Air Power Airwaves

If we sell it...we'll fix it.....even if we have to come to you to do it! That's the philosophy of the Service & Repair Department at Air Power Manufacturing Solutions. Our Bench Repair Team and Field Service Technicians are all factory trained on all the brands we sell, and we have a network of 5 Service Centers to make it more convenient for our customers.

In this episode of Air Power Airwaves, Host Travis Stirewalt welcomes Tyler Mabe, Air Power's Service Department Manager, and Field Service Technician Chris Hawkins into the studio for an in-depth discussion on what makes our Service Department the best in the industry.

Learn about our Service Contracts, Emergency Repair capabilities, the training our technicians receive from our vendors, what you can do to make your repair happen faster and discover the biggest challenges our Service Centers face when trying to repair your tools and equipment.

As always it will be informative and fun and when it's done if you would like to learn more about the Service and Repair capabilities of Air Power...just call 1-800-334-1001.

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"Project Management" can mean a lot of things in the Manufacturing world....but at Air Power it means a turn-key solution that has our experts with you every step of the way....and we mean every step.

In this Episode of Air Power Airwaves Travis sits down with Air Power's Senior Project Manager Dave Hege to discuss how his team takes each of our customers through every phase of their project. From planning, to purchasing to project coordination and installation, our team of PM's are the guiding light for every solution we manufacture.

Dave explains why being PMP (Professional Project Management) Certified matters and how his RED X and Green Belt Six Sigma certifications benefit not only our team of PM's but each and every one of our customers.

Our team will guide you through;
 - The Kickoff Meeting & Customer Orientation
 - Project Logistics & Scheduling
 - Gantt Chart Timelines
 - Installation
 - Timely Project Communications
 - System De-bug & Startup
 - System Implementation

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to discuss your upcoming manufacturing project, please visit our PROJECT MANAGEMENT page: https://www.airpower-usa.com/services/#project-management and then contact Air Power at 1-800-334-1001

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Air Power's Engineering and Automation capabilities are far beyond that of most manufacturing distributors.  Our team's ability to turn your bottleneck, process issue or system breakdown into a logical and efficient solution helps sets Air Power apart from our competition.

In this edition of Air Power Airwaves Travis Stirewalt sits down with Brian Gaddy, our Engineering and Technical Services Leader and Kyle Crawford our Sales and Marketing Leader,  to discuss ALL the ways the Engineering team help us deliver results for our customers. 

From the CAD designs all the way through to the installation of our custom designed solution, Brian's highly trained team touches every project we take on for every client we help to Assemble, Move or Coat.

You should listen to this podcast to learn more our capabilities with;

• Robotics & Robotic Programming
• Automated Systems Design and Deployment
• Pneumatic Automation
• Automation Integration
• Controls Design and Development (PLC and HMI)

When you are done listening, visit our AUTOMATION page for more information on how Air Power can Engineer and Automate the perfect Manufacturing Solution for you.

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What makes Air Power special? What sets us apart from our competition?  Air Power has a proven process for assisting our customers to improve, enhance and refine their manufacturing , painting or production systems.

In this episode of Air Power Airwaves, Host Travis Stirewalt discusses Air Power's Competitive Advantage with our Sales and Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford. Learn the steps our team goes through with each of our customers when trying to integrate the perfect manufacturing solutions for their unique production process.

The 6 Steps in Air Power's Process

1. Process Collaboration
2. Engineering & Automation
3. Project Management & Installation
4. Training
5. Bench Service & Reapir
6. Field Service & Repair

From our initial visit all the way through to continued calibration and maintenance services, Air Power is your partner in progress.  

So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves. 

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with work cell optimization, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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Work cell optimization is critical for increased production and the reduction of rejects and bottlenecks in the manufacturing space. Air Power has long time partnered with vendor partners that bring expertise in perfecting these critical environments. Southern Market Share is one of those vendor partners and a welcomed addition to the Air Power portfolio. 

Tom Gondi, President of Southern Market Share, joins Kyle Crawford, Air Power's Sales and Marketing Leader and the Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt to deep dive into the tools and products that are helping manufacturers go from concept through installation with a number of applications. How you ask? Work cell optimization, step reduction, floor ergonomics, and generally making repetitive work in the manufacturing space less physically painful and more comfortable, repeatable and profitable. 

We look at the three key factors to optimize a work cell.
-Proper worktable or bench that suits the operator and what is being manufactured.
-Part Presentation to the operator and what they are working with.
-Tool presentation on a horizontal vs vertical vs the cost realized.

Key products discussed:
Lift Tables
Carts
Guard Rail
Modular Office
Shrink Wrap Machines
Work Benches
Floor Ergonomics
Ergonomic Floor Matting
Pallet Positioning

So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves. 

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with work cell optimization, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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If you are a manufacturer that works with a wood substrate and manufacture something out of wood that needs to be stained, painted or sealed as an end product, you need to watch PART 2 of our Air Power Airwaves Podcast devoted to the latest trends in Wood Finishing!

Allan Mustard of Carlisle Fluid Technologies returns along with Len Morrison of Air Power. Both of our guests have a multitude of years of experience in the wood finishing industry and in this round-table we talk about current trends and evolving technology specifically related to wood finishing.

In Part 2 of this 2 part podcast we discuss;

1. Process Times
2. Color Palettes 
3. Custom Colors
4. The impact of Evolving Manufacturing Processes

Watch Part 1 of this 2 Part Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1401835/12874499

For more information on the Air Power Wood Finishing capabilities and everything Air Power can do to help improve your processes, please call us today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

Manufacture It a Great Day!

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What is wood finishing? Great question. Answer: if you are a manufacturer that works with a wood substrate and manufacture something out of wood that needs to be stained, painted or sealed as an end product, you are wood finishing.

Such a great time with Allan Mustard of Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Len Morrison of Air Power. Both of our guests have a multitude of years of experience in the wood finishing industry and in this round-table we talk about current trends and evolving technology specifically related to wood finishing.

In Part 1 of this 2 part podcast we discuss;

1. Substrates
2. Coatings
3. The Trends we see post-Covid fro the wood finishing industry

For more information on the Air Power Wood Finishing capabilities and everything Air Power can do to help improve your processes, please call us today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

Manufacture It a Great Day!

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AirPowerManufacturingSolutions is super excited about this podcast. Air Power Airwaves Podcast Host, Travis Stirewalt, sits down with the Finishing Lab Manager, Jeff Tussey, in the Air Power Live Studios in High Point, NC.

The Air Power Finishing Lab allows customers the opportunity to realize the benefits of new technology and better processes before they invest. This also helps to improve processes and adjust parameters to make sure that the customers investment is well spent and future unknowns become a lot less dramatic.

Features of the Air Power Finishing Lab:

Powder Coating Cartridge Booth
GEMA Optiflex Pro Gun Technology (multiple platforms)
2 Liquid Booths
Liquid Spray Guns (full access to all Air Power supported brands)
Fanuc Robot Technology
Conveyors
Multiple Paint Proportioning Systems
Cure Oven (gas)
Cure Oven (electric)

For more information on the Air Power Finishing Lab and everything Air Power can do to help improve your processes, please call us today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

Manufacture It a Great Day!

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Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt, sits down with Kevin Averette, Air Power's Operations and Competencies Leader, to have a candid conversation of how Air Power utilizes Application and Technical Specialists to support a strong Account Manager presence in the market. Bottom line, with this approach, our customers win.

Air Power utilizes both Technical Specialists and Application Specialists in three categories that describe the product/solution competencies serviced by Air Power.

They are described as:
ASSEMBLE
 MOVE
COAT

What do these categories represent and how can we help you.

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If you have liquid finishing or powder coating as part of your manufacturing process and you strive for consistency, efficiency and repeatability in your operation, we invite you to watch this podcast. Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt is joined by special guests, Zane Abato of Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) and Mark Richardson of Air Power (Salem VA) to deep dive into the GFS portfolio of products for multiple industries.

Highlights of this podcast are:
History of Global Finishing Solutions
Blast Booths
Burn-Off Ovens
Cure Ovens
Dry-Off Ovens
Washers
Finishing Booths
Importance of Proper Selection

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