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- Little Rock School District Secures Grant for Novaerus Technology
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.
WellAir and ProtectED Forge Exclusive Partnership to Enhance Educational Environments
WellAir is thrilled to announce its exclusive educational partnership with ProtectED. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in fostering healthier and safer school environments.
Virus-Reducing Ionized Air is the New Luxe AmenityAn 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.”
How One Vanderbilt Raised IAQ Standards
When the pandemic struck, a New York City skyscraper was prepared for the challenge of keeping occupants healthy.
Airco Service and WellAir Partner to Offer Cleaner, Safer Indoor AirAir cleaning technology offers homeowners protection against airborne pollutants.
Region 9 Head Start Association Forms Partnership with WellAirLeader in indoor air and surface disinfection solutions promotes importance of improved indoor air quality in Head Start facilities.
Study Shows Significantly Reduced Airborne Bacteria in Urgent Care Facility Using WellAir’s Defend 400Rooms using the device showed a 52% reduced total bacterial count over a 5-day period, including a 60% reduction in opportunistic pathogens.
AASA, WellAir Team Up to Create Safer Learning Environments for SchoolsWellAir 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 PropertiesBrandywine’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 a New Advanced Air Cleaning Device in EuropeWellAir 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.
One Vanderbilt Announces Deployment of WellAir’s Clean Air Technology as Workers ReturnLandmark New York City property One Vanderbilt announces deployment of WellAir’s clean air technology as workers return to the office.
The tallest office tower in midtown Manhattan’s cutting-edge office space takes a thoughtful approach to indoor air quality.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Partners with WellAir to Improve Indoor Air QualityAir Purification solutions deployed to reduce airborne virus particles and augment cleaning protocols at luxury, world-renowned hotel in Greece.
“Clean indoor air is becoming a valued commodity in the hotel industry and an air purification system is a competitive must-have for the hospitality industry.”
WellAir Launches New Air Cleaning Device that is 99.9% Effective Against Airborne PathogensThe Defend NV 400 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.
Novaerus Defend 1050 cleared by FDA as 510(k) Class II Medical DeviceNovaerus 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.
- ASHRAE Standard 241: A Milestone in IAQ Standards
The implications of ASHRAE 241 extend beyond immediate pathogen control, reshaping how building designers and facility managers approach IAQ - it aims to “future-proof” buildings.
Groesbeck ISD Enhances Indoor Air Quality for Early Learners
The success of the Novaerus Protect 900 solutions in Groesbeck ISD’s early childhood spaces is clear: improved attendance, enhanced wellness for students and staff, and a healthier learning environment.
The Purchase District Health Department Brings Safe Indoor Air to its Community and Staff
Partnering with WellAir, the Purchase District Health Department prioritized the health and safety of its staff and the public, demonstrating a strong commitment to community welfare.
Air Purification for Ductless Mini Split SystemsThe global ductless heating and cooling systems market is projected to surpass $200B by 2030, making it clear that more and more owners are choosing to go ductless for its energy efficiency, flexibility and reliability.
The PlasmaPURE 600 Series unit is uniquely small in size and can easily be installed inside the frame of the ductless unit.
Read more on how, where, and why you should install!
A Modern Approach to Cleaner Air in Wastewater Treatment
Clifton Sanitation's strategic shift to Plasma Air's 7000 Series not only ensured a safer and healthier working environment but also positioned them for continued success in wastewater treatment, embodying their commitment to excellence, employee well-being, and environmental responsibility.
An Overview of Innovative Air Disinfection ProductsA recent article on Clinical Services Journal sheds light on the ultimate defense mechanisms, WellAir’s Novaerus air disinfection devices, designed to safeguard individuals from these health challenges.
Plasma Air Enhances Indoor Air Quality on Buses
By combining its soft ionization technology with ventilation and filters, Plasma Air offers a safe, comprehensive, and cost-efficient solution to improve indoor air quality as part of a multi-layered approach in buses.
Not All Ionization Technologies Are the Same
Technologies such as soft ionization (also known as bipolar ionization/BPI) are revolutionizing clean and safe indoor air solutions in various settings, including homes, schools, commercial real estate, healthcare facilities, hospitality, and entertainment sectors.
Jarvis Estate Winery Provides Customers with “the best of everything.”
Jarvis Estate Winery in Napa, California provides customers with the best of everything including world-class cabernets and WellAir Air disinfection technology. Read more about how Jarvis Estate Winery uses WellAir.
Clearing the Air: How Plasma Air Helped One Family Recover from a House Fire
One stormy night in Texas, a lightning bolt struck Alistair's home. Fortunately, the resulting fire was extinguished but the stench of burnt plastic and chemicals stayed in the air. Alistair's neighbor — an HVAC specialist — came to the rescue, recommending Plasma Air.
Airborne Transmission: Are hand hygiene and cleaning enough?In the Clinical Services Journal, experts argue that the use of air decontamination systems to improve indoor air quality should be considered as part of Trusts’ infection prevention and control strategies. They warns that hand hygiene and surface cleaning are not enough.
Get the Facts: Plasma Air Soft Ionization Solutions are Safe & EffectivePlasma Air’s soft ionization, or bipolar ionization, solutions safely purify the air in over 400 million square feet of indoor environments worldwide.
These solutions are designed to complement HVAC air filtration systems to neutralize pathogens and reduce harmful particulate matter without introducing ozone, carbon dioxide, VOCs or other dangerous chemicals or byproducts.
Bipolar Ionization and Plasma Air: Effective and SafeThis technical brief provides an overview of bipolar ionization. It highlights the Plasma Air's needlepoint bipolar ionization technology, our UL 2998 verified products, along with our efficacy and safety standards.
Airborne Mold: Overlooked, Toxic, and on the RiseIn the covid era, indoor air quality has become an urgent global concern, but SARS-CoV-2 has overshadowed other airborne threats, particularly mold.
As the planet becomes hotter and wetter, mold is becoming a more persistent headache for schools and commercial buildings, eating up operational budgets and generating negative publicity.
The HVAC Jerks Podcast with WellAir’s Mark SchmidtThe market for indoor air purification products exploded with the pandemic and it's here to stay.
Join the HVAC Jerks, three guys who have spent way too much time in the HVAC industry and have plenty of fun producing weekly podcasts with the most interesting people in the trade. We Need a Common Set of Standards for Indoor Air QualityWellAir's Chief Technology Officer Steve Grenon shares his experience and insight on IAQ in commercial environments.
In a recent study, U.S. workers ranked indoor air quality as their number-one concern about returning to the workplace.
A Multilayered Approach to Indoor Air Quality & Choosing the Right SolutionsAs we begin to better understand the link between IAQ and wellness, active air purification technologies, such as bipolar ionization, hold tremendous promise to make indoor spaces healthier for all.
Schools’ Summer Assignment -> Act Now on Air Quality to Prepare for FallOur own Chief Science Officer Felipe Soberón shares his experience and insight on IAQ in educational environments.
"I've seen the profound effects that air quality can have on our health and well-being, even apart from the pandemic. If we don’t take appropriate action today in our schools, we may well look back on this moment as a missed turning point for healthy air in education."
WellAir Elite Dealer share its successes with Plasma Air
As a part of our Elite Dealer Q&A series, we had an opportunity to talk with another successful WellAir Elite dealer, Carolina Comfort out of Columbia, SC. We spoke with Cole Mitchell, the Director of Marketing who has been with the company since 2016.
The Importance of WellAir Air Cleaning and Purification Devices in Intensive Care Units - An International Peer Reviewed StudyThis peer-reviewed study was carried out on WellAir Air Cleaning and Purification Devices. The study highlights the number of microorganisms in the air and evaluates the effectiveness of air purifiers in reducing the rate of nosocomial infections within the ICU.
Prioritizing IAQ In Commercial Real Estate gains momentumFrom 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.
Read about the next steps to consider.
How HVAC systems can improve air quality, reduce allergens
The growth of wellness travel has driven demand for hotel technology that limits the spread of allergens and other potentially harmful airborne particles. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can play a significant role in improving indoor air quality and reducing allergens.
WellAir's Elite Dealer shares company’s successes installing Plasma Air for their customersThe WellAir team recently had a chance to connect with Matt Binning, the Service Manager at Alcorn Aire in Bakersville, CA, one of WellAir’s successful Elite Dealers.
In this interview Matt explains how his company is winning by offering Plasma Air’s bipolar ionizers on every job.
Top Luxury Hotel Brands Use Plasma Air Ionization Technology
During the height of COVID-19, top luxury hotel brands, Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton selected Plasma Air ionization systems.
Yes, Aerosols Are Infectious + More Dangerous than Droplets - Part 1Microscopic measles particles can remain airborne and infectious for up to 2 hours and drift.
More and more evidence supports the case that Covid-19 Aerosols are infectious and more dangerous than droplets, in this blog post we take a look at how a similar debate was made around measles in the 1980s and how health officials reacted compared to how the health officials have reacted to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Yes, Aerosols Are Infectious + More Dangerous than Droplets – Part 2Infectious Aerosols: Small but Potent
Many Covid-19 precautions — plexiglass dividers, desks spaced 6 feet apart, reduced restaurant occupancy — are premised on the notion that large droplets, generated by sneezes and coughs, pose the greatest danger to vulnerable people.The Fallacy of the 2-Meter Rule - Part 1“People think they are protected indoors and they’re really not.”
For nearly a year, the 6-foot/2-meter rule has been invoked by officials worldwide and gained traction with the public. And yet, scientists say, the rule is misleading — based on an erroneous understanding of aerosol science and insufficient to curb Covid transmission.The Fallacy of the 2-Meter Rule - Part 2Aerosol Transmission of Covid: More Prevalent than Presumed
Prodded by scientists worldwide, both organizations eventually agreed aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was possible in community settings and perhaps not rare. But even today, top scientists warn the impact of long-range spread has been vastly underestimated.Singing, Covid-19, and the Future of Live Entertainment - Part 1“Particles shoot out like a geyser”: Singing, Covid-19, and the Future of Live Entertainment
Since the early days of the covid-19 pandemic, singing has been a super-spreading culprit leading to an effect on the future of live entertainment.Singing, Covid-19, and the Future of Live Entertainment - Part 2Since the early days of the covid-19 pandemic, singing has been a super-spreading culprit leading to an effect on the future of live entertainment.
What about Singing?
