Check out our highlights from 2019! With the recent purchase of a fourth building, the Envision complex now spans over 9 acres and boasts more than 130,000 sq. ft. of offices, labs, R&D and factory space to accommodate our ever growing RGF team. Take an inside look at our manufacturing facility, environmentally friendly mega yacht, Agriculture Development Lab, new products, worldwide tradeshows, charity events, awards, parties, and more! Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to stay up-to-date with everything going on here at RGF Environmental Group!
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Boat HaulM/Y Envision, our 110', 160,000 lb environmentally friendly mega yacht, was hauled out of the water for maintenance and enhancement! To lighten the load, 7000 gallons of fuel and 350 gallons of water were removed and the hot tub was drained. Among the work being done; the entire vessel is being painted from bow to stern, the flooring in the galley is being replaced, the engine room is getting a total upgrade, a new auto pilot system is being installed, upgraded sound proofing and sound suppression systems are being installed, the stabilizers are being upgraded (for the rough Bahamas seas!) and much more!! The work is being completed by our multi-talented RGF Rangers! |
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Welcome to our New Rep GroupsWe were excited to announce our new partnerships with Vista Sales and Northway Marketers as part of our outside sales representative team! Vista Sales will be covering Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Northern New Mexico. Northway Marketers is based in New Jersey and will be covering the northeast region of the United States. |
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AHR ExpoThe RGF Team exhibited at the AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA, and demonstrated how we are your whole home Total IAQ Solution! Our newest products; the Microcon 350 side stream HEPA and newest generation REME HALO ECHO took center stage! At the Rep awards dinner, Excellence in Sales & Growth was awarded to The Partners Group, Moore Sales, Danko Mechanical, Pro-Dev, and Rottiers Sales. Congratulations to Build Products for achieving Rep Firm of the Year with an impressively strong 2018! We also welcomed our new rep groups to the team; Vista Sales and Northway Marketers! |
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Trane TrainingWe enjoyed hosting Trane South Florida for training and a tour! Pro-Dev rep, Sean Wahl, introduced the group to new products, led them through the 106,000 square foot facility, and enjoyed a sunny Florida winter afternoon in Envisionland! |
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Arab Health, DubaiTony Julian, RGF's VP of Business Development, exhibited at the Arab Health show at the Dubai World Trade Centre! The show hosts over 84,500 healthcare professionals and 4,150 companies. He showcased the RGF-BioControls wide array of FDA 510k compliant air purification systems designed for use in hospitals and healthcare facilities. |
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Peirce PhelpsLisa Bailey and Angela Solland were at the Peirce-Phelps Inc trade show in King of Prussia, PA! They spoke to contractors about how RGF is your Total IAQ Solution! |
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Florida Coast MagazineWe were featured in January’s edition of Florida Coast Magazine! The story covered the history and culture of RGF in "The Science Behind Going Green.” |
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Carrier TrainingCarrier's Dan Spiek, Wilson's Refrigeration & A/C Service, Inc. and Conway Air Conditioning stopped by for a tour and training! Pro-Dev Rep Sean Wahl conducted the training about our industry leading air purification and filtration products, followed by a tour around our 7.5 acre compound. The group got to see how the REME HALO is manufactured from start to finish, and Manny Korley and Barry Bechtel even gave them an inside look at RGF’s industrial water treatment and AFL Industries, a division of RGF Environmental Group, Inc. |
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ExtruderAFL Industries, a division of RGF Environmental Group Inc., started in-house production of its Delta-Tube® and Delta-Tube® XTR oil coalescing media using a newly purchased, custom polypropylene extruder. AFL® uses the Delta-Tube® in VTC & CVF model oil water separators where it efficiently removes waste oil from stormwater and process water, eliminating discharge to the environment. This new manufacturing process signifies further progress toward RGF’s goal to become fully vertical. |
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Lunar New Year is Celebrated at RGFHappy Lunar New Year/Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! We are proud of our diversity here at RGF and have 22 nationalities represented by our employees! We celebrated Chinese New Year at RGF Headquarters with a delicious Vietnamese feast, VN lucky game, Chinese chess, karaoke, bingo, card games and more! Cung hỉ phát tài/congratulations and be prosperous! |
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GISBill Svec and Heather Polzer exhibited at the Golf Industry Show in San Diego! They showcased our industry leading, Universal Advanced Bioreactor closed-loop wash water recycle systems designed to treat, filter and deliver the cleanest and safest wash water for re-use at maintenance equipment wash bays. |
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SWACCA vs MACCA Clay ShootRGF was a sponsor of the 7th Annual SWACCA (Southwest Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association) vs. MACCA (Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors Association) Sporting Clays Tournament at Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Clays! Team RGF (Ray Piescik, Mat Charles, Chelsea Jackson, Angela Solland, and George Waite) used their fine skills to support SWACCA and enjoyed a fun day of competition! |
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Habitat BuildAs part of our Halos for Homes partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Team RGF volunteered to help build a Habitat Home benefiting the deserving Wright family! Tony, Barry, Jeff, Manny, Angela, and Rom put on their hard hats and used their carpentry skills to put up siding and roof trusses on the home which is one of ten currently under construction in the county! |
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IPPEBill Svec and Heather Polzer were at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta to showcase our safe food solutions! |
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Meet Elway!Elway was rescued by Save the Chimps, Inc. from a research facility and now lives his very best chimp life on their 150 acre property here in South Florida! We connected with Elway when we visited the sanctuary on Member Day and decided to “adopt” him! Just like RGF, Elway has global reach as the face of their annual #flatelway contest which spreads awareness of this amazing sanctuary! If you love animals like we do, learn more about Save the Chimps, Inc. by visiting: https://www.savethechimps.org/ |
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PBACCAThe ladies of RGF were with the Lambogreenie at the 29th annual PBACCA Air Show, showcasing our industry leading whole home air purification and filtration products to local HVAC contractors! |
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AirefcoOur valued distributor Airefco Inc. and Build Products' Mike McNulty came on a well deserved trip from the Northwest to RGF Headquarters in Florida! The team enjoyed their training and tour of the facility, conducted by RGF's Lisa Bailey, followed by a sunny afternoon of golf! |
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We Care AirOur friends from We Care Heating and Air Georgia and We Care Heating and Air Florida earned a trip to RGF Headquarters as a result of their outstanding sales of the REME HALO® and Guardian! Thank you and keep up the great work! |
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WVRF/ACS Golf TournamentWe sponsored a golf tournament benefiting the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund and American Cancer Society! Alex Dinh, Shon Lees, Angela Solland, Sharon Rinehimer, Doug Lindstrom, and Julie Tyler enjoyed a wonderful day at Winston Trails Golf Club! |
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St Patrick’s Day LunchSt. Paddy's Day eve was great fun in RGF's plant today! We served traditional corned beef and cabbage, wore green shirts, and even got a visit from a leprechaun! What more could you ask for? |
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North Florida TraneNorth Florida Trane received a well deserved trip to RGF Headquarters for exceptional sales of the REME HALO! RGF's Trish Alfele and Pro-Dev's Sean Wahl led them on a tour of our 7.5 acre compound, including the Electro Mechanical Museum (which was a hair-raising experience), followed by lunch in Shark Tank Cafe! |
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Borg WarnerWe teamed up with Borg Warner in their continued effort creating solutions that support a cleaner world! This Thermo-Oxidizer is their second unit that was placed into operation to dispose of plant process waters. Under high temperature, the waste is reduced to ash. The Thermo-Oxidizer is designed for waste disposal applications such as; die casting, ink and paint waste, alkaline cleaners, machinery coolants, compressor wastes, textiles, heavy equipment, food processing, manufacturing processes, and more! |
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China Refrigeration ExpoSharon Rinehimer, RGF's Executive Vice President, was with Linda Liu, RGF's General Manager of the China Representative Office, and her team at the China Refrigeration Expo in Shanghai. We design, engineer, and manufacture indoor air quality products in the USA and export them to China. Our presence there continues to grow as more people become aware of the health risks associated with air pollution. |
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United Mechanical TrainingWe enjoyed hosting United Mechanical, Inc. at RGF Headquarters! Pro-Dev's Ryan Charles and RGF's Robin Broderick led the tour of our 7.5 acre facility. RGF's Tony Julian introduced the group to our RGF-BioControls 510(k) compliant air purification systems designed for use in hospitals and healthcare facilities. |
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Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County's Home-in-One Golf ClassicWe were delighted to sponsor Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County's Home-in-One Golf Classic and support their mission of serving families in need of affordable housing. Left to right: Phillip Sherwood (RGF), Trip McCoy, Tony Julian (RGF), Matt Singleton |
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33rd Annual Engineer It CompetitionWe were thrilled to be a part of the 33rd Annual Engineer It Competition at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! The RGF Germinator was a huge hit! Our very own Maren Julian (Tony's daughter) competed in the "Launch it" water bottle rocket event! A great time was had by all at this fun and educational engineering design competition! |
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IAQ workshopIn partnership with the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, we hosted an IAQ workshop for the next generation of scientists and engineers! The kids explored "What's in Our Air", experienced our Electro-Mechanical Museum which showcases historical technology, learned about the engineering design process from one of our engineers, and even got a behind-the-scenes peek into how our REME HALO is made! The participants also received tickets to go back to the Science Center! |
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Electric Power ExpoRom Laureano and Robin Broderick were at the ELECTRIC POWER Expo in Las Vegas! Elvis was "All Shook Up" over AFL's amazing contribution to oil water separation! |
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24th Annual L.E.A.F. / Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation Golf ClassicWe were proud to support the 24th Annual L.E.A.F. / Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation Golf Classic at Trump International! LEAF provides financial assistance for law enforcement officers seriously injured, and for the families of officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Left to right: Gary Stastny (Heal MD), Tony Julian (RGF), John Brecia (Cousin's Air, Inc.), and Doug Lindstrom (Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing) |
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MERCATORGF was pleased to welcome MERCATO, a major distributor of HVAC equipment in Brazil to RGF headquarters in Florida! Left to right: RGF's International Sales Manager Astrid Von Oetinger, Mercato's CEO Rodrigo Miranda, Mercato's CFO Eduardo Ricalde, and Dannenge's Purchasing and Logistics Apanatche Bark |
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RGF recognizes National Welding MonthWe celebrated National Welding Month! The American Welding Society's goal is to inspire the next generation of welders by showcasing how important the industry is and how rewarding a career it can be! Here at RGF we have 5 extremely skilled welders; Gareth, Bobby, Anthony, Loch, and Sonny. |
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Key WestRGF and Urban-gro had a "Reelly Sweet" time in Key West Florida! We value our partnership with Urban-gro and had wonderful team-building experience. |
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RGF is a proud supporter of The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of AmericaMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Asthma and allergic diseases impact over 60 million people in the U.S. RGF is a proud supporter of The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Their focus in May is on raising awareness about how asthma and allergies are more than just a physical condition, they impact every aspect of life. |
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Champion AC, Breathe Pure, and our Rep Group The Partners Group HVACWe were happy to host Champion AC, Breathe Pure, and our Rep Group The Partners Group HVAC! These outstanding HVAC companies are part of our Select Contractors and Private Label Programs! After their training and tour, the group enjoyed a gorgeous day deep sea fishing on "Mechanical Advantage" and "Playing Hookie"! |
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AICTony Julian was at the 47th annual American Institute for Conservation Conference in Uncasville, CT. This year, conservators were focused on “Tools, Techniques, and Tactics” in conservation and collection care! Pictured here is Viviana van Vliet from Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico. Viviana presented her team’s application of the Isoport® to conference attendees demonstrating her use of technology in reducing exposure to mold. |
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National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel ShowRGF's Bill Svec and Heather Polzer were at the centennial National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago exhibiting our food sanitation and IAQ solutions! |
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RGF Best Shot Tent at the SFACA Golf TournamentThe South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association (SFACA) annual golf tournament was a huge success with RGF as the title sponsor! In the spirit of tradition RGF’s “Best Shot” tent was a hit with Angela, Alecsis, Tabitha, and Lyndsay pouring shots and chatting IAQ! Thanks to our our golfers; Sean Wahl (Pro-Dev), Robert Allen (Grimes AC), Kalib Guettler (Grimes AC), Mike O’Connor (Grimes AC) |
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RGF welcomes the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to Halos Charitable InitiativesRGF added the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) alongside American Cancer Society and Wounded Veterans Relief Fund to our 2019 lineup of Halos initiatives! Through these partnerships, we donate a portion of sales from our most popular IAQ products. Asthma and allergic diseases impact over 60 million people in the U.S. AAFA's focus is on raising awareness about how asthma and allergies are more than just a physical condition, they impact every aspect of life. |
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Blue Hawk Annual Conference in San DiegoRGF's Lisa Bailey and Trish Alfele attended the Blue Hawk Annual Conference in San Diego! Here they are with the other exceptional Women in HVACR! |
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MJBizConNEXTTeam RGF exhibited at MJBizConNEXT in New Orleans! The team showcased Element Air's line of air purification and filtration systems specifically designed to protect indoor agriculture grows! Everyone had a blast taking "selfies" on the green screen! |
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Clean Air for Google IndiaAstrid von Oetinger, International Sales Manager, visited several recently completed indoor air quality projects with one of RGF's premier distribution partners in India, including the installation of 80 REME HALO units throughout Google Signature Towers in Gurugram, Haryana, India. “We are thrilled to be providing superior indoor air quality for such an iconic company as Google India Pvt Ltd.” Astrid von Oetinger, International Sales Manager. |
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RGF Trade Mission to VietnamRGF was honored to be selected to participate in Enterprise Florida’s export trade mission to Vietnam. Sharon Rinehimer, RGF’s Executive Vice President promoted RGF’s products across all divisions to over 15 companies targeting Vietnam’s more than 93 million consumers. We are excited to continue to develop our export relationships in Asia, especially by providing AFL's oil spill prevention and advanced separation technologies to Vietnam's growing oil and gas industry sectors. |
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RGF-BioControls Takes Guardian Air and Ice to HospitalsRGF’s PHI Cell technology has been successfully installed and validated in countless industries. Now the Guardian Air and Guardian Ice are available to hospitals to help in the fight against Hospital Acquired Infections or HAIs. Installed in the HVAC duct work Guardian Air provides a continuous supply of advanced oxidizers throughout the facility to fight against infectious airborne pathogens. Installed in ice machines Guardian Ice provides the same continuous supply of advanced oxidizers to the ice machine reducing bacteria growth throughout the machine. |
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Hair-raising demonstrationsAstrid von Oetinger demonstrates the Van de Graaff generator in RGF’s Electro-Mechanical Museum. This unique museum contains over 700 pieces of rare antiquities by world-renowned inventors such as Thomas Kinraide, Sir William Crookes, George Westinghouse, Benjamin Franklin and Nikola Tesla. The early technologies represented are precursors to RGF’s technology with some of the world’s earliest ultraviolet lamps, ion (static electricity) generators and the oldest American-made electrical transformers. “The purpose of this museum is to preserve these rare early technologies and inspire future generations of innovators,” said Ron Fink, RGF President/CEO. |
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RGF China and Alphay 7th Annual Team Building RetreatDespite increased tariffs on U.S. made products into China, RGF’s China Team continues to drive sales. Led by Sharon Rinehimer, Executive Vice President and Linda Liu, General Manager-China office, the team participated in RGF’s 7th Annual Team Building weekend in Gubei Water Town, June 14th – June 16th. Situated in Gubeikou Town of Miyun County about 1.5 hours north of Beijing, Gubei Water Town surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and leans against the Simatai Great Wall, the most dangerous and majestic section of the entire Great Wall. Regarded as "Wuzhen" in Beijing, Gubei Water Town boasts a combination of mountains, water and ancient villages. The town is characterized by the northern architectural style, and the history and culture of the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and the Republic of China (1912-1949) historic period. The team participated in a new products and applications training program and team building exercises over the weekend as well as racing (climbing) up to the great wall and taking part in Gondola rides. |
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Bangkok Thailand Seminar held at the RAMA Garden Hotel, Laksi, BangkokOver 80 attendees came to Fresh Air Solutions Co. Ltd seminar “Delivering Innovative Solutions to Manage Your Environment" introducing Astrid von Oetinger, International Sales Manager and RGF’s air purification technologies to the Thai market. Engineers, architects and consultants from various industry sectors including hotels, restaurants, food processing facilities, office building as well as from the aviation sector came to learn about indoor air quality, common IAQ issues and RGF’s award winning, patented PHI and REME air purification technologies to provide the best IAQ solutions. Fresh Air Solutions Co. Ltd. is RGF’s authorized IAQ products distributor for Thailand and is part of the Genesis family of companies. |
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Trane Supply Supplier ConferenceWe attended the Trane Supply Supplier Conference in Wisconsin where we met with their leadership team and other business representatives. The theme of the conference was "One Team delivering The Best Experience" with focus on growth through innovation. RGF sponsored the La Crosse Queen Riverboat Cruise which was the perfect kick-off to a successful event! |
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Independence Day PartyRGF employees were treated to an All-American BBQ complete with burgers, hot dogs, and apple pie! |
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Welding AirMation® HousingsOur talented welder Anthony was being kept busy ‘spot welding’ AirMation® housings as demand for RGF’s new industrial air filtration system surges to record numbers! The AirMation® controls vehicle exhaust emissions and other hazardous airborne pollutants, delivering a continuous supply of clean air to the space. The AirMation® is ideal for applications such as fire and ambulance stations, municipal garages, manufacturing facilities, fleet maintenance, transportation terminals, loading docks, and more! |
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M/Y Envision RelaunchEnvision goes back in the water after six months in the boat yard. Envision was gutted and completely rebuilt in 2004 including adding 10 feet aft and enlarging the bow! Every surface was redone. All new electrical, engines, controls, paint, appliances, navigation, etc! For Envision's 15th birthday in 2019 we just did it all over again. Painted top to bottom. New everything! Upgraded hot tub, navigation, engines, auto pilot, stabilizers, etc. All work was done in house by our RGF technicians. |
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AFL’s Oil Stop ValveAFL’s Oil Stop Valve proved its value for one of our utility customers when fire broke out at an electrical substation. Installed in the stormwater drainage system, the Oil Stop Valve closed on detection of the transformer oil spill preventing a major environmental issue. AFL’s Oil Stop Valve should be installed at any oil storage facility to ensure compliance with the EPA’s Spill Protection Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) guidelines. |
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Dealer Design AwardWe won our 10th Dealer Design Award! The Element Air® Tower air purification unit brought home Silver in the IAQ category at the annual Dealer Design Awards competition hosted by the HVAC industry’s leading publication, The ACHR NEWS. The Element Air® Tower was developed by our R&D engineers with consideration and input from experts in the cannabis grow industry over a two-year period. Utilizing RGF patented technology, the unit addresses the problems of airborne and surface bacteria, mold and yeast common to grow facilities. |
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International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue Conference & ExpoRGF's Robin Broderick and Air Technology Solutions' Dan Orto were at the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue Conference & Expo in Atlanta, GA. They spoke about how our AirMation® industrial air filtration system controls vehicle exhaust emissions and other hazardous airborne pollutants in fire stations. |
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PBACCA “High-E-Fishin-Sea-XXVIII” annual fishing tournamentWe teamed up with Sansone Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing to compete in the Palm Beach Air Conditioning Contractors Association (PBACCA) “High-E-Fishin-Sea-XXVIII” annual fishing tournament. Proceeds from this event go toward the Maury Jacobson Scholarship Fund for Palm Beach County students interested in pursuing a career in HVAC/R. |
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Welding AFL’s OSVBobby, one of our expert welders, was fabricating our stainless steel Oil Stop Valves. AFL's OSV is designed to confine even large oil spills. The OSV is well suited to those applications where accidental hydrocarbon spills are possible, but unpredictable such as electrical transformers, oil storage areas, and transportation fueling systems. The OSV is our most cost effective and reliable technology to prevent a major environmental disaster |
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RGF SwansMeet our two newest residents of Envisionland! They are joining our ducks, macaws, peacocks, pheasants, iguanas, turtles, and koi in our two acre picturesque lake and nature trail. |
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Annual Sales MeetingWe welcomed more than 22 manufacturer representatives from all over the United States, representing 7 firms, to our National Air Division annual sales meeting at RGF Headquarters. The meeting was held in Shark Tank, RGF’s on-campus training facility. The Reps enjoyed a factory tour of our 7.5-acre totally vertical and green facility where all of our products are designed, engineered, manufactured and assembled. After the meeting, the Reps were treated to a cocktail party on our newly renovated M/Y Envision, followed by a delicious dinner. The group also found time to break away for some fun with a morning of golf and a chartered fishing trip. Together, we are looking forward to another exceptional year! |
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MJBizCon InternationalElement Air’s Angela Solland and Robyn Dear joined the Urban-gro team at MJBizCon International in Toronto. The team educated industry professionals on how they can protect their grows from mold spores, bacteria, odors and VOCs! The show was a success with many networking opportunities, followed by dinner at the top of the CN tower! |
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FebravaAstrid von Oetinger, RGF's International Sales Manager, and the Dannenge International team were at Febrava in São Paulo, Brazil to educate about the importance of indoor air quality and how RGF is your Total IAQ Solution! |
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AirMation® in EcuadorWe shipped 24 AirMation® units with gas monitoring systems to Guayaquil, Ecuador for the Terrestre de Guayaquil bus terminal. This bus terminal sees 50,000 travelers and 6000 buses daily. These industrial air filtration systems extract vehicle exhaust emissions and other hazardous airborne pollutants, delivering a continuous supply of clean air for travelers, visitors, and staff. |
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Food Surface Sanitation TunnelGareth was working on another RGF Food Surface Sanitation Tunnel which have become very popular in food processing plants. They are designed to provide non-chemical, anti-microbial treatment to help reduce foodborne pathogens. |
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Florida Restaurant & Lodging ShowRobin Broderick and Bill Svec were at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando. Visitors stopped by to learn more about our food sanitation and IAQ (indoor air quality) solutions! |
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AD MeetingMat Charles, VP of National Air Products, was at the AD Meeting in Texas networking with top level management and building relationships. He educated industry professionals about the importance of indoor air quality and gave them a sneak peek at RGF's newest products. |
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Indoor Grow Test FacilityOur valued distributor Urban-gro travelled from Colorado to RGF Headquarters in sunny South Florida for more training and to check out our new indoor test grow. Left to right: John Billings (Urban-gro), Robin Broderick (RGF), Todd Statzer (Urban-gro), Angela Solland (RGF), Belinda Arnett (RGF), and Mat Charles (RGF) |
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MontevideoAstrid von Oetinger, RGF's International Sales Manager, was in Montevideo, Uruguay along with Fernando Abreu, Dannenge's CEO, and Laura Galmés Garrido, Dannenge's Sales Representative, speaking about the importance of indoor air quality and showcasing RGF's total IAQ solutions! |
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WEFTECWEFTEC is recognized as the world’s largest annual water quality exhibition. Romulo Laureano, AFL Sales Coordinator, and Bill Svec, VP of Water & Food Products, attended the show to showcase RGF and AFL’s advanced wastewater treatment technologies. |
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AirefcoOur valued distributor, Airefco, brought 15 of their top selling contractors all the way from the Northwest to RGF Headquarters in South Florida! Lisa Bailey, Sales Manager, led the training which included an inside look at our newest products. Trish Alfele, Contractor Support Specialist, guided the tour around our 7.5 acre vertical manufacturing facility, including the Electro Mechanical Museum which was a hair raising experience! Thank you for visiting! |
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PeaduckWhat is a "Peaduck"? A baby peacock who thinks she's a duck! Our resident peacocks, Reme and Halo, laid an egg but it was one of our Muscovy ducks who incubated it, hatched it, and is now taking care of it! The peachick now follows the duck around the property, although they are both confused when Mommy Muscovy goes for a swim in Envisionland's lake and baby can't join! |
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RGF China/Alphay VisitRGF China Representative Office’s top performing sales team members, along with RGF’s #1 China distributor Alphay attended training at RGF Headquarters in the Port of Palm Beach, Florida. Sharon Rinehimer, Executive Vice President, and Astrid von Oetinger, International Sales Manager, led the training and seminar in RGF’s Shark Tank training facility. The team also toured our 106,000 square foot totally vertical and environmentally friendly manufacturing, warehouse and office facility which allows us to provide the highest quality and best engineered products on the market. After the meeting, the group enjoyed a trip to Key West, including a fishing trip on the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and even got to eat what they caught at a favorite local restaurant! We were pleased to strengthen our bond with our China Team and partner Alphay and are excited to continually provide the best IAQ solutions throughout China. |
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National Manufacturing DayOctober 4th was National Manufacturing Day! We opened our doors to students from Palm Beach State College to support and celebrate this initiative created by the National Association of Manufacturers. This important day aims to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Thank you Palm Beach State College for teaming up with us for wonderful event! |
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Process ExpoRobin Broderick and Bill Svec were at Process Expo in Chicago showcasing RGF's chemical-free, safe food solutions; including our Food Surface Sanitation Tunnel and REME ATS-HO Air Treatment System. |
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ACCA/CF Golf TournamentWe sponsored the ACCA/CF (Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Central Florida) annual golf tournament! We had a blast talking to contractors about our patented IAQ products, got to hit some balls, and even raffled off a cocktail party on Envision, our environmentally friendly mega yacht! |
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Avid Air®Our Avid Air® air purification system completed the certification process required by the State of California and is now certified to meet the performance standards for indoor air cleaning devices as required by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CARB regulations are designed to protect public health from ozone emitted by indoor air cleaning devices. Test emissions from the Avid Air® unit measured will below the emissions level of 0.050 ppm set forth by the CARB standard. "I am pleased that our engineering team continues to identify unique solutions that address the needs of the future," said Walter Ellis, RGF’s Executive Vice President. "We will continue to focus on developing cutting edge technology to surpass emission standards.” Avid Air® was developed to help destroy air and surface-born microbials in restaurant restrooms. |
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Tropical Smoothie CafeRGF’s IMSB Ice Machine Sanitizers were tested in multiple Tropical Smoothie Café locations, including their headquarters in Atlanta, for three months. The significant results were verified independently and led to their decision to promote and encourage the installation of RGF technology into all existing 775 Tropical Smoothie Café locations and to include it with their standard equipment package for all future locations which are being opened at an impressive rate of 100 to 120 new stores per year. Their goal is to reach 1,500 locations by 2024. |
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Service World ExpoLisa Bailey and Belinda Arnett were at Service World Expo in Las Vegas! They gave contractors a sneak peek at our new, revolutionary, HALO LED™ whole home in-duct air purification system! Join the Evolution of Clean Air today! |
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RGF Renews ISO 9001:2015 CertificationWe continued our commitment to quality manufacturing with the renewal of our certification to the internationally recognized quality standard ISO 9001:2015. The implementation of this comprehensive quality management system demonstrates a passionate commitment to our loyal customers, and sets RGF even further ahead of our competitors! |
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Thermo-Oxidizer: Dry Chamber Flash Evaporation SystemOur highly skilled welders, Sonny and Gareth, were in the process of building another Thermo-Oxidizer: Dry Chamber Flash Evaporation System. This TO-150 was going to Highway Transport in Knoxville, TN. This is a new facility where they will be washing the inside of liquid transport trucks. The process begins with draining the “Heals” of the liquid that is remaining in the tank. The first rinse then takes place, which is collected and hauled away because of the heavy concentration. The remaining wash and rinse waters will be evaporated through the Thermo Oxidizer. A TO-150 has been in use for a similar application in Louisiana for several years with great results. |
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RGF’s Envision Complex Expands!With the recent contract to purchase of a fourth building, the Envision complex will now span over 9 acres and boast more than 130,000 sq. ft. of offices, labs, R&D and factory space to accommodate our ever growing RGF team. The new building is all steel and concrete construction, including a concrete roof and walls! It includes a storm safe room for employee safety and is fully air conditioned! |
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Delta-Tube® XTREarly in 2019 RGF purchased an advanced polypropylene extruder to manufacturer AFL’s Delta-Tube® oil coalescing media in-house following consolidation of suppliers and consecutive price increases. After streamlining production of AFL’s Delta-Tube®, RGF’s engineers went about improving on the design to create the Delta-Tube® XTR. Following extensive pilot testing, AFL® will soon release the first improvement on a traditional oil water separator design in more than 30 years. The Delta-Tube® XTR will improve performance of AFL’s VTC oil water separators and also offer significant value in retrofitting existing oil separation systems. |
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MICROCON® MAP 400-800RGF-BioControls division has propelled the company into the hospital and healthcare air purification markets with a full range of FDA 510k compliant air filtration products, including the MICROCON® MAP 400-800 high capacity mobile HEPA air scrubber designed to remove infectious airborne pathogens in hospital and healthcare environments. RGF-BioControls products are available through RGF’s existing HVAC distribution channels and offer flexible use in various environments and applications. Technical and sales support is offered directly from RGF or through any one of our dedicated sales rep organizations. |
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Lovell Government ServicesRGF signed a distribution agreement with Lovell Government Services that will make RGF-BioControls hospital and healthcare products readily available to VA Hospitals around the country. Lovell Government Services (LGS) was founded by Chris Lovell, Major USMC Retired, in 2013 out of a desire to continue to serve by providing specialty medical and surgical resources to the Veterans Administration Hospital System. RGF’s existing salesforce now has the ability to sell RGF-BioControls product line to VA Hospitals through our partnership with LGS. |
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AirMation offers Protection for FirefightersThe AirMation industrial air filtration system is a high volume air cleaner designed to control vehicle exhaust emissions. The World Health Organization says that diesel exhaust emissions contain significant harmful particulate pollution leading them to identify it as a carcinogen. In addition to the dangers of putting out fires, firefighters are at an increased risk for different types of cancer due to smoke and hazardous chemicals, notably diesel exhaust emission build-up from fire fighting apparatus within the station. RGF’s AirMation reduces occupant exposure to vehicle exhaust by filtering fine particulate and controlling CO/NO build-up within fire stations. |
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MEP WorkshopWe sponsored the MEP Workshop hosted by the South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association (SFACA). Angela Solland and Ashley Coppotelli spoke to owners and managers of HVAC companies about how the REME HALO® and new HALO LED™ can help increase their sales while helping their customers breathe clean air. |
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Element Air TowersElement Air® shipped yet another awesome order of Element Air® Towers to a grow facility in Michigan! Thank you to our valued distributor Urban-gro. |
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Flu Shot for your Home ContestThe REME HALO® whole home in-duct air purification system is like a flu shot for your home. We asked contractors from all over the country to post their best "shot" of the REME HALO®. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who entered! Our grand prize winner was Tartaglia's HVAC Plumbing and Mechanical Inc! |
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Agriculture Development LabDid you know that RGF has an offsite Agriculture Development Lab that we use for our unique research and development projects? Walter Ellis, RGF’s EVP/GM, has leased RGF the use of his ranch facilities located in west Jupiter. One of the barns on the property has a large portion dedicated to research and development of agriculture related products, complete with its own powerful off-site work station (with full 3D modeling capabilities), as well as fabrication and testing equipment for quick sample prototyping. The rural location allows for future products to be developed and tested right in the environment that they are intended to operate. Current projects include using various attractants and UV wavelengths to attempt to reduce fly populations, as well as air treatment systems for odor and microbial control specifically targeted for both equine and general veterinarian concerns. Stay tuned for future Element Air® products! |
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HALO-LED™ LaunchWe introduced the HALO-LED™, the industry’s first UV LED in-duct, whole home air purification system that is both mercury free and zero ozone compliant. In addition, the HALO-LED™ is certified to meet the performance standards as required by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This superior unit proactively treats every cubic inch of air-conditioned space, thereby reducing airborne and surface microbials, bacteria, viruses, mold, smoke and VOCs. Leveraging bi-polar ionization the HALO-LED™ provides the added benefit of reducing airborne allergens, dust and particulates. The new patent pending technology utilizes an exclusive hybrid hydrophilic zinc enhanced washable ceramic catalyst and is powered by a proprietary low energy, ultra-long-life, LED array. By combining REME-LED UV technology along with RGF’s proven PHI-CELL® and REME® technologies, the HALO-LED™ provides revolutionary indoor air purification. Join the Evolution of Clean Air today! |
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AirMation®The AirMation® industrial air cleaner efficiently filters vehicle exhaust from fire stations, garages, bus terminals and commercial spaces. The addition of RGF’s patented PHI-Cell® to the AirMation® introduces the power of advanced oxidation technology proven to destroy mold spores, odors, VOCs, bacteria and viruses. Experience the difference with AirMation® giving you cleaner air every second of every day. |
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Microcon® Air Scrubber for Hospital ConstructionRGF-BioControls® has released the new Microcon® AS (Air Scrubber) designed for use during hospital construction and restoration projects. Airborne mold spores and other hazardous airborne debris generated during the remediation process are quickly and reliably controlled. Designed for versatility and portability, it can be utilized as either a negative air machine or air scrubber. |
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Cannabis Industrial Marketplace ExpoGeorge Waite and Robin Broderick were at the Cannabis Industrial Marketplace Expo in Miami! They educated growers on how they can protect their grow from mold spores, bacteria, odors and VOCs! |
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HALO-LED™ First ShipmentsOur first shipments of HALO-LED™ were ready to go! The HALO-LED™ is the industry’s first LED in-duct, whole home air purification system. Join the Evolution of Clean Air today! |
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Trane TCS ConferencePro-Dev reps Sean Wahl and Ryan Charles exhibited at the 2019 Trane TCS Conference in Nassau, Bahamas. They educated industry professionals about our new revolutionary HALO-LED™ whole home in-duct air purification system! Join the Evolution of Clean Air today! |
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Trane Product ChampionsTrane's Product Champions from around the USA visited RGF Headquarters for training on the revolutionary new HALO-LED™. These Product Champions are the leaders in IAQ sales with record numbers. Pro Dev rep Sean Wahl led the training in Shark Tank. Mat Charles, VP National Air Products, spoke about how RGF is the pioneer of IAQ and what sets us apart from competitors. Lisa Bailey, National Sales Manager led the tour of our environmentally friendly manufacturing, warehouse and office facility. |
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MJBizCon, Las VegasThe Element Air® team exhibited at MJBizCon in Las Vegas. They educated growers on how they can protect their grow from mold spores, bacteria, odors and VOCs! We partnered with Urban-gro to host a Cultivator Networking event. |
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Christmas PartyWe recently celebrated our annual Christmas party for over 300 staff, families, and friends at our headquarters in Florida! The kids enjoyed "reindeer" rides from Schmitt's Pony Ranch and played in the bounce house/slide from Jupiter Bounce. Bumble the Snow Monster made a special guest appearance and started a snowball fight with over 4000 cotton snowballs! We were serenaded by Dawn Marie who performs at Mar-a-Lago for President Trump. Santa and his elf even stopped by to give a gift to each of the 150 children! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at RGF Environmental Group! |
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RGF 2019 Training DaysOur reps set out to conduct Advanced Indoor Air Specialist Training Courses all over the USA. They educated over 3000 contractors on RGF’s products and advanced technologies, the importance of Indoor Air Quality, and how they can grow their profits with RGF’s Total IAQ Solutions! |
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New Year’s Eve PartyCheers to our loyal customers, hardworking partners, and RGF staff for making 2019 a wonderful year! We wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2020!!! |