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Hello Kel,
Hope you are enjoying our monthly newsletters. These newsletters are intended to keep you abreast of the latest changes in our industry and let you know about any upcoming tradeshows and educational events. If there is something you think we should include in these newsletters please email me at kel.ferris@astgroup.ca

Kind regards,
Kel Ferris,
AST Group

In this newsletter, you will find:



  • International Woodworking Fair - Atlanta
  • Stevenson Sprinkler - Fire Extinguishers
  • Event: Dust Collection System Design for Woodworking Operations
  • Product Feature: Rugged Pleat Baghouse Dust Collector
  • ICYMI - Dust Safety Journal Issue 11
  • Used Equipment Spotlight: Nilfisk A15 Vacuum

Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860

Dust Collection Industry News

International Woodworking Fair - Atlanta

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Experience IWF 2024 August 6 – 9 at the Georgia World Congress Center


The products and services to power your business will be here. All the innovations. All the newest technologies. All the wood products industry can deliver. All for you at IWF 2024. Buyers from across the U.S. and around the world say IWF is their #1 source for new products, innovations, ideas and technologies presented by woodworking’s top manufacturers. Expect more from IWF 2024. Where the built environment begins.


Learn More Here

Fire Extinguishers

The Essentials of Fire Extinguishers


There are many types of fire extinguishers. It is important to use the proper extinguisher for the specific job. It also needs to be noted that for a fire extinguisher to be effective the extinguisher must be:


  • the right type/rating for the job
  • accessible and close at hand
  • in good working order
  • used on a fire that is still small
  • used by a trained person

Stevenson Sprinkler can install, inspect and maintain all your fire extinguishers

More about Our Fire Extinguisher Services
Upcoming Events


Webinar: Dust Collection System Design for Woodworking Operations

Woodworking processes generate abrasive dust that, if not controlled correctly, can create hazardous working conditions and impact employee safety and retention. A properly designed dust collection system is critical for helping your shop comply with emissions standards, avoid costly downtime, and operate a cleaner work environment.



Wood dust is highly abrasive to equipment and filtration media, requiring unique system design to help avoid the heavy costs of loss production, added maintenance and more frequent filter change-outs.


Dates: 13 August 2024

Time: Noon - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT-4)

Locations: Online

Cost: FREE



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Product Feature

Donaldson Rugged Pleat - a New Standard in Baghhouse Dust Collection

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The Rugged Pleat (RP) baghouse dust collector sets a new standard for performance, combining advanced design with superior filtration in a low-maintenance package.

The award-winning Rugged Pleat Baghouse is ideal for the heavy and/or abrasive dust applications typically found in woodworking, mining, grain processing, and other industries. Combining a cyclone pre-cleaner and baghouse into a single unit, the Rugged Pleat handles heavy dust loads and large air volumes and uses a PD pump cleaning system to provide energy-efficient filter cleaning. But, the Rugged Pleat goes even further, incorporating advanced Donaldson filtration technology that leaves the competition behind.

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ICYMI...
In Case You Missed It


Dust Safety Journal Issue 11


What's Inside



  • Welding in the Dark: Can Fumes Really Explode
  • Live Tracking Combustible Dust Incidents
  • Challenges with Floor Sweeps in Wood Processing
  • How to Choose the Right Fan
  • and more


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Deals on Used Equipment

Used Nilfisk A15 Vacuum

All equipment sold as used/refurbished by the AST Group is subject to the following:
  • Inspected & verified to be operational & in good working order
  • All moving parts including motors, fans & solenoids have been tested & verified as functional
  • Door gaskets & diaphragms have been checked or replaced to ensure proper sealing

Be assured when buying used equipment from the AST Group that the quality and advice you receive are second to none in the industry. The Health and Safety of your workers and your facility is our priority. 
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Call AST Canada
905-821-8860
for more details
The AST Group of Companies was formed in 2019 to bring together all aspects of worker safety pertaining to air quality. We brought together Engineers, Millwrights, HVAC Journeymen, Specialized Installers & Fire Suppression Technicians, all drawing on the AST Canada team of product experts and estimators, with over 40 years of experience. Together we form a cohesive group to meet all your clean-air needs.
Contact Us
AST GROUP of Companies
3435 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1T4
1-905-821-8860
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