Investments In Air Purification Tech Increase Due To COVID-19

Press release from M2 Mechanical:

Dec. 22, 2020

Even with the ongoing delivery of vaccines, indoor air quality improvements are being installed to keep employees and customers safe during the pandemic. One New England heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) company reports experiencing a 95% increase in demand since the onset of the pandemic for its patented iWave technology, which is proven effective in reducing exposure to viruses, bacteria, mold and other airborne particles (including COVID-19).

M2 Mechanical co-owner Steve Sewall says that a variety of businesses - including medical facilities, schools, libraries, retail stores, data centers, restaurants, and performing arts venues, are installing new air purifying systems to address concerns about Covid. Sewall says the patented technology is easy to install in existing HVAC systems, no maintenance, and low cost ($1.00 per square foot of space). “People are paying close attention to the quality of their indoor air. The iWave technology uses needlepoint bipolar ionization. Independent studies commissioned by the US Department of Defense show that 99.4% of small airborne particulates are neutralized.”

Seacoast Charter School in Dover recently installed twelve iWave units. Facilities Director Theresa Lorvig says, “M2 Mechanical installed the iWave technology as part of an overall strategy to make sure our air quality is as healthy as possible. We believe that along with other measures, the investment enabled us to do in-person learning. Both parents and staff have commented that including the iWaves in our safety plan gives them peace of mind. They appreciated that it was researched based and lab tested.”

The iWave air purifying devices can be installed in a duct air conditioning system. iWave uses patented technology, called needlepoint bipolar ionization, to create equal amounts of positive and negative ions. When these ions are injected into the air stream, they break down passing pollutants and gases into harmless compounds like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water vapor. When the ions come in contact with viruses, bacteria or mold, they remove the hydrogen molecules – without them, the pathogens have no source of energy and will die.

Sewall says recent customers for the technology include Phillips Exeter Academy, Nashua Eye Associates, Direct Capital, York Public Library, Pepperrell Cove restaurants, Amoskeag Health, New Durham Public Library.

M2 Mechanical is a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) company serving commercial clients throughout New England for three decades. The family-owned Exeter, New Hampshire firm, with over 50 employees, is known for exceptional customer service, problem solving expertise, 24/7 emergency services, and competitive pricing. Services include maintenance, installation and repair of HVAC/R and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions, including air filtration options that reduce risks associated with COVID-19. For more information visit www.m2servicegroup.com

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