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Columbus Industries History
20121965
1965Manufacturing of expanded metal
grease filters begins
1967Ashville facility opens
1979Paint
overspray collector products
introduced
1988Wick filter production
begins
1983Polysorb
developed
2001Manufacturing Facility opens
in Tunisia
2000Twin Plants opened in Juarez and
El Paso
2005Increased
Juarez HVAC capacity
1997Synthetic Mini-pleat technology emerges
1989HVAC filters
introduced
2007Acquired
Italian filter manufacturer
1992Mini-pleat technology introduced
1996PurchasedNonwoven production
line
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Columbus Industries Today
Annual Sales: Approximately $100,000,000
Employees: 900+ worldwidePrivately held company
Facilities: El Paso, TXJuarez, MXTunisiaWest Union, OHAshville, OH (Headquarters)China (Sales Office)*** Over 750,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and office space
Markets Served: HVACFloor CareKitchen VentilationAir PurificationWater FiltrationPaint CollectionPet ProductsOdor/VOC Control
Plant in Juarez, Mexico
Plant in West Union, OH
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Columbus Industries
Two Business Units
1. Distribution Products Divisiona. Over 100 distributors worldwide b. Offers paint overspray collection and
industrial/commercial filtration for HVAC systems
c. Provides custom made filtration optimization
2. OEM Divisiona. CI holds the #1 or #2 market position
in most categories in which we participate
b. Our innovative technology and products insulate our customers from competition
Goal: To offer innovative products which set our customers apart from their competition
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Why CI
• Superior products & performance• Continuous innovation and
improvement• Improved service levels• Personal customer service• Less is more• Opportunity for improved profits
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• 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
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Less is more
CompetitorColumbus Industries
MERV MERV
RigidsSynthetic 11, 13, 14
13, 15Fiberglass 11, 13, 14Prem. Syn. 11, 13, 15
PocketsSynthetic 11, 13, 14
13, 15Fiberglass 11, 13, 15Prem. Syn. 11, 13, 15
V-cells4V 11, 13, 15
15, 163V 2V 11, 13, 15
4" Mini Pleats 11, 13, 14 14, 15 2" Mini Pleats 11, 13, 14 15
Total 30 9
Inventory reduction potential of over 60%.
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• 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
Innovation
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Environmental Testing
All CI filters are engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions to test their durability.
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Columbus Industries’
Products
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Mini Pleat Products
• 4” Mini Pleats• Best opportunity for increased margin
• Lowest operating cost available
• Most technologically advanced filtration media
• MERV 14/14A & 15
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4” Mini Pleats – MERV 14
CI Glass Syn. Prem. Syn.Initial Resistance (in.) .21 .65 .45 .45
Dust Holding Capacity (g) 125 60 130 70
Est. Annual Energy Cost $76.00 $247.00 $171.00 $190.00
Est. Cost/Filter $32.00 $35.00 $36.00 $60.00
Total Operating Cost $112.00 $282.00 $207.00 $250.00
• Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.• Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
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Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing
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Mini Pleat Products
• V-Cell• Best opportunity for increased margin
• Lowest operating cost available
• Most technologically advanced filtration media
• MERV 15/15A & 16A/DOP
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V-Cell – MERV 14/15
CI Glass Syn. Prem. Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.) 0.27 0.40 0.35 0.30
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
226 230 200 225
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$76.00 $152.00 $133.00 $114.00
Est. Cost/Filter $59.00 $72.00 $70.00 $68.00
Total Operating Cost $135.00 $224.00 $203.00 $182.00
• Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.• Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
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Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing
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Mini Pleat Products
• 2” Mini Pleats• Best opportunity for increased margin
• Lowest operating cost available
• Most technologically advanced filtration media
• MERV 15
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2” Mini Pleat – MERV 14/15
CI Syn. Prem. Syn. Ultra Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.) 0.30 0.81 0.37 0.50
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
140 45 70 90
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$114.00 $307.00 $140.00 $190.00
Est. Cost/Filter $26.00 $25.00 $47.00 $55.00
Total Operating Cost $140.00 $332.00 $187.00 $245.00
• Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.• Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
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Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing
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Rigid Box
• Rigid Box• Best opportunity for increased margin lowest
operating cost available
• Most technologically advanced filtration media
• MERV 13 &15
• Plastic finger separators
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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.
CI Glass Glass/Alum. Syn. Prem.
Syn.Initial Resistance
(in.) 0.36 0.50 0.65 0.45 0.45
Dust Holding Capacity (g) 181 230 125 200 200
Est. Annual Energy Cost $139.00 $190.00 $247.00 $171.00 $171.00
Est. Cost/Filter $35.00 $45.00 $46.00 $34.00 $57.00
Total Operating Cost $174.00 $235.00 $293.00 $205.00 $228.00
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Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing
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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
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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.
CI Syn. Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.) 0.30 0.40 0.38
Dust Holding Capacity (g) 260 110 120
Est. Annual Energy Cost $118.00 $152.00 $144.00
Est. Cost/Filter $9.00 $12.50 $15.00
Total Operating Cost $127.00 $164.50 $159.00
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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
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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
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Panel Filter Data
24"x24"panelInitial
Resistance (in.)
MERV Rating
Dust Holding Capacity* (g)
Est. Cost per Filter
SL-1A 0.40 6 117 $ 1.95
SL-2A 0.37 7 141 $ 2.17
SL-3A 0.36 8 155 $ 2.50
SL-3 0.45 8 204 $ 2.79
SL-4 0.52 8 231 $ 3.00
Poly-sorb 0.81 8 141 $ 5.40
R1 Diffusion 1.70 N/A N/A $ 4.06
560-D Diffusion 2.65 N/A N/A $ 7.60 * At 300 fpm at 1" final
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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
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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
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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
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Multi-Pocket Bags
• 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
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Multi-Pocket Bags
CI Syn. Fiberglass Prem. Syn.
Prem. Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.) 0.29 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.40
Dust Holding Capacity (g) 165 125 150 300 300
Est. Annual Energy Cost $125.00 $152.00 $190.00 $152.00 $152.00
Est. Cost/Filter $21.00 $22.00 $24.00 $30.00 $85.00
Total Operating Cost $146.00 $174.00 $214.00 $182.00 $237.00
• Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.• Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.
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Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing
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Marketing Tools
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Marketing Tools
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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
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Meet the Service Team
SALESTodd Poythress Office:
Cell:Email:
Courtney Vickers Cell:Email:
Scott Furst Office:Cell:Email:
Steve Peege Office:Cell:Email:
INSIDE SALESHeather Currie Cell: 919-725-3290
Email:Connie Smith Office:
Email:April Brokaw Office:
Email:Purchase Order Submittal Email:
ASHVILLE OFFICEJeff Pontius Office:
Email:Wayne Vickers Office:
Email:Mike Haufe, P.E. Office:
Cell: 614-296-7611Email:
Amanda Maurer Office:Email:
WEST UNIONWilliam Thompson Office:
Email:
President DPD Division [email protected]
Sales & Marketing Analyst [email protected]
[email protected] Service 740-983-5231
[email protected] Specialist
Operations Manager 740-983-2552 ext.8010
Regional Sales Manager 740-983-5241502-641-6099
740-983-5267
Customer Service 740-983-5214
[email protected] Sales Manager 740-983-5233
614-361-0287
919-740-8870740-983-5369
Technical Director/Environmental Coordinator
Contact InformationPOSITION
HVAC Sales Manager
[email protected] Sales Manager 614-315-0043
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