Commercial & public buildings
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Commercial & public buildings

Most people work in or visit a public building each day. As a safety or maintenance manager of these buildings, you know better than anyone the need for good filtration and high quality commercial filters. All human beings perform better with clean air and a healthy indoor climate.

Research proves that high-efficiency commercial air filters effectively reduce the problems that small particles can cause for sensitive people. We can show you cases and research from the best public building projects we have been a part of in order to find the perfect solution for your building.

Hi-Flo

Created Friday, 4 November 2022

Camfil launched the Hi-Flo bag filter range in 1969 and it has been our biggest success - Now we are introducing the Next Generation!

Commercial and public buildings Innovation technology and research

CamCarb XG

Created Monday, 4 September 2023

CamCarb XG Engineered for energy and maintenance cost savings in molecular contamination control applications

Electronics and optics Food and beverage Commercial and public buildings

Choosing the right prefilter for optimal performance

Created Saturday, 6 April 2024

Choosing the right prefiltration strategy can optimize the performance of your ventilation system and reduce your environmental impact.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings

Better indoor air quality influence creative thinking

Created Monday, 22 January 2024

The air you breathe as an influential factor shaping your creative thoughts. A study suggests that the quality of the air in our environment might play a crucial role in our ability to think creatively. In essence, the very air around us could be a silent catalyst for innovative thinking.

Take a Breath Air quality Commercial and public buildings Innovation technology and research

Where is the future of air filtration headed?

Created Tuesday, 17 October 2023

What are some of the challenges moving forward to achieve healthy and energy-efficient indoor air environments? And what are some of the new air filtration solutions that could potentially become a reality in the years to come?

Air quality Commercial and public buildings Sustainability Innovation technology and research

Ventilation is the art of helping your building breathe

Created Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Why is ventilation so important, how does it work and what factors ensure a healthy and productive indoor air environment in our buildings?

Air quality Commercial and public buildings Sustainability

Insufficient or non-existent laws stand in the way of reducing global air pollution

Created Monday, 18 September 2023

A recent United Nations study shows that many countries lack the necessary laws and regulations to combat air pollution. There are also significant differences in how countries monitor and measure air quality and present their data.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings Standard and regulations

Clean indoor air is a productivity booster

Created Monday, 18 September 2023

When trying to find ways to boost the productivity of employees, there is one factor that most companies overlook: the quality of their indoor air. Studies show that providing clean air at work can have a significant effect on people’s productivity.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Commercial and public buildings

Should you open the window in the city to let fresh air in?

Created Monday, 18 September 2023

How do you best protect yourself from air pollution in a city environment? Is it safe to open a window to let the breeze in to cool your premises on a warm day? What about pollutants already present in your indoor air?

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Poor air quality in schools is bad for children but easy to fix

Created Monday, 18 September 2023

What does poor air quality in schools do to a child’s health, well-being and ability to learn? Why are children more vulnerable to air pollution than adults? And how can you achieve, or advocate for, a healthy indoor air environment in the classroom?

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How usual items and actions affect the air and people

Created Monday, 18 September 2023

The air in our buildings is often 2-5 times more polluted, and in some cases, even a hundred times more polluted than the air outside. So, where do the pollutants in the indoor air come from and how do we mitigate their impact?

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Not all air purifiers are the same, some have much more to offer

Created Monday, 18 September 2023

The City family of air purifiers is an excellent choice when you are looking for a solution that will deliver consistent performance and a high level of efficiency throughout its lifetime. A premium way of supplementing the air filters in your ventilation system to achieve clean and healthy indoor air.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Sustainability

Airport solves moisture problems with droplet capture

Created Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Airport solves moisture problems with droplet capture

Commercial and public buildings Case studies

ISO 10121-3:2022

Created Friday, 13 January 2023

The first classification system for molecular filters in general ventilation applications

Commercial and public buildings Standard and regulations

Famous Music City Center Nashville, TN venue provides healthier indoor air and reduces costs significantly

Created Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Music City Center in Nashville, TN - Hi-Flo ES MERV 13A Air Filters Installed throughout Event Center Improved Indoor Air Quality and Lowered Filter-Related Costs by 34% & Labor Hours by 80%

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Padel center improves air quality: happier and healthier padel players and visitors

Created Thursday, 24 February 2022

With its sina 22 indoor and 6 outdoor courts, PDL at Frihamnen is one of Europe's biggest padel center providers. . Previously an industrial center with different activities, the padel courts ventilation had to be adapted for padel and its 10 000 visotors a week.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Commercial and public buildings Case studies

World leading online marketplace for vacation rentals trusts camfil solutions at its workplace in india

Created Saturday, 27 November 2021

With the increase in indoor air pollution in India and its association with an increased number in morbidity and mortality, measures include accessing the exposure levels of the indoor air pollutants and using the right air filtration solutions.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Understand the challenges in the indoor environment when the outdoor temperature changes

Created Saturday, 27 November 2021

In cold winter months, our energy and heat needs increase as the temperature drops outside. The sudden temperature change can lead to a sharp increase in pollution levels in the outdoor air. In addition, the cold itself means that we spend even more time indoors, which brings us closer to each other. Many don't understand how it affects us and our indoor environment.

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Can we remove it

Created Sunday, 10 October 2021

Dealing with airborne odours, toxins and gases can be a big challenge. Learn about how Molecular Contamination Control and how it can protect against the harmful effects of these airborne contaminants.

Electronics and optics Food and beverage Life science and healthcare Air quality Commercial and public buildings Education and experience Manufacturing and machinery

How does your building breathe?

Created Sunday, 10 October 2021

Indoors, we are exposed to a host of particles and contaminants that directly impact our health. If the supply air is not filtered efficiently, you risk adding significant numbers of harmful particles to the indoor air.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Take a Breath Air quality Commercial and public buildings

Why do we need a deeper connection with the air we absolutely depend upon - indoor air quality

Created Friday, 17 September 2021

Camfil is in the vanguard of a growing international movement to reduce the negative health effects of polluted air. As a leader in clean air solutions, we actively inform and educate customers, decision-makers, and the general public about threatening air pollutants and the tangible benefits of effective air filtration and high indoor air quality.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Take a Breath Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

Department of the regional government of valencia installs air purifiers as part of their strategy for preventative measures against covid-19

Created Saturday, 10 July 2021

Following the project conducted in 2020 to deploy 4,000 Camfil City M air purifiers to protect the schools where more than 100,000 students could benefit from the improved clean air. This measure was implemented by The Department of Education, Culture and Sports of the Valencia region as a measure Against COVID-19. Now the regional government has decided to protect the elderly and vulnerable by having air filtration solutions in the indoor environment.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Life science and healthcare Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies Virus Contamination Control

Efficient removal of corrosive gases and odorous contaminants from air with camcarb vg

Created Monday, 24 May 2021

CamCarb VG modules with loose-fill media are robust solutions suited for make-up air (outdoor air) and recirculation air systems. The primary use is the control of acidic gases that are responsible for the corrosion of electronics and electrical equipment in heavy process industries such as pulp and paper mills, petrochemical refineries, mining and metal refining operations, and wastewater treatment plants.

Electronics and optics Life science and healthcare Air quality Commercial and public buildings Manufacturing and machinery

Fastframe - for quicker filter installations

Created Saturday, 1 May 2021

The FastFrame is our latest innovation for easier and quicker filter change outs. No more clips means each filter can be installed over 30% quicker than standard filter holding frames

Commercial and public buildings Innovation technology and research

French retailer protects employees

Created Saturday, 1 May 2021

French retail giant chooses Camfil solutions to provide a healthy high-quality indoor air free of viruses such as Sars-Cov-2 to their employees.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies Virus Contamination Control

Iipm india case study

Created Monday, 19 April 2021

Indian Oil Corporation Training Institute IiPM is using custom range of Camfil products to combat the poor indoor air quality

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Protect your warehouse and logistics center

Created Saturday, 27 February 2021

The benefits of clean air in your warehouse and logistics center is a competitive advantage in the hectic logistics industry. In a clean production environment, there is less downtime, lower energy costs, lower environmental impact and healthier employees, and of course a cleaner and flawless product to send out to the customer.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings

Education department valencia protecting schools

Created Saturday, 27 February 2021

More than 100,000 Valencian students and teachers are now protected against biological agents such as SARS-CoV-2 thanks to our “City M” air purifiers. Camfil HEPA H14 filters are certified according to EN1822 standard and are delivered with their mandatory individual scan test certificate.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies Virus Contamination Control

Winter weather increase the risk of infection

Created Tuesday, 2 February 2021

During the winter we experience fresh and clear air thanks to the cold but what most people don’t understand is that the air quality changes. The cold climate contributes not only to dry hands, electric hair, and parched mucous membranes, many people experience cold flu, and other sicknesses during the winter. Why and is there anything we can do to counteract it?

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

Safe schools everyday

Created Tuesday, 2 February 2021

For a safe school operation, healthy and virus-free air in the classroom is needed to avoid infections and diseases. Viruses, such as COVID-19, can spread through the air in the form of aerosols. Depending on factors including ventilation rates and particulate levels, these viruses can remain airborne for several hours. Indoor environments can experience a higher concentration of aerosols (high viral load), which can increase the risk of infection.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies Virus Contamination Control

Deventer hospital netherlands

Created Tuesday, 22 December 2020

the technical service department at Deventer hospital received complaints several times a year about unwanted diesel odours in different parts of the hospital building. Headaches was one the key problem among the laboratory staff. In operating rooms, the problem was significant because the air is circulated directly from the exhaust vent onto the operating table.

Life science and healthcare Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Dance studio - improving the air quality and preventing from harmful pathogens

Created Monday, 23 November 2020

In March 2020, Hilton Hall had to close its doors because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. They took their teaching online to help keep life as normal as possible for their students but also started planning the best and safest way of getting the studios open again. The dance studios have no ventilation systems in place which was restricting the number of students being able to return. This is when they contacted Camfil.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies Virus Contamination Control

Protecting employees from harmful pathogens

Created Monday, 23 November 2020

We spend up to 90% of our time indoors which can easily lead to infecting our surroundings. When we cough and sneeze, we secrete small drops that can spread several meters and stay suspended in the air for a long time. Once the droplets have fallen on surfaces, viruses and bacteria can survive for several days depending on the environment and conditions.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

Purifying the air and protecting barber shop customers

Created Monday, 23 November 2020

In barber shops or the salon industry, touch is inevitable, therefore, they need a controlled clean, and positive environment. Air is the most crucial aspect of being indoors and being susceptible to harmful pathogens in a closed environment calls for reflecting actions.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Commercial and public buildings Case studies Virus Contamination Control

Multinational furniture giant reduces pm2.5 & pm1 using camfil‘s clean air solutions in india

Created Thursday, 29 October 2020

Due to extreme pollution, the PM 1 & PM2.5 levels in the capital city of India are reaching an alarming stage. Even inside the office PM2.5 levels were 5 times the safe levels recommended by WHO. With various challenges due to leased premise and building ventilation, Camfil helped this client achieve optimal air quality with air cleaners & purifiers.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Compass transport netherlands case study

Created Thursday, 29 October 2020

Compass Transport has a storage capacity of 12,000 square meter, where both long term pallet storage and order pickups take place. Since April 2019, the new storage centre in Hardenberg is in use. During the construction of this new centre, Compass Transport took the topic of dust and filtration into the engineering & implementation stage.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Global fast food restaurant is using dynamic clean air solutions in china

Created Wednesday, 28 October 2020

Fast food stores are usually located in a crowded commercial area or building where there are problems such as polluted air, gases, and odours. The fresh air fan units in the ventilation system are often close to the pollution source, i.e., exhaust air of other shops in the building.

Commercial and public buildings Case studies

How is air quality affecting young people?

Created Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Students all over the world have been returning to classrooms where we hope they are safe and in an environment conducive to learning.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings

Air quality recommendations for office spaces

Created Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Air quality in your office is important to protecting the health of your employees. Poor air quality can lead to an increased transmission of viruses between employees which can lead to lower productivity and increased sick days in your office

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

Air quality recommendations for viruses

Created Sunday, 27 September 2020

Air quality recommendations for viruses. How to improve your indoor air quality and protect your staff from the spread of viruses

Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

Air quality recommendations for hotels

Created Sunday, 27 September 2020

Air quality has always been an important factor for hotels, whether it has been removing odours from kitchen extracts to ensuring a clean environment by reducing particulate levels.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

6 tips to ensure you are ready to regain control of air quality at your business

Created Sunday, 6 September 2020

Every business depends on its surrounding environment and understanding the needs truly depends on identifying the problems. One fact that will remain unchanged even after the COVID-19 pandemic storm settles is that 'air travels'. It is important to highlight the potential risks surrounding the business such as air pollution. 

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Enhanced acoustics as a result of good indoor air quality 

Created Sunday, 6 September 2020

Thomann GmbH is the world's largest online and mail order retailer in the music industry for musical instruments, light and sound equipment, with almost 10 million customers in 120 countries and 80,000 products on offer. Due to the daily stock turnover, a lot of dust is generated in the ambient air. This is also a concern with occupational health and safety.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Controlling microorganisms at one of the largest gym chains in spain and portugal

Created Friday, 21 August 2020

GO fit Sports Centers were forced to close all its centers in March 2020 when the state of emergency was announced in Spain to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Ingesport Group the parent company of the GO fit brand, contacted us to provide a comprehensive solution to reduce the risks of airborne transmission and infection, facilitating a safer indoor environment.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies Virus Contamination Control

Improved indoor HVAC system can help prevent airborne respiratory viruses

Created Friday, 21 August 2020

In a scientific debate, WHO has acknowledged that in the case of COVID-19, airborne transmission could not be ruled out in crowded, closed or poorly ventilated settings. Scientists across the world are looking for more evidence as it may affect many guidelines in the crowded indoor environment.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Life science and healthcare Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

Odour exasperation - here is what you can do in your restaurant to eliminate odour nuisance & neutralize the air

Created Friday, 21 August 2020

Restaurants have odours coming from a variety of sources and they all have one thing in common, they spread 'air pollution'. Odours are one of the leading causes of air pollution at restaurants or food courts and the odour profile from a kitchen depends on various factors.

Food and beverage Air quality Commercial and public buildings

Frequently asked questions about viruses and filtration

Created Monday, 20 April 2020

We have gathered the most frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and filtration.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Life science and healthcare Air quality Commercial and public buildings Virus Contamination Control

Air filters help gyms stay fit for their visitors

Created Monday, 20 April 2020

Going to a gym is supposed to keep you healthy – but the air in gyms can be filled with indoor air pollutants and pose a threat to visitors and employees.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

University sees proof of 24% lower annual energy costs using camfil filter vs competing filter

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

A Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis proved the Camfil Durafil filter operated at a 24% lower energy cost per year than the Viledon T-60. The Camfil product would save the customer $14 per filter per year versus the alternative.

Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Hospitals & healthcare: st. james hospital dublin

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

St James Hospital Prevents Aspergillus. Healthcare facilities must maintain the highest levels of cleanliness to promote health and healing. Camfil provides air cleaners for these environments. St. James Hospitaal in Dublin used Camfil for Aspergillus prevention.

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School learns the benefit of fresh air

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

A Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis proved the Camfil Durafil filter operated at a 24% lower energy cost per year than the Viledon T-60. The Camfil product would save the customer $14 per filter per year versus the alternative.

Take a Breath Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Camfil City M for offices

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

City M, equipped with particulate and molecular filters, delivers a healthier indoor environment by removing dust, contaminants and harmful particles in department stores, offices, schools, hospitals and homes.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Commercial and public buildings

Clean air for world record attempt

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Camfil partnered with Stockholm School of Economics in order to bring clean air for optimal breathing during the world record attempt for most hours on a double pole ski machine.

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What is sick building syndrome and why should you care?

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

The reason understanding SBS is important is a majority of adults spend a minimum of eight hours a day inside an office or work building, and most are indoor for about 90 percent of the time they are awake.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings

How good is the air quality in your office?

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

It's important for us to understand how the air we breathe can affect our long-term health. That's especially true when it comes to office air quality, since most adults spend at least eight hours in these enclosed areas.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings

How harmful is the air quality on airplanes?

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Although there are engineering standards that recommend levels of air filtration for airplanes, there is no federal requirement for airplanes to install air filters. Cabins may not be filtered or cleaned in any way.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings

Preserving the past with clean air

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Cold weather and winter holidays make the warm, entertaining confines of a museum an attractive prospect. To keep the contents of these artefact filled buildings in good condition, preserving often decades of history.

Air quality Commercial and public buildings

How to improve indoor air quality and productivity

Created Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Studies suggest that indoor air quality and productivity of employees are related. Healthy air quality directly contributes to the performance of staff. In this article, we help define solutions to improve your current IAQ.

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