Founded in 1983 by Roy Sweeney, Cincinnati-based EXAIR manufactures compressed-air products that help manufacturers clean, cool, convey and control static in production environments. Its in-house application engineers work directly with customers on product selection and application problems, while the company manufactures in the USA and commonly ships stocked orders the same day.
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Eaton CompressorFrom a start in a rural Indiana bank basement, Eaton Compressor has grown since 1977 into a 60,000-square-foot facility near Dayton that manufactures air compressors in the USA. The Cain family remains involved, with Marvin Cain’s son Matt serving as CEO, while the company develops quieter and more energy-conscious systems such as its patented Silent Air and Smart Air technologies. Eaton also supports its equipment with in-house engineering, technical service and a nationwide service-center network.ENGLEWOOD, 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
AiRTXFor more than 15 years, AiRTX has engineered compressed-air solutions that amplify airflow, cool industrial equipment, control static and move debris without electricity or moving parts. Its U.S.-manufactured cabinet coolers and vortex-based cooling products are precision-machined, assembled and tested under strict quality control, while application engineers help customers size systems for demanding factory conditions. The company’s approach is notably practical: use less compressed air to handle blow-off, cooling and conveying jobs while meeting OSHA standards.CINCINNATI, OH
ITW Air ManagementBased in Cincinnati, ITW Air Management brings together Vortec compressed-air technologies and Paxton centrifugal blowers for industrial cooling, blowoff, drying, and conveying applications. Its product lines focus on improving equipment efficiency and productivity, with Paxton also offering a performance guarantee on its air-delivery equipment.CINCINNATI, OH