Dust, Mist, Fume & Fire Protection Solutions

Hello Kel,

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 kel.ferris@astgroup.ca

Kind regards,

Kel Ferris,

AST Group

In this newsletter, you will find:

Grain Elevator Explosion Rocks Texas
Stevenson Sprinkler - Emergency Lighting & Signage
Event: Webinar: Dust Collection System Design for Welding Operations
Product Feature: BOSS M-Jet Hazard Monitoring for Grain Elevators and Bulk Material Handling
ICYMI - New Donaldson Downflo Workstation
Used Equipment Spotlight: New Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing

Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860

Dust Collection Industry News

Huge Explosion Rocks Grain Elevator in Texas

5 injured and taken to hospital via air ambulance
several blocks of the town were evacuated
natural gas was cut to the area.

Original Story - 28 March 2025 - link

Follow up - 1 April 2025 - link

Agricultural Dust Explosions

Grain dust explosion prevention: Grain dust explosions are a hazard faced by any industry handling grain-based materials. Our research has shown that grain dust explosions have been occurring at a constant rate in the US over the past decade. We conduct hazard awareness and safety training amongst workers in grain elevators, feed mills, and grain processors.

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Emergency Lighting and Signage

Stevenson Sprinkler

Stevenson Sprinkler supplies, installs & inspects emergency lighting & exit signage. Our inspections will ensure your devices are working properly & meet Safety-Code requirements

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Upcoming Events

Webinar:

Dust Collection System Design for Welding Operations

This is a pre-recorded event

Learn what factors go into designing an effective dust collection system for welding. This webinar provides detailed information and Q&A regarding welding processes and hazards, source vs. ambient collection, dust collectors, and filtration types.

Go To Webinars

Product Feature

Hazard Monitoring for Grain Elevators & Bulk Material Handling Equipment

AST Canada installs the BOSS Products M-Jet series grain elevator hazard monitoring equipment – a modern system dedicated to protecting your bulk handling machinery.

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The M-Jet System can be accurately set to monitor, manage, and analyze all defects, and provide real-time reporting of the productivity of your machines. Information can be accessed day or night across the globe directly to your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.

AST Canada offers a complete range of hazard monitoring and safety equipment to handle any facility size of up to 120 conveyors ensuring our customers have the best and the most economical solutions available on the market.

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ICYMI...

Downflo® WorkStations (DWST) fit anywhere on the plant floor and apply NO restrictions to worker movements or visibility. The full line of WorkStations are designed specifically for those in-plant areas where dirty and noisy operations are out in the open—grinding, sanding, chipping, batch mixing or welding.

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Deals on Used Equipment

New Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing

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 and Safety of your workers and your facility is our priority.

Call AST Canada

905-821-8860

for more details

Go to Our Used Equipment Webpage

Download Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing

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, with over 40 years of experience. 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