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MIATECH , A SOLUTIONS COMPANY

MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE

FRESH PRODUCE AND FLOWER TRANSPORTATION

MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE

Chairman & CEO, Costas Iconomou

“In doing business with Miatech, you will experience commitment far surpassing your expectations, thoughtful innovation, and value that are unparalleled in our industry. Through strong leadership, drive and a capable trained team of employees, we are taking it to the next level.”

About Miatech Established in 1987 in the USA

Opened Field Office in Europe in 1999

We’re the Largest Manufacturer of Our Kind

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• Produce Misting

• Service Case and Ice Table Humidification

• Water Purification

• Warehouse, Greenhouse and Cold Room Humidification

• Air-pathogen and Ethylene Removal Solutions

• Outdoor Cooling (People Misters)

Miatech Manufactures and Markets:

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What is Ethylene?

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• Natural growth hormone

• It’s invisible, cannot be seen, smelled or felt

• Produced by plant tissue as well as the combustion of synthetic materials

• Not harmful or toxic to humans

• Used in ripening and degreening rooms

What are the effects of Ethylene to fresh produce?

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• Discoloration and black spots

• Leaves separate from parent plant

• Ripening procedure is accelerated.

• Unpleasant odor

• Shrinkage and weight loss

Ethylene and cut flowers

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What are the flowers damage symptoms?

• Flowers closing prematurely, commonly referred as “going to sleep”.

• Flowers/leaves falling off.

• Yellowing of leaves.

• Rapid flower opening, commonly referred as “blown head”.

Damage by Airborne Pathogens

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Millions of $ worth loses are caused each year by Airborne Pathogens during storage or transit of fresh produce.

Most damaging Airborne Pathogens are bacteria, mold and fungi like botrytis, penicillium italicum and penicillium digitatum.

The Problem:

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During transportation in trucks or

containers, air circulation is causing damage by ethylene

and airborne pathogen

concentration.

The Solution:

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Miatech’s Eris Filter

Disposable Anti-Microbial Sorbent Air Filter Pad

Benefits:

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1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds

Small amount of mold can spread through the air.

Benefits:

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1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration

Mold and bacteria can stay alive forever as long as there is a small amount of food.

Benefits:

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1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration

Some produce should arrive in Green conditions.

3. Removes ethylene gas

Benefits:

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1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration3. Removes ethylene gas

4. Prevents odor cross contamination

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Odor produced by: Will be absorbed by: 

Apples ………………………………………………….. Cabbage, carrots, celery, figs onions, meat, eggs, dairy products

Avocados ……………………………………………….. PineapplesCarrots……………………………………………………CeleryCitrus fruit ……………………………………………… Meat, eggs dairy productsGinger root ……………………………………………... EggplantGrapes (fumigated with sulfur dioxide)………………….other fruits and vegetablesLeeks …………………………………………………… Figs, grapesOnions dry. …………………. ………………………… Apples, celery, pearsOnions green …………………………………………… Corn, figs, grapes, mushrooms, rhubarbPears ……………………………………………………. Cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, potatoesPotatoes ……………………… ………………………....Apples, pearsPeppers green. ……………….. ………………………....PineapplesStrongly scented, vegetable’s…………………………….Citrus fruit  

Source:, ( U.S. Department of Agriculture) 

CROSS ODOR ABSORPTION

Benefits:

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1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration3. Removes ethylene gas

4. Prevents odor cross contamination

5. Increases shelf life by keeping perishables and flowers healthier

Benefits:

AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL

1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration3. Removes ethylene gas

4. Prevents odor cross contamination

5. Increases shelf life by keeping perishables and flowers healthier6. Cut your waste by at least 29%

Eris Filter

Scientifically Proven – Field Tested

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Field Test SummaryTest was organized by Scientific Air Solutions, Dr. Rick Falkenberg.

Eris filter was placed in an ocean container transporting fresh produce from California to China. Results from this test show a significant reduction in microbial count with the use of the Eris Filter.Pre shipment air samples (California) ranged from 250-395 CFU/m3. Post shipment air samples (China) ranged from 80-110 CFU/m3.See spatial map following.

Eris Filter

Scientifically Proven – Field Tested

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Microbial(CFU, Colony Forming Units)Container – California – China 2004

Ethylene

Container – California – China 2004

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

0

2

4

8

6

Right

Left

California - Before

CFU/cubic meter

258 262 266 270 274 278 282 286 290 294 298

40

China - After0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

Right

Left0

2

4

6

CFU/cubic meter

89 91 93 95 97 99 101 103 105 107 109

40

0.7

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

0

2

4

8

6

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Left

California - Before

PPM Ethylene

0.66 0.7 0.74 0.78 0.82 0.86 0.9 0.94 0.98 1.02 1.06

40

China - After0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

Right

Left0

2

4

6

PPM Ethylene

40

0.72 0.74 0.760.78

0.8

0.820.84

0.860.880.90.920.940.960.981

0.2 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.3 0.32

0.34

0.36

0.380.40.420.440.460.48

0.36 0.40.32 0.440.28 0.480.24 0.520.2 0.560.16

Compare:

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Ethylene and Airborne Pathogen increase spoilage and decrease shelf

life

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ERISFILTER

REFRIGERATION UNIT

COLDAIR

Eris Filter Layout Diagram

*NOTE: Eris filter positioning varies on the type of refrigeration, truck or container. Filter should be placed in the air intake.

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Eris Filter Installation Photo

Eris filter

Installation in a fresh produce refrigerated truck

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