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Why HVAC systems and big data need to team up for better IAQ

The integration of smart data analytics tools into commercial HVAC systems can decrease maintenance costs and increase energy efficiency while providing an impressive boost in indoor air quality. Across the country, owners and facility managers are embracing smart HVAC systems and building automation tools in order to gain actionable insights over their ventilation and filtration […]

Press Release: Camfil Announces Groundbreaking for New Jonesboro Manufacturing Facility 

JONESBORO, Ark., October 27, 2021— Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), manufacturer of industrial dust, fume and mist collection systems for industrial processes, announces the groundbreaking for its new manufacturing and office facility. The event will take place at Craighead Technical Park in Jonesboro on November 4, 2021, beginning at 11:00 a.m. central time. Camfil plans […]

How to Calculate Air Changes Per Hour 

In this article, air filtration experts from Camfil explain the importance of air ventilation within a room and how to calculate air changes per hour (ACH).  What Does Air Changes Per Hour (ACH) Mean in Air Filtration?  Air changes per hour, which is often abbreviated as ACH, is a calculation of how many times per […]

What Are MERV Ratings? MERV vs MERV-A Filter Efficiency Ratings Explained  

In the last year, the term “MERV-13” has been circulating in the news and on the Internet as a result of several widely recognized organizations, such as The CDC, OSHA and ASHRAE recommending MERV-13 air filters as the minimum filter efficiency. Some local jurisdictions have even required MERV-13 rated air filters to prevent the spread […]

Indoor Air Pollution Environmental Risks

New resource by air filtration industry leaders from Camfil US explains the growing health threat of indoor air pollution and how to improve indoor air quality. Indoor Air Pollution is Among the Top Five Environmental Risks and One of the Greatest Risks to Human Health, According to the EPA — Air Filtration Experts from Camfil […]

What N95 Respiratory Masks Can Teach Us About Air Filters – Camfil Reports

If you were not familiar with the N95 respiratory mask before the COVID-19 pandemic, you certainly are now. The fabrics used to make the N95 mask are easy to breathe through and able to filter dangerous airborne pathogens too small for our eyes to see.  While the N95 is widely known, the meaning behind the […]

City M Air Purifier Comparison Benefits

Camfil Air Purifier. City M Video Explaining Lifetime Costs of Air Purifiers – Does Your Air Purifier Stack Up? Riverdale, NJ — The market is oversaturated with products labeled as air purifiers claiming to deliver HEPA filtration, for your home, office, or classroom. A search for the term “air purifier” on Amazon yields over a […]

Camfil Air Filter Experts Explain PM 2.5 and New Research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Highlights the Importance of Indoor Air Quality and Proper Ventilation.

A new study published on September 9 in the journal Environmental Research Letters has revealed a link between short-term exposure to fine particulate matter and acute decreases in cognitive function. The research was led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.  The study, which took place over the course of one year, consisted […]

New Video from Camfil Explains MPPS in Air Filtration Technology, with Industry Expert Steve Smith

New Video from Camfil Explains MPPS (Most Penetrating Particle Size) in Air Filtration Technology, with Industry Expert Steve Smith Across industries, building managers are turning to HEPA filtration to provide building inhabitants with the highest levels of protection against the spread of COVID-19. There are many factors to consider in making a purchase decision for […]

Do “DIY Air Purifiers” Work Against COVID-19 in Schools? Not Exactly, According to Air Filtration Experts

Parents and teachers across the country are concerned about COVID-19 in the classroom. Vaccinations for children under twelve are still under trial and are several months away from receiving Emergency Use Approval from the FDA (1). In California, an unvaccinated elementary school teacher made the news by infecting half of their students and a total […]