This is AMCA Introduction to European Air Movement

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This is AMCA Introduction to European Air Movement and Control Association © 2018 -

This is AMCA Introduction to European Air Movement and Control Association © 2018 - Air Movement & Control Association International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Agenda 1 AMCA Mission & who we are 2 Advocacy 3 Certification 4 Education

Agenda 1 AMCA Mission & who we are 2 Advocacy 3 Certification 4 Education 5 Membership

The AMCA Mission: To advance the knowledge of air systems and uphold industry integrity

The AMCA Mission: To advance the knowledge of air systems and uphold industry integrity on behalf of AMCA members worldwide. Advocacy Certification Education

Global reach. Local touch. Truly international membership 169 28 North America Europe 151 Asia

Global reach. Local touch. Truly international membership 169 28 North America Europe 151 Asia 8 Latin America 27 Middle East

AMCA Scope of Products Fans for residential/commercial Fans for fire/smoke control 2 Air Curtains

AMCA Scope of Products Fans for residential/commercial Fans for fire/smoke control 2 Air Curtains 4 5 1 8 …and more 3 7 Fans for industrial processes Fans for power-plants 6 Fixed and adjustable louvers Fire and smoke dampers

AMCA Value Chain What AMCA provides members and the industry International standards & publications

AMCA Value Chain What AMCA provides members and the industry International standards & publications Testing & Accreditation Certification & Ratings Advocacy & Industry relations Marketing & Education

Advocacy Legislative & regulatory Standards development Publications Industry relations

Advocacy Legislative & regulatory Standards development Publications Industry relations

If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of

If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad design. ” –Ralf Speth

Problem No way of ensuring product claims were accurate and performance would meet needs

Problem No way of ensuring product claims were accurate and performance would meet needs Solution Establish global standards of performance and testing with third party independent verification Realization AMCA Certified Rating Program: peace of mind that product claims are fairly presented and legitimate Result A more level playing field and enhanced confidence in product performance

Certification Why specify certified products? Catalogs are up to date and accurate “Check testing”

Certification Why specify certified products? Catalogs are up to date and accurate “Check testing” ensures ratings are accurate over time. Increased reliability of ratings Apples-to-apples comparisons

Process for CRP products Rigorous testing and verification Review Apply Certify Test Verify

Process for CRP products Rigorous testing and verification Review Apply Certify Test Verify

AMCA certifying test labs AMCA International Arlington Heights, Illinois CETIAT Lyons, France Intertek Labs

AMCA certifying test labs AMCA International Arlington Heights, Illinois CETIAT Lyons, France Intertek Labs Cortland, New York KTC Seoul, Korea TB Wright, Dubai UAE AMCA Asia Johor, Malaysia

Education Internally and externally promoting knowledge of air-systems and certification Curricula development Tools &

Education Internally and externally promoting knowledge of air-systems and certification Curricula development Tools & conferences Industry education Credits & credentials

AMCA Spec Check™ mobile app. AMCA at your Fingertips. Anywhere, Anytime. Get The App

AMCA Spec Check™ mobile app. AMCA at your Fingertips. Anywhere, Anytime. Get The App > Match Identify Search Share

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