PathogenFocus

What PathogenFocus does

PathogenFocus is a privately held US company headquartered in Henderson, North Carolina, that designs, manufactures, and installs Air Disinfection Biosecurity (ADB) hardware for continuous air and surface pathogen mitigation. Its core technology is Modulated Dielectric Barrier Discharge (MDBD), a proprietary non-thermal (cold) plasma process that uses ambient air, water vapor, and electrical energy to generate reactive molecules — primarily hydrogen peroxide — that destroy microbial DNA/RNA without chemical consumables or harmful byproducts. The product line is applications-engineered for each customer site, spanning the ADB 7000-AF (HVAC-integrated), ADB 7000-T (wall-mounted with integrated turbine), ADB 7000-W (standalone wall-mounted), ADB 7000-P and ADB 7000-WP (portable / hybrid), and the ADB 7000-MT (high-output mobile tower), with supporting Wireless Control System (WCS) and Weather Guard Enclosure (WGE) accessories.

The company serves enterprises in healthcare and long-term care, food processing and agriculture (meat, poultry, produce, dairy), commercial and municipal buildings, education, transportation, and livestock, with named customers including Tyson Foods, Henry Avocado, Aviagen, Red Gold, Valley Select Foods, Handsome Brook Farms, Once Upon A Farm, Silver Valley Farms, Snow Crest Foods, American Guard Services, Sholom Home East, and the Kent County Animal Shelter. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with applications engineering for each deployment and authorized distributors in the MENA region (Qualified for Water Technology, Jordan) and Australia (Key Diagnostics). Pricing is custom quote-based on cubic footage and HVAC specifications, typically delivered via multi-year contracts with a 3-year warranty and recurring managed services for chamber inspection, filter changes, and parts.

PathogenFocus maintains a certification stack that includes UL867, UL2998 Zero Ozone, CARB (Title 17) compliance, TÜV SÜD / CSA C22.2, USDA Organic (#2857), Halal (Islamic Services of America), and Trade Agreement Act compliance. The underlying MDBD technology is sourced from Oxyion, and the company's claims of 99.9% airborne virus inactivation in 30 seconds and up to 7.74-log reductions are backed by third-party validations from USDA, Eurofins, TÜV SÜD, Blue Heaven Technologies, and multiple universities. Leadership is led by President and CEO Charles Kassay, with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark H. Ereth (Emeritus Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science) appointed in January 2024.

Name

PathogenFocus

Legal name

PathogenFocus

Website

https://pathogenfocus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PathogenFocus is a Henderson, North Carolina-based manufacturer of Air Disinfection Biosecurity (ADB) hardware that uses proprietary Modulated Dielectric Barrier Discharge cold plasma to continuously neutralize viruses, bacteria, mold, and spores in air and on surfaces for enterprises in healthcare, food processing, agriculture, and commercial buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Disinfection Equipment and Biosecurity Hardware

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

Keywords

• Air disinfection systems
• Biosecurity equipment
• Cold plasma technology
• HVAC air treatment
• Pathogen mitigation devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - ADB 7000 Series: Sale of Air Disinfection Biosecurity units including ADB 7000-AF (HVAC-integrated), ADB 7000-T (turbine wall-mounted), ADB 7000-W (wall-mounted), ADB 7000-WP (portable/wall-mount), ADB 7000-P (portable), and ADB 7000-MT (mobile tower). Units are process engineered for specific spaces and come in various sizes and duty cycles.
2. Installation and Setup Services: Professional installation services including HVAC integration for AF series units, wall-mounting for W/T/WP series, and positioning for portable/mobile units. Applications engineering approach tailored to each facility.
3. Maintenance and Replacement Parts: Annual maintenance services including reaction chamber inspection, cleaning/replacement, and filter changes (MERV 11 filters every 90 days for T series). Standard 3-year warranty with expected 7-10+ year unit lifespan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PathogenFocus designs, manufactures, and installs Air Disinfection Biosecurity (ADB) hardware units based on proprietary Modulated Dielectric Barrier Discharge (MDBD) cold plasma technology. These units continuously neutralize airborne and surface pathogens — including viruses, bacteria, mold, and spores — by generating reactive molecules from ambient air and humidity, with no chemical consumables, and are deployed via HVAC-integrated, wall-mounted, portable, and mobile tower form factors for enterprise customers. Each project is applications-engineered and quote-priced based on the facility's cubic footage.

Product overview

PathogenFocus offers a comprehensive portfolio of Air Disinfection Biosecurity (ADB) products based on proprietary Modulated Dielectric Barrier Discharge (MDBD) cold plasma technology. The product line includes the ADB 7000-AF series (HVAC-integrated units for large-volume commercial spaces), ADB 7000-T series (wall-mounted units with integrated turbines for independent operation), ADB 7000-W (standalone wall-mounted unit), ADB 7000-WP (portable/wall-mountable hybrid), ADB 7000-P (fully portable unit), and ADB 7000-MT (mobile tower with high-velocity fans for large areas). Supporting accessories include the Wireless Control System (WCS) for centralized monitoring and the Weather Guard Enclosure (WGE) for outdoor installations. All products leverage cold plasma technology to neutralize pathogens in air and on surfaces using ambient air and electricity with no chemical consumables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADB (Air Disinfection Biosecurity): Proprietary Modulated Dielectric Barrier Discharge non-thermal (cold) plasma technology for pathogen mitigation in air and surfaces.

Products and services

• ADB 7000-AF Series HVAC-integrated Air Disinfection Biosecurity unit that works in conjunction with existing HVAC systems to provide comprehensive air and surface disinfection. Multiple models (1AF, 2AF, 4AF, 8AF) with varying capacities for large-volume areas, process engineered for specific spaces; achieves neutralization of up to 99.99% of viruses and bacteria. CARB certified, UL867 compliant, and sold with optional Weather Guard Enclosure for outdoor installs.
• ADB 7000-T Series Wall-mounted ADB unit featuring an integrated turbine that draws air into the unit and distributes treatment throughout the space. Operates independently of HVAC ductwork, comes in multiple size models and duty cycle options, includes a MERV 11 filter, and supports an optional WCS wireless controller for centralized management.
• ADB 7000-W Wall-mounted ADB unit providing continuous 24/7, 365 air and surface disinfection independent of HVAC systems. Features an integrated turbine for distribution, powder-coated aluminum cabinet, lightweight design with easy wall-mount installation, and 12–13W max power at 120V or 230V.
• ADB 7000-WP Versatile combination unit functioning as both portable and wall-mountable. Ships standard with mounting plate for easy wall-mounting and includes a convenient carrying handle for portability. Available in fixed or selectable outputs, with an IP55-rated air filter.
• ADB 7000-P Series Portable ADB unit that works independently of HVAC systems, providing a comprehensive disinfection solution for public spaces. Lightweight at 5.5–7.0 lbs, neutralizes up to 99.99% of viruses and bacteria, max power 20–22W with a 3-inch PVC outlet.
• ADB 7000-MT (Mobile Tower) High-output mobile tower unit featuring four high-velocity fans distributing treatment over very large areas at approximately 450 CFM. Includes high-quality casters for easy transport, six duty cycle options from 40% to 100%, max power 170W, dimensions 20.5" x 20.5" x 77", and weight 130 lbs.

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and primary.

• Oxyion TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPathogenFocus ADB cold plasma air treatment systems are powered by Oxyion technology. The proprietary modulated dielectric barrier discharge technology appears to be licensed or sourced from Oxyion for integration into PathogenFocus products.
• Qualified for Water Technology (QWT)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Agent for MENA Region, based in Jordan (Amman). Handles sales, distribution, and support for PathogenFocus products in Jordan and surrounding MENA countries.
• Key DiagnosticsprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Agent for Australia, based in Taren Point, NSW. Handles sales, distribution, and support for PathogenFocus products throughout Australia.
• CARB (California Air Resources Board)coreOthersCARB certification for meeting California's ozone emissions limit. ADB 7000 series is CARB certified, meeting Title 17 California Code of Regulations requirements for indoor air cleaning devices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Novaerus: Novaerus (part of Well Air) manufactures plasma-based air disinfection units for healthcare and commercial facilities. Direct comparable to PathogenFocus's cold plasma MDBD technology, targeting hospitals and long-term care with continuous air and surface pathogen reduction.
• UV Angel: UV Angel develops UV-C air and surface disinfection systems for healthcare, commercial, and education environments. Competes with PathogenFocus for institutional pathogen-control budgets, using a different (UV-C) mechanism but addressing the same continuous disinfection use cases.
• R-Zero: R-Zero produces UV-C disinfection systems (Arc) for occupied indoor spaces in healthcare, education, and commercial buildings. Comparable as a continuous air/surface disinfection platform competing for similar enterprise facilities, though using UV-C rather than cold plasma.
• Xenex Disinfection Services: Xenex manufactures pulsed xenon UV light disinfection robots used in hospitals for pathogen deactivation. Comparable as a healthcare-focused, third-party-validated disinfection technology company competing for HAI-reduction budgets, though Xenex focuses on surface disinfection rather than continuous air treatment.
• Plasma Air: Plasma Air manufactures bipolar ionization air purification systems for HVAC integration in commercial buildings. Comparable as a plasma-based air purification competitor targeting the same HVAC-integrated indoor air quality applications as PathogenFocus's ADB 7000-AF series.

Emerging players

• Molekule: Molekule sells PECO-based air purifiers for residential and commercial indoor air quality. Partial overlap with PathogenFocus on continuous air purification in occupied spaces, though Molekule is more consumer/SMB-angled and uses photoelectrochemical oxidation rather than cold plasma.
• Aura Air: Aura Air manufactures wall-mounted air purification and disinfection devices for commercial and residential spaces using multi-stage filtration and UV-C. Comparable as an emerging player in continuous indoor air disinfection competing for similar commercial and education buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Air Purifiers: Honeywell offers a broad portfolio of HEPA-based air purifiers and HVAC-integrated indoor air quality solutions across commercial and consumer segments. Comparable as a large incumbent in the IAQ category, though relying on filtration rather than active disinfection technology.
• Carrier (UVC Solutions): Carrier offers UV-C and filtration-based indoor air quality solutions integrated with its HVAC systems for commercial buildings. Comparable as a large incumbent that PathogenFocus competes with for HVAC-integrated air disinfection budgets in commercial real estate.

Others

• Oxyion: Oxyion is the licensor of the MDBD cold plasma technology that powers PathogenFocus's ADB product line. Comparable as the upstream technology partner rather than a direct competitor; relationship is structural and strategic.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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