Our History

From our modest, entrepreneurial start-up in 1958, Air Kontrol began and maintains a continuing R & D policy. This means that every filtration type we catalog is constantly reviewed, tested and improved where possible. We are proud of our long and extensive experience in every area of HVAC air filtration.

Air Kontrol is active with many trade associations and has been exhibiting at the annual International ASHRAE exhibition since 1965. We are proud to have the distinction of being the founding father of the National Air Filtration Association. Air Kontrol has earned an international reputation for producing quality products that enhance its customers ability to provide clean indoor air solutions in thousands of application problems.

New Technology

Today we direct much of our R & D attention to testing and evaluating different types of materials and manufacturing process that will enhance present filter performance. Also, our engineering department keeps Air Kontrol customers on the cutting edge by developing new filtration products for their market.

Air Kontrol now offers a unique high efficiency synthetic media to be used with many of its present filter designs as an alternative to micro-fine glass fibers. Some of the advantages of synthetics over glass is that they are stronger, shed less fibers, possesses an inherent static charge, and presently do not carry the health concerns associated with micro-fine glass.

We also lead the trade with innovative gas phase adsorption/particulate filtration incorporating impregnated nonwoven polyester media in our line of Odor Kontroller^® filters. We use such formulas as activated carbon, potassium permanganate, and blends containing both properties for a wide range of gas removal in indoor air environments. These combinations, in effect, create dual functions - gas adsorption with particulate filtration. See: Odor Kontroller products in this brochure.

We are extremely pleased with each innovative technique or product that results in another way to clean indoor air in residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial environments. We are pleased to say that Air Kontrol was the first filter company to offer an antimicrobial shield in many of its filtration products. These products fall into our family of Bio-Kontrol^® products. Unlike many other antimicrobials now used by competitors, our antimicrobial coating will not leach or offgas and effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria, germs, mold, mildew and fungus on the surface of the filter.

Application

There is new, worldwide public concern and engineering attention to the state of "Indoor Air Quality." Realizing that air filtration is an important factor in this quest for clean indoor air, Air Kontrol wants to make certain in every instance, that the best performing air filter is used, and that it meets the most demanding application requirement.

Whatever the air handling equipment, from residential furnace/AC systems, and room units, to the most intricate commercial, industrial and clean room applications, Air Kontrol can furnish the appropriate filter.

Our People

We have pursued the quest for cleaner indoor air since the late 1950's. Fueling the growth into the 21st century, is a company that has assembled quality people in all departments. Their goal is to market, manufacture and deliver quality products that make everyone's living environments a little better. The quality and innovation of our products an employees are the reason to trust genuine Air Kontrol products to "provide a healthier environment."