We work across the major industrial sectors in Southwestern Ontario. Below are common facility types where dust collection,
local exhaust ventilation (LEV), make-up air balance, and fan performance verification are frequently needed.
Automotive assembly & parts (Tier 1/2)
welding fumes • grinding • paint/booth balance
- Welding fume extraction verification (robotic & manual cells)
- Grinding/finishing dust collection performance checks
- Paint/process exhaust and make-up air (MUA) balance issues
- Post-line-change validation to confirm new branches don’t starve existing pickups
Common triggers: line expansions, “weak suction” complaints, corporate EHS audits, or project close-out sign-off.
Metal fabrication, welding, cutting & machining
fume capture • plasma/laser • central collectors
- LEV hood airflow checks for welding, cutting, and fume extraction
- Dust collection verification for grinding, deburring, polishing
- Branch/main CFM verification to identify restrictions and imbalance
- Troubleshooting chronic “it never worked right” systems
Common triggers: filters plugging, new machines added, nuisance dust, or inspector documentation requests.
Food & beverage processing
ingredient dust • odours • building pressure
- Ingredient handling dust capture (flour, sugar, spices, powders)
- Process exhaust and odour capture verification
- Make-up air and building pressure balance (infiltration/comfort)
- Audit-ready documentation formats for internal EHS programs
Common triggers: audit preparation, odour complaints, “doors won’t close”, or expansion without rebalancing airflow.
Woodworking & engineered wood products
high-volume dust • transport velocity • fire risk
- Dust collection CFM verification across multiple machines/drops
- Transport velocity checks to reduce settling/plugging risk
- Identification of bottlenecks (flex, blast gates, restrictions)
- Periodic verification programs to track performance drift
Common triggers: housekeeping burden, fire risk concerns, chronic plugging, or insurer questions.
Plastics, rubber & composites
process fumes • trimming dust • odours
- Process fume capture and LEV verification at equipment
- Dust capture at trimming, sanding, and finishing stations
- Make-up air interactions with process exhaust
- Practical troubleshooting of inconsistent performance
Common triggers: odour migration, operator exposure concerns, or “works only when doors are open”.
Chemical, petrochemical & specialty materials
process exhaust • safety reviews • documentation
- Process exhaust airflow and static pressure verification
- Local capture at transfer/handling points
- MUA and building balance checks around high-exhaust operations
- Defensible reporting for insurers, safety reviews, and audits
Common triggers: safety reviews, insurance audits, process changes, or odour/exposure issues.
Bulk material handling & ingredient facilities
transfer points • conveyors • bag dumps
- Transfer point dust capture verification (dump/transfer stations)
- Conveyor enclosure exhaust performance checks
- Bag dump station airflow verification and hood capture checks
- Post-modification validation after adding branches/equipment
Common triggers: visible dust during transfer, cleanup burden, or upcoming risk reviews.
Packaging, paper & consumer goods
line changes • trim dust • balance issues
- Dust capture verification at trim/scrap points
- Exhaust vs supply checks when lines change or speeds increase
- Fan/blower performance verification after retrofits
- Repeatable reporting for multi-line facilities
Common triggers: new equipment installs, comfort complaints, or energy penalties from imbalance.
Heavy equipment, machinery & industrial assembly
large hoods • long duct runs • fan curves
- LEV verification for welding/cutting and assembly processes
- Airflow + static pressure checks to confirm operating point
- Identify restrictions, imbalance, or control/throttling issues
- Independent post-install validation and close-out reporting
Common triggers: “system should be stronger”, noise/vibration complaints, or contractor dispute resolution.
Industrial warehousing & distribution (process exhaust)
battery rooms • packaging • pressure balance
- Battery charging area exhaust verification (where applicable)
- Packaging-related dust capture and exhaust checks
- Building pressure balance when large exhaust systems operate
- Audit-ready documentation and baseline records
Common triggers: odour migration, pressure complaints, safety audits, or facility expansions.
Not sure where your facility fits? If you have airborne dust, fumes, odours, or process exhaust—our measurement approach is usually transferable.
