Commercial & public buildings

Commercial & public buildings

Public buildings are built for people. Help to protect their occupants against external and internal sources of air contaminants – and improve their comfort, health and productivity.

Public buildings play a vital role in society. In airports and offices, halls and museums, hotels and restaurants, and schools and shopping malls, Camfil's solutions protect against particulate contaminants, unwanted odours and harmful gases.

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Hi-Flo

Created Tuesday, 01 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!

Innovation technology and research Commercial and public buildings
Benefits of premium prefilters

Choosing the right prefilter for optimal performance

Created Monday, 11 December 2023

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

Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Famous music city center nashville, tn venue provides healthier indoor air and reduces costs significantly

Created Tuesday, 17 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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Sublimotion uses clean air to protect customer health

Created Thursday, 14 April 2022

Sublimotion entices people to their restaurant with sublime food and matches their experience with clean air. Learn how Sublimotion utilises HEPA air purifiers to protect the health of their customers

Case studies Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Food and beverage

Camfil's clean air solutions at the Swedish Pavilion - EXPO 2020 Dubai

Created Monday, 29 November 2021

Camfil is an official sponsor of the Swedish pavilion by providing advanced clean air solutions that ensure better indoor air quality for visitors. EXPO 2020 in Dubai has started on October 1st, 2021 and will conclude on March 31st, 2022.

Take a Breath Innovation technology and research Sustainability Education and experience Air quality

Can we remove it

Created Thursday, 09 September 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.

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

Reducing the risk of infection through virus by combating the air pathogens 

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Combating the virus in the air. Maintaining a good level of hygiene and covering the mouth with a mask are good ways to stay protected but is this enough? Maintaining a hygienic and sanitary environment along with protection from those infected are vital as the virus thrives in contaminated conditions.

Virus Contamination Control Life science and healthcare Air quality

Does cold winter weather increase the risk of infection? how to prevent it?

Created Monday, 21 June 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?

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

Grocery store case study

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Premium air filters help global grocer significantly improve air quality and reduce maintenance costs, waste and storage

Case studies

Norland managed services

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Case Study: Indoor Air Quality Worth The Investment. This major bank is one of the world‘s largest financial institutions. Norland Managed services are the Facilities Management provider for their 600,000 square feet London office building, in central London.

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Indoor and outdoor pollution in every day life

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Exposure to poor air quality is bad for your health and well-being, limiting this exposure can help prevent its impact.

Air quality

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

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Case studies Commercial and public buildings

How harmful is the air quality on airplanes?

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Frequently Asked Questions about viruses and filtration

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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

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

Deventer hospital in the netherlands removes fume and particles due to fossil fuel using unique 2-in-1 air filter

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

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

Protecting employees from harmful pathogens and creating an ambient workplace environment using air purifiers

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Protecting employees from harmful pathogens and creating an ambient workplace environment using air purifiers

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

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

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

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

"airplane jet engines don't use filters, so why should i?"

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

To answer this question, let's look at the difference between a land based gas turbine and a jet engine.

Energy and Power Systems

Enhanced acoustics as a result of good indoor air quality 

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Case studies Air cleaners and air purifiers Commercial and public buildings

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

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Case studies Commercial and public buildings

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

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

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

Hospitals & healthcare: st. james hospital dublin

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Take a Breath Case studies Life science and healthcare Commercial and public buildings

HISTORIC Journey of activated carbon and breakthroughs

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Activated carbon (also known as activated charcoal) is an exceptionally versatile material that can control the vast majority of molecules that pollute the air – that’s more than 150 million catalogued chemicals.

Innovation technology and research Air quality

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

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Commercial and public buildings Air quality Food and beverage

Why high efficiency air filtration is important for food safety

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

The food and beverage industry is affected by unique air quality challenges that can risk the health and safety of workers, production equipment along with a potential for contamination. Let’s look at how high-efficiency air filters can provide an effective and affordable solution.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality Food and beverage

How is air quality affecting young people?

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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

Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Cofely uk

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Case Study: Clean Air For Cofely United Kingdom. Cofely, a GDF Suez company, is one of the leading experts in energy, technology and facilities management services with business outsourcing. Camfil provides City air purifiers to improve IAQ.

Case studies

Air quality recommendations for beauty salons

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

From airborne viruses to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), there are many airborne contaminants that are present in the air of beauty salons that need treating. Learn how Camfil clean air solutions can help protect your beauty salon

Improved indoor HVAC system can help prevent airborne respiratory viruses

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

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

School learns the benefit of fresh air

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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 Case studies Commercial and public buildings Air quality

What are the effects of corrosion?

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Some of the effects of corrosion include a significant deterioration of natural and historic monuments. Air pollution causes corrosion, and it’s becoming worse worldwide. Learn how to protect your equipment.

Electronics and optics

Air filtration against harmful particles in the air to ensure the health and wellbeing of students and teachers in valencia, spain

Created Monday, 21 June 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.

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How to improve indoor air quality and productivity

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Preserving the past with clean air

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Air quality recommendations for viruses

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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

Virus Contamination Control Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Efficient removal of corrosive, harmful, and odorous contaminants from air with camcarb vg: engineered molecular filtration solution

Created Monday, 21 June 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.

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Air quality recommendations for office spaces

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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

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

Let's talk clean air - podcast

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Let's talk clean air - Podcast

Education and experience

How good is the air quality in your office?

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Protect your warehouse and logistics center with clean air solutions

Created Monday, 21 June 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 Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Tackling dust problems at the new distribution centre of compass transport

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

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

Camfil city m for offices

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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 Commercial and public buildings Air quality

Facilities managers guide to air filtration

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

A Facilities Managers Guide choosing low energy air filters offers advice on quick wins to save energy in buildings by choosing the right air filters for the job.

Commercial and public buildings

Air quality recommendations for hotels

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

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

Clean air for world record attempt

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Commercial and public buildings Air quality

FastFrame - For quicker filter installations

Created Monday, 21 June 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

Innovation technology and research Commercial and public buildings

French retailer protects employees by improving air quality in the workplace 

Created Monday, 21 June 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.

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Air quality recommendations for schools

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Air Quality recommendations for schools to help protect staff and student health from airborne contaminants

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Indian oil institute of petroleum management is using custom range of camfil products to combat the poor indoor air quality

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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

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

Air filters help gyms stay fit for their visitors

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

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

Mold odor

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Aftermath of flooding driver government office to turn to CamCleaner vertical air cleaners for eliminating mold odor

Case studies Air cleaners and air purifiers

Safe schools every day - protecting student health with air purifiers

Created Monday, 21 June 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.

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

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

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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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What is sick building syndrome and why should you care?

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

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.

Commercial and public buildings Air quality