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Air-Way’s 2021 Employees of the Year
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Air-Way is proud to recognize our hard-working employees that went above and beyond in 2021. We are able to provide excellent products and value to our customers because of the dedication and work ethic of our team. These three Air-Way employees went the extra mile and embody the family-minded values that motivate our company culture.
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Can I Reassemble or Do I Need to Replace My Hydraulic Fitting?
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Performing regular maintenance on your hydraulic system can prevent problems and maximize uptime. When your maintenance involves hose changes or disassembly of your hydraulic fittings, it’s a good idea to consider using new fittings when you reassemble your connections. But, thanks to stronger materials and advances in the design and manufacturing process, hydraulic fittings that are in working order may be reused.
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Challenges in the Supply Chain Due to COVID-19 and What You Can Do About It Today
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Nearly every industry has been impacted by supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturing, construction, and retail trade have experienced the most significant disruption in their supply chains, and many continue to feel that pain yet today. So much so, that in June of 2021, the White House announced the formation of a Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to address short term supply chain issues nationally.
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Growth in Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Market Driven by Industry Mechanization
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The global hydraulic hose and fittings market is expected to grow by almost $400 million ISD over the next four years according to research by Technavio, a leading global technology research and advisory company. A major factor in the growth in the hydraulics market is mechanization in the agriculture industry.
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Air-Way Global Manufacturing Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
This year, Air-Way Global Manufacturing is celebrating its 70th year of operations. The family-owned company, started in an old airplane hangar in Romeo, Michigan, has since become the largest independent hydraulic fitting manufacturer in the United States.
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Industries that Benefit from Stainless Steel Hydraulic Fittings & Adapters
Monday, May 24, 2021
Stainless steel adapters and hydraulic fittings offer machine manufacturers multiple advantages over standard steel and plastic options. While stainless can be challenging to machine, oftentimes, it is the right or only solution, and Air-Way has the experience.
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Reaching New Heights: Supplying Parts for NASA’s Telescope Quickly and Efficiently
Friday, April 23, 2021
Located on Ascension Island, about halfway between South America and Africa in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, NASA’s 20-thousand-pound Meter Class Autonomous Telescope (MCAT) hunts the sky for space debris. The telescope is part of the ARES Division’s Orbital Debris Program Office, whose mission is to determine the total amount of orbital debris and predict the risk it poses to spacecraft, including the International Space Station.
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Custom Hydraulic Fittings: The Right Hydraulic Fitting for Your Application
Thursday, March 25, 2021
When it comes to ensuring optimal performance and efficiency of your hydraulic machinery, choosing the right hydraulic fittings is crucial. Standard fittings may not always meet the unique requirements of every application.
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COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE PLAN
Monday, January 11, 2021
The purpose of this Plan is to communicate and outline Air-Way’s safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Plan will be in effect until further notice. This Plan will be guided by recommendations from the CDC, OSHA, and federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and orders. This Plan will be available to employees on the ADP portal site, the Company website, and hard copy if requested.
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Introducing 3D CAD Models Available Online by Part #
Monday, November 23, 2020
We’re pleased to announce that CAD 3D component models are available on our website for thousands of our parts. These Solidworks Models are animated to show the features, properties, functionality, mechanics, size, and structure. Not only are the surface features, edges, and orientations of the stock hydraulic adapters represented, but the entire body of the fitting can be sliced for a cross-section view.
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