In the latest episode of Air Power Airwaves we dive into the DISTINCT advantages of upgrading to a 2K coating System!! To understand why it may be time to stop "Hot Potting" we chat with Binks Account Manager, Allan Mustard and our own Sales & Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford, to discuss the daily challenges and disadvantages of "hot potting" and how moving to a plural component proportioner can enhance your coating process immediately. In this incredibly informative podcast we cover; • The da...
Aug 06, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Air Power Airwaves we bring back Sam from GCI Engineered Solutions to discuss the ways his magnificent team can help our customers of the fastening side of manufacturing!! Host Travis Stirewalt welcomes back Sam Goebel, the General Manager of GCI Engineered Solutions, for a chat about how they can help improve the safety, efficiency and precision of a manufacturing process. Aaron Osbourne, Air Power Application Engineer, joins the discussion to breakdown..... - Torque Reaction...
May 30, 2025•29 min
In the latest episode of Air Power Airwaves we are exploring the high cost of tools in Assembly Manufacturing...and how to be sure you are selecting the right tool to save you money$$$ Selecting the wrong tool doesn't just cost you the price of the tool, it cost you much more in down-time, inferior productivity, substandard quality of output and worker safety. We all know this, but thanks to the new Whitepaper commissioned and release by Cleco Production tools...we have the actual numbers. In th...
Feb 28, 2025•37 min
In this episode of Air Power Airwaves we introduce you to a BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY from RTT Engineered Solutions, a trusted vendor partner of Air Power for many years. Host Travis Stirewalt sits down with Trey Peavy, the Director of Sales & Marketing for RTT, and Kevin Averette from Air Power to debut the NEW Filter Monitoring System, The Filter Monitor PLUS and the Filter Monitor PRO...with optional Filter Inventory Management capabilities. All 3 of these new systems offered by RTT are used t...
Jan 31, 2025•40 min
This episode of Air Power Airwaves explores the Material Handling mastery of GCI Engineered Solutions, a trusted vendor partner of Air Power for many years. Host Travis Stirewalt sits down for a chat with Sam Goebel, the General Manager of GCI Engineered Solutions., and Mike Rogers an Air Power Application Engineer about the material handling capabilities of GCI. They discuss.... - The limitations (or lack thereof) of GCI's carbon fiber construction - The benefits of their custom engineering for...
Nov 29, 2024•29 min
In the latest episode of AirPower Airwaves we learn how to answer the question..."What's in Your Pipe? To help us Host Travis Stirewalt invited a few experts from AW-Lake to teach us the quantifiable advantages of flow measurement and control. AW-Lake General Manager, Chris Husson, and Business Development Manager, Andrew Hall, sat down with Travis and Air Power Sales and Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford to deep dive into AW-Lake's history and the value of the data their flow meters provide. We le...
Oct 24, 2024•43 min
In the latest episode of the Air Power Airwaves Podcast as we catch up with Dan Senff, President of Air Power Manufacturing Solutions. It's our Annual "DanCast" and if you are interested in the evolution of Air Power Inc. into the World's Greatest Manufacturing Solutions provider, you'll want to listen to this episode. Dan shares exciting updates about; 1. Future visions of Air Power 2. Insights into our automation capabilities 3. Our employee ownership mentality 4. How Preventive Maintenance fa...
Aug 29, 2024•30 min
Join us on Airpower Airwaves as we dive into liquid painting, automation, and robotic solutions with Autoquip Automation . Don't miss the insights from industry experts, Autoquip Owner Mike Elberson and Air Power Application Engineer Darren Stone! Host Travis Stirewalt guides them through discussions on; 1. Autoquip's History 2. Partnership Projects we've worked on together 3. The Autoquip Gun Governor 4. Pump Control 5. The importance of Agitation Control 6. Getting a Compressed Air Study If yo...
Jul 31, 2024•41 min
In the latest edition of the Air Power Airwaves Podcast host Travis Stirewalt gets the lowdown on the new Stellair line of Manual Spray Guns from Graco. Graco's Nick Dies and Air Power's Kyle Crawford break down the features and benefits of the Stellair and Stellair ACE, that both feature their revolutionary quick-change fluid cartridge. Features of the Stellair Aluminum Body Gun; - Quick-change fluid cartridge design - Lightweight Trigger Pull - 1/2 turn Air Cap - Tool-less removable trigger - ...
May 30, 2024•30 min
Worker Safety is the name of the game in this episode of Air Power Airwaves with Host Travis Stirewalt. Whether it's providing safe breathable air for your team in the paint booth, body cooling/heating solutions or even just the latest hard hat technology, Bryan Floyd the Regional Sales Manager from Bullard will break it down for you. With help from Air Power's Sales & Marketing Leader (and professional model) Kyle Crawford, we'll show you the state-of-the-art equipment that is keeping paint...
Apr 25, 2024•39 min
It's all about new game-changing technology in this episode of Air Power Airwaves! Host Travis Stirewalt chats with Ingersoll Rand's Chris Scarborough and Air Power's James Stanley about 2 new technologies that IR are going to change the way our customers manufacture their products. First up we discuss the new "Drive XChange System" featured on the 2236 Max Series. This patented new technology allows you to change out anvils without adaptors that drain your tool's power. Then James dives into th...
Mar 14, 2024•26 min
Have you ever had a case of Crane Brain? Well, based on our latest Air Power Airwaves Podcast it is definitely something you want. In this episode, Host Travis Stirewalt sits down with Gorbel's Joe DeMott and Air Power's Tom Robinson to discuss what Crane Brain is and how it can help us (and you) design the perfect material handling solution for your manufacturing process. Do you need a wall mounted jib crane or a ceiling mounted bridge crane....well don't worry cause we discuss all types of; Ji...
Dec 28, 2023•36 min
In this edition of Air Power Airwaves we have an "uplifting" discussion with Tony Lonardi of Harrington Hoists and Air Power's Mike Rogers about the different types of equipment you should consider when choosing the proper lifting process for your facility. You'll find out what makes Harrington's hoists better, the details on their incredible warranty offer and why Air Power and Harrington make such a great partnership.So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves. If you have any que...
Nov 28, 2023•32 min
Material removal is a messy process....whether sanding wood, polishing fiberglass or grinding metal. It's also hard on your crew, from the dust particles and metal shavings making it hard to breathe to the vibration and repetitious motions that finishing and material removal requires. In this edition of Air Power Airwaves Travis Stirewalt chats with Ed Shirley, Territory Manager from Dynabrade Power Tools, and Air Power Application Engineer to discuss the "Dynabrade difference". From small grind...
Oct 19, 2023•33 min
Manufacturing is changing....whether it is because of staffing issues, production inefficiency or growing product demand, automation and robotics is becoming a necessity for facilities of all sizes. It's time to consider the possibilities for your operation. In this edition of Air Power Airwaves Travis Stirewalt chats with Mark Patterson, a Automation Solutions Specialist from FANUC, and Air Power Controls Engineer Dusty Coble to discuss the evolving integration of Cobots, paint and industrial r...
Sep 21, 2023•45 min
If we sell it...we'll fix it.....even if we have to come to you to do it! That's the philosophy of the Service & Repair Department at Air Power Manufacturing Solutions. Our Bench Repair Team and Field Service Technicians are all factory trained on all the brands we sell, and we have a network of 5 Service Centers to make it more convenient for our customers. In this episode of Air Power Airwaves, Host Travis Stirewalt welcomes Tyler Mabe, Air Power's Service Department Manager, and Field Ser...
Aug 30, 2023•23 min
"Project Management" can mean a lot of things in the Manufacturing world....but at Air Power it means a turn-key solution that has our experts with you every step of the way....and we mean every step. In this Episode of Air Power Airwaves Travis sits down with Air Power's Senior Project Manager Dave Hege to discuss how his team takes each of our customers through every phase of their project. From planning, to purchasing to project coordination and installation, our team of PM's are the guiding ...
Aug 22, 2023•33 min
Air Power's Engineering and Automation capabilities are far beyond that of most manufacturing distributors. Our team's ability to turn your bottleneck, process issue or system breakdown into a logical and efficient solution helps sets Air Power apart from our competition. In this edition of Air Power Airwaves Travis Stirewalt sits down with Brian Gaddy, our Engineering and Technical Services Leader and Kyle Crawford our Sales and Marketing Leader, to discuss ALL the ways the Engineering team hel...
Aug 15, 2023•39 min
What makes Air Power special? What sets us apart from our competition? Air Power has a proven process for assisting our customers to improve, enhance and refine their manufacturing , painting or production systems. In this episode of Air Power Airwaves, Host Travis Stirewalt discusses Air Power's Competitive Advantage with our Sales and Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford. Learn the steps our team goes through with each of our customers when trying to integrate the perfect manufacturing solutions for...
Aug 07, 2023•14 min
Work cell optimization is critical for increased production and the reduction of rejects and bottlenecks in the manufacturing space. Air Power has long time partnered with vendor partners that bring expertise in perfecting these critical environments. Southern Market Share is one of those vendor partners and a welcomed addition to the Air Power portfolio. Tom Gondi, President of Southern Market Share, joins Kyle Crawford, Air Power's Sales and Marketing Leader and the Air Power Airwaves Host, Tr...
Jul 10, 2023•36 min
If you are a manufacturer that works with a wood substrate and manufacture something out of wood that needs to be stained, painted or sealed as an end product, you need to watch PART 2 of our Air Power Airwaves Podcast devoted to the latest trends in Wood Finishing! Allan Mustard of Carlisle Fluid Technologies returns along with Len Morrison of Air Power. Both of our guests have a multitude of years of experience in the wood finishing industry and in this round-table we talk about current trends...
Jun 07, 2023•36 min
What is wood finishing? Great question. Answer: if you are a manufacturer that works with a wood substrate and manufacture something out of wood that needs to be stained, painted or sealed as an end product, you are wood finishing. Such a great time with Allan Mustard of Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Len Morrison of Air Power. Both of our guests have a multitude of years of experience in the wood finishing industry and in this round-table we talk about current trends and evolving technology sp...
May 18, 2023•35 min
AirPowerManufacturingSolutions is super excited about this podcast. Air Power Airwaves Podcast Host, Travis Stirewalt, sits down with the Finishing Lab Manager, Jeff Tussey, in the Air Power Live Studios in High Point, NC. The Air Power Finishing Lab allows customers the opportunity to realize the benefits of new technology and better processes before they invest. This also helps to improve processes and adjust parameters to make sure that the customers investment is well spent and future unknow...
Apr 13, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt, sits down with Kevin Averette, Air Power's Operations and Competencies Leader, to have a candid conversation of how Air Power utilizes Application and Technical Specialists to support a strong Account Manager presence in the market. Bottom line, with this approach, our customers win. Air Power utilizes both Technical Specialists and Application Specialists in three categories that describe the product/solution competencies serviced by Air Power. They ar...
Feb 12, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
If you have liquid finishing or powder coating as part of your manufacturing process and you strive for consistency, efficiency and repeatability in your operation, we invite you to watch this podcast. Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt is joined by special guests, Zane Abato of Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) and Mark Richardson of Air Power (Salem VA) to deep dive into the GFS portfolio of products for multiple industries. Highlights of this podcast are: History of Global Finishing Sol...
Dec 06, 2022•45 min
Do you know what Atomization means and how it has improved the finishing industry? Join Air Power Airwaves host, Travis Stirewalt, with special guests, Payton Cozart of Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Wayne Albergotti of Air Power as they take a deep dive into Atomization. Learn about the early discovery of Atomization as a way to treat sinus issues and how it made its way to the paint booth. www.airpowerairwaves.com www.airpowerlive.com www.airpower-usa.com 1-800-334-1001 Connect with Air Power...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Are you responsible for cartridge filters, final filters or HEPA filters in your facility? This is a podcast for you. Take a deep dive with our host, Travis Stirewalt and special guests Will Bryan and David Bryan from CATS FILTERS to learn the ins and outs of how to properly select and specify the correct filters. Whether you have powder booths, powder reclaim modules, dust booths, dust collectors, smoke eaters or cutting tables, this will help you get the 411 on sourcing the right filter for th...
Sep 30, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt, sits down with Air Power President Dan Senff for his 2nd solo Podcast interview for an update on all things Air Power Manufacturing Solutions. Topics Covered: - What did we learn from COVID 19? - How is Air Power is using technology to evolve our business model? - Why we closed the Walk-Up Store in our High Point Office? - Sneak Peak of our State-of-the-Art Lab - See inside our re-organized Air Power Warehouse - Some images of our re-located Projects La...
Aug 27, 2022•45 min
Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt, is joined by special guests TJ McNeely (PREVOST) and Rusty Clinton (Air Power) to take a journey into Compressed Air. PREVOST is an industry innovator and leader in compressed air solutions. Topics Covered: Air Drops, Clean Air, Managing Air Loss, Old School vs New Technology, Saving Money, Increasing Safety, Black Iron, Galvonized, PVC NO-NOs, Aluminum, Air Compressor, Critical Fluid Power, OSHA, Coalescing Filter, Desiccant Filter. Link to Prevost Vid...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The Web Store is OPEN for Business. Join Travis, Jai and Luis as they walk you through the features and inner workings of the newly launched Air Power Manufacturing Solutions web store and show how easy it is for customers and new visitors to register and use. SHOP WITH AIR POWER AT https://shop.airpower-usa.com If you need it for your manufacturing operation, chances are we have it in the web store. Any questions or need some support, please call us today at 1-800-334-1001 Connect with Air Powe...
May 31, 2022•26 min
