Tom Birchard, MBA

Tom, with over 25 years of experience in engineering, business development, and project management, heads the solutions management team at Elmarco.  He has broad experience at large companies with long-established products and processes as well as start-up companies full of possibilities and ambiguities.  Wherever he works, he is dedicated to improving existing product performance and enabling new product concepts both using the latest technologies.  An important skill is Tom’s ability to bridge the gap between technological and business goals while fostering collaborative partnerships and developing innovative solutions.  Coupled with his strong communication and interpersonal skills, it enables him to build lasting relationships across all organizational levels both internally and externally.  He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina, an MS in Engineering from Purdue University, and dual BS degrees from Washington University and DePauw University.

Tom Birchard, MBA
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Director of Solution Management, Elmarco s.r.o.

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Workshop

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VIP Lounge of the Czech Pavilion at Expo 2025

Global Air Filtration Standards: A Comparative Analysis

Air filtration standards are paramount in safeguarding public health and maintaining indoor air quality. While international standards offer a foundational framework, countries such as Japan and China have established their own specific regulations to address their specific environmental concerns and regulatory mandates. As the field of air filtration advances, staying abreast of the latest standards and technologies is essential for selecting optimal filtration solutions across diverse applications and markets. This workshop will present a comparative analysis of the key air filtration regulations in Japan (JIS B 8137 and JIS B 8140), China (GB/T 18800 and GB/T 30587), the United States (ASHRAE 52.2 and 62.1), and Europe (ISO 16890 and 29463), along with practical guidance on tailoring product performance to meet the requirements of each market.

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar

Visiting Fellow, Department of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University (UK)

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar is a mechanical engineer, air quality consultant, and a Visiting Academic Fellow in the School of Aerospace, Transport, and Manufacturing at Cranfield University for air quality and filter performance relevant to land-based gas turbines.

Dr. Al-Attar is the first associated air filtration consultant fo…

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar

Dr. Cheah Wei Ng

R&D Director APAC, Camfil

Ms. Ng is a technical expert in air filtration technology with over 22 years of experience in the industry. Holding a MSc. in Chemical Engineering, she has worked extensively across China, Malaysia, and the United States, bringing a rich, global perspective to her work.

Specializing in both particle and molecular filtra…

Dr. Cheah Wei Ng

Tom Birchard, MBA

Director of Solution Management, Elmarco s.r.o.

Tom, with over 25 years of experience in engineering, business development, and project management, heads the solutions management team at Elmarco.  He has broad experience at large companies with long-established products and processes as well as start-up companies full of possibilities and ambiguities.  Wherever he…

Tom Birchard, MBA

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