At Powerair we don't just 'sell' our customer air compressors for the sake of the sale. Instead we will look at the overall operation, analyse what the compressed air requirements are and find the right 'solution' to meet specific needs. Powerair will be totally open and honest with the client and will only recommend what is best for them and their business.
Since Powerair was established in 1978, there have been many changes in the compressed air industry and, in partnership with our suppliers, we have been at the leading edge of technological advancements. At present, the big push in industry is towards energy efficiency - everyone is looking to reduce their running costs and overheads and energy consumption is one area where major savings can be made. To that end, Ingersoll-Rand has been to the forefront of the development of variable frequency drives (VFDs), which enable the compressor to automatically adjust it's output to meet the specific power demand on it at any given time, so you never need use more compressed air than is necessary and so reduce your energy costs.
Switching to VFD Machines is also supported by government incentives in the push to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental harm as a whole. As an example of the type of savings that can be made using VFDs, Carrick Fergus-based Ryobi has installed two such compressors, resulting in reduced energy costs of over £30,000 per annum.
Similarly other suppliers are constantly upgrading their products to ensure they meet the changing needs of the industrial and manufacturing sector and are as economic in use as is possible. For example Aerzen blowers are nearly all fitted with inverters to maximise their efficiency while minimising their operating costs.
We represent many of the world's top compressed air companies, all of whom are committed to ongoing research and development to continually improve the quality and efficiency of their products. Likewise, Powerair will continue to develop and improve its own service to its customers to ensure that we help maximise their own efficiency, productivity and profitability.