Pricey Platinum Pushes the Price of Air Pollution Control Products Skyward

Santa Fe, NM – February 27, 2008 – During Sunday’s CBS broadcast of 60 Minutes, veteran commentator Andy Rooney asked what was all the fuss concerning the recent astronomical rise in platinum prices. Rooney ranted “I don’t really know what platinum is. What do they do with platinum anyway?” When it comes to cleaning up air pollution, the answer is plenty.

Surprisingly, manufacturers of air pollution control products are the top consumers of platinum - not the jewelry industry. Platinum is the catalyst used inside of most catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters to rid exhaust emissions of dangerous soot, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. With ever-more stringent air quality regulations being enforced in the United States and Europe, the demand for platinum has soared with the demand to control air pollution in cars, diesel trucks, construction vehicles, and emergency generators.

A recent shutdown of South African mines caused an increase of 41% in platinum prices since the beginning of the year. As South Africa supplies 78 percent of the world’s supply of this precious metal, even a stoppage of a few days has a worldwide effect on prices.

To put this dramatic rise in perspective:
- On February 21st, platinum reached an all-time high of $2,185 a troy ounce
- During the same month a year ago, platinum averaged $1,207 a troy ounce
- Five years ago, it averaged $684 a troy ounce during February of 2003

With an estimated worldwide shortage of 400,000 troy ounces predicted for 2008, prices may remain a volatile rollercoaster.

What effect does escalating platinum prices have on the cost of reducing air pollution?

Manufacturers of air pollution control products are finding it increasingly more expensive to produce catalytic converters and particulate filters mandated by the EPA, the European Union and the California Air Resources Board. “We used to adjust our product prices twice per year according to the rise and fall of platinum prices,” said Technical Sales Engineer, Ralph Wintersberger of CleanAIR Systems, a manufacturer of diesel particulate filters and oxidation converters. “Now we have no choice but to keep a close eye on platinum fluctuations and make daily adjustments to our prices.”

In the end, the ever-increasing cost of cleaning up air pollution is passed on to the consumer:
- As the price of platinum rises, the price tag on cars and trucks will also increase to cover the cost of catalytic converters made with high-priced platinum.
- Hospitals, schools, and data centers will feel the brunt of escalating platinum prices when they install diesel particulate filters on their emergency backup generators to decrease toxic air pollution.
- Diesel school buses are being retrofitted all over the country with converters to protect children from dangerous pollutants – a direct cause of asthma, bronchitis and other lung impairments. High platinum prices translates into fewer buses being retrofitted for the safety of riders.
- Mining equipment and construction vehicles are equipped with air pollution control technology to decrease on-site emissions of particulate pollution. The increased cost of catalyzed filters is passed on to the public in the form of durable goods, new homes and taxes to cover building and transportation projects.

Yes, Andy Rooney – you may not know what platinum is used for, but you will eventually feel the pinch of unprecedented soaring platinum prices in your pocketbook.

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CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Our products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

Cleaning Up Dirty Generator Exhaust with CleanAIR’s Big Stainless Steel Box

Diesel emergency generators made “greener” using emissions control technology

Santa Fe, NM – February 14, 2008 – In today’s “green” economy, there’s a dirty little secret hiding behind many hospitals, colleges and data storage centers. It’s the diesel emergency generator.

Belching soot, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide, diesel exhaust created by back-up generators is a proven cause of cardiovascular and pulmonary health problems. The National Air Toxics Assessment estimates the cancer risk from exposure to diesel emissions is ten times higher than the combined cancer risk from all other hazardous air pollutants. Diesel emissions also contribute to atmospheric haze, smog, acid rain and global climate change.

Although a necessity when the power grid fails to deliver, industrial diesel generators create an unhealthy situation, particularly when operated next to hospitals and schools. Back-up generators are also a little-known “ungreen” reality of today’s giant data storage facilities.

When sooty generator emissions are clouding the horizon, there is a solution. Turning brown emissions “green” can be done with a big shiny, stainless steel box developed by CleanAIR Systems. When attached to an emergency generator, brown smoke and toxic emissions are almost eliminated.

What’s in this mysterious box that makes emissions disappear? Is it all just smoke and mirrors? Hardly. The answer can be found in multiple self-regenerating diesel particulate filters enclosed in a sleek, stainless steel, ultra-quiet silencer shell manufactured by CleanAIR Systems, a leader in emissions control technology. The CleanAIR PERMIT™ Filter/Silencer system dramatically reduces dirty soot (particulate matter) from generator exhaust by more than 85%. The amount of smelly hydrocarbons and deadly carbon monoxide also plunges by 99%.

How many emergency generators are in use pumping toxic emissions into our atmosphere? Taking into account that the majority of hospitals, colleges and data centers require back-up power to operate in case of a power failure, consider these statistics:
- According to the American Hospital Association, there are over 5,700 registered U.S. hospitals. Critical care facilities rely heavily on back-up generators in the event of a power outage.

- The American Association of Community Colleges lists 1,195 community colleges. Most colleges have at least one emergency generator (and some have several) on campus to keep buildings up and running in case of a blackout.

- AFCOM (Association for Computer Operations Management) counts 3,600 of the world’s largest data storage centers as members, representing every major industry. Back-up generators are a critical element of every data storage facility in order not to loose crucial data when the power goes out.

When other commercial and public facilities such as mining operations, semiconductors, and credit card companies are included in the count, there are an estimated 100,000 industrial standby generators currently operating in the United States alone.

What’s being done to control emissions on thousands of emergency generators? In California, air quality regulations for emergency generators are stringent and well enforced, many times requiring emissions control technology such as CleanAIR’s Filter/Silencer to be installed by the facility, especially if a generator is in operation within the vicinity of a school. But regulations in other parts of the country have more leeway, allowing many emergency generators to be operated without air pollution controls.

With thousands of large, emergency generators spewing harmful air pollution into our environment, maybe it’s time we clean up our dirty little secret.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Our products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

CleanAIR’s Emissions Guidebook Keeps Air Pollution Professionals In the Know

Santa Fe, NM – January 16, 2008 – CleanAIR Systems, a leading manufacturer of emissions control systems, has released a newly revised version of their popular Emissions and Product Guidebook. In light of the ongoing battle raging in the Supreme Court between the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) over emission regulations, the Guidebook provides a timely and necessary resource of regulatory information geared towards air pollution professionals, environmental and engineering consultants, as well as engine equipment dealers.

The hyperlinked 80-page PDF e-book is distributed as a no-cost service to qualifying companies and consultants, offering up-to-date air quality information based mainly on emission standards for stationary engines and off-road vehicles. Compiled as an all-in-one resource, the Emissions and Product Guidebook places state and federal information at hand, when quick answers to tough questions are required.

Including easy-to-read emissions charts along with several new sections, the Guidebook offers the following:
- California Air Resources Board (CARB) - Current regulatory information, emissions summary charts, a directory of Air Quality Agencies and resource links
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Nonroad and stationary regulatory information, emissions summary charts, resource links
- A glossary of terms for emissions control technology
- FAQs related to emissions control
- Buyer’s FAQs/Buyer’s Checklist – points to be aware of when purchasing emissions control products
- An extensive abbreviation and acronym directory
- Links to funding resources
- European Union (EU) - Current regulations
- Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) – Links to regulations and resources
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) - Links to regulations and resources
- New Jersey Division of Environmental Protection – Division of Air Quality (NJDEP) - Links to regulations and resources
- Emissions control product information from CleanAIR Systems

To request a copy of the newly revised Guidebook, consultants and equipment dealers can go to http://www.cleanairsys.com/emissionsguide/contact.asp or send an email request to information@cleanairsys.com

Since its October 2007 release, over 2,000 copies of the Emissions and Product Guidebook have been downloaded by air pollution professionals.

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Controlling Air Pollution - Predictions for 2008

Santa Fe, NM – December 12, 2007 - CleanAIR Systems, a leader in emissions control technology, has drawn upon their daily interaction with regulatory standards, original equipment manufacturers and businesses using air pollution control products, to forecast their “Air Pollution Control - Predictions for 2008”.

The issue of air pollution and how to control it was a hot topic in 2007, particularly with climate change and serious health issues caused by pollutants topping the list of public concerns. As a result, the industry of emissions control technology has become a fast-growing market segment trying to keep pace with mounting demand for cleaner air.

Over the past fifteen years, CleanAIR Systems has seen a significant change in air quality regulations and public attitude towards cleaning up the air we breathe. Since 1993, the company has developed and manufactured several new technologies to control emission pollutants such as diesel particulate matter, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and NOx.

What lies ahead in 2008 for the emissions control industry and air pollution reduction?

CleanAIR Systems predicts the following:

An increase in the development of new emissions control technologies.
With new air quality and energy regulations constantly coming into affect, demand is high for evolving technologies to bring emissions under control in order to meet regulatory standards for vehicles, stationary engines and power plants.

The acquisition and merger of companies involved in emissions control.
With the recent acquisition of several major players in the field of control technology, the future will see more purchases as large entities look for existing companies to fulfill their emission control needs and become a part of their corporate umbrella.

More state and regional air quality regulations being passed.
Rather than rely on the federal government to set air quality standards, individual states and regional coalitions are going to task and passing their own regulations. Following the lead of strict California standards already in place, this trend will increase with environmental and citizen-action groups such as Utah Moms for Clean Air, joining forces with local and state governments to fight for tougher air quality laws.

An increase in emissions control in the Asian market.
The upcoming Beijing Olympics and several controversial pollution reports have made the issue of China’s ever-increasing air pollution a worldwide problem. With a reported 400,000 Chinese dying prematurely each year from air pollution related illnesses and a new coal-fired power plant coming into operation every few days, bringing modern emissions control technology to China will be a global necessity.

Acceptance of the diesel vehicle as a means to increase fuel economy and decrease emissions.
Diesel cars and trucks are not the same dirty engines they use to be. They get 30% better fuel economy than traditional gas vehicles (therefore creating less pollution). Today’s new diesel cars and trucks also run on Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel and boast ever-more efficient pollution control technology to substantially reduce particulate matter, sulfur and NOx emissions. Diesels emit less CO2 than gasoline vehicles and can also run on biodiesel. In Europe, diesel vehicles are now the car of choice and are gaining more of a foot hold in the U.S. with the knowledge that diesel doesn’t mean dirty anymore.

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CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

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CleanAIR Systems Develops New Online Media Press Room

Emissions Control Manufacturer Incorporates Today’s Social Media Resources and Multi-Media Tools to Distribute Air Pollution News

Santa Fe, NM – November 6, 2007 – The rise in popularity of social media and public accessibility to multi-media tools, has made it possible for today’s business website to go far past the old-fashion press release as a means to distribute company news. With this in mind, CleanAIR Systems, a leading manufacturer of air pollution control technology for diesel engines and power generation, has launched a pioneering new Media Press Room on their website. Already a trend-setter within the field of emissions control technology, CleanAIR Systems is again leading the way by developing a multi-leveled, online media resource incorporating a variety of social networking venues to present CleanAIR news and air pollution information.

The CleanAIR Media Press Room includes:
- Current Press Releases and Archive
- Current Media Coverage and Archive
- Fast Facts: company statement and milestones, market overview, president’s bio, and quotes from the staff
- Multi-Media Gallery: product slide shows; photos and logos to accompany press releases hosted by Flickr; and videos hosted by YouTube
- CleanAIR Blogs: AirZone Blog (current global news on air pollution with RSS feed), Press-Wire Blog (CleanAIR company news with RSS feed), and CleanAIR on Campus (college-based educational blog with RSS feed)
- CleanAIR on Campus: an educational initiative aimed at college students, developed on MySpace
- Listen to CleanAIR: recent Podcast featuring CleanAIR’s president
- Storyline Syndicator: a story idea resource for journalists
- Resource Directory: tags and links for information on air pollution and emissions control technology utilizing del.icio.us, Technorati, Digg, Google News Feeds, and Wikipedia.
- Other Resources: environmental mini-directories for Abbreviations & Acronyms; Agencies, Initiatives & Organizations; Blogs; Funding; and Podcasts

“Many B2B businesses have yet to discover the excitement and interest that can be injected into their company websites by using YouTube, MySpace, del.icio.us and other social sites that share information,” explains CleanAIR’s Marketing Manager, Louise Roach. “We constructed our new Media Press Room specifically to make use of Web 2.0 applications by interweaving external media tools, blog formatting and social network tagging within the webpage. Visitors can easily share or bookmark posts from our blogs, leave comments on our videos, or research topic-specific feeds and tags. This approach creates an online tool that transforms a standard press release page into a dynamic, ever-changing resource for information on air pollution control, extending our reach to a much larger internet audience.”

Visit the CleanAIR Media Press Room at http://www.cleanairsys.com/about/press/media-press-room.htm

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Hot Off the PDF Press: CleanAIR Systems’ Emissions and Product Guidebook

Santa Fe, NM – October 23, 2007 – Environmental consultants and equipment dealers for diesel powered engines know the importance of emissions control regulations. So does CleanAIR Systems. Today’s air quality standards are tough and getting tougher. With daily changes being made to CARB and EPA rulings, it’s hard to keep up-to-date and informed. To make the job less demanding, CleanAIR Systems, a leading manufacturer of emissions control technology, has compiled a free 60-page, PDF e-book entitled the
Emissions and Product Guidebook.

Distributed as a no-cost service to qualified consultants and dealers, the hyperlinked Emissions and Product Guidebook includes:

• Current regulatory information, emissions summary charts and resource links from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


• A glossary on emissions control technology


• FAQs related to emissions control


• An extensive directory of abbreviations and acronyms related to air pollution


• A directory of California Air Quality Agencies


• Current EU regulations


• Product cut-sheets from CleanAIR Systems

Environmental and engineering consultants, as well as equipment dealers, often face the task of bringing a client into compliance with air quality standards. From identifying regulatory requirements to analyzing possible emissions control technologies to implementing long-term strategies, the job can be daunting. By publishing the easy-to-use Emissions and Product Guidebook, CleanAIR Systems hopes to make the task less time-consuming and problematic.

To request the Emissions and Product Guidebook go to http://www.cleanairsys.com/emissionsguide/contact.asp.

Those who sign-up to receive the Guidebook will also be emailed future updates as part of the free service from CleanAIR Systems.

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The Dirt on Diesel: CleanAIR Systems Featured on Green Podcast

Santa Fe, NM – August 27, 2007 – CleanAIR Systems, a manufacturer of air pollution control equipment, was recently interviewed by America the Green for their weekly environmental podcast. The August 23rd podcast entitled: “Diesel Cleans Up Its Act,” discusses the new resurgence in diesel vehicles, the history of the diesel market in the U.S., as well as CleanAIR Systems’ role in the development of advanced diesel emissions control systems since 1993.

Beginning with an Eco Wake-Up Call, hosts from America the Green noted that the UK Department for Transport has recommended one of the best options to help save the planet is for drivers to purchase new clean diesel cars. From this opening thought, CleanAIR CEO, Michael Roach explained why diesel vehicles are 20 percent more fuel efficient than gasoline cars, the fact that they create less greenhouse gas emissions, and gave an insider’s perspective on current clean diesel technology. The conversation continued with personal accounts from both hosts and guest concerning diesel’s effect on air pollution and the green movement.

CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

America the Green’s mission is to promote real change by speaking out with podcasts featuring green business leaders, community activists and international forward thinkers. Past guests include global environmentalist Paul Hawkins and well-known Nell Newman from Newman’s Own Organics. Listen to “Diesel Cleans Up Its Act” at http://www.americathegreen.com/diesel-cleans-up/.

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