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AmericanAirFilter is a brandname recognized globally forquality, expertise, andinnovation in the air filtrationindustry. As a world leader inthe design and application offiltration solutions for theautomotive industry, we realizethat proper operation and peakperformance of the filtrationequipment is absolutelyessential. What this means isyou will be serviced by acompany that understandsyour process and has anoutstanding performancerecord. The diversity and

OUR QUALIFICATIONS

caliber of our existing cus-tomers enable us to providefiltration for your facilities,from paint shop to componentplants, based on a broadindustry perspective. Ourunderstanding of the auto-motive industry enables us todeliver value at a competitivecost.

AAF International’s goal issimple: to provide single-source, quality filtrationsolutions for your facility in themost efficient, proactive, andcost-effective manner.

The American Air Filter Companybecame incorporated in 1925.

AAF provides high temperature air filtration for paint curing ovens.

CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, AAF International is the world’s leading manufacturer andmarketer of air filtration products and systems. Selling globally under the AmericanAirFilter and AAFbrand names, our products include commercial, industrial, and residential air filters; cleanroomfiltration; air pollution control products and systems; and gas turbine filtration and acousticalsystems.

With operations in sixteen countries and more than 4000 employees worldwide, AAF places a heavyemphasis on research and development to meet the increasing demand for cleaner air.

As a member of the Hong Leong organization, AAF is supported by the financial resources of amultinational conglomerate involved in more than 200 businesses including: financial services; realestate investment; and the manufacture and distribution of industrial, consumer, and hightechnology products.

Many years ago, we adopted the slogan, Better Air is Our Business®, to simply state our purpose.Better Air is just as applicable today as it was in 1921, when William M. Reed, our founder andowner of an automobile paint shop, discovered the solution to dirt settling on his freshly paintedautomobiles. His “filter” discovery, consisting of steel wool and chicken wire, was so successfulthat he soon stopped painting automobiles and began selling filters.

The same pioneering spirit that led to the formation of the original American Air Filter Company over70 years ago is still alive today at all levels of AAF.

the booth air handling system.At the same time, it is criticalthat the cleaning efficiency ofthe system is adequate to filterout dust particles under theworst possible conditions.

Most paint booth supply airsystems are triple filtered toassure the highest level ofclean air. AAF’s range of airfilter products and solutionsallows the selection ofmaximum efficiency andminimum resistance forvirtually any paint boothdesign. Additionally, AAF isconstantly working to improvethe performance and costeffectiveness of the filters usedat each stage.

Today’s consumers expect along-lasting finish of superiorquality on the vehicles theypurchase. Additionally, repairshops must be able to matchthe results produced byautomotive manufacturers tosatisfy consumer demands.

To prevent infiltration ofcontaminates into the paintbooth, a slightly positivepressure must be maintainedinside the booth duringoperation. The resistance aswell as the efficiency of an airfiltration system increasethroughout its useful life,making it vital to select filterswith an operating resistancerange within the capability of

Humidification section in paint booth supply air system.

Robotic spray zone in an automotive paint spray booth. (INSET) Air leavingside of AAF AmerPak primary filters in a paint booth supply air system.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

ensures that quality goals aremet and that the most cost-effective and efficient filtrationis applied in the systems.

Our Total Filter Management(TFM) program developed toprovide improved quality,reduced operating costs, andbudgetary stability, establishesAAF as the single-sourcesupplier for all paint shopfiltration.

The AAF approach to managingfiltration for an automotivepaint shop focuses on a teameffort involving carefulplanning and design, state-of-the-art engineering andmanufacturing, and acontinuing dialogue betweenpaint shop management,purchasing, designated plantpersonnel, our automotivepaint shop specialists, and ouron-site expert. This approach

OUR APPROACH

new filtration solutions forautomotive applications. Theprofessionalism of the AAFteam is reflected in the design,manufacture, and testing ofeach filter product we produce.

AAF’s Corporate Headquartersand Reed Plant have been ISO9001 certified. The ISO 9001certification documents AAF’scommitment to quality andconsistency in every filtrationproduct we design andmanufacture.

AAF has been involved infiltration for automotive paintshops since the company’sinception. Today’s paint shoprequires near cleanroomconditions to achieve thequality required by theconsumer. Our experience,technical expertise, andextensive product line havepositioned us as the single-source for paint shop filtrationat any level of cleanlinessrequired.

Our customers know that theAAF team is active in theresearch and development of

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of complex industrial products.We have the ability toaccommodate your filtrationrequirements in any part of theworld with fast, professionalservice.

With production facilitieslocated worldwide, we offer themost comprehensivemanufacturing capabilities inthe industry. Our productionfacilities are specificallydesigned for the manufacture

WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES

WE’RE READY TO GO TO WORKQUALITY THATMAKES A DIFFERENCE

AAF’s Total Filter Management(TFM) program is a gateway tothe future. Our automotivepaint shop experts have devel-oped the TFM program to meetyour filtration needs, reduceoperating costs, and provide amethodology for maintainingand improving quality whileincreasing your profits.

TFM is designed to control air,liquid, compressed air, andhydraulic filtration in your paintshop. As the Tier 1 supplier,AAF manages all sub-suppliers

Through the TFM program,AAF utilizes SPC reporting toimplement the plant’s contin-uous improvement program.Your key personnel are cons-tantly updated on every issuerelating to the air quality of thepaint shop. Problems are iden-tified before they impact pro-duction quality. Our on-siteexpert works with your dirtteam, using AAF and sub-supplier laboratories and dirtlibraries, to identify the pres-ence, source, and type of dirt

before it becomes a problem.This means consistent produc-tion without interruption and areduction in rework.

If you are interested in dis-cussing the advantages andcost-savings available throughthe TFM program, contact theAAF Automotive Group formore information. They will behappy to arrange a site visit todis-cuss the program with you.

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through an on-site expert whobecomes a member of yourpaint shop team. Your person-nel concentrate on producingautomobiles, not worryingabout filter performance orinventory control. Our expertensures that filters arechanged only when required tomaintain quality and controlcosts. You get the maximumservice life from your filters,while ensuring the highestquality air supply at the lowestcost.

Prior to delivery, we conductcomprehensive inspection andtesting of all products. Allinterfaces with applicablespecifications are checked indetail. During the entire pro-duction process, from the firstcustomer contact until thesystem or product is opera-tional, AAF’s activities aregoverned by our ISO 9001certified quality program. Thisguarantees that our productssatisfy the requirements ofyou, our customer.

Our commitment is to buildquality into our products, notinspect defects out of finishedproducts.

Engineering expertise, expe-rience, product offering, world-wide manufacturing, and anuncompromised commitmentto quality define AAFInternational. But what reallyplaces us ahead of the compe-tition is our willingness towork with customers to meettheir specific needs for paintshop filtration. We are willing

to meet the most stringentspecifications and developprograms and products that dothe job. We are the companythat sets the standard in paintshop filtration. Benchmarkingand new product developmentare what got us where we aretoday - and are what will keepus ahead of our competitiontomorrow.

With a commitment to cus-tomer service; the strengthand resources to support yourmost stringent requirements;and the knowledge gainedfrom more than 70 years ofproviding clean air, we are wellpositioned to meet customers’needs worldwide, now and inthe future.

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