
In 2006, NAFA started the Hall of Fame to recognize outstanding individuals in the air filter industry. The NAFA Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding achievement in the air filter industry by NAFA members. These individuals will have contributed significantly to NAFA by way of their service and have a reputation in good standing among the membership.
In lieu of a golf tournament, the foundation officers opted for an event unique to Louisville, a private tour of Bardstown Bourbon Distillery. Guests were treated to cocktails, appetizers and lawn games after the tour. The event raised about $4,000 for the Foundation Scholarship fund.
Before beginning the sessions for Thursday, President Roberta MacGillivray presented a special award to a retired NAFA member, Leslye Sandberg, CAFS.
Leslye has a lifelong commitment to the air filtration industry. As employee, then owner of Permatron Corporation, Leslye spent 34 years as an advocate for the benefits of indoor air quality locally and nationally. In her roll she developed products that would become beneficial to the entire industry, as an example, using the Prevent Screens. Leslye served as NAFA President for 2012-13, along with having earned her CAFS. After being president, Leslye continued to serve NAFA as an ambassador/advocate at ASHRAE committee meetings as well as serving on the committee that searched for the new association management group, contributing to the NAFA Guidelines Committee and reviewing and re-writing the NAFA Guide to Air Filtration and serving as the Committee Chairman to rewrite the Installation, Operation & Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems, 4th edition. Congratulations Leslye!
After years as an executive with billiondollar brands, Gerry O'Brion is now a professional speaker and author. Gerry began his career in marketing at Procter & Gamble and then was an executive for well known brands such as Coors Light, Quiznos, and Red Robin.
Gerry helped attendees understand how customers make buying decisions and how a shift in strategy could differentiate their companies. He argues it's not the why. It's the because that influences people's decisions.
David Space, Retired Formally with Boeing David was lead engineer and Associate Technical Fellow in the Environmental Control Systems organization and was with Boeing for 33 years. He is the former chairman of the ASHRAE TC 9.3 Transportation and the Aviation Research committees, vice-chair of SAE E31 Bleed Air Panel, member of ICAO 344 and SAE AC9M committees, and a founding member of ASHRAE air quality Standard 161P and EU AECMA-STAN air quality committees.
In the final session, attendees learned the history of air filtration on planes, and the details on the harshness of the flight and cabin environments and how air filtration and ventilation work on airplanes. David included detail on the spread of disease on aircraft, testing equipment, and air purification
After studying the NAFA Guide to Air Filtration, listening to recordings made by NAFA volunteers and sitting with Jim Rosenthal, CAFS, NCT during the CAFS Exam Q & A Breakfast on Wednesday, 39 new CAFS and two new NCT individuals earned their certifications - Well Done!
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NAFA wants to give a huge thank you to our 2022 sponsors. You have continued your support in the face of unprecedented national crisis. NAFA sponsorship is an important part in keeping NAFA able to promote air filtration to the public and to be the The Global Source for Expertise, Education & Best Practices in Air Filtration. If you are interested in 2022 sponsorship, contact NAFA staff at nafa@nafahq.org | (608) 310-7542. ■
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Dynamic Air Quality Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Mores as President of its Residential Products Division where he will be responsible for further expanding the company’s residential indoor air quality products business.
Mr. Mores brings extensive experience in consultative solution development, business development, sales training, and team management. In his previous role, he served as Vice President of Residential Sales and Training.
Michelle Hogan has been appointed Vice President of Business Development and will report to Steve Mores. In her last role, Ms. Hogan was Director of Business Development for Residential Sales where she has been responsible for new account acquisition and client on-boarding.
Dynamic Air Quality Solutions is a trade name of Environmental Dynamics Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Management Confederation (EMC), Inc. of Princeton, New Jersey. EMC also owns and operates Engineering Dynamics, Ltd. (EDL) of Carleton Place, Ontario where the company’s manufacturing and R&D operations are located.
“The company’s mission is to provide advanced and affordable solutions that optimize air quality, energy consumption, and the environment,” according to Duke Wiser, President & CEO. For more information (800) 578-7873 or www.dynamicaqs.com. ■
Don Kingston, CEO, announced the 40 year anniversary of Chuck Watts, VP of Manufacturing.
Mr. Watts began his career at Glasfloss in 1981 as a product manager. In 1992 he was promoted to VP/General Manager of the Glasfloss Ohio Division and in 2003 he was promoted to Corporate VP of Manufacturing over all Glasfloss manufacturing plants nationwide.
“With Mr. Watts vast knowledge and experience of all facets of manufacturing, he is of the utmost value to Glasfloss and our customers. He has built a great TEAM who will continue to carry Glasfloss into the future. We appreciate his many years of service and look forward to many more,” said Don Kingston, CEO.
Established in 1936, Glasfloss Industries is the oldest manufacturer of HVAC air filtration products in the United States. The company has been continuously owned and operated by the same family for over 85 years and serves all major commercial, industrial and residential HVAC filtration markets.
For more information on Glasfloss and its products, please visit: www.glasfloss.com. ■
Don Kingston, CEO, announced the expansion of the Glasfloss Jacksonville, FL manufacturing plant.
The new Jacksonville expansion is scheduled to be completed in Summer 2022 and will add approximately 30,000 square feet to the facility. “Our newest expansion of the Jacksonville plant will give us added manufacturing and shipping capacity. In addition, the ongoing modernization in the current plant will provide for a better work environment for our valued employees,” said Don Kingston, CEO.
Established in 1936, Glasfloss Industries is the oldest privately held and operated manufacturer of HVAC air filtration products in the United States. The company has been continuously owned and operated by the same family for over 85 years and serves all major commercial, industrial and residential HVAC filtration markets.
For more information on Glasfloss and its products, please visit: www.glasfloss.com. ■
Michelle Hogan Vice President of Business Development Steve Mores, President of Residential Products Division Chuck Watts Vice President of Manufacturing
With the full acquisition of Pamlico Air, MANN+HUMMEL will accelerate the growth in the indoor air filtration market, one of the largest and fastest growing filtration segments. The subsidiaries Tri-Dim, Tri-Dim Hardy and now Pamlico Air combine forces to form the MANN+HUMMEL’s Air Filtration Americas group.
Louisa, VA, January 28, 2022 – MANN+HUMMEL, a global filtration solutions provider, today announced the close of an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of Pamlico Air, resulting in 100 percent ownership of the company. Since March 2021, MANN+HUMMEL has been holding a majority share in Pamlico Air. Pamlico Air, a US manufacturer and provider of high-quality indoor air filtration products for mainly the retail and wholesale market, will complement the existing air filtration portfolio of MANN+HUMMEL subsidiaries Tri-Dim, Tri-Dim Hardy, which focuses primarily on the commercial and industrial air filtration aftermarket.
“With the vision to enable cleaner mobility, air, and water, MANN+HUMMEL has been actively expanding through both, acquisitions and organic growth, in the air filtration market,” said Fua Nipah, President & General Manager Life Sciences & Environment of MANN+HUMMEL. “With the acquisition of Tri-Dim in 2018, Hardy Filtration in 2019, and now with the full acquisition of Pamlico Air in 2022, we have essentially created a North American powerhouse in air filtration, covering retail, wholesale and the commercial aftermarket in the region. ■
Louisa, 7 March 2022 – MANN+HUMMEL’s Air Filtration Americas, a leader in indoor air filtration and home of leading brands of Tri-Dim, Tri-Dim Hardy and Pamlico Air, have announced they are embracing a new business model. The company is moving from a direct sales approach to a distributor-based model for all three of their North American air filtration brands. The purpose of this move is to continue the acceleration of MANN+HUMMEL’s growth potential, as the indoor air filtration market is one of the largest and fastest growing filtration segments.
“By joining forces with select distributors, we will cultivate those strong relationships, becoming a unified team to support the dynamic growth of indoor air filtration products in North America,” said Shawn Windley, President of MANN+HUMMEL Air Filtration Americas. “Tri-Dim, Tri-Dim Hardy and Pamlico Air have all been on an aggressive growth path, which we expect to continue well into the future, especially as the demand for indoor air filtration strengthens. Our customers can rest assured that this move will not have any impact on the superior service and technical support programs that we are recognized for throughout the industry.”
The move to a distributor-based model is currently under way, with the expectation to be complete in the near future. “We are very excited about the great potential of these solid partnerships and look forward to growth and success under his new business model,” continued Windley.
Two months ago, MANN+HUMMEL announced the full acquisition of Pamlico Air, a US manufacturer and provider of highquality indoor air filtration products for mainly the retail and wholesale market, and the subsequent creation of MANN+HUMMEL Air Filtration Americas team. Since March 2021, MANN+HUMMEL had been holding a majority share in Pamlico Air. ■
About MANN+HUMMEL
MANN+HUMMEL is a leading global company in filtration technology. Under its two business units Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment, the Ludwigsburg-based Group develops intelligent solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air and cleaner water. Thus, the company makes an important contribution to a clean earth and the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2020, over 21,000 employees at more than 80 locations generated a turnover of EUR 3.8 billion.
Among the solutions are filter media and simulation technologies, liquid filters, air filtration and intake systems for various mobility and industrial applications, and membrane technologies for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment and use in sensitive process applications such as food manufacturing or biotechnology. Furthermore, the family-owned company founded in 1941 offers air and molecular filtration technologies for building filtration as well as for industrial applications and cleanrooms. These are used, for example, in power generation, microelectronics or operating rooms. Stationary and mobile air purifiers for indoor, semi-open spaces and outdoor areas complete the holistic approach to clean air. Depending on the area of application, they filter viruses, free allergens, bacteria or fine dust and nitrogen oxides from the ambient air.
You can find further information on MANN+HUMMEL at https://www.mann-hummel.com/
NAFA’s NCT (NAFA Certified Technician) Level II (BIBO) training and certification is being offered on June 8, 2022, at 8:00 am –3:00 pm. This opportunity is being hosted by Filter Services, Inc., and is conveniently located in the Chicago O’Hare area for easy and affordable travel and minimal time away.
This certification program is an accreditation provided for learning and demonstrating the correct and safe protocol for proper BIBO procedures in regards to hazardous air filter housings. BIBO housings are commonplace at hospitals and healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical facilities, and biopharma research operations.
The need for properly trained personnel for this hazardous protocol prompted the National Air Filtration Association several years ago to launch the NAFA Certified Technician Level II accreditation program. This program involves a 3-hour tutorial, a 64-question open-book written exam and practical exam. Participants passing the two tests will receive the NCT Level II designation.
A prerequisite to earning the NCT II is earning the NCT I.
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Our certification program is an accreditation provided for learning and demonstrating the correct and safe protocol for proper BIBO procedures in regard to hazardous air filter housings. BIBO housings are commonplace at hospitals and healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical facilities, and biopharma research operations.
The program, which trains personnel in this hazardous protocol, involves a 3-hour tutorial, a 64-question open-book written exam and a hands-on practical exam. Participants passing the written and practical exams will receive the NCT Level II certification.
All additional supplies for the training and lunch are included in the price. (Full face respirator and full-body Tyvek® suit, etc.). All materials (with the exception of the IOM Manual) are included in your registration fee. Lunch is included. NCT II Band-it Kits generously supplied by:
Kharl Abellard, CAFS Koch Filter Corporation Louisville, Kentucky
Roberto Bandera Bernal, CAFS, NCT Air Quality de Mexico Calexico, California
Greg Biddle, CAFS Precise Air Filter Louisville, Kentucky
Ashley Broadus, CAFS Filters For Industry, Inc. Mobile, Alabama
Matthew Brooks, CAFS Bairco Niagara Falls, New York
Terren Burgess, CAFS Air Filter Supply Sacramento, California
Mike Casey, CAFS, NCT FilterBuy, Inc. Talladega, Alabama
Nathan Constable, CAFS BFC Solutions/Pure Air Sales Nashville, Tennessee
Caroline Corey, CAFS
MANN+HUMMEL - Air Filtration Americas Washington, North Carolina
Marshall Dilling, CAFS Filters4Air, LLC San Antonio, Texas
Maggie Elinsky, CAFS Filtech, Inc. West Homestead, Pennsylvania
Brian Fleming, CAFS Nebraska Air Filter, Inc. Omaha, Nebraska
Edward Gainsborough, CAFS Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Isaac Goicochea, CAFS Fire & Ice Heating and Air Conditioning Columbus, Ohio
Jack Gorelick, CAFS Blejwas Associates, Inc. Branchburg, New Jersey
Joshua Guthrie, CAFS Camfil USA, Inc. Riverdale, New Jersey
Carol Heckman, CAFS Oransi Raleigh, North Carolina
Gerry Hicks, CAFS Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Nick Hoffman, CAFS Oransi Raleigh, North Carolina
Blake Hudson, CAFS, NCT FilterPro USA LLC Florence, Alabama
Eric Ith, CAFS Air Filter Supply San Diego, California
George Kennedy, CAFS Filter Services, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana
Katie Larson, CAFS Oransi Raleigh, North Carolina
Chris Lassiter, CAFS Oransi Radford, North Carolina
Joseph LeForte, CAFS Dynamic Air Quality Solutions Tuxedo, New York
Chuck Loudermilk, CAFS Fire & Ice Heating and Air Conditioning Columbus, Ohio
Addahir Maldonado, CAFS, NCT TEX-AIR Filters/Air Relief Technologies Austin, Texas
Matthew Molina, CAFS Indiana Filter Supply, LLC Indianapolis, Indiana
James Moran, CAFS AAF Flanders Louisville, Kentucky
Curtis Mottram, CAFS Dave Downing & Associates Phoenix, Arizona
Kevin Murphy, CAFS Hunton Group Houston, Texas
Gerard Osborne, CAFS Air Rite Filters Lakewood, Ohio
Eric Pearman, CAFS Fiber Bond Corporation Michigan City, Indiana
Daryn Prince, CAFS TEX-AIR Filters/Air Relief Technologies Fort Worth, Texas
Ceri Rees, CAFS Blue Heaven Technologies Louisville, Kentucky
Tom Singer, CAFS Blue Heaven Technologies Louisville, Kentucky
Chris Sipos, CAFS Filters For Industry, Inc. Mobile, Alabama
Brandon Smith, CAFS Air Filter Supply San Jose, California
Kerry Smith, CAFS Filters For Industry, Inc. Mobile, Alabama
Zach Snow, CAFS Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Evan Sparks, CAFS Blue Heaven Technologies Louisville, Kentucky
Tim Stratton, CAFS Filter Services, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Wes Thacker, CAFS
Air Filtration Service Chattanooga, Tennessee
Matthew Van Wyck, CAFS Blejwas Associates, Inc. Branchburg, New Jersey
John Vaughn, CAFS AAF Flanders Jeffersonville, Indiana
Jeffrey Weis, CAFS AAF Flanders Jeffersonville, Indiana
Iain Wright, CAFS, NCT AMCAW Park Ridge, Illinois
Trent Atkinson, NCT The Filter Man, LLC New Caney, Texas
Jeremiah Barnes, NCT Bruce Air Filter Charlotte, North Carolina
Mike Casey, CAFS, NCT FilterBuy, Inc. Talladega, Alabama
Mitch Casto, NCT The Filter Man, LLC New Caney, Texas
Rocco Cervone, NCT Jensens Plumbing and Heating Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Brandon D'Ambrosia, NCT Lisle, Illinois
Jordan Dotson, NCT Triangle Mech Services Elgin, Illinois
Eric Estes, NCT CT Mechanical Dekalb, Illinois
Karen Fergerson, NCT FilterPro USA LLC Florence, Alabama
Aaron Fraser, NCT Independent Filter Service P/L
Heidelberg, West Victoria Australia Justin Garrelts, NCT Holohans Milford, Illinois
Shawn Gilles, NCT Miller Engineering Caledonia, Illinois
Bill Guest, NCT The University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC Canada
Kristin Harwood, NCT AirFilCo, LLC. Clackamas, Oregon
Martin Heidkamp, NCT State Mechanical Villa Park, Illinois
Clare Hoffman, NCT Gulf GeoExchange and Consulting Services New Orleans, Louisiana
Conor Hourigan, NCT The University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC Canada
Blake Hudson, CAFS, NCT FilterPro USA LLC Florence, Alabama
Eric Kelley, NCT Bruce Air Filter Charlotte, North Carolina
Braden Kitto, NCT Air Filter Superstore, LLC. Meridian, Idaho
Tanner LaFew, NCT Area Mechanical Rockford, Illinois
Kori Larsen, NCT FilterPro USA LLC Florence, Alabama
Carlos Lemus, CAFS, NCT Advanced Filtration Concepts, Inc. Los Angeles, California
Brian Melo, NCT Vancouver Convention Centre Coquitlam, BC Canada
Alec Mingl, NCT American Air Mechanical Services Elgin, Illinois
Michael Napier, NCT Youngrens Crest Hill, Illinois
Clayton Omelson, NCT Armbrust Solutions Warrenville, Illinois
Brett Piller, NCT AMCO Woodstock, Illinois
Dan Robinson, NCT Air Filter Superstore, LLC. Meridian, Idaho
Michael Rueck, NCT Season Comfort New Lenox, Illinois
Joshua Selby, CAFS, NCT AAF Flanders Washington, North Carolina
Mike Shrum, NCT Air Filter Systems, Inc. Maumelle, Arkansas
John Straple, NCT Mendel Plumbing Batavia, Illinois
Christopher Thompson, NCT Carolina Filters, Inc. Sumter, South Carolina
Anthony Tortorelli, NCT State Mechanical Chicago, Illinois
Keven Ward, NCT RMC Mechanical Lombard, Illinois
Kyle White, NCT Loescher HVAC Winslow, Illinois
Matthew Wolf, NCT Geostar Mechanical Dixon, Illinois
Tyler Zitzka, NCT V.P. Mechncial Hanover Park, Illinois
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who chairs Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, today announced the introduction of the Airborne Act, legislation that would incentivize nonresidential building owners to conduct indoor air quality assessments (IAQ) and upgrade their ventilation and air filtration systems. The bill introduction followed a sharp uptick in workers returning to in-person work in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2022“Improving indoor air quality reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission, but it also can benefit employers and workers by reducing sick days, creating a cleaner and more comfortable work environment, and lessening the risk of long-term health conditions,” said Rep. Beyer. “The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the dangers of airborne respiratory diseases and the importance of adequate indoor ventilation and indoor air quality, but the improved HVAC and air filtration systems necessary to improve air quality can be expensive to install and maintain. Our bill would use the tax code to give building owners incentives to perform IAQ inspections and upgrades, which would make our make workplaces safer from both the threat of Covid and future airborne disease outbreaks.”
ASHRAE, leading society of HVAC&R and building systems engineers, provided technical input for this legislation.
“As the pandemic has shown us, buildings play an important role in providing healthy environments in which to live, work and play. This includes protecting us from risk of infection from exposure to infectious aerosols like influenza and the virus that causes COVID-19,” said Jeff Littleton, Executive Vice President of ASHRAE. “ASHRAE is pleased that elected officials like Congressman Beyer are recognizing the importance of buildings to occupants’ health and wellbeing, and we appreciate that technical comments from ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force were incorporated into this legislation. We hope that this legislation will help building owners and managers make the needed evaluations and investments to upgrade building systems and their operation and maintenance to improve health outcomes, increase productivity and learning capacity.”
• Incentivize commercial building owners to conduct IAQ assessments of their properties by providing them with a $1 per square foot tax credit, not to exceed the cost of conducting the assessment.
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, is the foundation to which ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force recommendations are based.
• Create a Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Agency voluntary certification program for property owners to certify that their properties are in compliance with the IAQ standards outlined above.
• Eligible recipients also include non-profits and for certain public properties, the credit is transferable to the appropriate private entity carrying out the upgrade.
Follow this link for the full text of the Airborne Act: https://beyer.house.gov/uploadedfiles/airborne_act.pdf
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Rep. Beyer serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Reprinted with permission by Rep. Boyer office. For more information, and the original article, copy this link: https://beyer.house.gov/news/ documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5520.
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MANN+HUMMEL - Air Filtration Americas
Meredith C. Rogerson
Washington, North Carolina
Oransi
Chris Lassiter, CAFS Radford, North Carolina
Paper Point Corp.
Rick Hoskins Miami, Florida
Prime A/C Industries LLC
Barkatali Thanawalla Dubai United Arab Emirates
Sanat Yaran Co. Sharagim Nikanjam Tehran Iran
Blue Heaven Technologies
Connie Burkhead
Louisville, Kentucky
SGS IBR Laboratories Mark Farone
Grass Lake, Michigan
Iain Wright, CAFS, NCT AMCAW Park Ridge, Illinois
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The NAFA Guidelines Committee has updated the 2012 Guideline for Commercial Office Spaces. You can check out all our guidelines here: https://www.nafahq.org/nafa-best-practice-guidelines/. NAFA publishes a series of air filtration best practice guidelines based on these industry codes, but that go further to recommend and incorporate the “highest level of air filtration standards” for specific applications.
How did you get your start in the filter industry? Like many NAFA members my age, I was born into the industry. Most don’t wake up and have a eureka moment of “I want to sell air filters!”
My mom and dad founded the company and it became the go to summer job while still in school. Once out of college, I joined the sales team. I had the unfortunate timing of starting right when the financial crisis hit so it was a tough start. As hard as that was, the takeaway was you quickly realized the value of relationship selling. While there might not be as much money moving around, if you put the customer first you will always have an ally. From there, I was lucky enough to get to be part of the NAFA leadership group and move through the board all the way to the NAFA President role. Many valuable lessons were learned from long tenured business minds during that eight year period.
What do you think is the biggest challenge the air filtration industry currently faces?
The biggest challenge the air filter industry faces right now is a shortage of people to be able to consistently manufacturer product. It starts from the highest up in the supply chain all the way down to the distribution. If you can’t make enough filter media, beverage board, or glue to put it all together, nothing downstream can happen. Those that are able to navigate those problems are having the most success.
How has your company benefited from NAFA membership.
Jeron Downing is President at Dave Downing and Associates was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Global Business Management.
Jeron is married to Annie, and has two wonderful children.
Jeron has 22 years of experience in the air filter industry and is a NAFA Past President.
What is the most challenging aspect running a filter company
There are many challenges when it comes to running a filter company, or any company for that matter. Having the right people is always the hardest part. When there are labor shortages and demand for good employees, keeping the talent is on the forefront every week. Having a culture that encourages hard work, but does not do it to the point of stressing everyone out, has been a key focus.
As you grow, “taking away” duties from someone can be met with challenges, but in the long run is required to keep the growth.
Like everyone in the industry, keeping up with product as demand continues to rise has been a major challenge. Shortages for material across the country and transportation to move it are major sticking points. The need for larger, more localized suppliers is growing in support. Those that are willing to invest are taking market share from the well known incumbents.
What’s the best piece of business advice anyone ever gave you?
The best business advice I received wasn’t a single conversation, but a life long series of examples. When you have parents that are engaged, hard working, and will literally give you the shirt off their back, it sets the example of how to be a better person. That tone has carried over to business because it makes you appreciate treating everyone fairly. There are times a customer might not always be right, but being fair and equitable can diffuse a situation and have a positive outcome for everyone.
NAFA has been a huge help to Dave Downing and Associates. Over the last 25 years, it has been a true breeding ground for relationships in the industry. From new vendors to our RT Group, it is a hub for all things air filter related. The seminars are often packed with speakers that keep you up to date on current topics happening. When you have been in the industry for 20 years, it is easy to lose focus, but there is always a little nugget of information from every seminar that helps trigger a fresh idea to bring back to the company. Being a NAFA member brings instant credibility because it proves you are willing to learn more about the industry and focus on best practices. ■
Dave Downing and Associates (DDA) was founded in 1981 by Dave and Linda Downing. The early beginnings started with the introduction into the industry by Greg Jennings and Rick Peckham, both at the time were with Farr. The need to move to a distributorship landed the company with the Airguard product line and the start of the family business. From there, the operation grew from the kitchen table to a small leased warehouse. From a small warehouse to the first company owned warehouse. Fast forward 40 years and the company now operates out of multiple locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
“Being a NAFA member brings instant credibility because it proves you are willing to learn more about the industry and focus on best practices.”
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, Feb 6: 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday, Feb 7: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday, Feb 8: 10 am - 4 pm
We need booth volunteers to staff the NAFA booth. All volunteers will receive an “Exhibitor” badge and the volunteer slots are in one hour increments.
If you have a booth at the 2023 AHR Expo, be sure to let us know by sending an email to nafa@nafahq.org.
NAFA will be offering the CAFS and NCT exam on-site, along with two educational sessions. More details will be available soon.
NAFA has a room block at the Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303*. Dates available: check in no earlier than Friday, February 2; check out no later than Thursday, February 9, 2023. To reserve a room, complete the hotel reservation form: www.nafahq.org/2023-ahr-expo/.
You can also find a list of discounted hotels at www.ahrexpo.com.
*Guarantee Policy: A valid credit card is required to hold your reservation. The credit card must expire after your hotel stay. Reservation(s) not guaranteed with a credit card are subject to cancellation. Cancellation Policy: Guests must cancel reservations 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night’s room and tax. ■
AHRI Spring Meeting
May 23 - 25 Washington, DC
NAFA Certified Technician Level II June 8 Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Ventilation 2022 June 22 - 24 Toronto, Canada
2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference June 25 - 29 Toronto, Canada
BOMA Convention June 25 - 28 Nashville, Tennessee
2022 SMACNA Annual Convention September 11 - 14 Colorado Springs, Colorado
NADCA Technical Conference September 15 - 17 Atlantic City, New Jersey
AHR Mexico September 20 - 22 Guadalajara Mexico
NAFA Annual Convention October 11 - 13 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
HARDI Annual Conference December 3 - 6 Houston, Texas 2023 AHR Expo February 6 - 8 Atlanta, Georgia
AHRI Spring Meeting May 15 - 17 Washington, DC
At Ver-Mac Industries, Inc., we consider our customers to be part of our Ver-Mac family. One way we do this is to provide consistent products with consistent pricing. Visit our website to learn more about our products and why you should become a part of the Ver-Mac family, too.
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Data centers operate 24/7 with zero tolerance for service interruption and depend heavily on an energy efficient cooling system to prevent servers from overheating. Keeping equipment performing smoothly, without excess power disruption, can save a data center operator millions of dollars a year. An American company specializing in building data centers and a leader in global colocation data center market share addressed their collapsing filters at one of their California locations.
The building involved in this case study uses heat exchangers that are cooled by evaporative cooling systems. Four-inch MERV 8 pleats filter the air before the air passes the humidification media. The disposable filters were getting loaded with significant amounts of large particulates, causing excessive pressure-drop, leading to the eventual filter collapse. As filter media becomes dirty and airflow is restricted, fan speed for the evaporative cooling units needs to be increased. In addition to an energy efficiency issue, the pleated filters being used were not rated to withstand the additional static pressure, which increased filter collapse risk.
As the filters collapse in one cooling unit, that unit is shut down, which causes the other units to work harder to maintain the ideal temperature needed to keep the servers cool. This is particularly concerning should the unit go down during the day while outside temperatures are running high. Service at a data center cannot be interrupted, regardless of surrounding conditions. The site engineer called in Total Filtration Services (TFS) to discuss the filter collapse issue.
be simply brushed or hosed clean, with zero downtime. Various mount options are available, including Permatron’s patented MagnaMount® earth magnets, which take minutes to install, without drilling or tools. A short trial was run on two of the evaporative cooling units to ensure they would provide the needed protection to the pleats without excessive energy consumption. The PreVent air intake filter screens successfully protected both cooling units and prevented the pleated air filters from collapsing. Upon confirming their effectiveness, the customer moved forward with purchasing enough screens to protect all 14 of the evaporative cooling units for the facility.
Since outfitting each unit with the protective prefilter screens, the site engineer for this facility has reported the following improvements:
• The cooling system is running more robust and reliable because it is operating efficiently without unscheduled disturbances.
• Increased focus on preventative maintenance as opposed to unscheduled maintenance allows labor to be used more efficiently. PreVent screens can be quicky cleaned and re-applied in half the time as compared to replacing an unscheduled collapsed filter, which requires shutting down the unit, getting the replacement filters from another building, changing them out, and discarding the collapsed filters.
• Increased energy efficiency due to the cooling system not having to work harder to account for down units. Additionally, the airflow restriction of the PreVent is negligible, which is a common concern for any customer considering equipment protection.
• Product costs have been reduced because the pleated filters are meeting their life expectancy. Replacement pleats are ordered only to maintain the quarterly change-out schedule, eliminating the need to purchase additional stock for emergencies.
Control costs and airborne debris with the PreVent system. To add up your savings, visit permatron.com/calculator
TFS recommended mounting PreVent® air intake filter screens to the outside of the cooling units to prefilter and prevent the larger particulates from reaching the pleated filters and system coils. Custom-made in the USA by Permatron, PreVent screens are designed to fit any air intake, and can
• Disposal costs have been reduced due to less waste from the excessive replacement of collapsed filters, reducing their carbon footprint.
preventing clogged equipment air intakes, contact: sales@permatron.com or 1-800-882-8012
© 2022 Permatron Corporation Patent No: US 10,180,265.
The city of Coeur d’Alene was incorporated in 1887. Early visitors found Coeur d’Alene Lake to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the country and a destination for thousands of tourists. Camping, hunting, boating and fishing were popular pastimes.
In the early 1900s a major timber boom caused the population to increase 16-fold in a period of 10 years. The city continued to expand from a small frontier village into the political and business center of Kootenai County.
Today, Coeur d’Alene remains the center of business and recreational activities in the Inland Northwest. Coeur d’Alene’s strong presence is found in state government and is remarkable in its increased economic development over the past several years.
Mark your calendar for the Annual Convention in historic Coeur d'Alene. Join us to learn about advanced topics in air filtration and business oriented subjects. Take a break and connect with industry professionals at our Welcome Reception, Annual Banquet and NAFA Foundation Golf Tournament.
Coeur d’Alene’s art scene is as diverse as its natural environment. It’s home to nationally recognized artists, musicians, filmmakers, painters, writers, and much more. Enjoy movie theaters, museums, art galleries, and dinner theater.
Learn about the area’s history and natural wonders. Celebrate life while attending a long list of Coeur d’Alene’s events and festivals.
Experience charming downtown Coeur d’Alene and visit the numerous galleries scattered throughout the area.
Enjoy a variety of live music throughout the year from rock, country jazz, blues or opera – you can find it here.
From professional, full-scale Broadway musicals to intimate community shows, Coeur d’Alene has a diverse collection of live theatre performances.
History & Heritage Networking & Education Arts & Culture
• Gain real-world leadership experience
• Build relationships with suppliers and clients
• Network with individuals who work in the same industry as you
• Influence the industry
• Learn about the leading-edge changes in the industry
• Build your resume by volunteering with a reputable organization
• Increase in mental and physical health
• Opportunity to network and create meaningful friendships with like-minded individuals
• Strengthen your bond with the Air Filtration industry and those in it
• Lend Your Voice – Join a committee, task force or leadership team to make your mark and influence the industry
• Share Your Knowledge – Speak at an event or share thought leadership (Air Media magazine or NAFA social media channels)
• Get Certified – Obtain and demonstrate a thorough, up-to-date understanding of air filtration technology and high level of professionalism
• Volunteer Your Time – Volunteer at the NAFA booth at a trade show
• Build Credibility – Share NAFA’s education, certifications, best practices to build value with clients
Membership in NAFA gives you and your company a competitive advantage, with access to education, industry best practices and a network of industry leaders.
It’s up to YOU make the most of it!
Roberta MacGillivray, CAFS, NCT BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Getting involved with NDTA allowed me to hone my leadership skills, expand my network, and have a better understanding of the industry.
Randy Brannen, CAFS, NCT II Quality Filters, Inc.
NAFA had given me so much over the years, it was time to give back and be a contributor.
Michael Corbat, CAFS Rensa Filtration
• Attend - Attend conferences, help clients earn a Clean Air Award/Certification, and more… www.nafahq.org
I was ready to get more involved and offer a different perspective.
If you are a member of NAFA, you know we are a trade organization dedicated to being the global source for expertise, education and best practices in air filtration. For over 40 years we have been helping our members Increase Revenue, Retain Staff and Boost their Reputation in the Industry. If your company has not yet reaped the “benefits of membership,” it’s time to take a closer look.
Just like your relationship with Netflix, Amazon and perhaps your local gym, you are going to get more out of any experience, the more you put in. Joining a membership organization is no different. Networking, education, and access to information are ranked as the top reasons companies join, but if the employees don’t engage at a deeper level, you are missing out on many opportunities for growth, for everyone.
x Attend a webinar, conference or training
x Learn more about the certification process
x Purchase a publication
x Nominate a customer for a Clean Air Award
x Work the NAFA booth at a trade show (AHR Expo and FiltXpo)
x Share industry information and best practices on LinkedIn
x Join a committee
x Speak at a conference or write an article for Air Media, lead or present in a NAFA webinar
x Get certified!
Make a commitment to yourself today to decide how you want to participate, contribute or lead. The return on invest is personal and professional growth. I have only been with NAFA since November, but I learned quickly that it is a welcoming community of industry experts, mentors and friends. We know everyone is busy (it has been a great year for air filtration!) which is why NAFA encourages multiple company representatives to get involved, lessoning the time commitment for all. Whether your goal is to grow your business, hone your leadership skills or give back, NAFA is a great place to dig in and we welcome all voices and perspectives.
Membership in NAFA gives you and your company a competitive edge but it’s up to you to make the most of it!
If you are not sure how to get started or you’ve been a member for a while and want to take the next step, please send me an email (ebardach@nafahq.org) and I will point you in the right direction.
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Let’s look at three phases of member engagement within NAFA
Lower operating costs are achieved by using filters that combine low initial and operational pressure drops and high dust holding capacity.
MICRO SHIELD® family of mini-pleated filters are engineered to provide peak operational performance and to capture long-term value.
