RGF Environmental Group claims REME HALO shows 99.9 percent efficacy agains COVID-19 virus - Contracting Business

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Port of Palm Beach, Florida (October 26, 2020) – RGF® Environmental Group, Inc., a leading environmental design and manufacturing company, has released the results of a third-party study that reveal REME HALO® efficacy of 99.9% against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly known as the coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19.

Commencing in March 2020, the study was overseen by Dr. James Marsden, executive director of science and technology at RGF. "The study results show the REME HALO to be effective in combating the COVID-19 virus and a valuable solution to immediately improve the Indoor Air Quality of residential and commercial spaces and protect occupants against exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus." The studies are ongoing.

The independent third-party study focused on the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 using RGF's proprietary REME HALO product with PHI- Cell® technology. The testing, performed at the Innovative Bioanalysis Laboratories in Cypress, Calif., looked at neutralizing the virus within the occupied space in the air and on surfaces.

"In our New Normal, the public deserves the confidence of Indoor Air Quality solutions that are backed by science. This study proves the efficacy of one of our flagship products," said Ron Fink, CEO, RGF® Environmental Group, Inc. "From restaurants to schools and places of business, RGF's REME HALO® is a tested and proven solution that provides the peace of mind needed to get America back to work."

The test procedure used the SARS-CoV-2 virus inside a large chamber (1,280 cu. ft.) representing a real-world air-conditioned office or home. The virus was nebulized into the space simulating a sneeze or cough from an infected person. With the REME HALO operating inside the chamber the virus was reduced on contact, resulting in a 99.9% reduction of the virus within the simulated real-world space.

COVID Results

Image 2: Testing Summary: 99.9% Inactivation of the SARS-CoV-2 utilizing REME HALO®. 

The REME HALO® active air purification system testing showed the SARS-CoV-2 virus was significantly neutralized within the occupied space on airborne virus, reducing the risk of person-to-person infection by respiratory particles and aerosols. The REME HALO® is an "active" solution that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 within the occupied space, eliminating the need for virus particles to travel through the HVAC system filters or UV air purification system. 

DISCLAIMER: The summary and any comments herein are based on the results from an independent laboratory study performed under controlled conditions and are not in any way medical claims. The product(s) and technologies described are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, virus or illness.Text Box:

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JUNE 2021

1

Rees Scholarship Foundation, Spring Semester Application Deadline 

1-2

RESCHEDULED & VIRTUAL-Women in Energy Conference 

14-17

RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER-IDEA 2021 National Conference and Trade Show, Washington; International District Energy Association 

15-16

RESCHEDULED & NOW VIRTUAL-PHCC 2021 Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C.; Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 

21-23

RESCHEDULED TO 2022-Women in The Mechanical Industry 2021 Conference; Mechanical Contractors Association of America 

21-24

NOW VIRTUAL-2021 Natural Refrigeration Conference and Heavy Equipment Expo, Palm Springs, Calif.; International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration 

23-24
HARDI Summer Social, St. Louis; Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International

28-30

NOW VIRTUAL-2021 ASHRAE Annual Conference; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 

JULY 2021

12-15

VIRTUAL-2021 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings; American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy 

18-20
HARDI Emerging Leaders Conference, Denver, Colo.

21-23

RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 2022-QSC Power Meeting 2021, Sarasota, Fla.; Quality Service Contractors 

21-24

VIRTUAL-National Leadership and Skills Conference; SkillsUSA 

AUGUST 2021

9-15

Safe + Sound Week, nationwide; U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 

12

2021 Green Business Virtual Summit; U.S Green Building Council 

16-18

2021 Green Transportation Summit & Expo, Tacoma, Wash.; West Coast Collaborative 

26

2021 Resilience Virtual Summit; U.S Green Building Council 

30-Sept. 2
High-Performance HVAC Summit 2021, Branson, Mo.; National Comfort Institute 

SEPTEMBER 2021

9

2021 Global Health & Wellness Virtual Summit; U.S Green Building Council 

19-21

2021 ICC Annual Conference, Pittsburgh; International Code Council 

21

National Tradesmen Day, Nationwide; Irwin Tools 

21-23
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL-Greenbuild 2021 Conference and Expo, San Diego; U.S. Green Building Council 

21-23

RESCHEDULED-AGC Annual Convention, Orlando, Fla.; Associated General Contractors 

21-24
Service World Expo, Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Ky. 

26-30

VIRTUAL-IAPMO 2021 Annual Education and Business Conference; International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials 

27-29

RESCHEDULED-IDEA 2021 National Conference and Trade Show, Austin, Texas; International District Energy Association 

30-October 2
MCAA GreatFutures Forum, Seattle; Mechanical Contractors Association of America 

OCTOBER 2021

1-31

Careers in Construction Month, nationwide; National Center for Construction Education & Research/Build Your Future 

1

Rees Scholarship Foundation, Fall Semester Application Deadline 

3-5

PPFA 2021 Fall Meeting, Amelia Island, Fla.; Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association 

5-7

VIRTUAL-Autodesk University 2021; Autodesk 

6

Energy Efficiency Day, nationwide 

6-8
MCAA Field Leaders Conference, Boston; Mechanical Contractors Association of America 

7-9

2021 NEBB Annual Conference, Kapalua, Maui; National Environmental Balancing Bureau 

12-13

VIRTUAL-Groundbreak 2021 Construction Conference; Procore Technologies 

13-15
Super Meeting 2021, Marco Island, Fla.; Nexstar Network 

13-15
Women in HVACR 2021 Conference, St. Pete Beach, Fla.; Women in HVACR 

14-17
RESCHEDULED-MSCA 2021 Education Conference, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Mechanical Service Contractors of America 

20-22
PHCC Connect 2021, Kansas City, Mo.; Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association 

21-23

RESCHEDULED-2021 National Hardware Show, Las Vegas 

24-27

SMACNA 2021 Annual Convention, Maui, Hawaii; Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association 

28-29
EPIC 2021, Las Vegas; Electric & Gas Industries Association 

NOVEMBER 2021

1-2

ACCA Office & Operations Managers Forum, New Orleans; Air Conditioning Contractors of America 

2-3

ACCA Service Managers Forum, New Orleans; Air Conditioning Contractors of America 

3-4

Power Up Energy Expo 2021: Building Resilient Installations, Panama City Beach, Fla.; Gulf Coast Energy Network and the Defense Leadership Forum 

3-4

CIPHEX West, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating 

8

National STEM & STEAM Day, nationwide 

8-10

RESCHEDULED-MCAA 2021 Fabrication Conference, Des Moines, Iowa; Mechanical Contractors Association of America 

9-11

RETA 2021 National Conference, Schaumburg, Ill.; Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association 

15-17

VIRTUAL-AHRI 2021 Leadership Forum; Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute 

DECEMBER 2021

4-7

HARDI 2021 Annual Conference, Palm Desert, Calif.; Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International 

9

Design Virtual Connect + Learn; U.S. Green Building Council 

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