2. Columbus Industries History
1979
Paint overspray collector
products introduced
1965
Manufacturing of expanded metal grease filters begins
1997
Synthetic
Mini-pleat technology emerges
2000
Twin Plants opened in Juarez and El Paso
1988
Wick filter production begins
1992
Mini-pleat technology introduced
2005
Increased
Juarez HVAC capacity
2012
1965
1967
Ashville
facility
opens
1983
Polysorb developed
1989
HVAC
filters introduced
1996
Purchased
Nonwoven production line
2001
Manufacturing Facility opens in Tunisia
2007
Acquired Italian filter manufacturer

3. Columbus Industries Today
Annual Sales: Approximately $100,000,000
Employees: worldwide
Privately held company
Facilities: El Paso, TX
Juarez, MX
Tunisia
West Union, OH
Ashville, OH (Headquarters)
China (Sales Office)
*** Over 750,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and office space
Markets Served: HVAC
Floor Care
Kitchen Ventilation
Air Purification
Water Filtration
Paint Collection
Pet Products
Odor/VOC Control
Plant in West Union, OH
Plant in Juarez, Mexico

4. Columbus Industries
Two Business Units
Distribution Products Division
Over 100 distributors worldwide
Offers paint overspray collection and industrial/commercial filtration for HVAC systems
Provides custom made filtration optimization
OEM Division
CI holds the #1 or #2 market position in most categories in which we participate
Our innovative technology and products insulate our customers from competition
Goal: To offer innovative products which set our customers apart from their competition

5. Superior products & performance Continuous innovation and improvement
Why CI
Superior products & performance
Continuous innovation and improvement
Improved service levels
Personal customer service
Less is more
Opportunity for improved profits

6. Increases inventory turns Reduces obsolescence
Less is more
Increases inventory turns
Reduces obsolescence
Potential for improved profits
CI products cover a wider range of applications
One product can often replace a variety of product types and efficiency levels

7. Inventory reduction potential of over 60%.
Less is more
Competitor
Columbus Industries
MERV
Rigids
Synthetic
11, 13, 14
13, 15
Fiberglass
Prem. Syn.
11, 13, 15
Pockets
V-cells 4V
15, 16 3V 2V
4" Mini Pleats
14, 15
2" Mini Pleats 15
Total 30 9
Inventory reduction potential of over 60%.

8. Innovation Proprietary media Premium performance at fair market value
Low initial & average resistance
High efficiency
High dust holding capacity
Optimum energy & operating cost savings
Filter specs set you apart from the competition
Filter design results in
highly durable products

9. Environmental Testing
All CI filters are engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions to test their durability.

10. Columbus Industries’ Products

11. 4” Die Cut Mini Pleat Brochure 4” Plastic Mini Pleat Brochure
Mini Pleat Products
4” Mini Pleats
Best opportunity for increased margin
Lowest operating cost available
Most technologically advanced filtration media
MERV 14/14A & 15
4” Die Cut Mini Pleat Brochure
4” Plastic Mini Pleat Brochure
MERV 14 Test Report
MERV 14A Test Report

12. Initial Resistance (in.) Dust Holding Capacity (g)
4” Mini Pleats – MERV 14 CI
Glass
Syn.
Prem. Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.)
.21 
 .65
.45 
 .45
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
 125 60
 130
 70
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$76.00
$247.00
$171.00
$190.00
Est. Cost/Filter
$32.00
$35.00
$36.00
$60.00
Total Operating Cost
$112.00
$282.00
$207.00
$250.00
Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.
Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.

13. Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing

14. V-Cell Mini Pleat Products Best opportunity for increased margin
Lowest operating cost available
Most technologically advanced filtration media
MERV 15/15A & 16A/DOP
V-Cell Brochure
MERV 16A/DOP Test Report
MERV 15
Test Report
MERV 15A
Test Report

15. Initial Resistance (in.) Dust Holding Capacity (g)
V-Cell – MERV 14/15 CI
Glass
Syn.
Prem. Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.)
0.27
0.40
0.35
0.30
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
226
230
200
225
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$76.00
$152.00
$133.00
$114.00
Est. Cost/Filter
$59.00
$72.00
$70.00
$68.00
Total Operating Cost
$135.00
$224.00
$203.00
$182.00
Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.
Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.

16. Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing

17. 2” Mini Pleats Mini Pleat Products
Best opportunity for increased margin
Lowest operating cost available
Most technologically advanced filtration media
MERV 15
2” Mini Pleat Brochure
MERV 15 Test Report

18. Initial Resistance (in.) Dust Holding Capacity (g)
2” Mini Pleat – MERV 14/15 CI
Syn.
Prem. Syn.
Ultra Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.)
0.30
0.81
0.37
0.50
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
140 45 70 90
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$114.00
$307.00
$140.00
$190.00
Est. Cost/Filter
$26.00
$25.00
$47.00
$55.00
Total Operating Cost
$332.00
$187.00
$245.00
Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.
Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.

19. Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing

20. Plastic Rigid Box Brochure Metal Rigid Box Brochure
Best opportunity for increased margin lowest operating cost available
Most technologically advanced filtration media
MERV 13 &15
Plastic finger separators
Plastic Rigid Box Brochure
Metal Rigid Box Brochure
MERV 13 Test Report
MERV 15 Test Report

21. Initial Resistance (in.) Dust Holding Capacity (g)
Rigid Box – MERV 14/15 CI
Glass
Glass/
Alum.
Syn.
Prem. Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.)
0.36
0.50
0.65
0.45
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
181
230
125
200
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$139.00
$190.00
$247.00
$171.00
Est. Cost/Filter
$35.00
$45.00
$46.00
$34.00
$57.00
Total Operating Cost
$174.00
$235.00
$293.00
$205.00
$228.00
Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.
Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.

22. Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing

23. MERV 13 Pleats Pleat Products One of the industry’s best performing
Meets LEED requirements
High capacity only
Available in 2” & 4” standard sizes only
MERV 13 Brochure
2” Test Report
4” Test Report

24. Initial Resistance (in.) Dust Holding Capacity (g)
2” Pleats – MERV 13 CI
Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.)
0.30
0.40
0.38
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
260
110
120
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$118.00
$152.00
$144.00
Est. Cost/Filter
$9.00
$12.50
$15.00
Total Operating Cost
$127.00
$164.50
$159.00
Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.
Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.

25. 2” Standard Cap Test Report
Pleat Products
MERV 8 Pleats
Standard and high capacity
Available in 1”, 2” & 4”
Wide variety of standard sizes
Also available in a heavy metal option
MERV 8 Brochure
2” High Cap Test Report
2” Standard Cap Test Report

26. Polyester Media Products
Polyester Panels
Wide variety of panels & links
Available in standard & custom sizes
SL-1A MERV 6
SL-2A MERV 7
SL-3A, SL-3, SL-4 MERV 8
SL-5 MERV 10
Panel Brochure
Selection Guide

27. Initial Resistance (in.) Dust Holding Capacity* (g)
Panel Filter Data
24"x24"panel
Initial Resistance (in.)
MERV Rating
Dust Holding Capacity* (g)
Est. Cost per Filter
SL-1A
0.40 6
117 $
SL-2A
0.37 7
141 $
SL-3A
0.36 8
155 $
SL-3
0.45
204 $
SL-4
0.52
231 $
Poly-sorb
0.81 $
R1 Diffusion
1.70
N/A $
560-D Diffusion
2.65 $
* At 300 fpm at 1" final

28. Polyester Media Products
Bulk rolls, cut and perforated pads
Multiple thicknesses and efficiencies
Formulations for paint overspray and HVAC applications
Custom formulations in volume
Selection Guide

29. Polyester Media Products
Pocket Cubes
Multiple efficiency levels with high holding capacities
Formulations for paint overspray and HVAC applications
Self sealing and header versions
Custom sizes available
Selection Guide

30. SL-50WB Multi-Pocket Bags Dual-layer graduated density media
Antimicrobial fibers
Self-supporting heat sealed pocket
Self sealing and header models
12” & 20” depths
SL-50WB Brochure

31. Multi-Pocket Brochure
Multi-Pocket Bags
Multi-Pocket Bag Filters
Heat sealed perimeter pocket
Multi-layer graduated density media
High efficiency & dust holding capacity
Optimum life cycle performance
MERV 13 &15
10, 8, 6, 5, 4 & 3 pocket configurations
26”, 22”, 19”,15” & 12” Depths
Multi-Pocket Brochure
MERV 13
Test Report
MERV 15
Test Report

32. Initial Resistance (in.) Dust Holding Capacity (g)
Multi-Pocket Bags CI
Syn.
Fiberglass
Prem. Syn.
Initial Resistance (in.)
0.29
0.40
0.50
Dust Holding Capacity (g)
165
125
150
300
Est. Annual Energy Cost
$125.00
$152.00
$190.00
Est. Cost/Filter
$21.00
$22.00
$24.00
$30.00
$85.00
Total
Operating Cost
$146.00
$174.00
$214.00
$182.00
$237.00
Competitive product data is based upon industry averages.
Total operating cost is based upon 12 month life cycle and double initial resistance.

33. Dust Load Comparison
Test data derived from ASHRAE 52.2 Independent Testing

34. Filter Comparison Chart Engineering Field Support
Marketing Tools
Marketing Brochures
Energy Calculator
Filter Comparison Chart
Test Reports
Engineering Field Support

35. Filter Comparison Chart
Marketing Tools
Energy Calculator
Filter Comparison Chart

36. Optimized trailer loading program
Service Goals
Inside sales team
To provide quick & responsive answers
Work proactively on product forecasting
Lead time
7-10 working days
Stocking program
All standard size products will be stocked
Optimized trailer loading program
Minimizes freight costs
Maximizes trailer space utilization based on customer’s loading instructions
Quickly identifies space available for fill item

37. Meet the Service Team

38. Thank you!