Established in 2004 by engineers Dave Krendl and Andy Schulte, Cool Machines manufactures insulation blowing and removal equipment for weatherization contractors and other users. Based in Van Wert, Ohio, the company draws on more than 50 years of combined experience and is known for its proprietary scalping auger, which conditions and feeds fiber in a compact machine design. Cool Machines also shares application guidance through its Cool University training program and offers a one-year warranty on its equipment.
Krendl Machine CompanyKrendl Machine Company builds fiber-moving equipment for insulation contractors and related industries, from its 95,000-square-foot facility in Delphos, Ohio. The company’s family engineering tradition dates to 1964, when Jack Krendl purchased the business from his father, Frank, and developed insulation blowing machines that helped advance fiberglass equipment. Krendl continues to manufacture in the United States and supports customers through a worldwide distributor network.DELPHOS, OH
VortecSince 1961, Cincinnati-based Vortec has developed compressed-air equipment for industrial cooling, blowoff, cleaning and conveying. The company pioneered the practical industrial use of vortex-tube technology and now operates within Illinois Tool Works’ ITW Air Management business, pairing its products with application engineering for specialized manufacturing problems. Vortec’s core compressed-air products carry a 10-year warranty.CINCINNATI, OH
Cold JetCold Jet opened in Loveland, Ohio, in 1988 and has spent more than 30 years focused exclusively on dry ice technology. The company holds the original patent for modern dry ice blasting equipment, issued in 1986, and has built a global business around recycled-CO2 solutions for industrial customers seeking cleaner surface maintenance or dependable dry ice supply.LOVELAND, OH
Kornylak CorporationFounded in 1946, Hamilton’s Kornylak Corporation designs and builds specialized machinery for material handling and insulation manufacturing, including conveyors, robot wheels and equipment for structural insulated panels. The engineering-oriented manufacturer works from a more than 100,000-square-foot plant and has developed products and processes covered by over 100 patents. Its insulation machinery work dates to 1954, while its Vertiflo vertical conveyors include units that have been operating since 1952.HAMILTON, OH