News

9/1/2007

Amco's Compressor Engineering Division is Expanding its Service Department.

Due to the growing demand for our services, Compressor Engineering has hired three new field service technicians. "We are committed to provide the best in compressor repair services and this expansion shows it." said Service Manager Larry Brown. The new technicians come well qualified with experience in rotating equipment. More importantly, they are all US Military Veterans. They now will begin the rigorous process of formal training. The local classroom and hands-on training will be followed by intensive factory certification at Gardner Denver’s world headquarters. Help us welcome our new team members.

8/15/2007

Hitachi Rolls Out Its New Line of Oil Free Air Compressors.

Did you know that Hitachi is the second largest world-wide manufacturer of Oil Free Compressors? Hitachi addresses the North American trend toward Oil Free Compressed Air with their proven line of Air Oil-Free Rotary Screw, Oil-Less Scroll & Oil-Free Vortex Blower technologies. Hitachi’s Air Technology Group Products are incorporated into many market applications such as medical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical; electronics etc. With nearly 100 years of experience in air compression, Hitachi is able to provide the customer with proven, reliable and efficient options. Amco’s Compressor Engineering is a proud partner with Hitachi’s Air Technology Group, which is based in Charlotte, NC.

8/7/2007

Peerless Pump Offers Extensive Pump Training Seminars.

Want to learn more about pumps? You've come to the right place! Peerless offers the most advanced pump training in the industry. A variety of Seminars are held throughout the year right at the factory in Indianapolis. Each workshop focuses on single topics like: general repair, troubleshooting, total system analysis, vertical turbines or fire pumps, etc. Want to learn more? Call Larry Mallon, Product Manager 800-837-4158. Register today!

7/10/2007

ARO announces that the Ultimate Process Pump Has Arrived.

The EXP series of diaphragm pumps are designed especially for the Process Industries. These pumps offer optimum compatibility, efficiency and a host of patented stall-free and ice-free features that render the rest obsolete. Diaphragm and Piston Pumps are used in many industries for the transfer of low, medium and high-viscosity fluids. Ingersoll Rand Diaphragm Pumps feature patented air valve technology to prevent stalling and freezing. Ingersoll Rand Piston Pumps and Pump Packages are available in ratios from 1:1 to 65:1. These pumps are designed to transfer medium to high viscosity fluids. Extrusion Pumps and Packages can handle fluids viscosities up to 1,000,000 cps (centipoise.) Call us now 800-837-4158.

2/12/2007

Customer Service Reorganization

An internal analysis revealed an opportunity for improved customer service for both our parts and service customers. “We have overhauled the process to eliminate bottlenecks in our system.” said Tom Jensen, Operations Manager. The result is faster customer response, fewer errors and improved customer satisfaction.

2/1/2007

Samsung Introduces New Turbo Platform

A centrifugal compressor or “turbo” provides oil free compressed plant or process air. These machines have the capacity to provide high volumes of air for the most demanding applications. Samsung has reported major advancement in the sales of their line of Centrifugal Compressors. Worldwide sales continue to grow at a fantastic rate. In Atlanta, Samsung announced the next generation of centrifugal compressors. The SMP line is the most energy efficient on the market today. “Efficiency is key when applying high horsepower” said Phil DuChateau, Compressor Product Manager. The line up will span 125HP all the way to 3,000HP and will be totally enclosed for quite operation. Highest efficiency, largest turndown and easy installation will certainly make Samsung the favorite choice for energy conscious clients.

1/26/2007

We Practice What We Preach

Amco is committed to providing value to our customers by reducing energy costs. Our offering of system energy audits has resulted in huge saving for our customers. An energy audit of our own 42,000 square foot facility in Itasca has uncovered significant opportunities for energy savings. We have just completed total retrofit of our office and shop lighting. The biggest opportunity was the shop conversion of metal halide fixture to “T5” florescent fixtures with motion sensors. The total conversion cost will pay for itself in less than 2 years.