Did you know that the air inside your building or workplace could be filled with harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? These compounds are commonly found in industrial and commercial environments like factories, office buildings, and businesses. The gases can come from common items like paints, solvents, building materials, cleaning products, and many other sources and … Read more
How serious is the triple threat of RSV, COVID-19, and influenza in Canada this year? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and influenza are creating major strains on Canadian healthcare systems. This is not only because of the spike in cases but also because the ongoing backlogs healthcare facilities are experiencing caused by the Pandemic are compounding … Read more
Updated August 3, 2023 – These days you often hear the word sustainability in newscasts, around the web, or in corporate emails. It is a term that’s becoming more and more important as the environment takes centre stage, with talk in Canada and around the world about becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. We have … Read more
By Phillip Ilijevski and Joe Brennan MERV Air filter testing may not be top of mind for most people, but air filtration plays a major impact in building livability, comfort, and quality of life for occupants and visitors. Most people are likely not aware of the impact that the wrong filter can have on indoor … Read more
Summary: In this blog post our Segment Leader for Life Science, Josh Guthrie, highlights the uses of psilocybin (a natural psychedelic prodrug compound), the integration of psilocybin research facilities into Canada, as well as the need for adequate air filtration in these facilities. Since the legalization of medical marijuana in Canada, there have been an … Read more
Summary: In this blog post air filtration expert, Berni Baier, breaks down the beverage processing industry, explores various considerations for beverage manufacturers, and shares his recommendations to maintain beverage product standards. According to the Government of Canada, the food and beverage processing industry accounts for 17% of total manufacturing sales and for 2% of the … Read more
Summary: In this blog post Segment Leader for Food and Beverage, Jordan Bettencourt, discusses meat processing and corresponding risks during production, as well as the importance of air quality in establishing a hygienic atmosphere. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial building and office managers have increased their focus on improving indoor air quality (IAQ) … Read more
Summary: In this blog post air filtration experts break down the cannabis cultivation process, address key concerns for cannabis producers, and provide tips for protecting cannabis plants and ensuring employee safety. On October 17th, 2018, Canada legalized cannabis production and consumption for those over the age of 181. Since its legalization, the once taboo image … Read more
Summary: To remove gaseous contamination, molecular air filters require particular varieties of media. In this blog post Segment Leader for Molecular Contamination Control, Victor Rengel, describes gaseous contamination, outlines the different molecular media types, and highlights molecular filter media that is new to market. Molecular media is the root of all successful molecular filtration solutions. … Read more
Summary: In this blog post air filtration Segment Leader for Molecular Contamination Control, Victor Rengel, describes corrosion, explains which processes and artefacts are most susceptible to corrosion, and shares how to prevent corrosion in Canada. Most Canadians have flown in a commercial airplane, seen a natural monument, visited a museum, or accessed a file on … Read more