Air Hygiene International, Inc.. took flight in January 1997, fueled by the skills and dedication of brothers Quinn Bierman (President) and Swanson Bierman (Vice-President). The name Air Hygiene International includes our primary industry focus (Air), our goal of pollution reduction through testing (Hygiene), and our aggressive growth strategy (International).

Quinn and Swanson had started working together on various testing projects in 1994, cultivating a service-oriented approach toward both clients and regulatory agency personnel. Despite working from a back bedroom and garage, Air Hygiene used cutting-edge computer and instrument technology to perform at a level of excellence typically seen only in larger stack testing companies.

From the first testing job, Air Hygiene clearly established itself as a uniquely excellent niche supplier to the natural gas industry. Located in the center of the nation's oil and gas reserves, Air Hygiene began testing natural gas fired engines across Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, and Wyoming. In its very first year, Air Hygiene tested over 200 natural gas fired engines with the company's original mobile testing laboratory. Air Hygiene expanded its client base as 1998 approached, bringing new clients on board while continuing to exceed the expectations of existing clients.

As new companies joined the growing client list, Air Hygiene expanded into the utility and refinery industries. The company added natural gas fired combustion turbine testing (to meet EPA's 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG) to its expanding array of services. Air Hygiene's client base continued to grow as the company gained regulatory expertise in new states, including Michigan, New Mexico, and Arkansas.

Air Hygiene added its first additional employees in 1999, relocated to a new office, and built new mobile testing laboratories to meet the growing demand of emission testing needs from clients. The company constructed its first emission testing van to aid with the continuing need for a self-sufficient mobile testing laboratory that could perform multiple emission tests. Air Hygiene also added color printers to each lab in order to improve service with on-site reporting.

Long-term contracts with large Fortune 500 companies for multiple sources across the United States fueled Air Hygiene's growth throughout 1999. Natural gas fired sources ranging from combustion turbines to heaters remained the company's primary emission testing sources.

By 2000, Air Hygiene had grown by over 300 percent. The growth required another move to a 6,000 square foot office/warehouse. New power plants using natural gas combustion turbines provided Air Hygiene's latest growth opportunity. Demand for turbine testing required an on-site, dedicated emission-testing lab and skilled testing team. Not only were Air Hygiene's testers busy in the United States, but 2000 also marked South America as the company's first international destination.

By the end of 2000, Air Hygiene had tested over 10,000 sources and grown from a handful of clients to over 80 corporations in 23 states, including large international turbine manufacturers, dynamic energy companies, and large-scale equipment manufacturers. Despite its enormous growth Air Hygiene continues to treat every client like its first, with professional testing services that improve operating efficiency while meeting state and federal environmental requirements.

As Air Hygiene launches into its ninth year of business, our goal remains clear - meet and exceed our clients' expectations. Each day we help our clients improve their businesses through our cost-effective, high-quality products and professional services.