Public transit is an essential link to regional and local economies which was never more apparent than during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to return ridership to pre-pandemic levels, public transportation operators need economical and easy-to-use solutions that reduce transmission of airborne viruses.

Transit Technology Innovator Luminator Technology Group (Luminator) is pleased to announce they are the recipient of a 2021 Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award from American Security Today for the Renew™ Air Treatment system.

Honored for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renew Air Treatment system is deployed by mass transportation agencies and dispenses Grignard Pure™, an antimicrobial air treatment, through a connected, technologically advanced system proven to kill 98% of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles in the air, where transmission is most likely.

When the pandemic started, 67 percent of riders reported being extremely or very concerned about the possibility of bringing COVID-19 home, infecting their loved ones.

With one in 10 Americans using public transit on a daily or weekly basis, technology such as continuous air treatment is now safeguarding passengers so they can get to work safely without putting their families or themselves at risk.

Luminator and Grignard Pure partnered to deliver an innovative continuous air treatment system, different than “episodic” treatments and surface disinfecting, for public transit systems.

The solution reduces virus particles in the air – where transmission is most likely.

(Learn More about the Renew Air Treatment system, courtesy of the Luminator Technology Group and Vimeo.)

The Luminator Renew Air Treatment adaptive system utilizes onboard sensors to automatically adjust the system based upon the fresh air intake and other conditions in the vehicle, maintaining proper concentration for efficacy, even with doors opening and closing as passengers embark and disembark the vehicle.

As conditions change, such as fluctuations of fresh air intake throughout the route, the system maintains an effective level to continuously kill virus particles in the air.

The EPA, the U.S. governing body tasked with environmental protection matters, has approved its use of Grignard Pure under a Section 18 Emergency Exemption in several states already, and transit agencies worldwide should see it as a transformative shift in how the mass transit agencies can respond and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luminator’s Renew™ Air Treatment System sets the scene for what’s to be expected across industries far and wide as we embark on finding our “new normal.”

Surface cleanings only disinfect surfaces, not the air, where most COVID-19 virus particles are transmitted.

Furthermore, a surface can be reinfected immediately after being disinfected, a problem that poses safety challenges.

Transit vehicles need solutions that are effective, provide continuous protection, and reflect best practices using the latest scientific information on the virus.

Alternative solutions like UV lights have proven to be less effective than previously hoped.

Tests conducted by MTA indicate that UV lamps only disinfect within their cone of light, which means that dozens or even hundreds of lamps must be deployed at once to treat every inch of a vehicle.

Adequate ventilation and filtration via HVAC systems using specialized filters can reduce the likelihood of airborne exposure but have not been shown to inactivate the virus.

Further, they provide little protection for riders in close proximity to an infected individual, because the virus particles they emit could infect other riders before reaching the filter.

Lastly, foggers or sprays of cleaning products are not generally recommended, as many solutions require manual operation and may be hazardous. According to AIHA, fogging is not the preferred method of application, as it can create many human health hazards.

Long after the days of COVID-19, this solution has the potential to continue to protect riders and operators from other viruses.

If there’s one thing we learned in the last year, it’s that our technology should not only meet the needs of today, but the possibilities of tomorrow too.

“As a trusted partner to transit organizations across the globe, Luminator is dedicated to supporting the safe return of ridership aboard public transportation,” explains Kirk Goins, CEO of Luminator.

“This award is a clear indication that Luminator’s Renew Air Treatment System enables transit leaders to run safe operations for their passengers and operators amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security awards program and recognizes industry leaders of physical and border security, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness management and response, law enforcement, first responders, as well as federal, state, and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to keep our nation secure.

“‘ASTORS’ nominations are evaluated on their technical innovation, interoperability, specific impact within the category, the overall impact to the industry, relatability to other industry technologies, and application feasibility outside of the industry,” said American Security Today’s Publisher, Michael J. Madsen.

This new white paper addresses the use of @GrignardPure as an additional layer of protection against the spread of SARS-CoV-2, working in conjunction with proper air filtration and ventilation strategies. https://t.co/lg3JmB3JYN pic.twitter.com/GChUvFyvEC

— Luminator Technology Group (@luminator_) December 16, 2021

Luminator Technology Group (Luminator) is a leading manufacturer of stationary and on-board passenger information systems, video security, air treatment, and lighting solutions for global mass transportation applications.

The company, founded in 1928, leverages its extensive engineering resources to develop solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for bus, rail and aerospace operations worldwide.

Luminator delivers globally recognized technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations.

For more information, visit www.luminator.com, and to learn more about Luminator’s air treatment solutions, please click here.

Luminator Technology Group Takes Platinum in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Sixth Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

Luminator Technology Group

Best COVID-19 Emergency Response Solution

• Renew Air Treatment System

• Luminator develops and delivers technology with tangible benefits that support transit bus and rail car manufacturers as well as public transit operators around the globe.

• Luminator’s Renew™ Air Treatment system dispenses Grignard Pure, an antimicrobial air treatment through a connected, technologically advanced system that measures and automatically adjusts the amount of Grignard Pure that is dispensed in the air.

• The adaptive system utilizes on-board sensors to automatically adjust the system based upon the fresh air intake and other conditions in the vehicle, maintaining proper concentration for efficacy – even with doors opening and closing as passengers embark and disembark the vehicle

• As conditions change, such as fluctuations of fresh air intake throughout the route, the system maintains an effective level to continuously kill virus particles in the air.

• Luminator Technology Group delivers globally-recognized technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations

(Grignard Company, a manufacturer of atmospheric effect solutions, and Luminator Technology Group (Luminator), a global leader in transit technology and communication solutions, announce a partnership focused on providing new safety offerings for public transit amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy of Luminator Technology Group.)

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Sixth Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards highlights the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

The United States was forever changed 20 years ago on September 11th, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.

In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.

Our keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.

Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.

The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.

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American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State, and local levels of government as well as firms allied to the government.

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Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

(See just a few highlights of American Security Today’s 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East. Courtesy of My Pristine Images and Vimeo.)

To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, be on the lookout for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2021 ‘A Year in Review’.

The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of Annual ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.

It will serve as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.

From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION will have what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.

It will also include featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

• For a complete list of 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, begin HERE.

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