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Manufacturer representatives from all over the US attended the RGF Environmental Group Inc. annual sales meeting.

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Service Nation Announces Degree, Certification Program For Residential Contractors

Service Nation has partnered with the University of North Texas to create an accredited degree program in service business management.

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Research Interview on Odor Blocking Paint & Smoke Odor Removal with Dr. Katie Kolesar From Air Sciences Inc.

ECOBOND® OdorDefender® | Smoke Odor Eliminator - Specially Formulated Defense and Protection Against Odor, Smoke & Fumes from Cigarette, Pot, Fire, as well as Pet and Other Annoying Odors

ECOBOND® Paint, LLC is the Premier Provider of Environmental Products Focused on Protecting Human Health from the Dangers of Lead, Smoke & Odor.

ECOBOND® OdorDefender® is a professional-grade eco-friendly, odor-blocking paint designed for sealing & blocking dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of cigarette smoke, pot smoke, and fire as well as pet odors and substantially improves indoor air quality.

Because our environmental products are focused on protecting human health, we felel a responsibility to make sure our claims are validated. We submitted our OdorDefender® paint to be rigorously tested in an independent 3rd-party laboratory and we received spectacular results!

This is the interview with the lead scientist in charge of the study talking about the test results.

 

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         Hello. Today we are visiting with Katie Kolesar, senior air quality scientist with Air Sciences Incorporated. Welcome, Katie. Can you tell us a little bit about your qualifications?

Katie Kolesar: Yes. I got my undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Penn State University, then I got my masters and my PhD from the University of California Davis in civil and environmental engineering. Now, I am working, as you said, as a senior air quality scientist at Air Sciences and based out of Portland, Oregon.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         Wow. That’s pretty impressive. Can you explain a little bit about the testing methods used with ECOBOND® OdorDefender® testing?

Katie Kolesar: Absolutely. We tested the ECOBOND® OdorDefender® on two different types of surfaces. One was a drywall that was impregnated with smoke from marijuana and then one was a substrate that had ammonia on it. We put this into an enclosed area that was supposed to mimic a room that you might have. We allowed some natural ventilation, again much like you would have in your house. Then what we did is we tested the indoor air quality before the samples were introduced, when the samples were introduced, and then after the samples were treated with the ECOBOND® OdorDefender®.

Katie Kolesar: We used three different methods primarily for testing the indoor air quality. One of them was a total VOC concentration, so this picks up every single type of volatile organic compound that was inside of the simulated room. Another one was canister samples and those were analyzed with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to get concentrations of specific compounds. This gave us information as to concentration such as naphthalenenoxylane or toluene or some other suite of compounds that were in the indoor air. Then, we tested the amount of ammonia as well.  

Katie Kolesar: We did the study for 30 days and the samples were sent off to laboratories or were analyzed in real-time.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         The laboratories, were they accredited laboratories or how do you choose them?

Katie Kolesar: Yeah. They’re all accredited for each of the methods that were used. The total VOC is a real-time measurement and that one doesn’t, there’s no standard accreditation, but based on the energy of the ionization source and the ionization energies of all the compounds assessed that we know of, it will show everything, all VOCs, except for methane and CO2.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         Does the chamber monitoring and the total VOC monitoring show that ECOBOND® OdorDefender® reduced VOC compounds commonly found in third hand marijuana and cigarette smoke or even off gassing ammonia?

Katie Kolesar: In both cases, yes. The chamber results showed that, first of all, that there was an increase in compounds associated with third hand smoke and ammonia when the sample was not treated. Then once the sample was treated, there was a marked decrease in the total amount of VOCs in some specific VOCs, such as naphthalenenoxylane, acetonecumulene, and 2two -butanol/ or methyl ethyl ketone. Those are the ones that are commonly associated with third hand smoke. There were other ones and then with ammonia as well. All of those showed a marked decrease once the ECOBOND OdorDefender was applied.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         Very good. How important is that to mitigate the hazards found in third hand marijuana or cigarette smoke?

Katie Kolesar: I did a little bit of research on this from the Mayo Clinic. They said that it is extremely important to mitigate your exposure to third hand smoke, especially for children and at-risk adults. Third hand smoke may be linked to increased instances of cancer and asthma development. Third hand smoke can stick around for a very long time. There is not, to the best of their knowledge currently, and I don’t believe they are familiar with the ECOBOND® product, no way to block third hand smoke or to get rid of it currently.

Katie Kolesar: I’m sure that they’ll be interested in our results.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         I hope so. How about off gassing ammonia? The off gassing ammonia, I know at most levels from say pet urine or animal urine that not necessarily hazardous but it is definitely something that most people do not want to smell. But, the levels that we used were, those were considered to be of hazardous content. Correct?

Katie Kolesar: Yes. Those can often cause problems with your airway and they can also cause coughing and just general irritation. While it’s not a pleasant smell, it can also cause those kinds of health problems.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         Great. Do the results of the chamber monitoring study support the claim that ECOBOND® OdorDefender® improves the indoor air quality due to third hand marijuana or cigarette smoke?

Katie Kolesar: Absolutely. Yeah. We saw a really marked decrease in compounds that are known to be in marijuana smoke with the application of the ECOBOND® OdorDefender® product.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC: How about the off-gassing ammonia?

Katie Kolesar: That as well. That one, the results also showed that there is a substantial decrease in the ammonia with the application of the ECOBOND® OdorDefender®.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         Then, I have just one last quick question for you. Do the results of the chamber monitoring study support the claim that

ECOBOND® OdorDefender® reduces the risk of third hand smoke hazards caused by marijuana or cigarette smoke?

Katie Kolesar: Yes. Absolutely. The results that we got from both the total VOC analysis and the individual compound analysis support the claim that the third hand smoke that’s being re-emitted from the walls is blocked with the ECOBOND® OdorDefender®.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         That’s pretty fantastic then. It sounds like it’s doing its job.

Katie Kolesar: That’s what we found. Yeah.

ECOBOND Paint, LLC:         Well, thank you very much for your time, Katie, and the great explanation that you gave. We hope everyone enjoyed this definition of how ECOBOND® OdorDefender® can improve the indoor air quality. For more information, please visit odordefenderpaint.com.

 

About Air Sciences, Inc. http://airsci.com/about/

Air Sciences Inc. specializes in air pollution compliance, air quality consulting and environmental consulting. For the past 30+ years, we have worked with industry and government. Industry sectors have included minerals extraction and refining, power production, natural gas processing, chemical manufacturing, painting processes, and pesticide formulation. Government work has included fire emissions modeling and fire effects model development and application for federal land managers, and studies of dust movement and modeling for EPA.

Our experience includes working in all aspects of de-centralized air quality planning, including emission inventory development for communities, Tribes, states, and Regional Planning Organizations. Our projects are located throughout the United States. We also have international experience in Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

 

About ECOBOND® Paint, LLC 

 

ECOBOND® Paint, LLC is the Premier Provider of Environmental Products Focused on Protecting Human Health from the Dangers of Lead, Smoke & Odor.

Patent pending formula utilizing mineral and biopolymer odor blocking technology: The Best Smoke Odor Eliminator Product in the Market Today!

ECOBOND® OdorDefender® is a professional-grade eco-friendly, odor-blocking paint designed for sealing & blocking dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of cigarette smoke, pot smoke, and fire as well as pet odors and substantially improves indoor air quality.

Because odors are sealed, blocked, and absorbed  it gives the very best protection for your children & family!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141700-xoi-technologies-announces-11-million-series-c-financing

SPX Announces Purchase of SGS Refrigeration Inc.

SPX Corporation has completed the acquisition of SGS Refrigeration Inc., based in Dixon, Illinois.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141701-spx-announces-purchase-of-sgs-refrigeration-inc

Young Supply Company Employee Celebrates 50 Years

Bob Lang will be celebrating his 50th year of working at Young Supply on August 22.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141702-young-supply-company-employee-celebrates-50-years

The Harris Products Group Announces Distribution Agreement with Worthington Industries

Harris is now a distributor of Worthington Industries air-fuel equipment and gas cylinders.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141699-the-harris-products-group-announces-distribution-agreement-with-worthington-industries

Trane Unveils Building and Investments to Deliver Community Benefits

Trane held a celebration of its business, social, and environmental sustainability at its ribbon-cutting event.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141698-trane-unveils-building-and-investments-to-deliver-community-benefits

OESP Awards Members for National Leadership

The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced the winners of its 2018-19 industry awards.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141697-oesp-awards-members-for-national-leadership

Carel Inaugurates New Plant in China

The new Carel Group plant has been inaugurated in the Suzhou area of China.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141696-carel-inaugurates-new-plant-in-china

Frick Industrial Refrigeration to Increase Prices on Select Products

Frick Industrial Refrigeration is raising prices on specific products, effective August 17, 2019.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141694-frick-industrial-refrigeration-to-increase-prices-on-select-products

Tim Mathson Joins AMCA Staff as Principal Engineer

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. welcomed Tim Mathson to its staff in the role of principal engineer.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141695-tim-mathson-joins-amca-staff-as-principal-engineer

New Refrigeration Technologies, System Design Are Topics At FMI Conference

The Food Marketing Institute’s 2019 Energy & Store Development Conference will be held September 8-11 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141692-new-refrigeration-technologies-system-design-are-topics-at-fmi-conference

New Developments Drive Adoption of Low-GWP Refrigerants In Commercial Refrigeration

Fluctuating environmental policies in the U.S. tend to obscure the fact that the transition toward refrigerants with a low GWP continues.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141693-new-developments-drive-adoption-of-low-gwp-refrigerants-in-commercial-refrigeration

AHRI’s Research Arm Releases Testing Results For R-290

AHRTI released the results of a study on the refrigerant R-29, evaluating potential risks of leaks and ignitions in a whole room scale setting.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141691-ahris-research-arm-releases-testing-results-for-r-290

Air Conditioning Saves Lives And Needs To Be Affordable

It’s ghastly out there. Which is why I am extremely grateful for air conditioning, and I wish everyone in the world could benefit from having it.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141690-air-conditioning-saves-lives-and-needs-to-be-affordable

Pueblo Mechanical & Controls ExecFactor Platform Completes Acquisition

Huron Capital announced that its ExecFactor® platform, Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, has acquired Innovative Mechanical Systems.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141688-pueblo-mechanical-controls-execfactor-platform-completes-acquisition

Eight Quick Tips for Electronic Leak Detection

Electronic leak detection is a very common sources of misdiagnosis. Here are tips to make your leak detection more successful.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141627-eight-quick-tips-for-electronic-leak-detection

Four Tips to Avoid Losing an HVAC Sale

As contractors, we wonder constantly: From quote to quote, why did we win this job but lose that one?

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141625-four-tips-to-avoid-losing-an-hvac-sale

Coolsys Acquires Agape Mechanical in The Midwest

CoolSys announced it has acquired Agape Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration and Plumbing Contractor based in Lakeville, Minnesota.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141689-coolsys-acquires-agape-mechanical-in-the-midwest

Duct Sealing Presents Solution For Ohio Homeowner

When Susan decided it was time to replace the heating and cooling units of her home, she discovered that duct sealing also offered a solution.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141686-duct-sealing-presents-solution-for-ohio-homeowner

When Specifying Boilers, Design Details Matter

Installing a boiler system is an investment requiring thoughtful consideration to ensure comfort, reliability, and efficiency for years to come.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141678-when-specifying-boilers-design-details-matter

Five Tips to Get More HVAC Traffic from Google Local

Here, I provide actionable tips you can handle yourself, or you can hold your SEO company accountable for these.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141676-five-tips-to-get-more-hvac-traffic-from-google-local

When Specifying Boilers, Design Details Matter

Installing a boiler system is an investment requiring thoughtful consideration to ensure comfort, reliability, and efficiency for years to come.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141678-when-specifying-boilers-design-details-matter

ServiceTitan Announces Acquisition of CUC Software Inc.

ServiceTitan announced its acquisition of CUC Software Inc., headquartered in Billings, Montana, whose customers are based largely in Canada.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141687-servicetitan-announces-acquisition-of-cuc-software-inc

Troubleshooting Scenario: A Compressor Diagnosis Follow-Up

In this troubleshooting situation your customer is requesting a second opinion on a proposed repair to their air-to-air heat pump.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141677-a-compressor-diagnosis-follow-up

Advice for Overcoming Customer Trust Issues

One time, I a customer told me and the technician as soon as we arrived that he would be watching us very closely so we wouldn’t steal anything.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141675-advice-for-overcoming-customer-trust-issues

HARDI Distributors Report 2.8 Percent Revenue Decline in June

HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was a decline of 2.8 percent during June 2019.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141684-hardi-distributors-report-28-percent-revenue-decline-in-june

Honeywell Advances Cybersecurity Efforts

Honeywell announced it has joined the Global Cybersecurity Alliance, created by the International Society of Automation.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141683-honeywell-advances-cybersecurity-efforts

Triangle Tube Introduces New Website

Triangle Tube announced the launch of a new website and warranty program.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141685-triangle-tube-introduces-new-website

Indoor Air Pollution Impact & Solutions to Consider in Your Home to Protect Your Family

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For many with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD, it may have been derived from a life of smoking, which often happens inside the home. This can lead to leftover odor, smoke and other fumes that can make your home a bit unpleasant for you, your family and any guests.

According to the article, “Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults in the United States”, the CDC states that nearly 34.3 million adults in the US are current cigarette smokers, and nearly 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease, such as COPD.

A lot of people in the US smoke in their home, leaving behind the odor, smoke and fumes.

Over time, a build up of these pollutants and odors can result in your home, these pollutants and odor can reside on your furniture, flooring and walls. This build up of pollutants can reduce the quality of air in your home, and that can damage the health of those who frequent your home.

 

What About My Health?

For many homes, indoor air pollution exists in low numbers, but for those who smoke in their home, the number is higher, for obvious reasons. Though you may not notice any difference in the air, over time it can damage your health.

Your respiratory system may even suffer after breathing in pollutants for an extended period of time. According to the EPA,  Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors and over half of that time is spent in our homes.

After a certain amount of exposure to these indoor pollutants, symptoms such as headaches, eye irritation, fatigue, dry throat, sinus congestion, dizziness and nausea can appear.

These symptoms can be caused by many different illnesses, so noticing any symptoms should result in a trip to the doctor.

Causes of Low Indoor Air Quality:

Poor ventilation is a key factor in poor air quality, as much of the pollutants aren’t being removed from the home. HVAC systems often recirculate air in order to lower how much energy is used, but this can also be the cause of pollutants remaining in the home.

Other causes of poor indoor air quality include cigarettes, furnaces, scented candles, fireplaces, household cleaners, and bioaerosols (found in mold, bacteria, mites and pollen).

These all can cause long-term health effects though you may not notice anything until symptoms begin to appear.

What Should I Do?

If you are still smoking, you may consider, at the very least, stop smoking inside your home.

If you notice that you are struggling to breathe, speak with your doctor to determine the cause and solutions. For many who are diagnosed with COPD (a disease often caused by smoking) supplemental oxygen is often prescribed by a doctor.

Many with a prescription for supplemental oxygen are turning to portable oxygen concentrators to make getting around easier. 1^st Class Medical is the largest distributor in the world of portable oxygen concentrators and will help you find the right POC for your needs.

On top of making sure your health is in order, you will also want to make sure your ventilation system is functioning properly. Speak with your local HVAC company to determine the best route for you and your home.

Another solution is consider looking for an Odor absorbing paint to help keep your indoor air quality high. ECOBOND OdorDefender was created to absorb odors and fumes from cigarettes, fire, pets, and is perfect if you want a fresh start in your home.

Just remember to have windows open and air flow when painting (or have someone else do it and stay out of the home for the day) so the fumes do not trigger a flare up.

Conclusion:

If you discover your home may be the cause of some of your respiratory symptoms, meet with a doctor to get a diagnosis. From there, get your HVAC system checked and cleaned to make sure it is running efficiently and isn’t keeping pollutants in the home.

You may also want to invest in an eco-friendly paint that will cover the years of built up pollutants in your home. Following these steps will help keep your home safe and healthy for you and any guests who may come over.

 

Here’s our simple 3-step Indoor Air Quality Plan featuring our Eco-friendly Paint:

1. Buy! our smoke & odor blocking paint ECOBOND® OdorDefender®
2. Apply! our eco-friendly paint directly to affected surfaces.
3. Good-Bye! – you have sealed, blocked, and absorbed your current indoor air pollutants, dramatically lowering the risks to your family and occupants.

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ECOBOND® OdorDefender® is a professional-grade eco-friendly, odor-blocking paint designed for sealing & blocking dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of cigarette smoke, pot smoke, and fire as well as pet odors and substantially improves indoor air quality.

Because odors are sealed, blocked, and absorbed  it gives the very best protection for your children & family!

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How your Commercial Office Cleaner Can Improve Indoor Air Quality

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We spend many hours a day, often over many years, in an office environment. Whether you are in construction, hospitality, tech or finance, a large proportion of jobs are based in an office, and as a building manager or facilities manager, it is your responsibility to ensure that the building which people spend most of their working day is comfortable and healthy.

 

There are standards to meet for workplace health and safety when it comes to indoor air quality, and this can vary state to state.  There is a whole industry dedicated to monitoring and reporting on indoor air quality, but did you that even small changes made by your office cleaner can contribute to better indoor air quality and therefore a healthier place to work?

 

What cleaning chemicals are your office cleaners using?

It’s essential that you are aware of which chemicals are coming into your building. Some cheaper, stronger chemicals may cut through grease and grime with ease, but what are the side effects? Check all cleaning chemicals and ensure that there are not any overpowering artificial scents, or toxic chemicals which can damage the throat and lungs which can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.

 

Deal with smoke odor

Smoke from industrial machinery and commercial kitchens can build up over time triggering an overpowering smell and possible carcinogenic particles which are a danger to human health. Ask your office cleaner or handyman to clean the area using the correct PPE (Protective equipment) and then use a smoke odor removal paint to cover the damaged area. Over time, pollutants and odors from tobacco and pot smoke as well as pet odors, collect and concentrate on surfaces creating an unpleasant, potentially unsafe indoor air quality condition and could cause significant health risks.

There is recent research from the National Institute of Health who found that these toxic brews, called ThirdHand Smoke, can then reemit back into the air and recombine to form harmful compounds that remain at high levels long after smoking has stopped occurring. ECOBOND OdorDefender is a professional-grade Eco-friendly, odor-blocking paint designed for sealing & blocking dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of smoke & improves indoor air quality.

 

Does your office cleaning schedule cover air vents?

Take a look at your office cleaners schedule of works. Do they regularly clean out air vents and filters in the office? What does the build-up look like on your air conditioning units? Could they add air filter maintenance more frequently to their cleaning schedule? It’s crucial to focus on these areas to reduce the number of dust particles in the air and circulate fresher, cleaner air.

 

The office bathroom can contribute to good indoor air quality

An office bathroom may not be the first room you think of when trying to improve indoor air quality, but a change in process can enhance the health and wellbeing of your office staff.

How?

Talk to your office cleaning supervisor and work with them to assess the current office bathroom set up. Are you using paper towels which end up in the landfill, or left on the floor? If this is the case, you may want to consider switching to a hand drying system. New, innovative commercial hand dryers on the market are fitted with HEPA Filters and Ion neutralizing systems to eliminate airborne germs with every use. These systems immediately reduce the spread of bacteria and other airborne diseases which lurk in office bathrooms and they also work hard to neutralize offensive odors.

 

What else can I do to improve indoor air quality?

If you are working in a high-rise office building, this will not be a viable option, but if you are on a ground floor office, open the windows from time to time as fresh air circulation is vital to the health and wellbeing of office workers. Plants can also make a huge difference, not only to office indoor air quality but also to the moral and positivity of working office culture. There are many CO2 absorbing plants which thrive in office environments and take minimal upkeep. Either maintain them yourself or see if your office cleaner can water and manage them for you.

 

ECOBOND® Paint, LLC is the Premier Provider of Environmental Products Focused on Protecting Human Health from the Dangers of Lead, Smoke & Odor. Protect customers & employees from Thirdhand Smoke. ECOBOND OdorDefender is a professional-grade Eco-friendly, odor-blocking paint designed for sealing & blocking dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of pot smoke & improves indoor air quality.

 

Here’s our simple 3-step Indoor Air Quality Plan featuring our Eco-friendly Paint:

1. Buy! our smoke & odor blocking paint ECOBOND® OdorDefender®
2. Apply! our eco-friendly paint directly to affected surfaces.
3. Good-Bye! – you have sealed, blocked, and absorbed your current indoor air pollutants, dramatically lowering the risks to your family and occupants.

Buy Now! www.OdorDefenderPaint.com

The post How your Commercial Office Cleaner Can Improve Indoor Air Quality appeared first on ECOBOND® OdorDefender® | Smoke Odor Eliminator.

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Hoshizaki Shifts Production of Icemakers to the US

Hoshizaki transferred manufacturing of select ice machines from Europe to its facility in Peachtree City.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141680-hoshizaki-shifts-production-of-icemakers-to-the-us

Lu-Ve to Acquire Alfa Laval Business

Alfa Laval is to sell major parts of its commercial/industrial air heat exchanger business to Italian company Lu-Ve for around €66m.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141681-lu-ve-to-acquire-alfa-laval-business

Hardcast to Acquire Gripnail Corporation Business

Carlisle Hardcast LLC announced it has acquired the assets of Gripnail Corporation (Gripnail).

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141679-hardcast-to-acquire-gripnail-corporation-business

Decrease energy consumption by up to 33% in refrigeration with a variable speed compressor

Let’s take a deeper dive into six end-user benefits that business owners experience when switching from traditional on/off compressors to VSCs.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141635-decrease-energy-consumption-by-up-to-33-in-refrigeration-with-a-variable-speed-compressor