Altec AIR Blog
Comparing Particulate and Coalescing Air Filters: Choosing the Right Filtration for Your Compressed Air System
August 14, 2023 - Contributed by Robert Ruskaup, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
In this month’s blog post, I will provide an overview of the similarities, differences, and advantages between particulate and coalescing air filters, with a focus on systems that include refrigerated air dryers and/or desiccant air dryers, referencing products offered within Altec AIR's A Series and A-PRO Series [...]
Cost Analysis of Preventative Maintenance for Air Dryers and Filters in Compressed Air Systems: A Case Study
July 17, 2023 - Contributed by Robert Ruskaup, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
This case study highlights the cost-effectiveness of implementing preventative maintenance for air dryers and filters in compressed air systems. We will focus on the potential cost savings associated with regular maintenance compared to the high expenses related to equipment replacement and downtime, [...]
The Key to Uninterrupted Success: Air Filter Element Replacement in Preventative Maintenance for Compressed Air Systems
June 21, 2023 - Contributed by Robert Ruskaup, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
At Altec AIR, we understand that compressed air systems are the backbone of many businesses, providing the power needed for efficient operations. To ensure continuous productivity and protect your valuable equipment, it is crucial to prioritize preventive maintenance. Among the essential maintenance tasks [...]
Altec AIR @ CABP EXPO 2021
November 9, 2021 - Contributed by Robert Ruskaup, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
This past week, Altec AIR was pleased to be attending and exhibiting at the Compressed Air Best Practices EXPO 2021. This year, the CABP EXPO was held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, from November 2nd - 4th. We were really excited to get back to the EXPO in 2021 [...]
Altec AIR Tailgate Lunch
September 22, 2021 - Contributed by Robert Ruskaup, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
Here at Altec AIR, we have a truly wonderful Social Committee. They have really done a great job making sure that the 2021 calendar has been loaded up with fun, engaging activities for all of our Associates. Whether it's lunchtime hikes, cook-offs, fancy parties, and everything in between, they are [...]
CAGI Certified Specialists @ Altec AIR
August 9, 2021 - Contributed by Phil Clough, Engineering Manager
Altec AIR is pleased to announce that three members of our Engineering Team - Chanise Kurz, Kevin Hoerr, and John Taylor - have completed the CAGI Fundamentals of Compressed Air e-learning program. After completing the training program, all three sat for and passed the CAGI Certified Compressed [...]
Altec AIR @ AICD Expo 2021
May 25, 2021 - Contributed by Robert Ruskaup, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
This past week, Altec AIR was honored to be attending and exhibiting at the Association of Independent Compressor Distributors Expo for 2021. The AICD Expo was held at the Westgate Resort in Las Vegas, NV, from May 16th - 18th. This was our first opportunity to exhibit at a trade show since [...]
Altec AIR Project Manager – Tom Brennan
April 8, 2021 - Contributed by Phil Clough, Engineering Manager
I am pleased to announce that Tom Brennan has accepted the role of Project Manager for Altec AIR. Tom did multiple engineering co-ops with Altec in Birmingham between 2013 and 2015 and joined Team Altec full-time in 2016 after earning his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Alabama. [...]
"In This Together"
April 8, 2021 - Contributed by Katherine Crane, Manufacturing Engineer, et al.
Altec AIR recently held a Social Committee sponsored Contest for our Associates. Because we haven't been able to have many company-wide social activities due to the Covid situation, the Social Committee (I can't remember who suggested the idea) initiated a "T-Shirt Design Contest". The idea was to get [...]
Desiccant or Refrigerated - Which Type of Air Dryer is Right for Your Application?
April 8, 2021 - Contributed by Robert Ruskaup, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist
With so many sizes, styles, features, and capacities of Industrial Compressed Air Dryers on the market today, it may seem difficult to figure out which one will ensure clean, dry Air for your compressed air applications. Well, the very first step is to determine which type of compressed air dryer [...]
Family - At Home & At Altec AIR
February 9, 2021 - Contributed by Dina Boss, HR Business Partner
2020 will be remembered as the year that everything changed. Part of the change came from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, what I will remember is the how our Altec AIR Associates rallied together in December to make sure that one of our traditions around Christmas time was still made possible [...]
Inspired Teamwork Prompted by an Unexpected Visitor
January 26, 2021 - Contributed by Jeff Allen, Technician II
We had an unexpected visitor at the Altec AIR manufacturing facility recently. It seems this bird (previously thought to be an owl) had been trapped in the shop for a few days. Some of the Production Associates had actually started calling him "Tom" because he seemed to enjoy dive bombing [...]
People Are Our Greatest Strength
January 26, 2021 - Contributed by Phil Clough, Engineering Manager
My intent going into this blog post was to talk about where I started at Altec, how Altec helped me grow as a person, and what I think an “outsider” should know about Altec. As the thoughts flowed from brain to keyboard, it took on a slightly different direction, but I think I fulfilled the purpose. Putting this on paper [...]