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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 kel.ferris@astgroup.ca
Kind regards,
Kel Ferris,
AST Group
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In this newsletter, you will find:
- Donaldson Launches Contura Pulse Controller
- Stevenson Sprinkler: Fire Alarm Systems
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Event: Combustible Dust Under Control: Practical Steps to a Basis of Safety
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Product Feature: Contra Pulse Controller
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ICYMI - Canada's Sodium-ion Battery Market
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Used Equipment Spotlight: New Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing
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Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
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Donaldson Launches Contura Pulse Controller to Enhance Dust Collector Performance
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Donaldson’s Contura Pulse Controller gives real-time dust collector data to boost uptime, streamline maintenance, and support compliance.
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Donaldson Company, Inc., a global leader in filtration products and solutions, has introduced the Contura Pulse Controller, now available on select Donaldson dust collectors in North America and Europe. The system provides operators with real-time data to help optimize performance and manage maintenance proactively.
Powered by the company’s ICue™ Connected Technology, the Contura Pulse Controller uses integrated sensors and a secure cloud-based platform to collect and analyze data from industrial dust collectors. Users can monitor critical indicators, receive insights through an online dashboard, and support uptime, maintenance efficiency, and compliance tracking.
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We design, install & repair fire-alarm systems in commercial, residential & industrial facilities. We offer annual inspections & 24/7 Emergency Service.
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Combustible Dust Under Control: Practical Steps to a Basis of Safety
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Combustible dust incidents continue to cause devastating fires and explosions across industry sectors, often because facilities lack a clear and defensible basis of safety. This webinar will provide a practical, step-by-step approach to establishing that foundation—through inherent safety, prevention, or protection strategies.
Participants will learn how to evaluate dust hazards, select appropriate safeguards, and align with recognized standards such as the newly published NFPA 660 (2024), Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids.
Real-world examples will illustrate pragmatic solutions that balance compliance, operations, and cost while strengthening overall risk reduction. Attendees will also gain practical insights to build or enhance their combustible dust safety programs, safeguarding both people and assets.
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Date: Wednesday October 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM EST
Event Length: 1 hour
Presenter: Mike Snyder - Vice President of Operational Risk Management, DEKRA North America
1 Hour
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The Contura Pulse Controller is designed to help increase productivity and uptime by providing a comprehensive view of your dust collection system.
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The Contura helps simplify operations by providing plant professionals with real-time access to critical equipment performance metrics.
The system activates easily and quickly delivers data, trend tracking and troubleshooting information so you can address potential issues before they can impact productivity.
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Canada Sodium-ion Battery Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecasts 2031
| Sodium-ion batteries utilize sodium ions as charge carriers, offering an alternative to lithium-based technologies with potentially lower raw material costs and improved safety. In Canada, these batteries are gaining attention as a solution to the volatility of lithium prices and concerns over resource scarcity. While still maturing, sodium-ion battery technology shows promise for applications requiring large-scale energy storage, stationary power backup, and next-generation electric vehicles. The industry is focusing on overcoming challenges related to energy density, cycle stability, and manufacturing scalability. | |
By 2031, sodium-ion batteries in Canada will become a mainstream energy storage solution, especially for grid stabilization, renewable energy integration, and mid-range electric vehicles. Advances in electrode materials, electrolyte formulation, and cell design will continue to improve performance metrics, enabling wider adoption. The ecosystem will benefit from increasing government incentives, strategic alliances, and growing consumer acceptance. The expansion of local supply chains and production capacity in Canada will reduce reliance on imported lithium technologies, thereby boosting regional energy resilience and economic growth.
| | Rising Interest from Government and Policy Makers | Governments in Canada are implementing policies and funding programs to support sodium-ion battery research, production, and adoption. These initiatives include grants for pilot manufacturing plants, subsidies for energy storage installations, and regulatory support for alternative battery technologies. Such policy backing reduces investment risks and encourages private sector participation. Public-private partnerships are fostering innovation clusters focused on sodium-ion technology development and deployment across multiple sectors. | Sodium-ion & Lithium-ion Batteries Share Fundamental Manufacturing Processes | |
Sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries share fundamental similarities in their manufacturing processes, particularly in the core steps involved in electrode fabrication, cell assembly, and finishing. While there are differences in specific materials used, many of the production techniques and equipment can be adapted from existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing lines, making sodium-ion battery production a relatively smooth transition, according to battery manufacturers.
| | 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.
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Call AST Canada
905-821-8860
for more details
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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.
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AST GROUP of Companies
3435 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1T4
1-905-821-8860
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