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LEED® INNOVATION POINT AWARDED FOR UVC LIGHTS IN AIR HANDLERS

Sammamish Commons is First Project to Earn LEED Credit for UVC

Burbank, Calif., January 2008 - Sammamish Commons (Wash.) has become the first project to earn a LEED® point for the use of germicidal ultraviolet or "UVC" lights in the air handling units. Notkin Mechanical Engineers (Seattle), mechanical engineer for the project, applied for and received the Innovation in Design LEED credit from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The project utilizes "UVC Emitters™" manufactured by Steril-Aire, Inc. (Burbank, Calif.) downstream of the cooling coils to improve indoor air quality and reduce energy and maintenance costs.

According to Notkin project engineer Darren Schwend, PE, "Several studies have shown UVC light systems to be an effective and cost-efficient way to address both IAQ and operational issues. Sammamish Commons incorporates a city hall, police station, and other office and public space, so it was very important to reduce the risk of human exposure to microorganisms that can potentially occur in public buildings."

Robert Scheir, Ph.D., president of Steril-Aire, Inc., which pioneered the use of UVC in air handling systems, states: "We are gratified that UVC technology has received this important recognition for its proven abilities to improve IAQ and infection control, save energy and reduce coil-cleaning costs. The inclusion of UVC in the LEED rating system is precedent-setting and will reward other building owners, designers, engineers and contractors who take advantage of this technology in the future."

According to the USGBC, "Innovation in Design points are awarded to LEED projects that develop new solutions, employ new technologies, educate, or realize exemplary performance in another area." In addition to the Innovation in Design point for UVC, the project earned overall LEED Silver certification. The architect for Sammamish Commons is ARC Architects (Seattle).

For further information on UVC technology, contact Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

Dudek brings a wide range of HVAC and energy product sales experience to his post at Steril-Aire. He served most recently as a regional account executive with Altair Engineering Services (Branford, Conn.), where he was responsible for energy project sales of chillers, generators and other equipment to the commercial, manufacturing and industrial markets. He has held similar positions at Honeywell Building Solutions (Rocky Hill, Conn.), where he handled sales of automated building controls and HVAC, fire and security equipment; Pro Service Partners (Milford, Conn.); and The Trane Company, Connecticut District (New Haven, Conn.). As Steril-Aire Northeast regional manager, Dudek will cover the six New England states as well as Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.

Dudek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and management engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, N.Y.), where he was recipient of the Rensselaer Medal Award.

For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

Kueneman joined Steril-Aire in 2005 as food industry sales manager with more than 20 years of prior international management experience in the food processing industry. Before Steril-Aire, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for an equipment company where he helped develop and market germicidal UVC processing machinery for food safety. Prior to that, he spent 15 years with the J.R. Simplot Company (Boise, Idaho), one of the world's largest frozen-potato processors, in production, procurement, and operations management posts. Kueneman will remain as food industry sales manager in addition to his new duties as Northwest regional manager covering Alaska, Arizona, northern California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.

Scheir has three years' experience in UVC working for Steril-Aire in customer service and technical sales support. Prior to joining the company in 2004, he spent more than 10 years in technical sales and account management posts for major high-tech and telecommunications firms including Cisco Systems, Pacific Bell, AT&T, Symantec Corporation and Microsoft Corporation. Scheir holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in telecommunications from California State University, Long Beach. In addition to his current duties, Scheir will cover southern California, southern Nevada and parts of northern California as West regional manager.

Gilleland comes to Steril-Aire with more than 35 years of related experience. He most recently was senior construction project manager for the Glendale (California) Unified School District, where he was responsible for new construction and modernization of schools through the district. Prior to that, he served on the engineering management staff of Universal Studios Recreation Group, assisting in the design and start-up of the Universal Studios Japan Theme Park in Osaka. He has also held engineering management and consulting positions in a variety of other technical and manufacturing sectors.

Gilleland has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the University of North Carolina (Charlotte) and is a registered Professional Engineer in several states. He is a current member of ASHRAE, the National Society of Professional Engineers and various state engineering societies. As senior project engineer, he is involved in new product development, technical sales support and special projects for Steril-Aire.

For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

Over the past 10 years, Gilvydis has held a range of sales and business development positions in the business-to-business arena. He served most recently as a regional sales director for Sencon Incorporated (Bedford Park, Ill.), an international manufacturer of metal packaging products serving the beverage processing industry. Prior to that, he held several positions with NYX Incorporated (Livonia, Mich.), a manufacturer of interior components for the automotive industry. Gilvydis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, and a Master of Business Administration from Purdue's Krannert School of Management. As North Central region manager, his territory includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and eastern Wisconsin.

Oelker brings more than 25 years' sales experience to his post as Central Region manager, serving in a variety of technical markets. He comes to Steril-Aire from ProProducts, Inc. (Princeton, Minn.), where he was a regional manager for this manufacturers' representative and distribution firm serving the commercial and industrial sectors. His prior experience includes regional, national and international executive sales management dealing specifically with distribution, business development and independent sales representation. Oelker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He is a current member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). His territory includes Arkansas, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri and western Wisconsin.

For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

Dave Kueneman
Steril-Aire®, Inc.
818-565-1128; sales@steril-aire.com

Meridian, Idaho, April 2007 - A new "DynaVac" system from REYCO Systems® provides dual functions of liquid removal and surface decontamination using high output ultraviolet-C ("UVC") energy. The DynaVac system may be used to remove water, syrups and other liquids while simultaneously decontaminating food product and conveyor surfaces of mold, bacterial and viral contaminants using "UVC Emitters®" from Steril-Aire, Inc. (Burbank, Calif.). The unit is designed primarily for use with fresh-cut foods and may also be used to dewater and decontaminate processed foods such as diced potatoes immediately prior to freezing or cooling.

Dual-suction plenums below a precision-driven stainless steel belt are used to remove fluids. In addition, two decontamination hoods equipped with UVC lights effectively kill or inactivate viruses, bacteria, mold and yeast. The DynaVac unit also incorporates a product turnover section between the two decontamination hoods: Agitation shafts gently distribute and turn the products across the belt, allowing optimal liquid removal and maximum surface exposure to the UVC germicidal energy.

The UVC Emitters are housed in watertight hubs and sheathed with a proprietary material to provide a food-grade, shatter-resistant design. The decontamination hoods are hinged for easy cleaning with high-pressure water or chemical foam. Each hood is provided with its own safety switch to shut down the UVC lights when lifted. Units may be customized with different hood and turnover configurations depending on the application.

Steril-Aire's multi-patented UVC technology destroys Coliform, Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, Listeria, and other bacteria through disruption of the DNA or RNA structure at the cellular level. UVC treatment is approved by the USDA and FDA for surface decontamination, does not require irradiation labeling, and will not alter the look or taste of most food products. The Steril-Aire lights produce no ozone and generate very little heat, utilizing minimal energy and maintaining effective output at temperatures near freezing.

In addition to the DynaVac system, REYCO offers a range of other equipment utilizing Steril-Aire UVC Emitter™ technology for various applications in food plants. Offerings include patented UVC tumbling drums and standard and custom-designed UVC conveyor hoods.

For further information, contact: Reyco Systems Inc., P.O. Box 1120, Meridian ID 83680-1120; phone (208) 888-2449; fax (208) 887-9848; Web www.reycosys.com; email info@reycosys.com

Roger Redman
Steril-Aire®, Inc.
818-565-1128; sales@steril-aire.co

Richardson, Tex., February 2007 - Krueger® has introduced a new "SterilFlex™" modular air distribution system for operating rooms that combines the most stringent level of cleanroom particulate control with the proven germicidal benefits of Steril-Aire UVC technology. Made of high-grade modular aluminum components, it allows maximum flexibility at a more economical cost than customized stainless steel systems.

Krueger has integrated UVC devices from Steril-Aire, Inc., the leader in UVC technology, to ensure that operating room air will be safer and cleaner than ever before. Installed in the plenum module, the high output "UVC Emitters™" destroy 99.9 percent of airborne infectious disease organisms and contaminants not trapped by the HEPA filters, including all types of viruses, bacteria and mold spores.

The SterilFlex unit is based on Krueger's proven air curtain design, which continuously draws contaminated particles from the sterile field. The same airflow geometry as used in the company's popular SterilFlo® system, it is the only air distribution technology proven to deliver Class 1 (ISO 3) clean air to the operating suite during actual surgery.

Each SterilFlex module is engineered to fit precisely into an Integra-grid™ frame that is compatible with all types of ceiling configurations and offers a choice of inlet positions. This design ensures fast, reliable installation without the alignment problems previously associated with OR ceiling modules.

For further information on SterilFlex systems with UVC, contact: Krueger, 1401 N. Plano Road, Richardson, TX 75081; phone 972-680-9136; e-mail kruegerinfo@krueger-hvac.com; web www.krueger-hvac.com.