Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Environmental Services Partner in Roanoke
ETS Inc has been a global leader in environmental consulting since 1973, specializing in air emissions control, testing, training, and troubleshooting for industrial clients. Our expertise centers on fabric filter baghouse systems, with a fully equipped independent testing laboratory that participates in the EPA's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program. We have resolved complex air pollution control challenges for clients worldwide, including steel plants, electric utilities, and chemical manufacturers. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge research, including nanomaterial filter development through EPA SBIR awards. We provide comprehensive services from system design optimization to root-cause analysis of malfunctioning equipment.Our training programs, including CEU-accredited seminars and custom webinars, have educated professionals across industries. Through rigorous quality assurance protocols and long-term monitoring programs, we ensure clients achieve compliance while minimizing operational costs. Our case studies demonstrate measurable savings through optimized filtration systems, with documented cost reductions exceeding $20,000 per pressure drop unit. We maintain strict adherence to scientific methodology while delivering practical, field-tested solutions for real-world industrial applications.
Services
Air Emissions Control
Fabric Filter Testing
Training Seminars
Baghouse Troubleshooting
Consulting Services
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of specialized expertise in fabric filter systems
- Only EPA-approved laboratory for baghouse filtration testing
- Proven troubleshooting success with documented cost savings
- Custom CEU-accredited training programs since 1973
- Patented baghouse performance monitoring technology
Associations and certifications
- EPA Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program
What people say
Proven troubleshooting success
Cost-effective solutions
Expert technical staff
Comprehensive training programs
EPA-verified testing
Services
Fabric Filter Testing
Our EPA-verified laboratory conducts comprehensive fabric filter testing to optimize air pollution control systems. We analyze filtration efficiency for particles 2.5 microns or smaller while measuring pressure drop and total removal efficiency. Clients receive actionable data to select appropriate filter media, with documented cost savings of $20,000 per pressure drop unit. Our testing supports regulatory compliance and system optimization for industries including steel production and power generation.
Baghouse Troubleshooting
We identify and resolve complex baghouse system failures through root-cause analysis. Our engineers combine field inspections with laboratory testing to determine premature failure causes, such as chemical corrosion or improper gas distribution. Clients receive detailed remediation plans that have extended bag life from months to years. Our methodology includes scanning electron microscopy and performance benchmarking against industry standards.
Training Seminars
Our CEU-accredited seminars cover fabric filter fundamentals, operation, and maintenance. Participants learn system design principles, troubleshooting techniques, and maintenance best practices through hands-on demonstrations. Custom webinars provide tailored training for specific facility needs. The program has educated thousands of engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel since 1973, with graduates reporting improved system performance and compliance.
Consulting Services
We provide expert consultation for air pollution control system design and optimization. Our services include specification development, quality assurance programs, and performance verification. Clients benefit from our 50+ years of experience across diverse industries, with documented improvements in system efficiency and regulatory compliance. Our consultants have developed ASTM standards for filtration product testing.
Quality Assurance Programs
We develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance programs for filter fabric and bag production. Our protocols include material testing, dimensional verification, and workmanship inspection. Clients receive detailed acceptance criteria and testing procedures that ensure product conformity. Our QA programs have successfully extended bag life and reduced replacement costs through rigorous pre-installation verification and ongoing performance monitoring.
People
Marc McKenna
President
Over 50 years of fabric filter system experience. Former EPA workshop lecturer and author. Leads strategic direction for ETS Inc's consulting and research initiatives.
Terry Williamson
Vice President Laboratory Operations
33 years of bag and baghouse testing expertise. Manages EPA-verified laboratory operations and quality assurance programs.
Jeff Smith
Field Service Manager
38 years of field inspection and troubleshooting experience. Specializes in system performance evaluations and failure analysis.
Dorothy Parker
Accounting Services & Seminar Coordinator
Manages financial operations and coordinates CEU-accredited training programs since 1973.
Ryan Gibbs
Scientist
Researches advanced filtration technologies including nanomaterial filters through EPA SBIR initiatives.
Questions
What industries benefit from ETS services?
We serve power generation, steel production, chemical manufacturing, and other industries requiring air emissions control.
Do you offer on-site training programs?
Yes, we provide custom on-site seminars and webinars tailored to specific facility requirements.
How does EPA ETV verification help clients?
Our EPA-verified testing provides objective data for filter media selection and streamlines regulatory compliance processes.
Can you help with emergency system failures?
We offer priority response for critical system failures with root-cause analysis and remediation plans.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we've implemented solutions for clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.
What makes your training programs unique?
Our programs combine 50+ years of field experience with hands-on demonstrations and real-world case studies.