We started with a simple premise — facilities managers in the Northeast deserved a NAFA-certified filtration partner who could tell them what they actually need.
Tech Valley Filtration was built to fill a gap in the Northeast market: a filtration partner with real technical depth. Not a catalog you order from — a team you can call when you're not sure what your building needs.
Since opening our doors in Albany in May 2019, we've grown to serve over 100 commercial, institutional, and industrial clients across the region. Our inventory covers every standard size and MERV rating, plus custom-built options — sourced from proven commercial manufacturers — with same-day will-call available from our Albany warehouse.
What sets us apart isn't the inventory. It's how we use it. We start with your application — the building type, occupancy, HVAC configuration, compliance requirements — and work backwards to the right product. We spec to NAFA best practice standards, not just whatever meets minimum code.
At the core of what we do is a commitment to getting the filtration solution right — the first time. That means understanding your facility before we quote you anything. It means explaining the difference between MERV 8, MERV 13, and HEPA in plain terms. It means telling you when a more expensive filter is worth it, and when it isn't.
We're based in Albany and proud of it. The Tech Valley region is our home market — we know the hospitals, universities, state agencies, and manufacturing facilities here. And we bring that same approach to every client across the Northeast.
When you work with Tech Valley Filtration, you get a team that picks up the phone, knows your building, and stands behind every recommendation we make.
How we show up for every client — from a single quote to a long-term account
We stay current with ASHRAE standards, NAFA guidelines, and the latest filtration technologies. When you ask us a question, you get a real answer backed by real knowledge — not a product sheet.
We build long-term relationships. Most of our clients don't just place orders — they call us when something changes in their building and they need to think through the right solution. That's the kind of partnership we aim for.
Facilities don't run on a schedule. When you need filters quickly, we have them. Same-day will-call from Albany, fast quotes, and a team that picks up the phone.
We don't carry everything — we carry the right things. Our manufacturer partnerships with industry-leading suppliers mean you're getting proven products, not off-brand substitutes.
The people behind every quote and every recommendation
Justin founded Tech Valley Filtration in 2019, bringing 25+ years of hands-on filtration expertise to the Northeast commercial market. A NAFA Certified Technician and Clean Air Filtration Specialist, he approaches every client relationship the same way — spec first, sell second. His depth of knowledge across MERV ratings, HEPA systems, UV-C technology, and NAFA best practices is what sets TVF apart from catalog distributors.
Connor grew up in the filtration industry and has been working in it since he was 18. He keeps the operation running smoothly — managing sales pipelines, coordinating deliveries and pickups, and making sure every customer's order is right the first time. If you've placed an order with Tech Valley Filtration, Connor's the reason it showed up correctly and on time.
Whether you need a quote, a second opinion on your current filtration setup, or a full system review — we're here to help.