Dust, Mist, Fume, & Fire Protection Solutions
Greetings!
Hope you are enjoying our monthly newsletters. These newsletters are intended to keep you abreast of the latest changes in our industry and let you know about any upcoming tradeshows and educational events. If there is something you think we should include in these newsletters please email me at [email protected]

Kind regards,
Kel Ferris,
AST Group

In this newsletter you will find:

  • Donaldson: Commitment to Education in the Industry
  • Stevenson Sprinkler - Fire Sprinkler System Inspection
  • Event: Webinar: Industrial Air Filtration Basics (Dust Collection 101)
  • Product Feature: iCue Filtration System Monitoring
  • ICYMI - Dust Safety Journal - NEW Community Magazine
  • Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit DFO 2-8 Dust Collector

Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
Dust Collection Industry News
The Global Leader in Industrial Dust Collection
For decades, Donaldson Torit® has offered manufacturers the most advanced and reliable dust collectors and filters available. The pairing of these industry-leading collectors and filters helps increase manufacturing efficiencies and provides a cleaner environment for employees.
Committed to Education in the Industry
Donaldson Torit® has dedicated several resources to creating highly-rated webinars designed to help and inform the industry about changes in regulations, changes in technology, understanding newer issues in the industry and new ways to address long-standing issues in the industry. Donaldson offers these webinars free of charge to registrants.

In addition to creating in-house webinars, Donaldson sends its engineers and other stakeholders to serve as panellists for webinars created by other organizations. Again, all in an effort to help the industry stay informed and educated.

In the section below you can find a webinar, free of charge, produced by NAFA, the National Air Filtration Association where 2 of the panellists hail from the Donaldson Company.
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Fire Sprinkler System Inspection
A fire sprinkler system can make the difference between a catastrophic fire and a minor incident — but only if it is operational.
Different parts of your fire safety system require different frequencies of inspection. We are committed to inspecting your systems properly as required. Contact us today to have a Stevenson Sprinkler & Fire Protection specialist perform a no-obligation assessment of your facility.

Included in Our Fire Sprinkler Inspections:
  • Fire Sprinkler inspections per Ontario Code of Regulations
  • Annual sprinklers inspection
  • Quarterly sprinklers inspection
  • Wet and dry standpipe systems
  • Standpipe and hose cabinets
  • Fire pumps testing
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Industrial Air Filtration Basics
(Dust Collection 101)
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Details:

NAFA is going back to the basics and fundamentals of air filtration. It’s our goal to educate facilities managers, building owners, and new air filtration professionals on “industrial air filtration and dust collection 101.”
Join industry experts in a discussion about Industrial Air Filtration. During this webinar, you will learn:
  • About the most common dust characteristics, including examples of each and how we take them into consideration when designing a dust collection system
  • How a dust collection system works
  • The different types of collectors and filters, including common applications
Start Date: September 21, 2022
Time: 16:00 EDT
End Date: -
Place: Webinar - online
Presenter: Chrissy Klocker @Donaldson, Asa Bowen @ Donaldson, Matt Brooks @Bairco
Product Feature
iCue Connected Dust Collector Monitoring Service
Get another sneek peak at our new website.
iCue™ Filtration Monitoring
Building on more than a century of filtration experience and the latest IIoT ( Industrial Internet of Things) technology, Donaldson’s iCue™ service is designed to remotely monitor a facility’s dust collection equipment and provide operational insights directly to end-users. The information can help manufacturers reduce unplanned downtime, support efficient maintenance and operation, and automatically capture compliance data.
This service will revolutionize the way organizations monitor, manage, and optimize their dust collection systems.
ICYMI...
In Case You Missed It
Dust Safety Journal - NEW Community Magazine
The Dust Safety Science content team - has released the first issue of the Dust Safety Journal!

This new community magazine will help keep our community connected and informed, as we will be featuring articles from across the industry.

The goal of this magazine is to release more regular content about what is currently happening in the world of combustible dust and to provide regular updates regarding the Dust Safety platforms.
You can expect:
  • more detailed summaries of incidents
  • an inside look at the Dust Safety Professionals analysis
  • and much more
  • all completely free
Deals on Used Equipment
Used Donaldson Torit DFO 2-8 Dust Collector

All equipment sold as used/refurbished by the AST Group is subject to the following:
  • Inspected & verified to be operational & in good working order
  • All moving parts including motors, fans & solenoids have been tested & verified as functional
  • Door gaskets & diaphragms have been checked or replaced to ensure proper sealing

Be assured when buying used equipment from the AST Group that the quality and advice you receive are second to none in the industry. The Health & Safety of your workers & your facility is our priority.
 
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Call AST Canada 905-821-8860 for more details
The AST Group of Companies was formed in 2019 to bring together all aspects of worker safety pertaining to air quality. We brought together Engineers, Millwrights, HVAC Journeymen, Specialized Installers & Fire Suppression Technicians, all drawing on the AST Canada team of product experts and estimators. Together we form a cohesive group to meet all your clean-air needs.
AST GROUP of Companies
3435 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1T4
1-905-821-8860