Customer Success Stories: How nexAir Empowers Businesses
From the surgeon prepping for the operating table to the welding expert working on an oil rig, countless professionals rely on nexAir’s high-quality products.
Since the 1940s, our expertise, customer support, and unwavering commitment to innovation have empowered numerous businesses to make better decisions, lower costs, and scale their operations with ease. Sounds too good to be true? Consider some of these real-life success stories…
nexAir Combats Welder Shortage
Recently, our long-term client, JACOB Tubing Systems, approached us with a problem. The manufacturing company had seen immense growth since its 1998 launch and was struggling to keep up with demand. A rising shortage of welders didn’t help matters, leaving the company’s limited talent pool stuck doing mundane tasks.
The frustrated team reached out to a nexAir territorial manager for a solution. After carefully analyzing the situation, our manager realized that the JACOB team didn’t need additional hires at all. The company could simply deploy a collaborative robot (COBOT) to take over the simple welding tasks, freeing up its specialized workers to focus on solutions.
After implementing this simple remedy, JACOB’s fortunes turned. Thanks to the COBOT, the company experienced a 40% increase in productivity without new recruits. Bolstered by this success, the JACOB team partnered with nexAir to significantly grow its automation capabilities in the next few years.
How We Fixed an Expensive Welding Defect
When National Tank grew concerned that its propane tanks wouldn’t pass radiographic tests, it approached a nexAir territory manager for a solution.
A team was quickly assembled and sent on a two-day visit to study National Tank’s production processes. During the inspection, our team found an unlikely problem—the organization’s backing bar had led to some serious welding defects.
Our team recommended replacing the backing bar with ceramic tiles and National Tank saw immediate results.
Not only was the company able to fix its porous welds, but it raised productivity considerably as the new system was a lot more efficient. This simple solution now saves the company approximately $70,000 a year.
How We Countered a Helium Shortage
In 2022, an East Tennessee-based company approached nexAir with a request. It was looking to scale production which necessitated additional helium.
However, they had one major problem: The country was reeling from a severe helium shortage at the time so there was no additional helium to sell. It didn’t take long for our territory manager to realize that, with a few simple modifications, the company wouldn’t need more helium.
By simply plugging all the leaks in the customer’s pipeline, our team reduced the company’s gas requirements by 33%. Our team also realized the organization could achieve similar results even if it reduced its helium mixture by 10%.
With these two simple fixes, our customer successfully navigated the helium shortage while growing production and enjoying huge savings.
Soar To New Heights with nexAir
These are just three examples of the thousands of solutions nexAir has offered our loyal customers over the years. Our expertise and KnowHow have helped countless small local businesses Forge Forward. Meanwhile, our innovative products have empowered global organizations to achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity.
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Behind every package of fresh meat, bag of pre-cut salad, and bottle of craft beer sits an invisible guardian – specialized gas mixtures that preserve flavor, extend shelf life, and ensure product safety. At nexAir, we work with food processors and packagers throughout the Southeast to develop custom gas solutions that address the unique challenges of food production. Our approach goes beyond simply supplying cylinders – we become partners in your quality control process.
The Critical Role of Gases in Food Preservation
Food spoilage begins the moment a product leaves the production line. Oxygen fuels bacterial growth, accelerates oxidation, and triggers enzymatic browning. Carbon dioxide inhibits microbial activity. Nitrogen displaces oxygen and maintains package integrity. Understanding the precise balance needed for each food product requires specialized knowledge of both gas properties and food science. Our team works at this intersection, helping you determine the optimal gas mixtures for your specific products.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging That Preserves Natural Quality
Consumers increasingly demand fresh, minimally processed foods without artificial preservatives. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) allows you to meet these demands by replacing the air inside packaging with carefully calibrated gas mixtures. For red meats, we supply high-oxygen blends that maintain the bright red color consumers associate with freshness. For prepared salads and sliced produce, low-oxygen mixtures prevent wilting and browning without affecting taste or texture. Our custom MAP solutions help your products maintain their natural appearance and flavor profile throughout their shelf life.
Ensuring Consistent Quality Through Precision Blending
Quality control in food production demands consistency – consumers expect the same taste, appearance, and freshness with every purchase. Gas mixtures that vary from batch to batch can undermine this consistency. Our automated blending systems deliver precise gas compositions every time, eliminating the variability that can affect product quality. We regularly calibrate and certify our equipment to food-grade standards, giving you confidence that the gas touching your products meets the highest purity requirements.
Technical Support When You Need It Most
Production issues rarely happen during business hours. That's why our team remains available to help troubleshoot gas-related challenges whenever they arise. When a bakery customer noticed inconsistent product volume during an overnight shift, our on-call technician identified a pressure fluctuation in their carbon dioxide supply and quickly implemented a solution. This responsive support helps prevent quality control failures that could otherwise result in product loss and delivery delays.
Partnering for Continuous Improvement
Food trends, processing technologies, and packaging materials constantly evolve. We work with our food industry customers to regularly evaluate gas solutions against changing requirements and opportunities for improvement. Our technical team keeps you informed about innovations in gas applications that might benefit your operation. This collaborative approach helps you stay ahead of challenges and continue meeting the high-quality standards your customers expect.
Maintaining quality control in food production requires vigilance, specialized knowledge, and reliable partners. At nexAir, we provide more than just industrial gases – we deliver application expertise, responsive service, and custom solutions that address the specific challenges of your food products. Contact our food industry specialists today to discuss how our gas solutions can strengthen your quality control program and help deliver the consistent product excellence your customers demand.
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Get your career going on the right track with nexAir
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