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Certifying agency favorably positioned in third-party white paper

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau only ANSI-accredited program in study

The University of California, Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center released a study, “Testing, Adjusting and Balancing HVAC Systems: An Overview of Certification Agencies,” favorably positioning the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) as a certifying agency for testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB). The study, written by Fredrick Meyers and Theresa Pistochini, stated, “Competence in the subject matter is demonstrated through the ANSI-accredited certification process.”

Conducting proper TAB as part of the commissioning process benefits the building owner and occupants by ensuring the criteria specified in the building design are met. Beyond comfort, a balanced HVAC system will use less energy and provide better indoor air quality and enhanced ventilation rates, particularly important in helping to keep occupants healthy and productive in today’s COVID-19 environment.

The International Certification Bureau/Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (ICB/TABB), a program of the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC), is the first of its kind to gain ANSI accreditation for certification in testing, adjusting and balancing and the HVAC fire life safety industry. Those interested can visit the website at www.icbcertified.org or www.tabbcertified.org. ■

Dynamic Air Quality Solutions names DMG Corporation to provide advanced air filtration air cleaning systems

Dynamic Air Quality Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance indoor air quality products, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with DMG Corporation of Orange, California, to distribute its advanced air filtration air cleaning systems in Southern California, Central California, and Hawaii.

DMG is an independent sales agency for premiere HVAC equipment. The company represents engineered products, designed and customized for specific client needs. Their staff of highly experienced sales engineers work with clients to ensure total satisfaction with personalized engineering support and project management, while providing equipment and services which best fit client needs. DMG Corporation will represent Dynamic through their offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and Kapolei on the island of Oahu.

According to Mark Montesanto, Executive VP of Commercial Sales for Dynamic Air Quality Solutions, “We are very pleased to have Dynamic IAQ Products available through the DMG team who pride themselves on their ability to offer the right solutions to meet design standards of today and tomorrow. We expect this partnership to enhance our sales channels in these key markets and translate into new revenue growth for both companies."

Dynamic Air Quality Solutions manufactures and distributes high-performance indoor air quality products, including high efficiency polarized-media air cleaners, UVC germicidal systems and activated carbon matrix systems for residential and commercial applications. The company's products are used in applications that range from hospitals and schools to airports, museums, data centers and office buildings. For more information, visit http://dynamicaqs.com/commercial, or connect via LinkedIn or Twitter. ■

New material makes custom air filter manufacturing simple

A Peel & Stick solution for end-capping air filters

Air Rite Filters introduces a patent-pending material for use in odd-size and custom filter manufacturing, also known as “cut-and- cap” operations. Quick Cap is available in 1”, 2” and 4” nominal spine widths. The Quick Cap material is trimmed to length with a standard paper cutter or scissors. Then, with the backing peeled off, it is hand applied to a filter that the user has cut down to the desired size. The pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) formula is so strong that once properly applied, the filter will be damaged if it is removed.

“For years, to make those odd sizes, we have used staples, tape, and paper strips to cap our cut-down filters. Although quite sturdy, some customers commented the filters looked cheap and not very professional. Then, when our production crew started complaining about carpal tunnel-type issues in their wrists and forearms from stapling, I knew we had to find another, better way to re-manufacture our filters.”, says, Dave Harris, President of Air Rite Filters

The new approach has many benefits over the legacy operations found in most filter companies. Hand or pneumatic stapling operations can finally be eliminated. Pricey hot melt systems are no longer needed saving electricity and time.

Harris has received feedback from customers, “Their hot melt machines take time to warm up, the glue can be expensive, and their people were getting nasty burns. Quick Cap has saved them money on electricity, pellets, and worker injuries.”

Another benefit of Quick Cap is that the adhesive is self-sealing to the raw ends of the filter material which eliminates air bypass, a problem with many filters. Use it to create custom size air filters that the untrained eye would think were machine made, like mass produced standard sizes are.

Air Rite Filters is a Northern Ohio based custom air filter manufacturer and stocking distributor of several major filter brands, and a member of the National Air Filtration Association. For more information contact Dave Harris, (216) 228-8200 or daveh@airrite-supply.com. ■

EXPANDING SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT

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