Press Release November 2011
Gompers Habilitation Center Partners with Advanced Textiles, developer of PollenTEC Eco Air Filters
(Phoenix Arizona) Gompers Habilitation Center has been committed to serving adults and children with developmental disabilities in our community since 1947. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Gompers Habilitation Center has provided professionally organized and implemented programs of special education, Day Training for Adults, aquatic and rehabilitative therapy, oral health, vocational training, employment placement, and community education to thousands of adults and children with disabilities and their families for more than 60 years.
Advanced Textiles, LLC is a manufacturer located in Phoenix and has developed the new PollenTEC Eco air Filters. I never heard of Gompers until just a few months ago,” says Paul Honnen, President of Advanced Textiles, LLC. “One of my sales people suggested that we talk to Gompers about the assembly of our filters. A meeting was set up with a fair amount of skepticism being held under my hat so to speak. After our meeting with Rick Pul & Teri Mahoney of Gompers I was energized by the whole concept. We arranged a trial run of our filter assembly, which went perfectly. Moving forward we are planning on have Gompers assemble all of our Eco Air Filters and look forward to a wonderful partnership.
Gompers believes that every individual should be defined by their abilities - not their disabilities. It is this belief that guides Gompers to identify and maximize each person's individual potential. And when that is our primary focus, the possibilities become limitless.
For more information on PollenTEC go to: www.PollenTec.com or call (480) 650-3460
For more information on Gompers go to: www.gomperscenter.org

Press Release July 2011
Pollen Tec’s New Eco Air Filter Ultra Long Life High Performance Air Filters
(Phoenix, Arizona) – Key Facts From EPA & ALA The average American spends 65% of their time at home…indoors! 90% of Americans were not aware that poor indoor air quality could result in air-borne illnesses, allergic reactions, and long-term lung and breathing problems.
Waste Management reports that consumers indicate that they are focusing on pro-environmental actions in three areas: Conserving Energy (93%), Recycling (89%), Conserving Water (86%). 70% of Americans indicate they are paying attention to what companies & governments are doing with regard to the environment today. On average heating and cooling systems account for 44% of your total monthly energy bill. A dirty filter makes your AC work harder, which uses more energy. A clean air filter will decrease your electricity bill by approximately 8-10%. As many as 400 + million disposable air filters end up in landfills in the U.S. each year. When disposed in a landfill, contaminants trapped on the dirty filter are released back into the environment.
After many years in development,” says Paul Honnen, founder of PollenTEC and developer of the Eco Air Filter “we have created the ultimate longevity air filter. Washable, reusable and durable with all the benefits of other high rated air filters. Can be vacuumed and washed easily in just a few minutes. Constructed with stainless steel media supports, a light weight durable steel powder coated frame. PollenTEC is the new hybrid of sustainable filtration material. PollenTEC material has been certified by the prestigious European Center for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF). Tested and certified by Independent U.S. laboratories. This filter will save homeowners hundreds and businesses thousands of dollars each year when compared to through away filters.
The Eco Air Filter retails for $69.00 and are available in 40 sizes to homeowners, commercial, residential builders, and contractors. For more information go to: www.PollenTEC.com or call (480) 650-3460.
Press Release January 2010
PollenTEC Screens Let The Breeze In While Keeping Allergens Out.
(Phoenix, Arizona) – A recent report says that more than 50 million people in North America are affected by allergies and almost 55% of the population test positive for at least one or more airborne allergens. Up to now, the only way to prevent allergy attacks in the home was to close up the windows and doors tight and stay inside in the air conditioning. But now a new product called PollenTEC screens allows people to fit windows and doors with screens that keep pollen out while still letting the breeze in.
The PollenTEC screens look very similar to normal screens but are designed with a unique filtering effect that allows fresh air to flow in while keeping out up to 100% of pollens. Originally designed overseas in 2007, PollenTEC is now making its way into the North America market thanks to Advanced Textiles, LLC. of Phoenix Arizona. The idea to get the product to North America came out of frustration and dogged ingenuity.
“My whole family suffers from seasonal allergies,” says Paul Honnen, President of Advanced Textiles, LLC. “One beautiful sunny day in Arizona, I sat inside with the windows closed up and the air conditioner running to prevent the dreaded itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing from the pollens and allergens in the breeze outside,” he says. Tired of paying $400+/month AC bills, Honnen wondered why there wasn’t a window screen that filtered out the airborne pollens. “My extensive research led me to a partnership with a 150 year old specialty textile company in Europe and we have been the exclusive distributor for North America since 2008.”
Extensive testing was conducted by the European Center for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) and verified that 100% of grass pollens, 99.71% of birch pollen, 93.1% of Stinging Nettle-pollen, 90.9% pollen and Ragweed were captured by the PollenTEC screen. http://www.pollentec.com/testdata.html
PollenTEC screen material custom cut to measure retails for $4.95 per square foot and is available to homeowners, DIYers, commercial & residential builders, and contractors. Advanced Textiles, LLC. can even help customers find a screen repair company in their area to help them install the screening in windows and doors. For more information go to: www.PollenTec.com or call (480) 650-3460
ASU Memorial Union Building Restaurant Engrained Installs PollenTEC Screens
Engrained: The mission behind Engrained is outlined in what we call our 6 Intentions. Intention # 4 Wall to Wall, is our intention is to provide a healthy environment for our patrons and staff and minimize our environmental footprint to help protect our finite natural resources. We strive to implement sustainable practices where physically feasible. PollenTEC screen material was used in the installation with retractable screen systems for the bi-folding windows.
