WellAir News & Articles

WellAir to preview new indoor air quality solutions at AHR Expo 2026. The company will showcase next-generation IAQ solutions alongside its industry-leading Plasma Air and Novaerus portfolios.

WellAir Appoints Brad C. North as Vice President of Sales to Drive Next Stage of Growth. Industry veteran brings decades of HVAC and IAQ expertise to expand WellAir’s market presence and deliver next-generation clean air solutions.

The Little Rock School District recently announced its selection as both a Winner and Selectee of the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant. The district's plans include upgrading 17 buildings with Novaerus' Protect 900 air disinfection devices to improve the health and well-being of students and staff.

Virus-Reducing Ionized Air is the New Luxe Amenity. An article in Forbes online featuring Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley's installation of Plasma Air bipolar ionization technology.

Region 7 Head Start Association Forms Partnership with WellAir. “We are excited to partner in this exclusive sponsorship. WellAir shares our dedication in providing safe and healthy facilities for our region’s children and families, providing effective solutions that are ideal for the needs of our programs.” 

Airco Service and WellAir. A partnership that offers homeowners cleaner, safer indoor air.

How One Vanderbilt Raised IAQ Standards. When the pandemic struck, a New York City skyscraper was prepared for the challenge of keeping occupants healthy.

Region 9 Head Start Association Forms Partnership with WellAir. Leader in indoor air and surface disinfection solutions promotes importance of improved indoor air quality in Head Start facilities.

Defend 400 Reduces Airborne Bacteria. Rooms using the device showed a 52% reduced total bacterial count over a 5-day period, including a 60% reduction in opportunistic pathogens.

Creating Safer Learning Environments for Schools . WellAir has joined AASA as a School Solutions Partner in an effort to improve school facilities and provide healthy and safe environments for all students and staff.

WellAir Brings Clean Air Technology to Brandywine Realty Trust Properties. Brandywine’s premier properties have implemented WellAir’s portfolio of IAQ solutions in elevators and select conference rooms to help improve and protect their indoor environments.

WellAir Launches Defend 400 in Europe. WellAir launches a new advanced air cleaning device in Europe with independently tested, industry leading 99.9% effectiveness against airborne pathogens. The Defend 400 is a CE marked device that combines WellAir’s patented NanoStrike™ Technology with a triple-stage filtration system to optimize the health of indoor spaces.

During the height of COVID-19, top luxury hotel brands, Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton selected Plasma Air ionization systems.

Plasma Air Technology Deployed at Rochester Institute of Technology. Plasma Air announced its ionization systems have been selected by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to be deployed campus-wide as a preventative measure against COVID.

One Vanderbilt Deploys WellAir’s Clean Air Technology. One Vanderbilt in NYC added WellAir’s clean air tech as workers returned to the office. Midtown’s tallest office tower focuses on healthier indoor air.

Four Seasons Astir Palace in Greece partners with WellAir to improve indoor air quality. The air purification solutions were deployed to reduce airborne virus particles and augment cleaning protocols at the luxury, world-renowned hotel.

WellAir Launches FDA-Cleared Defend 400. The Defend 400 (NV400) is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device that combines WellAir’s patented NanoStrike™ Technology with a triple-stage filtration system from Camfil® to optimize the health of indoor spaces. Tested to be 99.9% effective against airborne pathogens.

Novaerus Defend 1050 cleared by FDA as 510(k) Class II Medical Device to inactivate and filter out airborne virus and bacteria for medical purposes. The Novaerus Defend 1050 uses patented NanoStrike® technology to damage and inactivate airborne micro-organisms.

Novaerus Closes the Infection Control Loop with Defend 1050. The Defend 1050 is a medical-grade, portable device that uses a combination of NanoStrike and filter technology to safely disinfect and purify indoor air, supplementing surface and hand hygiene for comprehensive infection control.

Novaerus Defend 1050 Proven to Reduce Coronavirus Surrogate by 99.99%*. The portable air disinfection device has been independently tested and shown effective at reducing MS2 Bacteriophage, a surrogate for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), by 99.99% in 15 minutes.

Novaerus Defend 1050 Recognized by Chinese Health Authorities. The portable air disinfection device has been registered on China’s National Online Record Information Service Platform for Disinfection Products.

Novaerus Donates Air Disinfection Technology to Wuhan. The donation, accepted by Chinese Ambassador to Ireland, Mr. He Xiangdong, reflects the strong commitment Novaerus has to the Chinese market and to fighting the spread of COVID-19.

Plasma Air Installed in Unity Center in Poland. Plasma Air announces that its ionization systems have been selected and installed in the Unity Center, one of the Largest Multifunctional Business and Residential Centers in Poland.

Clint Independent School District Installs Plasma Air Ionization. Plasma Air announced its ionization systems are being installed in the Clint Independent School District (ISD) in El Paso, TX. Clint ISD has 11,800 students across 14 campuses.

RIT installed bipolar ionization systems manufactured by Plasma Air in its residence halls, apartments, and academic buildings to help neutralize viruses, bacteria, allergens, mold, and other airborne contaminants. 

Innovative Air Disinfection Products. A recent article on Clinical Services Journal sheds light on the ultimate defense mechanisms, WellAir’s Novaerus air disinfection devices, designed to safeguard individuals from respiratory health challenges.

Prioritizing IAQ in Commercial Real Estate Gains Momentum. From the EPA to high-profile properties such as One Vanderbilt, the industry is now focusing on the health and economic benefits of addressing a widespread public health risk. 

JBS USA has invested millions in Plasma Air bipolar ionization technology across its beef, pork, and poultry plants "to ensure the best possible air quality for our team members," according to Eduardo Noronha, global head of operational excellence at JBS USA.

Rochester Institute of Technology enhancements as they prepared for the return to campus in the fall of 2020 included the installation of bipolar ionization systems from Plasma Air.

Indian Railways trains have Plasma Air ionization equipment installed in the AC ducting to continually clean the air throughout the interior space of the coach.