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AprilAire Distribution Center Expansion Handles Increased IAQ Demand Nationwide

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Healthy Air Hub Expands Distribution Center

 

Poynette, WI has always been a hub of healthy air for AprilAire. In order to keep up with increased demand for IAQ products, On July 6, 2020, we made sure that Poynette continues as a hub of healthy air for the future. On that date, AprilAire opened its newly expanded distribution center, providing “faster and more accurate shipments,” according to Warehouse Manager Bruce Benson.

 

 

New Digital Warehouse System

 

Increasing product flow was a major component of the distribution center expansion.

 

A new warehouse management system digitally tracks products to help pickers find the right product quickly. Distribution and Transportation Manager Matt Speier said the accuracy of pickers with the digital inventory manager is “greatly improved.” The system even prevents pickers from choosing the wrong product.

 

Not only does the system improve order accuracy, but it also allows the distribution center staff to react dynamically. Managers can increase production to reduce backorders.

 

 

Dehumidifier Facility Expansion

 

To respond to increased demand, the dehumidifier facility has doubled in size.

 

Director of Manufacturing Dave Young said with the increased production we ‘d be able to keep up with the demand for the next decade, with the ability to add a 4th and 5th production line. Newly installed automatic conveyor belts will now push the units down the line instead of workers having to carry them manually. Young said the increase in automation would increase worker safety and efficiency.  With the expansion, engineers also increased on-site testing capacity.

 

The new distribution center and production facility will be 100 percent operational by January 2021. This will allow us to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and innovation to continue to provide AprilAire partners with world-class products and services to help deliver healthy air nationwide.

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How Scott-Lee Heating Company uses the Healthy Home App

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For contractors that are converting from physical to digital selling tools, and taking advantage of the mobile technology techs have on hand, the Healthy Home App helps you sell and service AprilAire products easier then ever before. Shaun Tarrillion from Scott-Lee Heating Company in St. Louis talks about how valuable the app to his IAQ sales efforts.

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Wait – so you WANT the customer to say “no”? [VIDEO]

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If you’re like me, you think that any sale hinges upon the customer saying, “Why yes, I AM interested in what you’re selling!” Apparently that’s not true and you can create a sales lead out of a “no”!

All kidding aside — check out what Mr. National Training Manager himself, Marc Marchillo, has to say about this awesome new sales tool that contractors are using to kick ther humidifier sales into high gear: the Customer Acknowledgement Form. And check out our great Humidifier Season Promotion with all of its terrific tools that will help you yield lots of yeses AND nos from your customers this winter.

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An Update on Indoor Air Quality from the Project Sustainability Podcast

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As a contractor, you know that Indoor Air Quality is a hot topic these days. With more and more people spending time indoors, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that the air inside homes and businesses for your customers is as clean as possible. The Project Sustainability Podcast is here to help.

 

Hosted by a team of experts in sustainability and environmentalism, the Project Sustainability Podcast aims to educate and entertain listeners about a wide range of topics related to the environment. Their episode, “An Update on Indoor Air Quality,” features AprilAire Senior Training and Development Manager of AprilAire Academy Chris Howells participating in a discussion on the many factors that can affect the air quality inside our homes and buildings.

 

From volatile organic compounds to particulate matter to the impact of the air in the home on your customers’ pets, Chris and Project Sustainability’s Peggy Smedley cover a broad range of information and provide an engaging, enjoyable conversation on environmental issues and Indoor Air Quality.

 

This episode offers valuable insights into how you can continue to improve the air quality in your customers’ homes as well as practical tips for choosing the right air cleaner for different spaces and advice on how to improve ventilation and humidity control. Chris also emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to Indoor Air Quality—there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and a combination of different strategies may be needed depending on the specific circumstances of the home and its location. For contractors, this is an important reminder that improving Indoor Air Quality requires a nuanced understanding of the unique needs of each client.

 

Tune in for a resource to stay informed on the latest trends and best practices in Indoor Air Quality plus the impact on the HVAC industry. If you are looking to stay ahead of the curve and provide the best possible service to your clients, give the Project Sustainability Podcast a listen today.

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Indiana-Based Acculevel’s Quality People and Partners Provide Recipe for Success

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Foundation repair and waterproofing company, Acculevel, is in demand and shows no sign of slowing down. Founded in 1996, the company has earned a reputation of trust by being honest and transparent with customers while providing the highest quality work and customer service in the industry. This reputation has spurred rapid growth, so much in fact, that Acculevel is currently building a new facility that will triple their capacity.

Acculevel’s Focus is on Family and Culture

Acculevel is a family-run business as founder Andy Beery works alongside his sons Neil and Nolan who handle operations and sales. Together, they have built a strong culture focused on helping people. “We’ve really focused the culture of our company and the great people and talent we have on just truly helping people,” says Operations Manager, Neil Beery. “That growth – that culture has really made a massive impact on what we do.”

Utilizing the best products is another key to Acculevel’s success. It’s no coincidence that homeowners think highly of the company as the solutions they provide stand the test of time, something that can’t be said about the work of all contractors in the industry. They proudly use AprilAire Dehumidifiers on their encapsulation jobs. “In our opinion, AprilAire is the top-of-the-line product, so there’s nowhere else to go in order to improve,” says President, Andy Beery.

Nash Distribution Provides Quality Products for Acculevel

With rapid growth also comes the need to have the tools and materials at the ready to complete the work without building a backlog. That’s where Acculevel’s partnership with Nash Distribution and AprilAire really shines. In a time of almost constant supply chain disruption, Nash Distribution prides itself on having the products their partners need, when they need them. That, in combination with AprilAire’s U.S. manufacturing, ensures Acculevel gets the quality products they expect delivered on time.

Acculevel’s dedication to customer service and providing real solutions has made for an ideal partnership with AprilAire. “We’ve exclusively used AprilAire for years – they are excellent products and our customers are extremely satisfied with their performance,” Andy Beery said.

Most any business, regardless of industry, can learn from Acculevel’s model of aligning with like-minded partners, providing a premium service and focusing on solutions that benefit the customer. Encompassing these characteristics into your business will you take you to the next level by creating an army of satisfied customers that will market your services via word of mouth and drive leads your way, saving your marketing dollars and the time of your sales force.

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AprilAire, the Leader in Healthy Air Solutions, Reduces by 66% Environmental Impact of Dehumidifiers

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MADISON, Wis. (March 25, 2024) – AprilAire, the leader in whole-house Healthy Air solutions, announces it is once again advancing its Dehumidifier lineup to be more intuitive, easy to connect, simple to use and maintain, and environmentally friendly.

 

Customers fuel the AprilAire passion to continually raise the bar. In 2024, AprilAire is excited to phase in the following new features and benefits to its market-leading Dehumidifier product offering:

 

First, and most significantly, AprilAire is upgrading the refrigerant in its Dehumidifiers to reduce by 66% the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of all the models in its lineup. The transition to R32 is underway and projected to wrap up across the full product line by year-end.

 

Look for this seal on AprilAire Dehumidifier packaging to indicate the product is more environmentally friendly and contains the refrigerant R32.

 

 

In addition, AprilAire continues to make its Dehumidifiers easier to use and maintain by eliminating the On/Off switch in non-hardwired models, as well as introducing a new, tool-less filter door in the E080 and E100 models.

 

“Customers will continue to experience the same superior product performance and reliability they have come to expect from AprilAire Dehumidifiers. By providing a more environmentally friendly product, we strengthen our brand leverage in the whole-home category and retain our position as the leader in delivering best-in-class Healthy Air solutions to dehumidify homes,” said Katie Zagorski, AprilAire Senior Product Manager, Dehumidification.

 

About AprilAire

 

AprilAire is on a mission to make homes healthy. We believe everyone deserves Healthy Air and envision a future with Healthy Air in every home. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin since 1954, AprilAire has been creating and delivering Healthy Air solutions to manage air purity, humidity, fresh air supply, temperature, and mitigate radon and viruses in all types of homes, and all environments. We have an unparalleled reputation as the brand of choice among tens of thousands of professional contractors and make a Healthy Air difference in the lives of the millions of families who rely on our products every day. To learn how to turn a house into a Healthy Home with the AprilAire Healthy Air System® visit www.aprilaire.com.