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OAK VIEW GROUP ANNOUNCES ATMOSAIR SOLUTIONS AS OFFICIAL AIR PURIFICATION PARTNER

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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FAIRFIELD, Conn. , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering its commitment to sustainability and the health and wellness of its guests and employees, Oak View Group (OVG) today announced it has named AtmosAir Solutions as the official air purification technology partner of many OVG-managed facilities.

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  • FAIRFIELD, Conn. , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering its commitment to sustainability and the health and wellness of its guests and employees, Oak View Group (OVG) today announced it has named AtmosAir Solutions as the official air purification technology partner of many OVG-managed facilities.
  • The technology makes buildings more sustainable while reducing energy and operational costs using smart controls paired with ventilation, air purification, and filtration.
  • Dan Griffis, President, of OVG Global Partnerships who brokered the partnership said, "Sustainability is one of the founding principles of Oak View Group.
  • "We are pleased to partner with a leading brand like OVG in the sports and entertainment space," said Steve Levine, President, and CEO of AtmosAir Solutions.

WELOV by AiDot introduces the World's First Matter-Certified Air Purifier

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WELOV, A Brand of AiDot, proudly announces the enhancement of its acclaimed P200 Pro Air Purifier, becoming the first-ever Matter-Certified air purifier in the market.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WELOV , A Brand of AiDot , proudly announces the enhancement of its acclaimed P200 Pro Air Purifier, becoming the first-ever Matter-Certified air purifier in the market.
  • WELOV by AiDot pursued the first Matter certification in the air purifier category for several reasons.
  • Based on market research insights revealing various pain points experienced by air purifier users, WELOV has delved deep into these issues.
  • For more information about the Matter-Certified P200 Pro Air Purifier and WELOV's range of air treatment solutions, keep staying with WELOV website for future plan.

Air Filtration Experts Featured in International Filtration News on the Health Hazards of Wildfire Smoke.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Riverdale, New Jersey, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent article in International Filtration News, air filtration specialists Mark Davidson and Jennifer Webb of Camfil USA Air Filters illuminate the dual dangers posed by wildfire smoke.

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  • Riverdale, New Jersey, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent article in International Filtration News, air filtration specialists Mark Davidson and Jennifer Webb of Camfil USA Air Filters illuminate the dual dangers posed by wildfire smoke.
  • Drawing from personal and professional experiences, they dive deep into the significant threats faced by regions affected by wildfires, highlighting the crucial role of air filtration in mitigating health risks.
  • For more insights from the experts and a detailed understanding of the hazards of wildfire smoke, visit Dualing Hazards to Your Health from Wildfire Smoke .
  • The article sheds light on the intricate composition of wildfire smoke, which encompasses both particulate matter and various gaseous substances.

UL Solutions Acquires Healthy Buildings International

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.  

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.
  • The acquisition allows UL Solutions to expand its indoor environmental inspection services to include the Verified Healthy Building program in the U.K. and Europe.
  • UL Solutions also intends to leverage Healthy Buildings International's proprietary software, RecordsForBuildings, to help centralize all health, safety and compliance risk assessments and routine building inspections into one online system.
  • "Healthy Buildings International's reputation for excellence and dedication to strong customer relationships make the company an ideal fit for UL Solutions," said Mike Jamfrey, managing director, Healthy Buildings International.

UL Solutions Acquires Healthy Buildings International

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.
  • The acquisition allows UL Solutions to expand its indoor environmental inspection services to include the Verified Healthy Building program in the U.K. and Europe.
  • UL Solutions also intends to leverage Healthy Buildings International's proprietary software, RecordsForBuildings, to help centralize all health, safety and compliance risk assessments and routine building inspections into one online system.
  • "Healthy Buildings International's reputation for excellence and dedication to strong customer relationships make the company an ideal fit for UL Solutions," said Mike Jamfrey, managing director, Healthy Buildings International.

India Air Purifier Markets 2023-2030: $1.169 Bn Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunities, Company Analysis

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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DUBLIN, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "India Air Purifier Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "India Air Purifier Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The air purifier industry in India has been witnessing steady growth in recent years due to increasing awareness about the harmful effects of air pollution on human health.
  • The air purifier industry in India is driven by various factors, including increasing levels of air pollution, rising disposable incomes, and growing health awareness among consumers.
  • In India, there is a growing trend in the Type-V air purifier industry, which combines HEPA, Carbon, ionizer, UV light, and electrostatic technologies.

Ronald McDonald Houses in Kansas City, Missouri, Earn UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill. , June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that three Ronald McDonald Houses in Kansas City, Missouri, achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air. The announcement follows UL Solutions' commitment to a multi-faceted partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in 2022 as the organization's first-ever partner solely dedicated to supporting the charity's global sustainability efforts.

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  • Earning the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air supports the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to promote the health and well-being of children and their families.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill. , June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that three Ronald McDonald Houses in Kansas City, Missouri, achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air.
  • UL Solutions conducted a pro bono building assessment to evaluate the conditions and indoor air quality (IAQ) of three Ronald McDonald Houses in Kansas City.
  • Verified Healthy Building for Indoor Air evaluates IAQ as well as policies and plans for the continual advancement of IAQ.

Trilliant Health’s 2023 SimilarityIndex™ | Hospitals Reveals Wide Variation in Commercial Reimbursement Despite Similar Quality and Patient Acuity

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Compare over 2,200 U.S. hospitals across Quality, Financial, Competitive and Price indexes.

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  • Compare over 2,200 U.S. hospitals across Quality, Financial, Competitive and Price indexes.
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    The 2023 SimilarityIndex™ | Hospitals has incorporated numerous data elements from the first application of SimilarityEngine™ to Markets, confirming that healthcare is local.
  • SimilarityEngine™ uses normalized Euclidean distance in a multi-dimensional space to quantify similarity between hospitals, revealing each hospital’s “true” peers.
  • "The 2023 SimilarityIndex™ | Hospitals reveals that hospitals and health systems historically ranked as ‘best’ are not very similar to each other or to anyone else.

Carrier Healthy Buildings and Homes Solutions Help Protect Indoor Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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Wildfire smoke can make outdoor air unhealthy to breathe, but smoke from outdoors can enter homes and other buildings, making indoor air unhealthy, as well.

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  • Wildfire smoke can make outdoor air unhealthy to breathe, but smoke from outdoors can enter homes and other buildings, making indoor air unhealthy, as well.
  • "Fortunately, there are actions people can take immediately to improve indoor air quality in homes and commercial buildings, and solutions to help them prepare for future events."
  • How to Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality During Wildfires and Other Events:
    Use re-circulated indoor air to help prevent and limit potentially hazardous contaminants from entering a home or building.
  • Carrier provides an expanded suite of advanced solutions to help deliver healthier, safer, more efficient indoor air quality, including:
    IAQ Assessment to test air quality and develop and implement upgrades to help ensure optimal filtration, ventilation, airflow, controls, etc.

Wildfire smoke FAQ: What’s happening with air quality right now and why? What are the risks? How do I protect myself short-term? What about long-term protection? Is this the ‘new normal?’

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems.What is happening with air quality right now? Many North Americans have never experienced local air quality as bad as it’s been this week.

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With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems.

What is happening with air quality right now?

    • Many North Americans have never experienced local air quality as bad as it’s been this week.
    • The air quality has been poor across the most densely populated regions in Canada and the United States.
    • Based on analysis starting in 2006, the average U.S. population exposure to wildfire smoke is one of the highest estimated, and the highest over the eastern U.S. Air pollution levels, measured by the Air Quality Health Index in Canada, and the Air Quality Index in the U.S., have been considered high risk across much of Canada, and the eastern U.S.

What is causing the poor air quality?

    • This creates conditions that foster haze, smog and wildfires.
    • They have, during the worst air quality, swept smoke from fires in Québec directly into the most densely populated regions of the continent, contributing to record-breaking pollution in New York.
    • Those living nearest to the fires are affected by high levels of harmful particles and gases directly emitted by the fires.

What are the risks to us?

    • The current estimated cost of air pollution in Canada is $120 billion per year.
    • Health Canada estimates that air pollution is linked to more than 15,000 premature deaths in Canada every year.
    • Wildfire smoke, specifically, can cause throat irritation, coughing, headaches and can affect lung function even in healthy children.

What can we do to protect ourselves in the short term?

    • People can help protect themselves by paying attention to air quality alerts and follow associated guidance.
    • This guidance typically involves reducing exposure by limiting time outdoors when pollution is severe, especially for vigorous physical activity.
    • When outside, wearing a well-fitting N95 mask offers protection from smoke particles, but will not filter out harmful gases.

What can we do to protect ourselves in the long term?

    • So will further reductions in other sources of air pollution, along with wildfire management strategies.
    • Outdoor air pollution unfairly affects racialized and socio-economically disadvantaged communities, which also have lower access to shelter that keeps polluted air out.

Is this a ‘new normal?’

    • Those risks are projected to further increase over parts of North America.
    • We can hope this will not be a new normal, but, to prevent that, we need to act to reduce these risks.

What can we learn from this moment?

    • This moment shows the risks we face if we do not address climate change and air quality together.
    • Climate change is also a local health issue, and the greatest opportunity to equitably improve health of this century.