Biddeford Trade School Expands with Industry-Leading Indoor Air Quality Solutions from ThinkLite Air

The Biddeford Regional Center of Technology is prioritizing student and staff health by partnering with ThinkLite Air for best-in-class indoor air quality management.

The school department is installing ThinkLite Flair indoor air quality monitors and Purilux units in the vocational education center.

The ThinkLite Air Purilux units, installed in the culinary section, combine energy-efficient LED lighting with air purification. The ThinkLite Air Flair monitor offers real-time air quality data, allowing school officials to measure and share results with students, staff, parents, and the community.

ThinkLite Air's Purilux units also align with American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers guidelines by supplementing or reducing HVAC system usage, enhancing air treatment and reducing energy consumption.

Kevin Roche, Principal of DI Manufacturing Solutions, emphasized the long-term benefits of the units.

 "Biddeford Schools are setting a new standard for wellness and sustainability in education. The energy savings from the Purilux units are just as impressive as the air purification,” he said.

Biddeford Schools plan to expand their partnership with ThinkLite Air to enhance indoor air quality across more campuses, including Biddeford High School in 2025 and a new facility in 2026.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, schools made significant investments to reduce infections, but proving their long-term effectiveness has been challenging. Biddeford Schools Superintendent Jeremy Ray views this pilot project as a transformative step in promoting the well-being of students and staff.

"Being a high-profile school, it's essential for us to set the standard in indoor air quality, not just for the safety of our students and staff but also to communicate our results effectively to the community. We needed a solution that was affordable, energy-efficient, and space-saving to fit seamlessly into our environments. ThinkLite Air delivered exactly that, providing tools to monitor and improve air quality in real-time," said Ray.