Duo Vac celebrates 40th Anniversary with new product introductions

In 2007, the Duo Vac product line of NuEra Air Solutions, a division of the renamed and newly formed NuEra International, will celebrate its 40th Anniversary. NuEra Air Solutions, based in Laval, Quebec, consolidates the brand names of two floor care specialists - Duo Vac and Husky. All administrative, manufacturing and warehousing activities operate through the 40,000 square foot Laval facility. Duo Vac has it roots in St. Faustin, Quebec. In 1981, it was purchased by Montreal entrepreneur, Claude Cloutier. In 1995, Duo Vac aggressively launched its European growth. It now has number one or number two market share in many European countries. In 2000, Duo Vac was joined by a private Canadian merchant bank which became the eventual sole stockholder and was the predecessor company to NuEra International.

Duo Vac products are exported to 47 different countries in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Far East. In Canada, the company is now the largest central vacuum manufacturer. It has won the prestigious “Legers and Legers” – an independent marketing pollster – consumers preference award for 12 consecutive years. The significance of this award is that the polling area of northeastern Canada is the cradle of the North American central vacuum industry and has the highest concentration of users and manufacturers in the world. This knowledgeable and experienced user base selected the Duo Vac brand as their central vacuum of choice.

All of the Duo Vac CVS power units are built with Ametek-Lamb motors. There are choices of filtered cyclonic or paper bag systems. The high performance Duo-Fibre Quick filtration system has been designed to last the life of the machine and has one of the industry’s largest filtering areas. This has two important benefits…it prolongs the motor life and maintains suction power. Additionally, the German engineered Herculon filter media has the capacity to filter particles as fine as flour or gypsum board dust (0.1 micron @ 97.5 percent efficiency) while maintaining its “breathability.” The units may, also, be equipped with the innovative “whisper quiet” silencing technology. The Silentium, also, includes the “intelligent” service indicator module. The LED pressure sensitive and timing initiated displays, both on the power unit and on the hose handle note the emptying, cleaning and maintenance intervals. Some of other standard and time proven Duo Vac features include a seamless rust resistant aluminum and steel c
anisters, baked epoxy powder scratch resistant paint on all interior and exterior surfaces, a washable and reusable filter medium, a compression mounted motor assembly, anti-vibration gasketed housing ports and large light weight DuoMax 5, 6 and 9 gallon capacity dust canisters.

In the North American market, the Duo Vac product line has been used extensively in both residential and commercial applications because of its engineered durability. Commercially, it has been used in nationwide applications for daily facility maintenance – shoe stores, book stores, drug stores, restaurants, jewelry stores, hair salons, department stores, etc. The prestigious client list has included Sony Electronics, Nike, Genovese Drug Stores, Nine West Shoes, Aldo Shoes, Syms Department Stores, Jos. A. Banks, Easy Spirit Shoes, San Remo Gift Shops, Levi’s by Designs Clothing Stores, Walden Books, Regis Hair Salons, Royal Doulton, Carter’s Children’s Wear, A.T & T. Phone Stores, Florsheim Shoes, Helzberg Diamonds, I.H.O.P., Sirloin Stockade, etc.

Duo Vac has an established international reputation for quality and innovation. Continuing with Duo Vac’s legacy and in celebration of its anniversary, it has added the new Symphonia Special Edition and the Kompact to its current “S” series product line – the ultra-quiet Silentium, the seamless aluminum Signature, the best selling Symphonia and the compact Simplici-T. The five distinct lines have various models at varying price points appealing to all categories of users and buyers.

The Symphonia Special Edition has a motor sport inspired marketing theme. The unit is powered by an innovative and more powerful Ametek-Lamb motor. The motor has 5.7” fan diameter, a tangential discharge and a dual tapered double stage fan system with a high efficiency diffuser. The new technology generates 653 air watts, 148” of water lift and 129.8 CFM’s. The units are painted in a baked high gloss intense scratch resistant epoxy with a choice of racing inspired yellow, red or black color schemes. An external muffler is, also, included with the power unit. Additionally, the Symphonia Special Edition will be launched in a coordinated new multi-language packaging, an in-store/show racing product podium and pop-up banners/displays. In summary, a new product that offers more value for the same price.

The Duo Vac Kompact is an entry level complete central vacuum system designed for an approximate 1,500 square foot coverage. It is powered by the newly developed Ametek-Lamb Advantek II – Plus flow-thru motor. It generates 453 air watts, 108” of water lift and 119.5 C.F.M.’s. The body is a royal blue is a baked epoxy painted metal with clear coated aluminum cover and lower casing. It has a top fill paper bag with a five-gallon capacity. The Kompact’s small size, 13”w x 22”h, makes it compact enough to fit under a sink counter, in a utility closet, laundry room, etc. and it can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. It is packaged in one box and includes an accessory kit with a 30-foot hose, a hose hanger, a telescopic wand, four cleaning tools, a tool caddy, an exhaust muffler and three paper filters. The Duo Vac Kompact is an outstanding all-inclusive product for a great economic value.

The Duo Vac warranty/guarantee is a unique multi-stage progressive program. It includes a primary industry leading one-year power unit product satisfaction or 100 percent money back guarantee. An initial three-year 100 percent labor and parts guarantee and an additional two-year parts warranty for all power unit components. All accessories, hoses and carpet sweepers have a two-year parts warranty.

The Duo Vac brand is continuing to build its presence in the North American market. For those interested in information regarding product, dealerships or protected distributorships, visit online at www.duovac.com or www.ncvacs.com, or call John Ritzcovan, Duo Vac’s U.S. representative, at 1-914-514-8041.

Reprinted from Central Vac Professional, July 2007