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Columbus Industries is a leading manufacturer of filtration products for HVAC systems, floor care, kitchen ventilation, air purification, and more. Our goal is to provide innovative products that set our customers apart from their competition. With over 50 years of experience, we offer superior products, continuous innovation, and improved service levels. Choose CI for improved profits and inventory reduction.
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Columbus Industries History • 1979 • Paint overspray collector • products introduced • 1965 • Manufacturing of expanded metal grease filters begins • 1997 • Synthetic • Mini-pleat technology emerges • 2000 • Twin Plants opened in Juarez and El Paso • 2005 • Increased • Juarez HVAC capacity • 1988 • Wick filter production begins • 1992 • Mini-pleat technology introduced • 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 $100,000,000 • 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 • Distribution Products Division • Over 100 distributors worldwide • Offers paint overspray collection and industrial/commercial filtration for HVAC systems • Provides custom made filtration optimization • OEM Division • CI holds the #1 or #2 market position in most categories in which we participate • 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 • 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 14/14A & 15 4” Die Cut Mini Pleat Brochure 4” Plastic Mini Pleat Brochure MERV 14 Test Report MERV 14A Test Report
4” Mini Pleats – MERV 14 • 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 • 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 15/15A & 16A/DOP V-Cell Brochure MERV 16A/DOP Test Report MERV 15 Test Report MERV 15A Test Report
V-Cell – MERV 14/15 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Standard and high capacity • Available in 1”, 2” & 4” • Wide variety of standard sizes • Also available in a heavy metal option MERV 8 Brochure 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-1A MERV 6 SL-2A MERV 7 SL-3A, SL-3, SL-4 MERV 8 SL-5 MERV 10 Panel Brochure Selection Guide
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-50WB • Dual-layer graduated density media • Antimicrobial fibers • Self-supporting heat sealed pocket • Self sealing and header models • 12” & 20” depths SL-50WB Brochure
Multi-Pocket Bags Multi-Pocket Brochure • Multi-Pocket Bag Filters • 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 • 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 • 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