{"id":55034,"date":"2019-10-01T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T18:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/?p=55034"},"modified":"2019-12-02T11:36:21","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T16:36:21","slug":"fresh-aire-uv-acquires-air-filtration-manufacturer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/fresh-aire-uv-acquires-air-filtration-manufacturer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh-Aire UV Acquires Air Filtration Manufacturer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Fresh-Aire UV<\/a>, Jupiter, Fla., has acquired commercial\/residential HVAC air filtration manufacturer Electro-Breeze Manufacturing<\/a>, Saint-Sauveur, Quebec. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The acquisition positions Fresh-Aire UV to offer particulate removal, using Electro-Breeze\u2019s sub-micron polarized filtration technology, in addition to its IAQ product line-up that includes ultraviolet (UV-C) equipment for biological disinfection and activated carbon media catalyst air treatment for volatile organic compound (VOC) elimination. \u201cWe now offer a full-line, turnkey filtration solution for our HVAC distributors and contractors to address any IAQ challenge, whether it\u2019s biological, VOCs and now particulates,\u201d says Chris Willette, Fresh-Aire UV president. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The acquisition includes Electro-Breeze\u2019s Canadian-based manufacturing and assembly operations for its polarized particulate filtration and other IAQ equipment, all which will be relocated to Fresh-Aire UV\u2019s Jupiter-based filtration division manufacturing plant. Electro-Breeze\u2019s products will be rebranded under Fresh-Aire UV or carry the Electro-Breeze by Fresh-Aire UV brand, and be marketed globally. Electro-Breeze President and Founder, Pierre Audet has joined the Fresh-Aire UV team and will oversee the transition and Electro-Breeze\u2019s equipment manufacturing operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Audet began his career in electrostatic filtration in 1984 with Engineering Dynamic followed by his leadership position as CEO of Cimatec. In 2002 Audet founded Electro-Breeze Manufacturing. Electro-Breeze products have provided air filtration solutions globally for residential and commercial applications, especially in casino, hospitality, healthcare and agricultural markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cElectro-Breeze is a leader in the high-efficiency filtration and polarized air cleaner market,\u201d says Audet. \u201cOur global reach and innovative solutions have made Electro-Breeze a premier filtration manufacturer offering exceptional solutions for those looking for highly effective sub-micron filtration with low static-pressure and odor control. With their extensive distribution network, sales force and in-house engineering, we expect Fresh-Aire UV will continue offering the most innovative, advanced filtration solutions in the future.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n