That foundation was critical when we took on one of our largest projects yet: 20 custom-designed Hastelloy fans needed five weeks after order.
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We’re always looking for ways to make life easier for the people who install, maintain, and rely on our equipment every day. That’s why we’re excited to highlight our lubrication system designed specifically to reduce friction, both literally and figuratively, for service and maintenance teams.
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We’ve been making a push into “small fan” territory the last few years. There is no official line in the sand about when a fan is small, medium, or large, but in general AirPro has been defined by the broader market as a medium fan manufacturer. We’ve defined the categorization as follows for industrial centrifugal fans and blowers:
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When a manufacturing facility on the East Coast needed a pressure blower in a hurry, AirPro answered the call. Just six business days after the order was placed, a fully custom-built, high-performance blower was on its way.
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by Keith White, Jr.
The manufacturing, industrial, and corporate worlds consider AirPro a business-to-business company (B2B); however, even after sixteen years working here, I’m constantly reminded of the people-centered nature of this business. Occasionally, I’m tempted to focus solely on the “big picture” keeping my head above the clouds, and then a very meaningful conversation suddenly reorients my mindset, reminding me that people run AirPro’s engine. As AirPro experiences growth, we aim to preserve our people-first approach because we take a lot of disparate things and harmonize them to create a one-of-a-kind product for the customer. Losing sight of the people involved risks diminishing the quality and efficiency of our work. By staying focused on those who build, sell, and buy our fans, we can continue to delight the industrial world while efficiently energizing process air—the crux of our mission statement.
At AirPro Fan & Blower Company, we believe in building our success on relationships—relationships with customers, brand partners, and especially our talented representatives in the field. This month, we highlight one such partner who exemplifies the best of what we do: TJ Mueller from Koch Applied Solutions.
When it comes to industrial fans, Trey Bush of Dynamic Air Solutions (DAS) has become a name synonymous with expertise and reliability. With a decade of experience and a mechanical engineering degree, Trey has built a career that stands out in the highly specialized world of industrial fans.
by Keith White, Jr.
The Other Guys
Sometimes researching a manufacturing company to purchase goods from exposes marketing language that conveys an air of having “arrived,” as if the brand operates on a higher plane. The implication is that owning their products grants access to this exclusive realm of rarified air. This approach can feel off-putting, though the specific reason for this reaction can be difficult to articulate—the undeniable sentiment it evokes just feels off.
By Keith White, Jr.
In 2002, AirPro began with a toolbox and three engineers who faced many challenges—including welding: welding fell outside of our founders’ expertise. Because of this, our initial fan orders required partnerships with local weld shops, often resulting in quality below our standards. To address this, we hired a welder (who happened to be my uncle) and tasked our sales department with ensuring a consistent workload for him. Recognizing that welding expertise would drive our future success, we prioritized developing the best welders in the industry.
Tim Siverhus is no stranger to the industrial fan industry. This 20-year fan veteran has sold industrial fans since graduating from Minnesota State Mankato with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. And, despite owning two industrial fan companies in Southern California, he still finds time to captain sailing yachts. But let’s not jump ahead.
By Keith White, Jr.
Consistently manufacturing high-quality products for customers presents numerous challenges. So many things must come together at the right time; the planets of the industrial world must align perfectly to produce excellent products and service. That’s one of the things I love so much about working in this industry. As a company president, I prefer challenges over easy wins, because they help me to grow in my role. But, I also do not like losing. Therein lies the dichotomy, because losing refines us and points to the potential for improvement. The joy of winning feels less sweet without experiencing the misery of defeat once in a while. Just as sadness contrasts with joy and bad with good, losing gives meaning to winning.
The P08G Pressure Blower Will Blow Your Mind
Introducing AirPro’s latest innovation, the P08G pressure blower, designed to meet the rigorous demands of low volume/high pressure applications with unmatched efficiency. This blower features a robust backward-curved blade design that ensures maximum performance, making it the ideal choice for industries requiring reliable and efficient air movement.
Sticky Business
“Fans are sticky business, make your customers happy and they will stick with you,” quips Jeff Jost, the newest member of AirPro’s outside sales force. Jeff recently sat down with AirPro to tell us about what motivates him to sell industrial fans, sharing some of his trade secrets and what pitfalls to avoid as a salesperson.
By Keith White, Jr.
Typically in manufacturing, a customer purchases a product and the vendor agrees to ship that product by a certain date. Seems like a simple business-to-business transaction, right? Unfortunately, for anyone involved in manufacturing for any length of time we know things do not always proceed this way. Sometimes on-time delivery feels more like the exception than the rule, and at AirPro that’s not good enough for us.