American Air & Water, Inc. Press Releases

March 26, 2019 - Partnership with the Don Ryan Center
American Air & Water®, Inc. Has Partnered with Don Ryan Center for Innovation to Launch Breakthrough Product. more »

March 24, 2019 - World TB Day
World TB Day: It's TIME to Play My Part. The World TB Day is an occasion to mobilize political and social commitment for further progress towards eliminating TB as a public health burden. more »

January 16, 2019 - kathy ireland® Discusses The Future of Light with American Air & Water
Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Discusses The Future of Light and UV in an exclusive interview with Warren Lynn, CEO of American Air & Water. more »

March 24, 2015 - World TB Day
Main messaging of the 2015 World TB Day: Reach, Treat, Cure Everyone. The World TB Day is an occasion to mobilize political and social commitment for further progress towards eliminating TB as a public health burden. more »

Top Holiday Seller 2012
American Air & Water receives an Award from Amazon for outstanding
sales performance during the 2012 holiday season and excellent customer
satisfaction ratings.
more »

October 14-20, 2012 - Infection Prevention Week
The International Infection Prevention Week takes place October 14-20, 2012.
It provides a focal point for infection preventionists, healthcare professionals
and consumers to shine a light on infection prevention and its power to save
lives. more »

March 24, 2012 - World TB Day
The slogan of the 2012 World TB Day Stop TB in my lifetime! A World Free of TB! The World TB Day Campaign 2012 will allow people all over the world to make an individual call to stop TB in their lifetimes. more »

May 12, 2011 - UVGI Presentation
The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), Columbia Chapter announces a workshop on May 26, 2011. Ivan Pashikov from American Air & Water, Inc. will present an overview of Germicidal UV Technology in relation to Indoor Air Quality. Details »

March 24, 2011 - World TB Day
The slogan of the 2011 World TB Day On the move against tuberculosis - Transforming the fight towards elimination means that every step we take should be a step towards TB elimination. The campaign is inspired by the ambitious new objectives and targets of the Global Plan to Stop TB 2011-2015: Transforming the Fight-Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis. more »

ACAC to Provide Mold License Examinations for the State of Florida July 2010 As of July 1, 2010, the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) is the exclusive provider of mold license examinations for the state of Florida. ACAC Florida Mold License Examinations »

IAQA Position Statement on Certification May 2010
The Indoor Air Quality Association believes its members should strive to achieve the experience, education, and credentials necessary to conduct their business activities in a competent and ethical manner. For some members, that may include certifications from multiple organizations. IAQA Statement »

The Safety Of Drinking Water March 2010
The safety of our drinking water is often taken for granted. In recent years, however, environmentalists and the media have drawn attention to the dangers of ground water pollution and the health risks from chlorine. There is a need for education of consumers regarding the sources and types of water contamination and the benefits of UV Disinfection »

American-Lights UV system in Training Guide March 2010
American-Lights UV air cleaner was featured in the Level Three HVAC Training Guide published by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Full text »

March 24, 2010 - World TB Day Feb 2010
The slogan of the 2010 World TB Day On the move against tuberculosis reflects the Innovation theme through a simple, flexible and easily translatable phrase. This year's campaign will focus on individuals around the world who have found new ways to stop TB and can serve as an inspiration to others. Full text »

TB, H1N1 - Collaboration could yield 'win-win' result Dec 2009
The current influenza threat is bringing attention to the need to scale up proper infection control for all respiratory infections in health care settings. Furthermore, drug resistance is being reported in isolated cases of H1N1, and surveillance for influenza drug resistance is underway. Full text »

Siemens Standardizes UV Liquid Sugar Disinfection System for American Air & Water Nov 2009
In a letter to American Air & Water, Inc. Siemens Water Technologies, Inc. announced that the UV Liquid Sugar Disinfection System that American Air & Water, Inc. has been selling, model number SUN-12E-HO-LS with 2" Tri Clover clamp, has become the new standard for their Liquid Sugar systems. Full text »

WHO note on TB and pandemic influenza A (H1N1) Nov 2009
Nearly all the countries of the world have now reported cases of infection with pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus. A number of deaths have occurred in patients with chronic respiratory conditions, raising concern about the possible impact of influenza on patients with active tuberculosis. WHO H1N1 Information »

Sporicidin® Disinfectant Kills H1N1 in 3 minutes! Nov 2009
Sporicidin disinfectant solution and wipes are reliable and effective hospital-grade disinfectants against H1N1 and Influenza A. Deemed by the EPA effective against all Influenza A viruses, including Pandemic H1N1 influenza A virus (the swine flu), hospital-grade Sporicidin Disinfectants are ideal for home, institutional, health care, and industrial use. H1N1 Disinfectant »

USCB Internship Program May 2009
Hilton Head Island, SC - American Air & Water®, Inc. hired Shanna Frappier, a USCB student, as its first intern for the internship program targeted at marketing to the federal government. The program was accepted by USCB to provide students with practical experience in exploring government procurement opportunities. USC Internship Program »

GSA Contract on Sporicidin Disinfectants April 2009
American Air & Water®, Inc. was Awarded a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract for Sporicidin® Disinfectant Products. After successfully meeting all GSA requirements for being a government supplier the company was awarded MAS contract GS-07F-0178V for Sporicidin® Disinfectant and Antimicrobial Lotion Soap products. Sporicidin GSA Contract »

American Air & Water®, Inc. 2008 USA’s Top Business April 2009
Hilton Head Island, SC - American Air & Water®, Inc., was recently named one of the top USA businesses for 2008 by DiversityBusiness.com in recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses with continued growth and increasing profits. The 9th annual listing of the USA’s top businesses includes companies representing the nation’s top multicultural earners which challenge the notion that a privately held business is small or insignificant. Full text »

Philips UV Lamps Added to Product Line November 2008
Hilton Head, SC - American Air & Water®, Inc. continues to expand its germicidal UV product offerings by becoming an approved distributor of Philips ultraviolet lamps. Philips Lighting has been closely associated with progress in the field of germicidal UV technology by developing, manufacturing and marketing UV-C lamps and by researching new UV lamp configurations. Philips UV Lamps »

UV Lamp AAWHO/14 Added to GSA Contract September 2008
Hilton Head, SC - American Air & Water's application to modify its GSA Contract by adding UV lamp AAWHO/14 to it was approved. The GSA approved the contract modification request which will allow American Air & Water to offer UV lamp AAWHO/14 directly to the federal government.
UV Lamp Added to GSA Contract »

Toxic Mold Awareness Month September 5 - October 5, 2008
The purpose of National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month is to inform, educate, and raise awareness about the adverse health effects due to exposure of indoor molds and mycotoxins.
Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month »

American Air & Water®, Inc Expands in Europe by Awarding a Distributorship to Greece Air & Water, August 2008
American Air & Water®, Inc awarded exclusive distribution of UV disinfection systems to Greece Air & Water in an agreement signed by the two companies. The Distributorship will cover all of Greece, including the three Free Trade Zones there. Distribution of UV Systems in Greece »

UV Systems on the GSA Schedule April 2008
Hilton Head, SC - American Air & Water®, Inc. successfully met all the General Services Administration (GSA) requirements for being a government supplier and was awarded a Multiple Awards Schedule contract GS-07F-0256U on March 24, 2008. With the GSA contract American Air & Water®, Inc. will offer its proprietary germicidal ultraviolet light product – the American-Lights® UV Air Cleaner – directly to the federal purchasing agencies. UV Systems on GSA Schedule »

March 24, 2008 - World TB Day, March 2008
March 24 is designated as the World TB Day. The slogan for the World TB Day in 2008 is I am stopping TB. World TB Day »

American Air & Water, Inc Joined the Stop TB Partnership, October 2007
In October 2007 American Air & Water's application for membership in the Stop TB Partnership was approved by the Stop TB Secretariat and the company was welcomed as an Organizational Partner in the Stop TB Partnership, housed by the World Health Organization. Stop TB Partner »

Sporicidin® Listed by the EPA As Avian (Bird) Flu Disinfectant, August 2007
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a list of Registered Antimicrobial Products with Label Claims for Avian (Bird) Flu Disinfectants. Sporicidin® Disinfectant Solution is registered as Avian flu disinfectant. Avian (Bird) Flu Disinfectant »

American Air & Water®, Inc Awards Distributorship to Australasian Air & Water, Ltd in Time of Leaky Buildings Crisis, August 2007
American Air & Water®, Inc awarded exclusive distribution of UV disinfection systems to Australasian Air & Water, Ltd in an agreement signed by the two companies. The Australasian Air & Water Distributorship will cover all of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands. Australasian Distribution of UV Systems »

American Air & Water®, Inc. Awards Exclusive Canadian Distribution of UV Systems, May 2007
American Air & Water®, Inc. awarded exclusive Canadian distribution of UV disinfection systems to Canadian Air & Water, Inc. in an agreement signed by the two companies. The exclusive distributor will market the UV systems under the corporate brand Canadian Air & Water™ and the distinctive sub-brands: Air Asure™ and Asure Water™. Canadian Distribution of UV Systems »

New Air Disinfection UV Systems with Long Life UV Lamps, May 2007
American Air & Water®, Inc. announces that the ACP UV air cleaners have been replaced by the improved DC (Duct Cleaners) in-duct UV air disinfection systems. The new UV systems come in two- and four-lamp configurations and utilize SBL high output UV lamps, which have an effective life of 17,000 hours.
UV Systems »

American Air & Water®, Inc. - Registered Trademark, February 2007
American Air & Water®, Inc., a Hilton Head Island, SC based company specializing in germicidal UV systems for air, surface and water disinfection, was granted trademark registration and was accorded a Trademark Registration Number 3211740 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
American Air & Water ® »

New Sporicidin Enzyme Mold Cleaner Added to Product Line, December, 2006
American Air & Water, Inc. announces the addition of Enzyme Mold Cleaner concentrate to its product line. The Enzyme Mold Cleaner (ENZ-3212) is a very effective enzyme combination of protease (to remove protein), amylase (to remove starch) and lipase (to remove fat), which also quickly dissolves and removes mold and organic matter. One Quart of mold cleaner concentrate makes 16 gallons of ready to use mold cleaner. Coverage per gallon is approximately 1,200sq. ft. Product specs are available at ENZ-3212. MSDS, PDS and Label are available to view and download in PDF files. Enzyme Mold Cleaner >>>

Energy Savings And Return On Investment for UV Equipment Installation, September, 2006
Dr. Kowalski, PE, Ph.D., Penn State University, developed a strong report which proves UV systems can be cost justified as a capital expenditure by the savings it provides. The Report was updated recently with new  information on Cooling Coil Disinfection and the benefits of air & surface disinfection in Hospital and Hotel environments. See the UV Report >>>

American Air & Water Added Foggers And Sprayers To Product Line, July, 2006
American Air & Water now carries electric foggers and sprayers. The foggers and sprayers are ideal for various applications including mold remediation and cleaning, pest control and air duct cleaning and disinfecting. The top of the line fogging machine has two special features that set it apart from other foggers: variable flow of particle size and 18" hose. Variable particle size - from ultra low volume to light mist - enables the operator to adjust the droplet size for different jobs. Larger droplets will help the fog settle faster, while smaller droplets are ideal for indoor fogging, where particles "float" or stay suspended in the air as long as possible. Fogger >

The AA&W Electric Sprayer is ideal for a wide variety of applications including surface disinfection, air duct cleaning and coil spraying and cleaning. The Sprayer can be used to apply Sporicidin or a different disinfectant to various surfaces and areas which are difficult to access. Sprayer >

American Air & Water Joined the National Association Of Government Contractors, January, 2006
As a member of NAGC American Air & Water will utilize more government procurement opportunities. NAGC member benefit programs are designed to assist member companies through the government procurement process. The National Association of Government Contractors offers proposal assistance, how-to publications, free tele-seminars with agency procurement officers, and the premier government contractor certification program recognized by agency buyers. NAGC Membership >>>

American Air & Water Joined the Indoor Air Quality Association, October, 2005
As a member of the Indoor Air Quality Association, American Air & Water will work for popularizing the best practices for improving the indoor environment through creating awareness of the existing problems and presenting methods and products for improving the two most important elements – air and water. The IAQA membership will present the opportunity for a direct interaction with indoor air quality professionals and technicians and for bringing the various applications of ultraviolet disinfection technology to their attention. IAQA Membership >>>

Avian Flu - Basic Facts, October, 2005
Recently, many materials have appeared in the media concerning the avian flu (bird flu) and the virtual possibility of a flu pandemic. It is a well known fact that the avian flu virus spreads only among birds and the main scare is that the virus could jump the species barrier and endanger the health of humans.
Avian (bird) flu >>>

Addition of Sporicidin® Sterilizing Solution and Disinfectants, October, 2005
American Air & Water, Inc. announces the addition of Sporicidin Sterilizing Solution and Disinfectants to its product line. Sporicidin® is used in a variety of applications, including mold remediation for commercial and residential buildings, cleaning HVAC air ducts, sewage cleanup, water and flood damage restoration, decontaminating and deodorizing carpet, upholstery, furniture, books and art (kills the microorganisms that cause odors), misting and dust suppression, disinfection of instruments, equipment and surfaces in hospitals, medical and dental offices and pharmaceutical clean rooms - Sporicidin® has been the medical disinfectant of choice since 1978. Sporicidin >>>

Energy Savings And Return On Investment for UV Equipment Installation, September, 2005
Dr. Kowalski, PE, Ph.D., Penn State University, developed a strong report which proves UVC can be cost justified as a capital expenditure by the savings it provides. The UVC installations provide savings in energy and maintenance costs as well as enormous benefits of a healthier indoor environment. UV Report >>>

American Air & Water - UV equipment supplier, a member of ACCA and IFMA, September, 2005
American Air & Water, Inc. joined the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the International Facility Management Association in order to further popularize the UV technology. AAW Memberships >>>

American Air & Water - A Corporate Member of IUVA, March, 2005
As a member of the International Ultraviolet Association, American Air & Water works for creating UV Standards and Guidelines using a uniform system of UV terms and practices >>>

American Air & Water Announces New Air and Water Purification UV Products,
September 10, 2004
A Completely New American-Lights® UV Air Cleaner, A New Dual Lamp UV Air Cleaners, A New Line Of UV Water Purifiers >>>

Hospital Engineering and Facilities Management 2004 Congress Invitation, October 10, 2003
American Air & Water, Inc. is considering a presentation focused on UV and the Indoor Air Quality to the Members of International Federation of Hospital Engineering and attendees at the 18th IFHE congress in July 2004 (This event will be held in conjunction with ASHE's 41st Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition) >>>

  New Business Programs, April 2003
American Air & Water®, Inc. announces new business programs for any private or commercial entity interested in adding their efforts in covering the ever expanding UV Light market. >>>

  Name Change, TV, New Commercial Product, July 2002
We are proud to inform you of 3 major events: Name Change, Television Campaign, New Commercial Unit >>>

  THE UNIFIED GROUP Forms Partnership with Enhance-It, LLC to Benefit Member Companies, March 2002
The Unified Group, a national network of top-quality heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors who share a commitment to remain independent, has formed a partnership with Enhance-It™, based in Hilton Head, SC, to provide its member-companies with a significant discount on its Northern Lights® Air Cleansing System. >>>

  Enhance-It, LLC Teams Up With American Ultraviolet, World Leading Manufacturer Of UV Products, To Broaden Distribution & Marketing Opportunities. , January 2002
Enhance-It, LLC, focused on the germicidal UV purification technology, recently announced the formation of a strategic alliance between its company and internationally renowned American Ultraviolet Company. >>>

  Response to the FTC, December 21, 2001
We have basically said the same thing you do, but per your request, we are removing the information on Anthrax. >>>

  UV Lights For Cleaner Air Catching On, March 19, 2000
Ultraviolet light, the kind of light produced by the sun, is being used in new clean air technology now being marketed on Hilton Head Island. The UV lights are installed in heating and air condition ducts and come in portable units. Some claim the lights help prevent illness and minimize allergies by sterilizing air. >>>

  UV Light Technology Now Available to Consumers For Home Air Purification, December 7, 1999
Hilton Head Island, SC - South Carolina-based Enhance-It, LLC recently began marketing two new products which employ ultraviolet (UV) light technology to purify air and eliminate germs in consumers' homes. The technology, long proven to be effective and widely used in a variety of commercial settings, has not been available to consumers for home use until a short time ago. >>>