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Indoor Air Quality Plus Energy Efficiency: A Formula for Saving Money While Protecting Health

Thursday, March 12, 2015, 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET

Want to learn how to put in place key strategies for improving energy efficiency in your school buildings? Join IAQ experts as they explain the link between IAQ and Energy Efficiency and how school districts are saving money and energy while improving occupant health and performance.

Register today at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/100000000065847312

1st Webinar – Wednesday, March 4th at 1:00 pm ET with ENERGY STAR

The first webinar, co-sponsored with ENERGY STAR is taking place on Wednesday, March 4 at 1:00 pm ET. This particular webinar will highlight our new Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for School Building Upgrades. The webinar will provide an in-depth details about the guidance and will provide an in-depth demonstration of the Checklist Generator Tool. Featured speakers are Kudret Utebay, The Cadmus Group and Tom Schneider, North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA. The registration link is: http://bit.ly/1AxB5lM

2nd Webinar – Thursday, March 12th at 1:00 pm – IAQ Master Class Webinar Series

The second webinar, taking place on Thursday, March 12 at 1:00 pm ET, Indoor Air Quality Plus Energy Efficiency: A Formula for Saving Money While Protecting Health, offers an exciting learning and sharing opportunity as part of our continuing IAQ Master Class webinar series. This webinar will feature expert speakers Bill Orr from Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), Kudret Utebay from The Cadmus Group and Dave Cone, Evergreen School District, Vancouver, WA. The speakers will explain the critical connection between IAQ and Energy Efficiency and the importance of properly integrating the two for optimal occupant health and building performance.

Table of Contents

Full History

1937
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Founded in Detroit

General is founded by Art and Grace Redner in Detroit, Michigan, marking the beginning of a family legacy.
1939
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Supporting the War Effort

General begins manufacturing filters for bomber ground support equipment during World War II.
1943

Expanding Operations

General moves to a new Detroit location at Schoolcraft and Grand River.
1946
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New Detroit Home

General relocates to 12890 Westwood Avenue in Detroit, strengthening operations in Michigan.
1948

Growth into Canada

Canadian General Filters Ltd. is founded, extending reach to North America.
1953

Relocation to Novi, Michigan

General Filters moved to its current location in Novi, Michigan, marking a major milestone in its evolution as a manufacturing company.
1958
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Model 250 Humidifier Introduced

The Model 250 set a new standard for whole-home comfort, helping families maintain healthy humidity and improve indoor air quality.
1962
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New Oil Filters Introduced

1969
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Model 1040 Humidifier Debuts

General Filters introduced the Model 1040 humidifier, a breakthrough product that helped define whole-house humidification.
1983
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AC 1 Air Cleaner Introduced

General Filters introduced the Model 1040 humidifier, a breakthrough product that helped define whole-house humidification.
1997
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Steam Humidifiers Introduced

The GeneralAire Model 5500 provides clean, sterile moisture with a furnace-independent design, disposable cylinder, digital diagnostics, and included humidistat.
2006
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Gar-Ber® Acquisition

Gar-Ber Spin-On residential fuel oil filters were acquired by General Filters and continue to be manufactured to the same trusted specifications.
2006
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Elite Humidifiers Introduced

2009
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Advanced TERSus Technology Introduced

2014
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Dehumidification Expansion

The acquisition of Air & Energy Products expanded the company’s whole-house dehumidifier offerings.
2018
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Advanced Air Solutions

Wi-Fi-enabled dehumidifiers were introduced under the GeneralAire® brand, and Second Wind™ Air Purifiers were acquired to expand UV air purification solutions.
2018
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Touch Screen & Wi-Fi Control

GeneralAire DH75 and DH100 whole-house dehumidifiers (75-100 pints/day) feature LCD touch screens and Wi-Fi capability via the GeneralAire App for remote monitoring.
2019
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Touch Screen & Wi-Fi Control

GeneralAire DH75 and DH100 whole-house dehumidifiers (75-100 pints/day) feature LCD touch screens and Wi-Fi capability via the GeneralAire App for remote monitoring.
2020
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Model 5500 Steam Humidifier Introduced

2020
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Brand Logo Refresh

New GeneralAire®, General Filters, and Canadian General Filters Brand Logos Introduced
2020
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Model 3200 Evaporative Humidifier Introduced

2020
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Model 4200 Evaporative Humidifier Introduced

2020
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Industry Standard Vapor Pad Lineup Introduced

2021
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BioGaskets Included in All Gar-Ber Oil Products

2021
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Introduced MERV 13 Filters

2023
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Model 4400A Fan-Assist Evaporative Humidifier Introduced