Preserving your perishables from ethylene and airborne bacteria during transportation is a very important link in providing quality perishables to the end consumer. When fruits, vegetables and flowers are harvested far away from the place that is the consumption destination, providing proper transportation conditions brings both a better value for the consumer, and higher profits for the merchant. Apart from general requirements for ethylene and bacteria control equipment (cost effectiveness, low maintenance, user friendly, odor removal), solutions for preserving perishables during transportation need to have few special features. Among these desirable features are; small size, freedom from an external power source, and ease of installation and replacement. Regular solutions for preserving perishables in warehouses are not practical for the same purpose in sea and truck containers. That’s why Miatech has developed a special solution for preserving perishables during transportation, which makes this process very easy and very effective.

1. MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
MIATECH , A SOLUTIONS COMPANY
FRESH PRODUCE AND FLOWER
TRANSPORTATION
LET MIATECH BE A PART OF YOUR
PERISHABLE CONTROL SOLUTION.

2. MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
“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.”
Chairman & CEO, Costas Iconomou

3. MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
About Miatech
 Established in 1987 in the USA
 Opened Field Office in Europe in 1999
 We’re the Largest Manufacturer of Our Kind
 Local Dealers to Serve You
 Unique Manufacturer’s Support
Program for Dealer Service,
Training and Technical Assistance

4. MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
Miatech Manufactures and Markets:
• 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)

5. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
What is Ethylene?
• Natural growth hormone
• Produced by plant tissue as well as the
combustion of synthetic materials
• It’s invisible, cannot be seen, smelled or felt
• Not harmful or toxic to humans
• Used in ripening and degreening rooms

6. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
What are the effects of Ethylene to fresh
produce?
• Discoloration and black spots
• Leaves separate from parent plant
• Ripening procedure is accelerated.
• Shrinkage and weight loss
• Unpleasant odor

7. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Ethylene and cut flowers
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”.

8. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Damage by Airborne Pathogens
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.

9. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
The Problem:
During transportation in
trucks or containers, air
circulation is causing
damage by ethylene and
airborne pathogen
concentration.

10. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
The Solution:
Miatech’s Eris Filter
Disposable Anti-Microbial Sorbent Air Filter Pad

11. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Benefits:
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds
Small amount of mold can
spread through the air.

12. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Benefits:
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds
2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration
Mold and bacteria can stay alive forever as long as there
is a small amount of food.

13. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Benefits:
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds
2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration
3. Removes ethylene gas
Some produce should arrive in Green conditions.

14. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Benefits:
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds
2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration
3. Removes ethylene gas
4. Prevents odor cross contamination

15. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
CROSS ODOR ABSORPTION
Odor produced by: Will be absorbed by:
Apples ………………………………………………….. Cabbage, carrots, celery, figs
onions, meat, eggs, dairy products
Avocados ……………………………………………….. Pineapples
Carrots……………………………………………………Celery
Citrus fruit ……………………………………………… Meat, eggs dairy products
Ginger root ……………………………………………... Eggplant
Grapes (fumigated with sulfur dioxide)………………….other fruits and vegetables
Leeks …………………………………………………… Figs, grapes
Onions dry. …………………. ………………………… Apples, celery, pears
Onions green …………………………………………… Corn, figs, grapes, mushrooms, rhubarb
Pears ……………………………………………………. Cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes
Potatoes ……………………… ………………………....Apples, pears
Peppers green. ……………….. ………………………....Pineapples
Strongly scented, vegetable’s…………………………….Citrus fruit
Source:, ( U.S. Department of Agriculture)

16. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Benefits:
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds
2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration
3. Removes ethylene gas
4. Prevents odor cross contamination
5. Increases shelf life by keeping perishables and flowers healthier

17. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Benefits:
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds
2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration
3. Removes ethylene gas
4. Prevents odor cross contamination
5. Increases shelf life by keeping perishables and flowers healthier
6. Cut your waste by at least 29%

18. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Eris Filter
Scientifically Proven – Field Tested
Field Test Summary
Test 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.

19. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Eris Filter
Scientifically Proven – Field Tested
Microbial
(CFU, Colony Forming Units) Ethylene
Container – California – China 2004 Container – California – China 2004
California - Before Right California - Before Right
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
8 8
0.7 0.72 0.74 0.76
6 6 0.78
0.8
4 4
0.82
0.84
2 2 0.9 0.88 0.86
0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92
1
0 0
Left 40 Left 40
CFU/cubic meter PPM Ethylene
258 262 266 270 274 278 282 286 290 294 298 0.66 0.7 0.74 0.78 0.82 0.86 0.9 0.94 0.98 1.02 1.06
China - After Right China - After Right
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 6 0.2 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.3 0.32
0.34
4 4
0.36
2 2 0.38
0.48 0.46 0.44 0.42 0.4
0 0
Left 40 Left 40
CFU/cubic meter PPM Ethylene
89 91 93 95 97 99 101 103 105 107 109 0.16 0.2 0.24 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.4 0.44 0.48 0.52 0.56

20. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Compare:
Ethylene and Airborne Pathogen increase
spoilage and decrease shelf life

21. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Eris Filter Layout Diagram
REFRIGERATION UNIT ERIS
FILTER
COLD
AIR
*NOTE: Eris filter positioning varies on the type of refrigeration, truck or
container. Filter should be placed in the air intake.

22. AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENE
REMOVAL
Eris Filter Installation Photo
Eris filter
Installation in a fresh
produce refrigerated truck

23. SERVICE AND SUPPORT
The Miatech Professionals and our Dealer Network
Deliver ongoing Service and Support

24. MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
MIATECH WANTS TO BE A PART OF
YOUR PERISHABLE CONTROL SOLUTIONS
LET MIATECH BE A PART OF YOUR
PERISHABLE CONTROL SOLUTION.