Maximizing Efficiency: How nexAir’s Gas Solutions Drive Productivity
One of the things that makes nexAir different is the critical nature of the supplies we provide. Industries—like healthcare, scientific research, aerospace, chemicals, manufacturing, food and beverage, packing, welding and fabrication, and automotive—need precise products for their operational success.
Achieving optimal productivity relies on ultra-pure, medical, and industrial-grade gases. Anything less can affect the quality of the work, compromise worker safety, and consequently influence output.
These industries’ success hinges on the quality of their raw materials and the efficiency of processes which is why nexAir consistently strives to meet their exact requirements.
nexAir Solutions
We ensure every product is FDA-compliant. Only the most qualified professionals handle our quality assurance assessments. No product leaves our plants and distribution centers without passing through the keen inspection of our engineers, technicians, and chemical experts.
Our production, storage, and delivery processes are streamlined. They are designed to adapt to the needs of our customers. Given the nature of the industries we serve, most of our shipments need to comply with stringent and unique specifications.
Hence, nexAir provides customizable options based on our clients’ technical requirements, preferred quantities, schedules, and storage facilities.
Welding Equipment Solutions
The same dedication applies to our welding equipment. We offer automation tools and techniques that enable higher outputs per cycle while offering superior quality, consistency, and precision. This means less downtime, lighter workloads, and sustainable efficiency for our customers.
Our solutions include robotic welding systems, CNC plasma cutting products, laser welding products, welding positioners, and the state-of-the-art Hercules Welding System. These tools complement our welding gases, enabling manufacturing and fabrication companies to supercharge their performance safely and effectively.
Customer Service That Promotes Productivity
Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful round-the-clock customer service empowers our customers to safeguard and maximize their operations. Whether they need technical support, delivery tracking, or time-sensitive solutions, nexAir remains accessible and responsive to various needs.
nexAir’s omnichannel customer service allows us to foster collaborative and positive relationships with our customers. This helps minimize potential supply gaps, site storage issues, production downtimes, safety concerns, and other challenges that impact performance.
Our customers understand that we have systems in place to support their needs. These include our state-of-the-art nexTrack system, an integrated solution that combines Roadnet, Advanced Cylinder Management, and TIMS electronic delivery. Together, they enhance efficiency, the customer experience, and visibility.
NexAir KnowHow: Raise Productivity With Our Applied Industry Knowledge
Knowing how to use our gas supplies is key to productive and safe operations. Our specialized KnowHow empowers our clients to learn about the latest tools and techniques in gas applications, welding, and fabrication.
We invest in modern demonstration laboratories and assign our seasoned specialists to train our customer’s personnel.
Empowering your workforce with applied industry knowledge enhances their confidence and performance. Educating your workforce, ensuring their safety in the workplace, and providing them with advanced tools that improve precision, speed, and work quality can boost your productivity.
Forge Forward Towards New Levels of Productivity
To do great things, you need the right tools and equipment. With nexAir’s supplies, you can Forge Forward unhindered. We have an intimate understanding of the precision our clients need from us and we strive to deliver exactly what’s required each and every time.
Step into the future with a reliable vendor you can always count on. Realize new levels of productivity with nexAir.
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Manufacturing downtime costs American companies billions annually. When production lines halt due to gas supply issues, every minute translates to lost revenue, missed deadlines, and frustrated customers. At nexAir, we've spent decades developing solutions that keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
The Hidden Costs of Gas-Related Downtime
When manufacturers calculate downtime costs, they typically focus on labor and lost production. However, gas supply disruptions create cascading effects that multiply these losses:
- Production rescheduling that disrupts carefully optimized sequences
- Rush shipping fees to meet customer deadlines despite delays
- Quality inconsistencies when processes restart after interruptions
- Overtime costs to catch up after unplanned stoppages
- Reputation damage when delivery commitments are missed
For a typical mid-sized manufacturer, each hour of downtime represents $5,000-$10,000 in direct and indirect costs. Our analysis shows that gas-related issues cause 7-12% of total manufacturing downtime - a substantial opportunity for improvement.
From Reactive to Proactive: The Supply Continuum
Most facilities follow a predictable pattern in their gas management evolution:
Stage 1: Reactive Management At this stage, facilities order gas when they notice supplies running low or, worse, after running out. Emergencies are common, and disruptions are accepted as "part of doing business." One automotive parts supplier operating this way experienced 14 production interruptions in a single quarter.
Stage 2: Calendar-Based Management Facilities advance to scheduled deliveries based on estimated usage. While better than the reactive approach, this method still results in either excess inventory (tying up capital and space) or shortages when usage spikes occur. A plastics manufacturer following this model maintained 40% more cylinder inventory than necessary while still experiencing occasional stockouts.
Stage 3: Consumption-Based Management Our telemetry systems monitor actual gas consumption, automatically triggering orders based on usage patterns rather than calendar dates. This approach virtually eliminates both stockouts and excess inventory.
Stage 4: Integrated Supply Management The most advanced approach connects gas management directly to production planning systems. Upcoming production requirements automatically adjust supply parameters, ensuring resources are precisely aligned with needs. A medical device manufacturer using this approach reports zero gas-related downtime for 27 consecutive months while operating with minimal inventory buffers.
Our expert KnowHow™ in industrial gas applications allows us to guide customers through this evolution at a pace that makes sense for their operations.
Customizing Solutions for Maximum Uptime
Manufacturing environments vary dramatically in their gas requirements and operational constraints. We've developed flexible approaches that address these differences:
- For high-volume, consistent usage operations, our bulk systems eliminate the cylinder handling that frequently causes supply disruptions. Bulk installations include telemetry monitoring and automated ordering to prevent outages.
- For variable-demand environments, our microbulk delivery systems provide the benefits of bulk supply with lower volume commitments. These systems reduce handling requirements while maintaining the flexibility needed for changing production schedules.
- For specialized applications requiring multiple gas types, our gas management programs combine cylinder tracking, usage monitoring, and automated replenishment. This comprehensive approach ensures that specialty gases are always available when needed, regardless of how infrequently they might be used.
- For multi-site operations, our enterprise supply programs coordinate deliveries and optimize inventory across locations. By treating the organization's gas requirements holistically, we minimize both stockouts and excess inventory across the network.
This consultative approach ensures that manufacturers receive solutions aligned with their specific operational patterns rather than generic "one-size-fits-all" systems.
Beyond Traditional Supply: Integrated Services for Total Reliability
Maximum uptime requires more than just reliable gas delivery. Our integrated services address the full spectrum of gas-related reliability factors:
Equipment maintenance programs that prevent system failures before they impact production Technical gas specialists who resolve application issues that could otherwise cause production problems Safety training that prevents accidents leading to downtime events Emergency response capabilities that minimize impacts when unexpected events occur Supply chain redundancy that ensures continuity despite regional disruptions
These services complement our supply solutions to form a comprehensive reliability strategy. By addressing both everyday operations and exceptional circumstances, we help manufacturers Forge Forward with confidence that gas-related disruptions won't derail their production targets.
Measuring Success: The Results That Matter
The ultimate measure of any downtime reduction strategy is its impact on production metrics. Our manufacturing customers consistently report significant improvements after implementing our comprehensive gas management solutions:
Downtime reductions of 85-95% for gas-related issues Inventory cost decreases of 20-30% through optimized supply management Administrative time savings of 5-10 hours weekly through automated ordering and tracking Production schedule adherence improvements of 3-7% due to improved supply reliability
These performance gains translate directly to bottom-line benefits that typically deliver ROI within months rather than years. More importantly, they allow manufacturers to confidently make delivery commitments, knowing that gas supply issues won't compromise their ability to perform.
Don't let gas supply issues impact your productivity. Contact us today to explore our tailored solutions.
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