USSC Announces Partnership with GILLIG to Deliver Industry-Leading Technology to Mass Transit
Active Air Purification with RGF UV-PHI® neutralizes airborne pollutants such as bacteria, mold, and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19.
United Safety & Survivability Corporation (USSC) is proud to announce a partnership with GILLIG to provide industry-leading technology that will take bus transportation cleanliness to a new level.
This new product innovation is an active air filtration system that uses Florida based RGF Environmental Group, Inc.’s patented UV light and Photohydroinization® technology to neutralize airborne pollutants such as bacteria, mold, and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. Studies have shown a 99% reduction of airborne pathogens. The unit is a standalone system which can be easily retrofitted into completed or new transportation buses.
President and CEO of United Safety & Survivability Corporation, Joe Mirabile, said:We are excited to release the next generation of air quality systems in partnership with GILLIG. These UV-PHI air systems paired with antimicrobial and antibacterial treatments will significantly increase the safety of all ridership by increasing air quality and overall surface cleanliness. This represents the next generation in cutting edge air quality improvements that our ridership and hero bus drivers deserve.
United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC) is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions that customers can trust to protect life and property. As a global leader in the design and engineering of world-class safety, survivability and technology solutions across a variety of industries and categories, their portfolio of products includes seating for commercial buses, fire trucks, ambulances, military vehicles, motor coaches, rail cars and locomotives.
GILLIG Vice President of Sales, Bill Fay, said:GILLIG is working hard to make transit as safe as possible. We are proud to partner with United Safety to help ensure the health of their passengers, drivers, and the communities they serve.
GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States. We offer a portfolio of clean energy propulsions including zero-emission battery electric, diesel-electric hybrid, near-zero emission compressed natural gas and clean-diesel, all designed on the proven GILLIG Low Floor platform to maximize fleet commonality.
Executive Vice President of United Safety & Survivability, Ray Melleady, said:We are looking forward aligning our mission of safety with GILLIG. Active Air is proven to create a dynamic antimicrobial environment that benefits bus operators and transit customers all day long while the vehicle is in operation,” he continued. “I commend GILLIG for making this technology available on future fleet procurements.
This article was originally published by GILLIG LLC.
