Values and History
Founded in 1992, Clean Air Industries (formally known as Clean Air America, Inc.) has been providing a safe working environment to North American manufacturers for over 30 years. Our values are simple: do it right the first time, take care of our people, and protect our customers’ employees. Our culture is one of innovation but not at the expense of common sense. We develop the right product at the right price to serve companies both large and small.
Proud sons and daughters of Georgia, we treat our employees the same way we treat our customers. We do not compromise on our values of trust, respect, quality, honesty, and safety.
Our History
1992
Clean Air America, Inc. was founded by Bertil and Antoinette Brahm and began operations in Western Kentucky.
Bertil and Antoinette immigrated to the US looking to follow their American dream. Bertil was born in Sweden and used his experience selling industrial air quality products to set up his operation on American soil.
Bertil was known for his direct communication style. When he wasn’t running around the plant making sure everything was running, he enjoyed relaxing with some homemade wings and beer.
A fan of photography, some of his pictures decorate the plant to this day.
1996
Clean Air America quickly outgrew it’s operations and moved to Rome, GA where we began assembling in a small plant while our main plant was being built.
1998
In 1998, after much anticipation, our current home was finally completed at 7 Superior Dr SE, in Rome, GA — 38,000 square feet and 35 employees. Suddenly with all the equipment available to cut, bend, weld, and powder coat, Clean Air America was able to meet their customers’ stringent delivery needs.
2000
One of our premier products, the WeldStation™,was launched and has since become the industry standard for fume extraction in trade schools and welding labs.
WeldStations are now in hundreds of schools across the United States and Canada.
2005
Clean Air America, Inc. expands product offerings and shipping to Mexico market.
2015
Long-time leader of product development and sales expansion, Jorgen Brahm, son of Bertil Brahm, is appointed President and takes ownership of Clean Air America, Inc.
Jorgen lead Clean Air America into a new period of profitability by aggressivley expanding his sales team and developing new products.
With a focus on innovation there was always two or three new products in R&D development. One of his top priorities was bringing Clean Air America to the forefront of automation and IOT with his development of the EVO controls.
2017
Clean Air America, Inc. introduces the BRAHM® Collector Series, the industry’s first live-pulsing cartridge collector, as a tribute to the memory of company founder Bertil Brahm.
2021
Clean Air America, Inc. is acquired and falls under the leadership of Pine Crest Industries. Pine Crest Industries quickly brought investment and expansion to Clean Air America to improve market share and efficiency. With the additional resources and a vision towards growth, Clean Air America is set to quickly expand into key markets and support their customers.
2023
Clean Air America, a leading manufacturer of industrial and educational air filtration solutions, announces its rebranding to Clean Air Industries. This change reflects the company’s evolution and recent growth, including the acquisition of Amtech LC, an established manufacturer of industrial air filtration equipment, based in Russellville, Kentucky.