China's Intensifying War on Air Pollution Stimulates the HVAC Filter Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan

High competition from local players compel global participants to target niche applications

BEIJING, March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Severe spells of haze-smog and concerns that the particulate matter in China is well above the approved limit of 35 micrograms per cubic meter have prompted the Government to issue new air quality standards. These standards are aimed at protecting and improving the environment as well as quantitatively analysing atmospheric environmental pollution. The stringent standards and legislations will have a direct impact on the revenue growth of the heating ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) air filters market, especially in the high-end segment.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Chinese HVAC Filter Market (http://www.frost.com/sublib/display-report.do?id=MBBE-01-00-00-00&src=PR), finds that the market earned revenue of $840.0 million in 2014 and estimates this to reach $1.62 billion in 2022, at a compound annual growth rate of 8.5 percent. In this research, Frost & Sullivan’s analysts thoroughly examine the market segments of standard filters, high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA), and gas phase filters.

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Due to the continued transfer of worldwide manufacturing to China, the industrial sector is also one of the biggest polluters as well as adopters of air filters. The most lucrative markets are electronics, especially semiconductors and flat panel display (FDP), and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Meanwhile, the standard and gas phase segments will get a boost from the sizeable growth in the commercial and residential buildings segment.

“As a result of the vast market demand, the competitive landscape in China has been changing, with local manufactures gaining market share over international participants,” said Frost & Sullivan Energy & Environment Research Analyst Gautham Gnanajothi. “As the air filter market in China is price driven, the global majors have been forced to develop new pricing strategies.”

The impact of this price pressure is felt mostly in the affordable low- and medium-efficiency filters segment, where price is a key purchasing criterion. In the high-efficiency filter segment, the price is based on the media used. Some manufacturers, mostly local, source the filter media locally, which enables them to offer economical products.

Further, the variation in price depends on the region and the intensity of competition there. For instance, the price decline over the past couple of years has been steep in South China and East China, as there are more numbers of manufacturers and therefore, competition, in those regions.

“To stave off the competition from local participants and gain an edge in the market, it is critical to target niche applications such as nuclear or biological clean rooms, which have stringent requirements,” noted Gnanajothi. “In due course, the competition from local participants will reduce, mainly for high-end filters, as certification requirements, national standards, legislation and regulations are becoming stringent.”

Manufacturers need to constantly take initiatives to educate end users on the benefits of their innovative technologies. These efforts and frequent innovations will go a long way in sustaining the rapid growth of the HVAC filter market.

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HVAC Air Filter Service Technician

We are an air filter distributor and service provider. We are looking for a full time employee. You must be eager to work, and available to start immediately.

The job will consist of servicing HVAC filters in commercial and industrial buildings. You will also be required to work in the warehouse, helping prepare and pull orders, as well as make deliveries. You must be 21 years of age, have a clean criminal history ( we will do a background check ), and a clean driving record. You MUST have a valid drivers license. You will be driving company trucks, so you must be approved to work here. You may also be subject to random drug testing.

Hours are Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm. You may be asked to stay late or come early some days depending on our work schedule. You may also be asked to work a weekend during times when we are busy. You will get 40 hours a week. Pay starts at $11.00/hr. There will be overtime opportunities.

We are a growing company and are looking for long term employees who are willing to grow with the company.

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Clogged Filter Monitor Indicates Time to Replace HVAC Air Filters

AUSTIN, Texas — Airflow1 has announced a clogged filter monitor, called the CFM-GM, that signals the ideal time to replace HVAC air filters, which the company says can help homeowners keep a cleaner indoor environment, reduce the need for maintenance on HVAC equipment, and trim energy costs. The company currently has a Kickstarter campaign to fund the final development and production of the device.

Airflow1 notes that replacing HVAC air filters is necessary to keep equipment running at optimal efficiency, but knowing exactly when to replace them is equally important. Unfortunately, there has never been an easy or precise way to address that question. Filters become more efficient the longer they’re in place, so replacing one too soon is wasteful. But there comes a point when a filter is no longer performing at all, and the HVAC unit suffers a drop in efficiency, not to mention the accumulation of dust and dirt on the components and in the indoor environment. By some estimates, inefficient HVAC units waste up to a billion dollars in electricity each month.

Seeing this problem and finding there was no straightforward way to check for clogged air filters, engineer and product developer Mike Sweaton set out to design a solution that could adapt to most standard HVAC units. “My goals were to develop a product that was easy to install and see, cost effective for homeowners, and most of all, accurate. The reality is that many people change their filters on a set schedule, but that may not be ideal from a cost and resource-use perspective. Once in full production, I believe the CFM-GM will make a tremendous difference in our nation’s energy usage.”

The CFM-GM is said to allow homeowners to find the “sweet spot” — the moment just before a filter clogs and loses its efficiency. The device works by sensing the differential air pressure between the front and the back of the filter. Sweaton said he conducted rigorous testing and research to identify the most robust, accurate, and reliable pressure sensors.

The CFM-GM is designed to work with 1-inch width filters mounted in a wall or ceiling return grille. The device is also compatible with Supermechanical’s Twine, a wireless home monitoring system.

For more information, visit www.airflow1.com.

Publication date: 10/16/2015

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HVAC Experts Explain How to Save On Repairs - WHSV.com

Waynesboro, V.a. (WHSV) The temperature has only been rising, and it is keeping HVAC companies busy.

They say just like you don’t miss an oil change when it comes to your car, there are important steps you need to take with your cooling unit. Those who don’t, could end up paying a lot of money.

Doug Smith is a Master HVAC Technician for HVAC MD in Waynesboro. He has been on the go since summer started. “We are insanely busy, phones are ringing off the hook. All hours of the day,” said Smith.

He says if there’s no preventive maintenance done on the cooling units they could fail right when you need them the most. “Common problems are leaky systems which causes the system to in turn freeze up because they are low on refrigerant,” said Smith.

The hit to your energy bill may not be the only price you could pay for a non-working unit.

“You know most people think heating season is the only time you have to worry about fire because of combustion,” said Smith. “But these use high voltage and if a wire were to fail it’s going to have the same potential for a fire.”

There are preventive steps that you can take to keep from paying hundreds in service fees such as changing the air filters. Plus, keep grass or any sort of shrubbery away from the unit which can clog up your system.

Just changing the air filter can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by up to 15% and stop the unit from clogging.

But like a car, you need to have a professional check your equipment. A full repair can cost around $200.

“So you definitely want to have this stuff looked at and with that as well comes the efficiency of the system,” said Smith.

A little preventive care now takes care of a headache later.

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Camfil Launches the World's Most Energy-efficient HVAC Air Filter

LONDON, June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

 

Camfil, the world leader in air filtration technology,has launched the most energy efficient bag filter, the Hi-Flo F7 50+.  

The new Hi-Flo II is a new and enhanced version of Camfil’s award winning Hi-Flo low energy air filter. Featuring aerodynamic pockets for optimised performance, the new low energy air filters have been rated A+ by Eurovent. It saves up to £30 per year for every installed filter. FMs and Energy Managers and building owners will be able to meet the much tougher requirements for energy savings specified in Eurovent’s 2015 energy efficiency classification system for air filters.

Bill Wilkinson, Managing Director, Camfil UK said:

“The new Energy Saver Hi-Flo filter from Camfil is a major ‘quick win’ for switched on Energy Managers and FMs. The pay backs within revenue budgets are typically less than 3 months and air filters are designed to be changed, unlike other components within the ventilation system, so consequently do not put any pressure on capital budgets when upgrading to low energy air filters.” 

Eurovent – The new classification for air filters 

Eurovent’s new, objective energy efficiency classification has now been implemented. Today all air filters can be graded from A+ to E. The grade A+ stands for the lowest energy consumption and E for the highest.

About the new Hi-Flo II 

The top model, M7 in filter class F7, has received the highest rating from Eurovent (A+) for its outstandingly low energy consumption. In addition to saving more energy, the filtration efficiency of the new Hi-Flo II M7 is significantly higher than the performance demands for equivalent filters in EN779:2012, the European standard for general ventilation filters.

HVAC systems heat cool and clean the air distribution within some 200,000 buildings in the UK. That’s approximately 7,300 organisations consuming 35% of the UK’s energy consumption. The Federation of European Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Associations have estimated that within the EU there is a potential annual saving of 5TWh available by switching to Low Energy Air Filters. This would equate to £500 MILLION OF ENERGY SAVINGS IN THE UK.  

*Compared to the previous award winning Hi-Flo M7 low energy air filter.  

More information: 

Hi-Flo Brochure 

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http://www.lowenergyairfilter.co.uk

About Camfil Group  

Camfil is the global industry leader in clean air solutions with more than 50 years of experience. Our solutions protect people, processes and the environment to benefit human health, increase performance, and reduce and manage energy consumption. Twenty-five manufacturing plants, six R&D sites and over 65 local sales offices worldwide provide service and support to our customers. The Camfil Group is headquartered in Sweden but more than 95% of sales are international. The Group has around 3,700 employees and sales in the range of SEK 5.5 billion.

Representatives from Camfil UK are available for media interviews and speaking opportunities. For more product information on Camfil or to arrange an interview contact: Kirstie Colledge, SMPR (Simply Marcomms Limited), 18 Boiler House, Electric Wharf, Coventry, CV1 4JU, Tel:+44-(0)870-199-4044, Email: katie@simplymarcomms.co.uk

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Time to Change Your HVAC Air Filters?

A dirty air filter decreases the effectiveness of your HVAC system because it inhibits airflow and allows dirt, dust, pollen and other materials to blow through the system. The challenge is how often it should be changed to keep the system working efficiently and extend the equipment life. Too often and you’re wasting money and not often enough and your increasing the operating and maintenance costs. Improperly maintained filters will lower the quality of the air in the home, have a negative impact on air flow, cause equipment to use more electricity and eventually require maintenance to the systems.

In an attempt to easily compare filters, a rating system was created called MERV, an acronym for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value.  The rating from 1 to 16 indicates the efficiency of a filter based on standards set by ASHRAE.  Higher ratings indicate a greater percentage of particles are being captured in the filter.

Fiberglass panel filters are inexpensive and easy to find but they’re not very efficient and they allow most dust to pass through.  They were popular years ago but there are much better products available currently.

Pleated air filters are available in MERV ratings from 5 to 12. As these filters collect dirt and other particles, they become less efficient to the point of impacting air flow.  Allergy sufferers can benefit from this type of filter.  These should be changed every two to three months based on local conditions.

HEPA filters stand for High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance. They are very efficient and more expensive than previously described filters.  Since they are very efficient, they require changing more frequently; possibly, every month.

Electrostatic air filters are permanent and washable. They generally cost more initially but the savings will be based on how long they last.  This type does not add to landfill issues or produce ozone.

To create a system to remind you when to change your filters, set a reminder on your electronic calendar to recur for whatever frequency you determine is best for you.   Be sure to keep a supply of filters on hand to be ready to change them out when the time comes.

Time to Change Your HVAC Air Filters?