Columbus Industries History 1965 Manufacturing of expanded metal
Columbus Industries History 1965 Manufacturing of expanded metal grease filters begins 1979 Paint 1988 1992 overspray collector Wick filter Mini-pleat products production technology begins introduced 1997 Synthetic Mini-pleat technology emerges 2000 Twin Plants opened in Juarez and El Paso 2005 Increased Juarez HVAC capacity 1965 2012 1967 Ashville facility opens 1983 Polysorb developed 1989 HVAC filters introduced 1996 Purchased Nonwoven production line 2001 Manufacturing Facility opens in Tunisia 2007 Acquired Italian filter manufacturer
Columbus Industries Today Annual Sales: Approximately $100, 000 Employees: 900+ worldwide Privately held company Facilities: El Paso, TX Juarez, MX Tunisia West Union, OH Ashville, OH (Headquarters) China (Sales Office) *** Over 750, 000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and office space Markets Served: HVAC Floor Care Kitchen Ventilation Air Purification Water Filtration Paint Collection Pet Products Odor/VOC Control Plant in West Union, OH Plant in Juarez, Mexico
Columbus Industries Two Business Units 1. Distribution Products Division a. Over 100 distributors worldwide b. Offers paint overspray collection and industrial/commercial filtration for HVAC systems c. Provides custom made filtration optimization 2. OEM Division a. CI holds the #1 or #2 market position in most categories in which we participate b. Our innovative technology and products insulate our customers from competition Goal: To offer innovative products which set our customers apart from their competition
Why CI • Superior products & performance • Continuous innovation and improvement • Improved service levels • Personal customer service • Less is more • Opportunity for improved profits
Less is more • • Increases inventory turns Reduces obsolescence Potential for improved profits CI products cover a wider range of applications – One product can often replace a variety of product types and efficiency levels
Less is more Competitor Synthetic Rigids Fiberglass Prem. Synthetic Pockets Fiberglass Prem. Syn. 4 V V-cells 3 V 2 V 4" Mini Pleats 2" Mini Pleats Total MERV 11, 13, 14 11, 13, 15 11, 13, 15 11, 13, 14 30 Columbus Industries MERV 13, 15 15, 16 14, 15 15 9 Inventory reduction potential of over 60%.
Innovation • Proprietary media • Premium performance at fair market value • Low initial & average resistance • High efficiency • High dust holding capacity • Optimum energy & operating cost savings • Filter specs set you apart from the competition • Filter design results in highly durable products
Environmental Testing All CI filters are engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions to test their durability.
Columbus Industries’ Products
Mini Pleat Products • 4” Mini Pleats • Best opportunity for increased margin • Lowest operating cost available • Most technologically advanced filtration media • MERV 14/14 A & 15 4” Die Cut Mini Pleat Brochure 4” Plastic Mini Pleat Brochure MERV 14 Test Report MERV 14 A Test Report
4” Mini Pleats – MERV 14 CI. 21 Glass . 65 Syn. . 45 Prem. Syn. . 45 Dust Holding Capacity (g) 125 60 130 70 Est. Annual Energy Cost $76. 00 $247. 00 $171. 00 $190. 00 Est. Cost/Filter $32. 00 $35. 00 $36. 00 $60. 00 Total Operating Cost $112. 00 $282. 00 $207. 00 $250. 00 Initial Resistance (in. ) • Competitive product data is based upon industry averages. • Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
Dust Load Comparison 4" Dust Load vs Filter Resistance 1. 800 1. 700 1. 600 1. 500 1. 400 Filter Resistance (Inwc) 1. 300 1. 221 1. 200 1. 170 1. 069 1. 000 0. 900 1. 200 1. 179 0. 959 1. 000 0. 999 0. 941 0. 839 0. 800 0. 700 0. 662 0. 600 0. 500 0. 400 0. 509 0. 382 0. 300 0. 319 0. 200 0. 178 0. 422 0. 218 0. 100 0. 00 20. 00 40. 00 CI M 14 60. 00 80. 00 Dust Loading (grams) Synthetic Premium Synthetic 100. 00 120. 00 140. 00 Glass Test data derived from ASHRAE 52. 2 Independent Testing
Mini Pleat Products • V-Cell • • Best opportunity for increased margin Lowest operating cost available Most technologically advanced filtration media MERV 15/15 A & 16 A/DOP V-Cell Brochure MERV 16 A/DOP Test Report MERV 15 A Test Report
V-Cell – MERV 14/15 CI Glass Syn. Prem. Syn. Initial Resistance (in. ) 0. 27 0. 40 0. 35 0. 30 Dust Holding Capacity (g) 226 230 200 225 Est. Annual Energy Cost $76. 00 $152. 00 $133. 00 $114. 00 Est. Cost/Filter $59. 00 $72. 00 $70. 00 $68. 00 Total Operating Cost $135. 00 $224. 00 $203. 00 $182. 00 • Competitive product data is based upon industry averages. • Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
Dust Load Comparison V-Cell Dust Load vs Filter Resistance 1. 800 1. 700 1. 600 1. 500 1. 400 1. 212 Filter Resistance (Inwc) 1. 300 1. 210 1. 200 1. 190 1. 100 0. 923 1. 000 0. 910 0. 900 0. 880 0. 800 0. 635 0. 700 0. 620 0. 600 0. 570 0. 500 0. 400 0. 300 0. 200 0. 360 0. 346 0. 386 0. 320 0. 300 0. 260 0. 100 0. 00 50. 00 100. 00 150. 00 Dust Loading (grams) Synthetic CI M 16 200. 00 250. 00 CI M 15 Test data derived from ASHRAE 52. 2 Independent Testing
Mini Pleat Products • 2” Mini Pleats • • Best opportunity for increased margin Lowest operating cost available Most technologically advanced filtration media MERV 15 2” Mini Pleat Brochure MERV 15 Test Report
2” Mini Pleat – MERV 14/15 CI Syn. Prem. Syn. Ultra Syn. Initial Resistance (in. ) 0. 30 0. 81 0. 37 0. 50 Dust Holding Capacity (g) 140 45 70 90 Est. Annual Energy Cost $114. 00 $307. 00 $140. 00 $190. 00 Est. Cost/Filter $26. 00 $25. 00 $47. 00 $55. 00 Total Operating Cost $140. 00 $332. 00 $187. 00 $245. 00 • Competitive product data is based upon industry averages. • Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
Dust Load Comparison 2" Dust Load vs Filter Resistance 1. 800 1. 700 1. 600 1. 500 1. 400 Filter Resistance (Inwc) 1. 300 1. 200 1. 150 1. 100 1. 000 1. 200 1. 000 0. 901 0. 850 0. 800 0. 700 0. 600 0. 500 0. 450 0. 400 0. 417 0. 300 0. 200 0. 601 0. 600 0. 550 0. 341 0. 301 0. 100 0. 00 20. 00 40. 00 60. 00 80. 00 100. 00 Dust Loading (grams) Premium Synthetic Ultra Synthetic 120. 00 140. 00 160. 00 CI Test data derived from ASHRAE 52. 2 Independent Testing
Rigid Box • Rigid Box • Best opportunity for increased margin lowest operating cost available • Most technologically advanced filtration media • MERV 13 &15 • Plastic finger separators Plastic Rigid Box Brochure Metal Rigid Box Brochure MERV 13 Test Report MERV 15 Test Report
Rigid Box – MERV 14/15 CI Glass/ Alum. Syn. Prem. Syn. Initial Resistance (in. ) 0. 36 0. 50 0. 65 0. 45 Dust Holding Capacity (g) 181 230 125 200 Est. Annual Energy Cost Est. Cost/Filter $139. 00 $190. 00 $247. 00 $171. 00 $35. 00 $46. 00 $34. 00 $57. 00 Total Operating $174. 00 $235. 00 $293. 00 $205. 00 $228. 00 Cost • Competitive product data is based upon industry averages. • Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
Dust Load Comparison Rigid Cell Dust Load vs Filter Resistance 1. 8 1. 7 1. 6 1. 5 1. 4 Filter Resistance (Inwc) 1. 3 1. 252 1. 216999999 1. 2 1. 180000001 1. 1 1 1. 004 0. 933 0. 9 0. 850000001 0. 7560000004 0. 8 0. 7 0. 650000005 0. 548 0. 6 0. 53 0. 508 0. 5 0. 4 0. 366 0. 3 0. 2 0. 406 0. 22 0. 1 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Dust Loading (grams) Glass CI M 15 350 400 450 500 CI M 13 Test data derived from ASHRAE 52. 2 Independent Testing
Pleat Products • MERV 13 Pleats • One of the industry’s best performing MERV 13 pleats • Meets LEED requirements • High capacity only • Available in 2” & 4” standard sizes only MERV 13 Brochure 2” Test Report 4” Test Report
2” Pleats – MERV 13 CI Syn. Initial Resistance (in. ) 0. 30 0. 40 0. 38 Dust Holding Capacity (g) 260 110 120 Est. Annual Energy Cost $118. 00 $152. 00 $144. 00 Est. Cost/Filter $9. 00 $12. 50 $15. 00 Total Operating Cost $127. 00 $164. 50 $159. 00 • Competitive product data is based upon industry averages. • Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
Pleat Products • MERV 8 Pleats • • MERV 8 Standard and high capacity Brochure Available in 1”, 2” & 4” Wide variety of standard sizes Also available in a heavy metal option 2” High Cap Test Report 2” Standard Cap Test Report
Polyester Media Products • Polyester Panels • Wide variety of panels & links • Available in standard & custom sizes SL-1 A MERV 6 SL-2 A MERV 7 SL-3 A, SL-3, SL-4 MERV 8 SL-5 MERV 10 Panel Brochure Selection Guide
Panel Filter Data 24"x 24"panel Initial Resistance (in. ) SL-1 A 0. 40 6 117 $ 1. 95 SL-2 A 0. 37 7 141 $ 2. 17 SL-3 A 0. 36 8 155 $ 2. 50 SL-3 0. 45 8 204 $ 2. 79 SL-4 0. 52 8 231 $ 3. 00 Poly-sorb 0. 81 8 141 $ 5. 40 R 1 Diffusion 1. 70 N/A $ 4. 06 560 -D Diffusion 2. 65 N/A $ 7. 60 MERV Dust Holding Est. Cost Rating Capacity* (g) per Filter * At 300 fpm at 1" final
Polyester Media Products • Polyester Media • Bulk rolls, cut and perforated pads • Multiple thicknesses and efficiencies • Formulations for paint overspray and HVAC applications • Custom formulations in volume Selection Guide
Polyester Media Products • Pocket Cubes • Multiple efficiency levels with high holding capacities • Formulations for paint overspray and HVAC applications • Self sealing and header versions • Custom sizes available Selection Guide
Multi-Pocket Bags • SL-50 WB • • • Dual-layer graduated density media Antimicrobial fibers Self-supporting heat sealed pocket Self sealing and header models 12” & 20” depths SL-50 WB Brochure
Multi-Pocket Bags • Multi-Pocket Bag Filters • • Multi-Pocket Brochure Heat sealed perimeter pocket Multi-layer graduated density media High efficiency & dust holding capacity Optimum life cycle performance MERV 13 &15 10, 8, 6, 5, 4 & 3 pocket configurations 26”, 22”, 19”, 15” & 12” Depths MERV 13 Test Report MERV 15 Test Report
Multi-Pocket Bags Initial Resistance (in. ) Dust Holding Capacity (g) Est. Annual Energy Cost Est. Cost/Filter CI Syn. Fiberglass Prem. Syn. 0. 29 0. 40 0. 50 0. 40 165 125 150 300 $125. 00 $152. 00 $190. 00 $152. 00 $21. 00 $22. 00 $24. 00 $30. 00 $85. 00 Total $146. 00 $174. 00 $214. 00 $182. 00 $237. 00 Operating Cost • Competitive product data is based upon industry averages. • Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
Dust Load Comparison Multi Pocket Dust Load vs Filter Resistance 1. 800 1. 600 1. 500 Filter Resistance (Inwc) 1. 400 1. 230 1. 200 1. 000 0. 950 1. 198 0. 896 0. 800 0. 680 0. 600 0. 594 0. 440 0. 400 0. 331 0. 200 0. 292 20. 00 40. 00 60. 00 80. 00 100. 00 Dust Loading (grams) Synthetic 120. 00 140. 00 160. 00 180. 00 CI M 15 Test data derived from ASHRAE 52. 2 Independent Testing
Marketing Tools Marketing Brochures Energy Calculator Filter Comparison Chart Test Reports Engineering Field Support
Marketing Tools Energy Calculator Filter Comparison Chart
Service Goals • Inside sales team • To provide quick & responsive answers • Work proactively on product forecasting • Lead time • 7 -10 working days • Stocking program • All standard size products will be stocked • Optimized trailer loading program • Minimizes freight costs • Maximizes trailer space utilization based on customer’s loading instructions • Quickly identifies space available for fill item
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