International. RGF Environmental Group Inc., an environmental solutions company for air, food and water, has developed the Avid Air purification unit in collaboration with restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill. The unit is designed to be mounted discreetly in commercial spaces.
Chipotle's goal in developing Avid Air was to expand the reach of its food sanitation program. Avid Air was created to destroy airborne and surface microbes (bacteria/viruses) in what is commonly referred to as one of the most polluted areas of any enclosed space: the bathroom.
Since Avid Air's exclusive launch with Chipotle, RGF has found a demand for the unit beyond the bathroom installation. "It's a competitive field and offering the highest indoor air quality to guests and customers has become another way for restaurants, retailers and hotel franchises stand out from the rest," said Bill Svec, vice president of water and food products at RGF. "We work closely with our customers to understand where they need our applications, targeting the sources most likely to contain microbial contaminants. Areas like public restrooms, hotel rooms, and locker rooms were at the top of their list."
Avid Air's stainless steel fascia ensures long service life and durability, while safety screws serve to mitigate tampering and vandalism. The unit uses RGF's patented Photohydroionization (PHI) technology, which includes UV components and four-metal catalysts to actively purify the air through the creation of ionized hydroperoxides. In this way, this reaction considerably reduces bacteria, viruses, mold spores, odors and VOCs. The unit does not require an existing HVAC component at the treatment location and can be easily connected to the space as easily as a light fixture. When mounting the unit flush with the wall or ceiling, it seems that it is simply a part of the ventilation system.
Bill Svec added: "This product is virtually silent and prevents 100% of the light from escaping from the device, which is a critical request of the hospitality industry. Our design team was proactive in tackling the issues of light and noise pollution, so we subsequently delivered a superior product to add to our air purification line."
