The Beast makes the News

Early Friday morning, August 19th, 2011, a truck hauling our new Komo CNC machine pulled up to the front of our building and ever since then our facility has been buzzing with excitement!

Moving a machine that weighs over 9 tons took expert care and coordination, but with the help of several forklifts and the guidance of our maintenance team, the Komo finally arrived in her new home. The journey of the Beast’s arrival was even featured in our local newspaper. But, getting her in the building was the easy part.
Once the Komo was in position, our maintenance team began diligently working to get her hooked up and working properly. Then, when everything was in place, the Komo technician arrived to answer questions and perform a demonstration by giving the machine a good test run. Now, after hours of preparation and training, everything (and everyone!) is ready to take on the toughest projects.

Have you gotten your part quoted? Why wait? You could be saving a Beastly amount! Call us today at 800.544.3614 for your quote and start saving! We know you’ll be as excited as we are.

Komo is in the building!

A young bison at Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve

Discovering the wonders of nature is as easy as sitting in a field, surrounded by bison.

On August 6th, Airmate employees and their families were invited to enjoy an outing at Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve in Fremont, Ohio. Riding in wagons and a modified truck bed, the Airmate family sat amongst the herd and learned about the preserve’s 200+ bison and their extraordinary abilities. The guides explained that bison can reach a speed of 35 mph in only three steps and can vertically jump 6 feet. After the tour, everyone enjoyed a yummy lunch of buffalo and noodles and a chance to walk around the preserve’s facility.

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Airmate Company continues to up our game with new innovations and advancements. Now we are better prepared than ever to meet your plastic fabrication needs. Check out our new arrival! Airmate Company is now the proud owner of a Komo 1205TT Fusion Series CNC Router. Think the name is impressive? Just wait until you hear what it can do!

KOMO 1205TT Fusion Series CNC Router

HALF CHEETAH + HALF OCTOPUS =

PURE BEAST

The Komo, as we have affectionately named it, has the speed of a cheetah and the multi-tasking abilities of an octopus. This thing is LOADED!

TOP STATS:

1. 16HP Liquid-Cooled Spindles
2. 15 Pocket Tool Changers
3. Twin 72″ x 72″ Vacuum Tables
4. Sheets up to 72″ x 144″
5. 3,000+ IPM Feed Rate
6. Travaini-Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump

FASTER PRODUCTION AND

INCREASED CAPABILITIES

With 16 horsepower liquid-cooled spindles and 15 pocket tool changers, this lady is the beast of CNC production. She is ready to take on your toughest product without even blinking. Her twin 72″ x 72″ vacuum tables have virtually eliminated set up times, which means faster production and a plus for you and us. Not only that, but her tables can also be slaved together to run sheets up to 72″ x 144″ . That’s 12 feet long! Talk about versatility! And with a feed rate of more than 3000 IPM, the Komo has the speed to keep up with the most grueling production deadlines. Plus,with the help of her Travaini-Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump, the Komo can handle both large and small parts with ease.

GET THE BEST PRICE! CONTACT AIRMATE TODAY!

You haven’t gotten the best price until you have your part quoted by Airmate Company. Contact us today by calling 800.544.3614! Find out what a difference the Komo can make for your company. We will begin full production with the Komo on September 1, 2011. Be sure to get your quote now so you can begin taking full advantage of all the Komo has to offer right away. Call today to talk with a representative and start saving. We know you will be as impressed with the Komo as we are. Trust us. We’re not bragging. We’re just proud parents!

Call 800.544.3614 or send us an email to request your quote today!

Best Wishes on your retirement, Deb!

It is with both joy and sadness that Airmate announces the retirement of Deb Campbell, who has been a loyal member of the Airmate team for 29 years. Deb’s last day of service at Airmate was August 3, 2011.

When she first began working at Airmate, Deb worked in finger lifting. At that time, each piece was created by following a pattern and cut out by using a manual router. It was “prehistoric,” said Deb and much different than Airmate’s current computer operated process. When Airmate started offering part decoration, Deb took a position working in the print room. At first, the silk screens were washed out by taking them to the car wash. Later, a wash out location was constructed outside Airmate’s facility. Deb remembers cleaning out silk screens during the winter time. “We would put on our winter jackets and go wash the screens out outside,” recalled Deb. Airmate has since moved from “prehistoric to the modern age,” explained Deb, with numerous renovations and continual development.

Deb is grateful for the people she has met and the friendships she has made while working at Airmate. “You have a bond,” explained Deb. While working at Airmate, Deb also met her husband. Thirteen years later they were married.

Now that she is retired, Deb plans to use her time to transition into her new home. “My husband bought a new house last year and we hope to move into it by next year,” explained Deb. The process will keep her busy as she has to both clean and downsize. “I’m somewhat of a pack rat. I keep everything,” explained Deb. “I’m kind of a Girl Scout-‘Be prepared.’ You never know what you’ll need.”

In whatever spare time she can find, Deb plans on visiting the local Humane Society to spend time “mingling with the animals.” Deb loves animals and dreams of someday building her own no-kill shelter. “That would be next to heaven,” described Deb. “If I had that I wouldn’t care about anything else.”

Airmate will miss Deb’s passion and smile, but is excited for her as she begins this new chapter.

Carol

President/CEO

The daughter of Airmate Company founder, Richard Schreder, Carol earned her BS degree in Marketing and Management from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After graduation, she joined the buyers’ program of The May Company in Cleveland (now known as Macy’s, Inc.). Carol then worked in sales for the food division of Lever Brothers (a division of Unilever) until she joined the family manufacturing business in 1985.

At Airmate Company Carol worked in nearly all sales, marketing and management capacities before becoming president in 1999. Her first job ever was cleaning offices at Airmate when she was 13 years old. Carol is a trustee for the Bryan Area Foundation and past president of the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce. Her mission at Airmate is to “recruit and develop leaders who will drive company goals.” An avid reader, Carol is currently studying quantum physics. She has two grown children, and enjoys traveling, gardening and practicing yoga.

Email: carol@airmatecompany.com | Phone: 419.636.3184 x 124

Ben

Controller

Ben earned his first accounting degree at Adrian College in 1999 (BS Degree in Accounting). After college, he worked as a staff accountant at Dura Convertible Systems in Adrian, Michigan. From there, Ben moved to Archbold, Ohio and accepted an accounting position at Fypon, LTD (formerly Style Solutions, Inc.) where he was involved in the purchase of their largest competitor (Fypon, LTD). In 2008, he decided to go back to school to pursue an MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University. In November of 2008, Ben started working at Airmate as the accounting manager and soon advanced to Controller. In the fall of 2010, he completed his MBA in accounting.

In his role as Controller, Ben is heavily involved in the growth strategies and annual goals of Airmate Company. He manages all accounting functions including analyzing, interpreting, and controlling Airmate’s accounting and financial records. He enjoys being part of Airmate Company’s growth and organizational development.

Outside of Airmate, Ben enjoys watching the Detroit Tigers and cheering for the University of Michigan. During the spring and summer months, he finds himself at both baseball and softball games and enjoys watching his two children play a great game! Ben even finds time to enjoy the game himself playing slow-pitch softball in various tournaments throughout the summer. During his down time he enjoys reading. Two of Ben’s most recent reads were Good to Great by Jim Collins and The Difference Maker by John Maxwell.

Email: ben@airmatecompany.com | Phone: 419.636.3184 x 125

Gary

Director of Sales and Marketing

With over 25 years of experience in the plastics industry, Gary provides Airmate with insight and understanding of the industry as a whole. Having held positions in everything from manufacturing to business analysis to R&D, Gary has experience in nearly every aspect of business. He has also held a variety of management positions throughout his career. Through his experiences, Gary has learned a very important business truth—work hard and have fun doing it. The ability to have fun and be part of a family atmosphere is one of the things Gary likes best about being at Airmate.

Gary has a variety of interests, including photography, bike riding and traveling. Gary’s most enjoyable trips are when he travels to visit his grown twin sons, who live in Chicago and Pittsburgh respectively. Gary and his wife, who have been married for 30+ years, are grateful they live halfway between both sons.

Gary’s love of life and people, coupled with his vast experience, provide the strength and direction needed to reach Airmate’s goals of excellence and efficiency.

Email: gary@airmatecompany.com | Phone: 419.636.3184 x 129

Travis

Sales Manager

With over 10 years of managerial experience in the plastics industry, Travis has a wealth of knowledge and expertise which have helped him in his role as a Sales Manager. A highly competitive player, Travis’ favorite sports are football and golf. Likewise, Travis loves “the challenge and ability to grow” which his role at Airmate provides him with. Always on the go, Travis is well traveled and even lived in Europe for a while, during which time he was married and his daughter was born. Travis’ love for challenges and his years of experience help him immensely in his role as a Sales Manager.

Email: travis@airmatecompany.com | Phone: 419.636.3184 x 141