Moe’s Southwest Grill
How one conscientious, successful restaurateur choose to protect the health of his staff and patrons.
INDUSTRY
Hospitality / Restaurant
LOCATION
Glastonbury, CT
PRODUCT
(3) HALO HEPA Air Purification Systems
PROCESS
Air purifcation through ceiling mounted Erlab HALO HEPA filtration to Remove:
Indoor Air Pollution
Flue/Viruses
Particulate Matter
Mold
Bacteria
“ERLAB EQUIPMENT PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN SAFETY AND INDOOR AIR PURIFICATION
APPLICATION AREA:
Restaurant need for quality indoor air after COVID
Matthew Rusconi, a successful, experienced restaurateur, purchased his first Moe’s Southwest Grill in 2008. Moe’s in Glastonbury, CT is his 3rd location with additional locations in Norwich, Waterford, and Groton Ct. He feels fortunate to be able to work within the community where he grew up. The company enjoys supporting local youth programs, catering, taco kit fundraisers, and any other ideas where they can join as a community partner to make a positive impact. As a customer focused restaurant owner, he is invested in the safety and well-being of his patrons. With the onset of COVID, managing the health impact on his staff and customers became difficult. As the state of Connecticut started to allow businesses to reopen he realized the urgency of extending his safety protocols, not solely for the inevitable ‘next pandemic’ but to combat all contaminates and pollutants that pose a threat to the health of the people under his roof.
To this end Matt began a search for a partner who could help him mitigate any air purification issues, and as he relates: “We found that partner in Erlab and their HALO product.” M oe’s Southwest Grill, Glastonbury,CT
THE CHALLENGE
Matt began researching a solution that would keep his employees and customers safe from viruses and other pollutants. He wanted to ensure his restaurant was outfitted with an effective air purification product in the event of a resurgence of COVID 19 or another similar pandemic. His search made him a target and he soon became inundated with air filtration offers.
The issue then became deciphering which products would legitimately do what they claimed. All offers seemed legitimate, and not having excess time to spend on further research, Matt turned to a trusted source. He called a gentleman whom he remembered had installed laboratory hoods for many years, including his dad’s environmental laboratory hood. This gentleman recommended Erlab.
THE SCOPE
Matt shared that his decision to contact Erlab was based on
1. Reputation;
2. Industry/Equipment Knowledge;
3. Service Capabilities and
4. Personal Vendor Recommendation.
Other manufacturers proposed a solution for his company but he soon realized and understood the importance of HEPA (high efficiency particulate absorbing) filtration as well as air flow movement and where pollutants like a virus propagate. This steered him in the direction of the industry’s filtration expert.
“Erlab educated me on the size of the filter and that placement of the purifier matters immensely to make sure the entire area you are trying to protect gets covered. And they actually do a particle test before and after. No other company offered to do this.” Matt would be the first to agree that price is always a consideration, however, he is also a firm believer in you get what you pay for. His shared his experience with HALO, as affordable, easy to install, low maintenance and operating costs- all important factors that everyone should consider before purchasing any unit. He was additionally convinced by the knowledge that Erlab’s 53 years as the industry leader in air filtration qualified them as experts.
THE SOLUTION
Benefits of getting back to business, safely…
Matt’s sincere hope, and the reason behind installing HALOs in his restaurant, is to make customers, eating in Moe’s, comfortable in the knowledge that the air is being purified 24/7. Like all business owners he wants to see patronage come back to pre-covid levels as well as attract additional customers. His main reason for installation, along with eliminating viruses and pathogens, is to let his staff and community know that Moe’s is actively providing clean air to keep them safe to the best of their ability.
HALO AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS
Control airborne hazards for a happy, healthy community with HALO above
Airborne risks pose a unique challenge for administrators, staff, and residents. Air quality control enables you to mitigate the dangers of viral transmission and exposure to harmful particles.
- Reduce the risk of viral airborne transmission
- Mitigate exposure to mold, fungi, and bacteria
- Increase residents’ quality of life with healthier air
- Provide a cleaner environment equivalent to an ISO 8 cleanroom
- Create an environment of comfort for staff knowing the air they breathe is being treated
THE RESULT
The Halo will mitigate the risk of airborne spread, while also improving IAQ (Indoor Air Quality. This is a long-term solution; the HALO is a permanent infrastructure improvement without the infrastructure cost or complexities. A true and tested solution for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s well being.
Accomplishing the goal of finding a reliable partner who backs up their product with proven science and testing, Matt shared that:“Erlab has met my expectations in regard to ease of install, ease of use, support and doing what it’s supposed to do, which is cleaning the air….We like the results and have shared the Halo product with the rest of Moe’s community.”
ABOUT ERLAB
We provide safety, we protect your health
Erlab invented the ductless fume hood in 1968. With more than 50 years of experience in the field of chemical filtration and protection of laboratory personnel; we know the formula for safety. With Erlab, you will never have to wonder or worry if our products are safe. We build each one of the following 7 ingredients into our products, and without all of them, your health and safety will be compromised.
ERLAB R&D LABORATORY
The engineers and chemists in our state-of-the-art R&D laboratory understand molecular filtration. We are committed to designing products that are safe and of the highest quality, strive to improve our products, and continuously develop new products that provide greater protection in the laboratory.
STRICT SAFETY STANDARDS
We hold ourselves to the highest standard and adhere to the strict AFNOR NF X 15-211: 2009 filtration safety standard as endorsed by ANSI Z9.5-2012.
A PUBLISHED CHEMICAL LISTING
It all begins here. Without this listing, we are not compliant with AFNOR NFX 15-211. Our in-house laboratory tests, as well as independent testing, to verify the retention capacity of over 700 chemicals for our filters.
INDEPENDENT TESTING
Erlab filters have been independently tested multiple times at various concentrations guaranteeing that our safety solutions all adhere to the strict performance criteria of theAFNOR NF X 15-211:2009 standard assuring that the emission concentration at the filter exhaust will always be lower than 1% of the TLV.
APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE (VALIQUEST)
Our laboratory specialists will recommend the appropriate filtration fume hood, type of filter, and personalized advice.
CERTIFICATE OF VALIDATION FOR THE CHEMICALS USED IN THE HOOD
A certified PhD chemist issues a Certificate of Validation with a list of the chemicals approved for use in the hood.
Our Safety Program
We back up our products 100%. This program includes your specialized chemical evaluation, validation of your hood upon installation, and a filtration safety specialist at your service to ensure that your hood is operating to its full potential.
