Meet Business and Industry Standards With Customization As your facility project gets underway, your project management checklist may look insurmountable. You want to add as much value as possible to this initiative, yet keeping up with the latest and best for every piece of equipment in your facility can’t happen without support. We can help […]
Prioritizing Air Distribution and Filtration Expertise To Meet Stakeholders’ Needs When designing a new building, synthesizing the many ideas and needs of all project stakeholders is one of your greatest challenges. If you design healthcare facilities, for instance, you must consider the needs of facility teams, business leadership, healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the surrounding […]
Real Numbers to Justify Your Building’s Critical Infrastructure As you decide to invest in commercial HVAC systems and products, you may experience a familiar feeling: investment anxiety. The improvements you approve for your facility must meet your primary objectives, while also adding value that stretches beyond practical considerations. This pressure is common among facility leaders […]
Why Air Diffusers Are Critical HVAC Components Diffusers are the final touchpoint before air enters your facility from your ductwork. Although several components work together to gather, blow, and guide air toward a given environment, a diffuser’s main role is control. Diffusers control the direction in which air is headed, how much of the space […]
Know When to Use These Important Indoor Air Quality Measures High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters and Ultra-Low Particulate Air (ULPA) filters are proven methods for removing particles from the air before they reach critical spaces. Critical environments rely on HEPA and ULPA filters to ensure that contaminants don’t affect daily operations or harm people’s health. […]
Ensure You Integrate This Critical Feature When Needed Laminar-flow air distribution isn’t just a nice-to-have addition. For most facilities, laminar flow is a necessity. Certain facilities require ceiling systems that create laminar flow because of the critical nature of their operations. Without laminar flow, a facility may expose itself to risk and suboptimal processes. To […]
A Project Checklist for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Teams Installing an effective HVAC system in a commercial building requires a comprehensive network of components. Each of these components works interdependently to deliver results for your environment, whether you require air distribution for comfort or to protect people and business assets. In this comprehensive guide, we […]
Quality-controlled, Customized, and Driven by Expertise, the Choice Is Clear Think of the difference between a gas station’s plastic-wrapped sandwich and a sandwich from a famous deli, made to your specific preferences. Not only are you probably getting a better meal because you chose the highly rated deli over the gas station fridge, but you […]
Leverage Our Critical Environment Solutions, Tailored to Your Facility Needs AJ Manufacturing proudly serves healthcare facilities and hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, chip fab and microelectronic plants, research laboratories, and other commercial environments where indoor air quality is crucial. Industries that require cleanrooms and other protective environments depend on us to ensure their people, products, and […]
Find Out What Your Facility Can Do to Improve Operations, Installation, and Indoor Air Quality A tour of any exhibition hall in an industry where indoor air quality (IAQ) matters reveals more technologies than ever before. Some of these technologies will remain useful long after an industry trend dies down, and others will quickly fade. […]
Enhance Your Healthcare Facility With Our Air Distribution Systems and Products Indoor Air Quality Matters More Than Ever Healthcare facilities face unique challenges that affect patients and your organization’s bottom line. Your facility is tasked with preventing healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and continuing your mission of delivering high-quality care. Your healthcare and hospital air distribution systems […]
When Your Facility Has High Standards, Customization Is a Requirement You have expectations for your facility’s performance. Each partnership you undertake must be strategically aligned with this mission. However, the partnerships you select should provide more than standard offerings. Standardization works for one-size-fits-all scenarios, but not when you’re looking to raise the bar for how […]
How to Determine Quality, Effectiveness, and Usefulness for Your Industry All companies that design air filtration products agree about how filtration works. Filters prevent particles, such as viruses and bacteria, from contaminating the air with a tightly woven polypropylene or fiberglass barrier. Particles get stuck in these fibers, where they are removed from circulating air. […]
Air Distribution Systems Protect Personnel and Safeguard Assets Air distribution is essential for industries with critical environments. Air distribution systems and products deliver clean, conditioned air, which is essential for effective operations. The need for air distribution capabilities has continued to grow. Increased demand means these products play an ever-evolving role in critical environments. What […]
Our Diffusers, Grilles, Extractors, and Dampers Add More Value Than You Might Expect As your facility’s chosen architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) team selects infrastructure, HVAC will likely top the list. Many facilities expect their HVAC system to do its job, have a reasonable life expectancy, and meet compliance requirements — and that’s all. However, […]
We Provide Custom Clean Air Solutions For This Critical Industry Your healthcare facility can’t afford anything less than the highest standards for your environment. Direct-contact and airborne illnesses are a threat to your primary purpose of helping people get well. To ensure your healthcare facility is as safe as possible from patient infections, rely on […]
Premium Commercial Air Filtration Is an Advantage for Your Facility Commercial buildings like yours that rely on excellent indoor air quality (IAQ) for medical procedures, sensitive manufacturing processes, and other mission-critical, cleanroom environments understand the value of fan filter units (FFUs). FFUs are one of the most critical systems to control infection and contamination, and […]
Embrace a Healthier, More Productive, and Sustainable Facility Air distribution is an essential part of your facility’s infrastructure. It’s also required by code. However, HVAC offers more than what’s required for the successful operation of your building. Air distribution systems and products add value through: Risk mitigation. Well-researched health benefits. Energy efficiency. Brand enhancement. These […]
Partner With Us For Products and Stay For Our Perspectives Letting an expert take the lead works well for most businesses. But walking alongside a specialist may work even better. Relationships benefit you more when your guide isn’t walking in front of you. You also need to see the view ahead. AJ Manufacturing builds industry-leading, […]
Stay Up-to-Date On Air Filtration and Quality With This Organization’s Insights, Events, and Publications The American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is the foremost organization for HVAC-R industry professionals, including those whose work involves commercial air filtration systems. ASHRAE is a dynamic, evolving society that helps shape government policy, develops relevant academic […]
Leverage Our Precision, Customization, Experience, and Innovation For Your Industry’s Critical Environment Needs Your facility depends on air filtration for your day-to-day operations. Your cleanrooms and other mission-critical spaces must deliver excellent indoor air quality (IAQ) at all times. In the healthcare industry, filtered air prevents infection in environments like operating rooms, treatment wards, and […]
Commercial HVAC Is Deceptively Simple. Find Out Why. Air distribution offers far more than ensuring air reaches every corner of your facility. An expertly outfitted air distribution system and products can serve your business goals, whether you’re trying to protect the people who visit your facility or safeguard the assets you build there. Misconceptions persist […]
Benefit From HVAC Expertise and Solutions For Your Industry-Specific Projects Every decision your architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) team makes affects your project’s outcome. This is particularly true on complex projects that involve the safety and protection of people and assets. In critical environments that require air filtration technology, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing labs, healthcare […]
Dive Into Premium Products That Deliver Real Results For Your Facility Healthcare facilities strive to offer compassion, understanding, and exceptional medical services each day. With this level of commitment, it’s likely that you’re also looking for ways to improve. However, you may encounter barriers to adopting products and services with a clear benefit to your […]
Designed specifically for maximum flexibility in cleanroom operations, our new BTR benchtop fan filter unit offers a compact, portable solution for localized filtered air in a wide range of clean manufacturing environments. Particularly for applications where room-side filter changes are not permitted, the BTR offer fast and easy installation and repositioning, as well as access […]
Ensure a Seamless Installation Of Unparalleled, Fully Customized Air Distribution Products From an Industry Leader Whether you’re planning a commercial HVAC upgrade or installing an entirely new system at your commercial facility, choosing a team for your air distribution needs is a strategic decision that will pay dividends. Working with your HVAC team in advance […]
Your Knowledge Of the HVAC Industry May Lead to Enhanced Facility Designs When your architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) team seeks a new partnership to benefit your project, you may not always know right away how to select a partner. When the services this partner provides are unfamiliar or complex, deciding who to choose is […]
New Built-In Probe Measures and Reports Real-Time CFM with Unmatched Accuracy AJ Manufacturing is proud to introduce another first in our long history of innovation: accurate real-time CFM measurement and reporting, thanks to a first-of-its kind probe built into the air inlets of our Criti-Clean Ultra fan powered laminar flow HEPA filter diffusers. Our engineers […]
Indoor Air Quality Expertise Supports Project Priorities Choosing a commercial HVAC manufacturer as a part of your AEC team is a chance to optimize your project’s airflow infrastructure. However, there’s even more that these teams bring to the table than recommendations for where to install supply and return grilles, HVAC diffusers, and more. Today’s commercial […]
Experience the Industry-Specific Benefits, Such As Infection and Contamination Mitigation, Aesthetics, and Employee Wellness Offices, healthcare, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and other commercial buildings require high-performing HVAC components, including supply grilles, return grilles, and other stainless steel products for air distribution. Each of these environments has specific requirements that AJ Manufacturing can meet, including: Stringent indoor […]
What Is the Evidence Behind Claims That Modular Is Superior to Stick-Built Systems? Modular or prefabricated design is taking hold in many industries, including commercial HVAC. Facility managers have discovered the efficiency, risk mitigation, and reliability of modular products that are built off-site, shipped in sections, and quickly installed. These facility leaders find this approach […]
Businesses Can Continue To Deduct Up to $1 Million in Qualifying Nonresidential HVAC Equipment Purchases for the 2019 Tax Year. The expansion of the Section 179 tax deduction in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been extended for the 2019 tax year. This means businesses can still take a 100% deduction for up […]
These products are ideal for critical environment projects in all seismic zones. At AJ Manufacturing, we’re proud to announce that several of our Criti-Clean Ultra fan filter units have surpassed the stringent seismic testing requirements of the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), formerly known as OSHPD. The following AJ products are […]
It’s now easier than ever to connect AJ Fan Filter Units to your building automation system. We’ve added native BACnet – the most common BAS protocol – as an optional feature on all of our ceiling-mounted FFUs. If you’re new to BACnet, it is a data communication protocol for building automation and control networks. Originally […]
We’re proud to introduce you to Clint Nikkel, the Plant Manager at our manufacturing facility that is dedicated to producing our hospital and clean room ceiling systems. Clint earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University and is a licensed professional engineer. Prior to joining AJ, Clint’s extensive experience included more than 15 […]
Our new room-side constant flow/constant torque toggle switch helps smart components work more efficiently. Is it possible to be too smart? Sometimes it is, like when you have an FFU such as the Criti-Clean Ultra with a smart ECM motor trying to work downstream from a smart VAV in the same system – and both […]
Enhance Your Facility with Our Cleanroom Fan Filter Units and More – Including a Brand-New Product from AJ Manufacturing AJ Manufacturing is the leading engineering team for mission-critical air distribution systems and products. Our critical environment solutions are used by many industries, including aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare facilities. Each project we undertake is customized to […]
If you’re attending the upcoming ASHE (American Society of Healthcare Engineers) Health Facility Panning, Design and Construction (PDC) Summit in San Diego, be sure to stop by Booth #1101 where we’ll be displaying a turnkey operating room modular wall and ceiling system along with our partners at Cirro Medical Systems. The Summit, held from March […]
Off-the-Shelf Solutions Prevent Your Facility from Meeting Key Goals Your critical environment is one of your most valuable assets. Not only does it equip you to provide vital services for your industry, but the loss of this environment’s effectiveness can have a significant business impact that extends beyond your bottom line. In the healthcare field, […]
With several important advantages over traditional “stick built” construction, modular operating room ceiling systems are becoming the preferred option for more and more hospitals, both for new construction and renovation projects. The benefits of modular ceiling construction – including AJ’s SS-CARES and CARES systems – include: Complete quality control AJ ceiling systems are manufactured in our […]
HEPA filtration will play a key role in all types of buildings. Needless to say, the global Covid-19 pandemic has generated a focus on indoor air quality unlike any that has ever been seen before. As a result, HEPA filtration – which had previously been reserved almost exclusively for hospitals, laboratories and other critical environments […]
Experts Predict Average Growth of More Than 4%. We recently came across some positive news for many of our customers that serve the healthcare industry. According to a recent Consensus Construction Forecast from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the industry experts they sampled see continued growth in the healthcare building sector, with many predicting […]
Our HVAC Manufacturing Company Builds High-Performing Solutions For Your Success AJ Manufacturing has delivered countless solutions for major medical facilities all over the country, including Walter Reed National Medical Center, the University of Kansas, and the University of Texas. We also design and build for rural hospital systems, ensuring that facilities large and small have […]
Make Your Projects More Efficient With Our Overview Of Custom HVAC Solutions Your mechanical engineering firm has plenty on its plate when you’re working on a new building or renovation. A nuanced understanding of the various systems you’ll be tasked with addressing is a critical part of ensuring your business makes effective contributions to the […]
Modular Design Offers Critical Benefits For Your Healthcare Project The procedures and treatments your medical team provides lead to healing. To achieve this, your healthcare facility relies on infection mitigation solutions, including safe indoor air quality, to protect patients and medical staff. However, indoor air quality solutions are not made equally. Although these solutions can […]
A Checklist Of the Stainless-Steel Air Distribution Products Your Facility Needs No, we don’t “bundle” our commercial HVAC products. However, it’s true that our customers find value in selecting a wide range of products for their facilities all at once. Why? Because each component, product, or system AJ Manufacturing builds is carefully designed in-house and […]
We’re proud to have custom designed and built a complete air distribution and lighting system for Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is expanding to meet the growing needs of their community. And they recently counted on AJ Manufacturing for a custom, state-of-the-art ceiling system for a […]
Simple Care Techniques for Your High-Quality Commercial HVAC System and Products Stainless-steel HVAC products are known for their durability, performance, and safety. Stainless steel generally resists corrosion and does not attract moisture or condensation, which is essential to ensure specific air conditions. Stainless steel also plays a role in the visual appeal of a facility’s […]
During this difficult time, we’re standing by to help with new “face-to-face” meeting options! COVID-19 has made virtual get-togethers with coworkers, friends and family the new (but hopefully temporary) normal – and you can do the same with sales calls with AJ Manufacturing! We’ve always prided ourselves on getting to know our customers face-to-face, and […]
We’re proud to announce another AJ Manufacturing innovation! Our new OR Integrated Lighting Control is a compact, field configurable, color touchscreen that intelligently controls the LED lights that are built into the ceiling diffusers in our operating room celling systems. This 7″ wide full-color, high-resolution TFT screen allows the control of both LED brightness and […]
Stay In-the-Know and Never Miss a Trend, Insight, or Opportunity Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) community, operations teams, facility managers, directors of facility services, and other key decision-makers stay informed about the critical infrastructure that makes their buildings function. Yet keeping track of even one of the industries that manufacture and engineer for commercial buildings […]
A Look At the Technologies and Innovations That Benefit Us Now If you want to see the progress that our country has made in controlling airborne infection rates and creating healthier indoor environments, start with the place where people are most vulnerable: the hospital. A tour of a small or large hospital today reveals multiple […]
Based on our long history of designing and manufacturing operating room ceiling components – and more recently engineering and producing complete OR ceiling systems – AJ Manufacturing has now launched the next step in our ongoing commitment to the healthcare industry: OR-360. A comprehensive, turnkey solution, OR-360 provides complete operating room design, engineering, construction and […]
Improve Your Facility’s Indoor Air Quality With These Measurements It may seem that air distribution success means that air is flowing, and the people who visit or work in your facility find the indoor climate to be pleasant. Although this is a great step forward to achieving an environment that is beneficial for all who […]
Get an Estimate On Our Latest Offerings, Customized For Your Success AJ Manufacturing’s innovations for critical environments and cleanrooms continue with three new products, available for estimates now. Each of these products represents an advancement for mission-critical industries that trust our company for exceptional performance and dynamic, intuitive solutions-based design. OR-360 turnkey operating room solution […]
Identify the Right Custom HVAC Products to Meet Your Facility’s Requirements If your facility is preparing for a commercial HVAC installation, you may need guidance and support to help determine what’s necessary for your specific goals. The terminology used in the commercial HVAC industry is its own language and, although the concepts behind them aren’t […]
The Partners You Choose Directly Affect Your Facility’s Goals You’ve decided your facility requires new commercial HVAC products to improve indoor air quality. This is no small investment. Your HVAC system is directly tied to your business goals, whether you want to ensure your personnel have a safe and comfortable environment, you intend to reduce […]
Here’s why both the CDC and ASHRAE recommend portable HEPA filtration units like Criti-Clean Ultra. Leading HVAC industry and health care organizations like ASHRAE and the CDC have both recommended portable HEPA filtration units like our Criti-Clean Ultra fan filter units (FFUs) to help protect against the spread of COVID-19. And for good reason: they’re […]
Learn What Compliance Requirements Apply to Your Industry Facilities managers are juggling more responsibilities than ever before. They often feel that they’re being spread thin, given that their expertise is required for so many aspects of their facility’s performance. Keeping up with facility trends, the latest compliance information, and the technologies that can make improvements […]
We’re Ready to Work With You On Your Facility’s Air Distribution Design AJ Manufacturing engineers and fabricates key air distribution products and systems that ensure high performance, create exceptional indoor air quality (IAQ), meet regulatory requirements, and position you for a positive impact on your clients. If your HVAC plan includes component customization, AJ Manufacturing […]
Follow Your AJ Manufacturing Order From Estimate to Installation AJ Manufacturing works tirelessly on behalf of our clients who seek innovative solutions for their critical environments. We partner with facility leadership teams who are creating new critical environments; AEC teams designing new facilities; and niche industries, such as those who create cleanroom monitoring systems and […]
Enhance Your Grilles’ Performance With Additional Product Features Optional and custom features truly set a custom HVAC manufacturing business apart. The science and art of engineering allows a team to differentiate itself by developing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to serve clients. The most important customizations are those that address more industries and needs than […]
How AJ Manufacturing’s Innovative Commercial HVAC Solution Protects Against Cyber Attacks Cyber attacks in the form of ransomware, service outages, and data breaches are now as much a part of a commercial business’ risk assessment as any other danger, including natural disasters and supply chain issues like those we’ve experienced domestically and internationally in the […]
A Starting Point For Improving Your Facility’s Indoor Air Quality Now that the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating, Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has released Standard 241 for infectious aerosol control in commercial buildings, many industries that previously had not considered indoor air quality (IAQ) are wondering how to adopt these guidelines. Even without the new […]
AJ Manufacturing is proud to continue our history of innovation with the introduction of our new Micro-T ceiling grid system for Class 10 to Class 100,000 cleanroom areas. This new grid system is ideal for any ultra-clean manufacturing environment, including industries such as semiconductors, microelectronics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical devices and many others. Our Micro-T ceiling […]
What to Look For When Acquiring These Key HVAC Products When seeking out custom HVAC components for your commercial facility, you want the assurance that you’ve acquired exceptional products that meet your air distribution needs. Knowing what to look for goes a long way in commissioning lasting, high-performing equipment for your facility. Pay attention to […]
We Meet Your Facility’s HVAC Needs With Quality Commercial Air Distribution Products and Systems Commercial facilities need the comfort and air quality that sound air distribution planning, engineering, and products provide. However, they first must overcome common roadblocks and bottlenecks. Although challenges aren’t unique to HVAC infrastructure, they should be addressed quickly to ensure the […]
Effective Procedures, Treatment, and Healing All Require Critical Environment Solutions Healthcare facilities like hospitals, surgical centers, and treatment wards are dynamic environments. No two patients are the same, and neither are their specific diagnoses, needs, and outcomes. However, there are ways to standardize care in a healthcare facility, so that all patients receive the same […]
Leverage Everything That These Important Commercial HVAC Components Have to Offer Supply air grilles and return air grilles determine the amount of air that enters a room and from what angle it is delivered. Return grilles also moderate and maintain air pressure. However, determining your precise needs for your HVAC system’s grilles is far more […]
Explore Our Signature Projects To Uncover The Range of Industries Our Products Can Support AJ Manufacturing is known for extending our reach beyond what originally seemed possible. Prior to 1974, our manufacturing company distinguished itself as the leading builder of residential and light commercial sheet metal. However, more opportunity was in store for our founders, […]
4 Considerations for Facility Preparedness Facilities today must guard against many forms of crisis that threaten patients, healthcare workers, and valuable assets, such as medical technology. The COVID-19 pandemic tested the extent to which a medical facility is resilient in the face of crisis, as have natural disasters, cybersecurity breaches, and other emergencies. What other […]
Learn More About the Air Distribution Products and Standards That Ensure Excellent Indoor Air Quality Air filtration refers to the highly precise method of filtering out particulate matter from the air to ensure high indoor air quality (IAQ). Specifically, air filtration is designed to prevent contaminants and microorganisms from harming human health or affecting materials […]
Understand the Value Our Team Can Bring To Your Next Project As a member of an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) team designing for healthcare environments, you’ve likely noticed that more and more commercial facilities are becoming aware of the business case for good indoor air quality (IAQ). For example, facility managers may understand the […]
You can learn more about our wide range of custom air filtration and distribution products for the healthcare industry – including our complete operating room ceiling systems – at the two trade shows listed below. We hope you’ll stop by our booth, meet our team, and find out how our products can meet your needs. […]
Your Comprehensive List of the Critical Environment Solutions We Design You likely know that AJ Manufacturing has been delivering solutions for cleanrooms for decades. However, as you plan for your facility’s critical environments, you may want to know about all the air distribution products we provide to ensure you select every piece of equipment your […]
Use our live chat during normal business hours to get fast answers. Here’s a reminder that if you ever have any questions at all, there’s a quick and easy way to get answers fast – just use the “Chat Live” function on our website. During normal business hours, you’ll see two small symbols at the […]
The S6 Combines Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Ceiling Grids with State-of-the-Art Laminar Flow Products and LED Lighting. AJ Manufacturing is proud to introduce the new “S6” Operating Room System – the Stainless Steel Sterile Surgical Suite System. Our new S6 System is a complete, customizable ceiling and air distribution system – plus lighting solution – that’s specifically […]
In our ongoing effort to provide more complete, turnkey services for our customers, we’re proud to announce that we will soon be offering on-site installation of our operating room ceiling systems, including both our structural SS-CARES system and the standard CARES ceiling. After receiving many requests for more comprehensive turnkey solutions for hospital operating room […]
Our new “Micro TW” system was developed specifically for clean rooms and is always custom designed and built
Create safer indoor environments anywhere with our line of Criti-Clean Ultra FFUs. In the recent past, highly purified air was primarily reserved for hospitals, laboratories and manufacturing clean room environments. But today, after the onset of COVID-19, demand for HEPA-filtered air is skyrocketing – in a wide range of building types where it was rarely, […]
Choose From Our New Recirculating Criti-Clean FFU And Our New Heating And/Or Cooling Criti-Clean FFU. Here are two more great reasons why our Criti-Clean Fan Powered Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffusers continue to lead the industry and remain a customer favorite: Our new Criti-Clean FFU that recirculates air, as well as a second new Criti-Clean […]
After more than two long years of supply chain challenges – plus unprecedented demand for our air filtration and other critical environment products – our delivery times are back to normal. We are thrilled to make this announcement, as the past two years have been difficult for all of us. But we are now ready […]
We design and build to every customer’s exact needs, every time. We’ve been saying it for years: AJ Manufacturing is the industry leader in custom and standard stainless steel air distribution products for critical environments. But today, more and more of our clients come to us for custom solutions. And day after day, we gladly […]
Insights from AJ Manufacturing, Manufacturers of HEPA Fan Filter Units, Ceiling Systems, and More In September of 2019, the CDC hosted a presentation by Sue Collier, Clinical Development Content Lead at the American Hospital Association/Health & Research Trust and Barbara S. Edson, the Executive Director of the Virtual Care Center at UNC Health Care. The […]
A-J Manufacturing was featured in the “What’s Hot in Innovation” section of Pharmaceutical Processing/ Controlled Environment s digital magazine. The piece focuses on A-J Manufacturing’s Fan Filter Unit.
Critical Environment Solutions Are an Integral Part of Facility Design and Construction When developing a new facility, the three teams that bear the weight of the project are the architects and designers, engineers, and construction experts. These teams are largely responsible for bringing a business’s vision for their facility to life. Yet additional expertise is […]
These Superior Air Distribution Products Complete Your Customized HVAC System State-of-the-art critical environment products, including ceiling systems and fan filter units, ensure maximum protection, quality, and compliance for a growing list of clients. However, the systems and products that get most of the limelight shouldn’t outshine the essentials. Supply air grilles and return air grilles […]
Learn More about AJ Manufacturing’s Cleanroom Manufacturing Process At AJ Manufacturing, our commitment to developing customized solutions for your cleanroom has brought us into the lives – and buildings – of some of the most crucial industries in the world. From our work at hospitals and treatment facilities like the National Cancer Institute and the […]
Learn More About the Air Distribution System Standard for Health Care Facilities Your health care facility wants to ensure the safety of your patients and workers with superior indoor air quality (IAQ). High quality air filtration, of course, prevents airborne contaminants such as infectious disease, from causing hospital-acquired infections and spreading from person to person. […]
Avoid the Reactive Model’s Inefficiencies and High Costs One of the biggest challenges that facilities face is how and when to update equipment. This is particularly relevant in the healthcare industry, where the success of your technology is linked to patient and business outcomes. Nonprofit research institution Battelle estimates that unplanned outages and equipment failures […]
Use This Glossary to Begin Your Journey Toward Indoor Air Quality Success As your facility prepares to commission air distribution products or an entire commercial air distribution system, you may recognize that you require a new vocabulary. Although you’re no stranger to leaping from industry jargon to industry jargon, ensuring you’ve selected, researched, and assessed […]
Our Air Distribution Products Contribute to Health, Safety, and Productivity in the Healthcare Industry and Other Workplaces Indoor air quality (IAQ) has never been more important to businesses, accelerated by the global pandemic declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March of 2020. Many industries recognized that, to protect the safety of workers while […]
Your Guide to Determining the Right Partnership for UV Light and Custom HVAC Solutions As your medical facility decides which company to select for commercial HVAC installation, one topic is likely on your mind: how to ensure this company’s system provides superior indoor air quality to mitigate infection. Although stainless steel commercial HVAC systems offer […]
Ask Your Chosen Manufacturer These Six Key Questions When facility planners and managers begin the process of commissioning a new air distribution system, an air filtration system, or any other custom HVAC equipment, this task comes with far more complexity than your typical, linear checklist. Many team members, contractors, and industry and regulatory experts are […]
Experience Competitive Lead Times on These Commercial Air Distribution System Essentials AJ Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of custom HVAC products, is ready to support your mission-critical environment today. Whether you’re commissioning a new build or a retrofit in an existing space, we meet your HVAC needs. Although we build with critical environments in mind, including […]
AJ Manufacturing Air Distribution Products Meet Your Facility’s Needs No matter your industry or niche air distribution requirements, AJ Manufacturing is at the forefront of custom HVAC products for businesses worldwide. We ensure that your facility is completely prepared to deliver excellent indoor air quality, infection prevention, and effective heating and cooling. Each day, we […]
Key Information to Help You Feel Informed About Your Industry Day-to-day operations in the healthcare facility is enough work to test the patience of even the most experienced facility manager and their team. Many managers wish they could be in two (or three, or four) places at once. This article provides support for one major […]
Leverage AJ Manufacturing’s Air Distribution Systems and Components AJ Manufacturing offers a full suite of air distribution and filtration products that cover your facility’s needs for exceptional indoor air quality. Whether you represent an AEC team building a new facility or renovating one, or you’re a facility manager looking for the best solutions for your […]
Find Out What Makes Us More Than a Commercial HVAC System Manufacturer AJ Manufacturing’s long history of building stainless-steel commercial HVAC systems serves as a master class in innovation and adaptation. Over the past 50 years, the industries that have benefitted from our custom HVAC solutions have grown and evolved, and we’ve adapted right alongside […]
Your Industry May Require Critical Environment HVAC Solutions A cleanroom is an environment with strict air quality standards. The International Standards Organization (ISO) is the agreed-upon source for determining how cleanrooms are classified, based on air quality. For example, a cleanroom can range between “ISO 1” and “ISO 9,” depending on the air particle sizes […]
What You Should Know About the Air Distribution Products Used Inside Both Industries requiring the use of pressurized cleanrooms are widely varied, but all must meet specific criteria to reach cleanroom classifications to protect everything inside and out, including patients, doctors, and pharmaceutical products. Cleanrooms are often pressurized, and depending on how, the air moves […]
Discover Our Depth of Experience and State-of-the-Art Designs As you begin the commissioning process for commercial HVAC installation, the HVAC manufacturer you select is a big piece of the puzzle. Selecting an experienced, high-quality manufacturer matters to your stakeholders and makes a difference for facility performance. However, it is challenging to determine the true differences […]
Modular Design, Energy Efficiency, Far UV-C, and More Are the Future of Custom HVAC Healthcare infrastructure, much like the infrastructure of our homes, towns, and cities, is becoming more technologically advanced each day. In all these spaces, a common theme has emerged: we want smarter, more efficient, cost-effective, and intuitive solutions to solve the everyday […]
Find Out If Your Business Requires Critical Environment Solutions Critical environments. Mission-critical spaces. Cleanrooms. Controlled environments. IAQ. ISO. You may have come across these terms and acronyms while reading about custom HVAC for your facility; but unless you’re a specialized engineer, they may not be a part of your working knowledge base. However, these terms […]
Section 179 expansion allows businesses to immediately deduct up to $1 million in nonresidential HVAC equipment Here’s some great – and potentially very profitable – news for our customers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law in December of 2017 contains a hidden jewel for the HVAC industry: the expansion of […]
AJ Manufacturing’s Stainless Steel Return Air Grilles – and All Our Custom Products – Provide Compliance Solutions On November 1, 2022, US Pharmacopoeia published new standards for USP General Chapters 795 and 797. USP then provided a one-year timeframe in which facilities could begin making updates and reassessing priorities to remain compliant with these standards. […]
Rely On These Superior Products for Your Facility’s Critical Environments AJ Manufacturing leads the way in the many industries that require premium air distribution solutions. Our products, manufactured both for clean rooms with strict compliance needs and ordinary buildings, are synonymous with indoor air quality. One product line in particular, the Criti-Clean™ Ultra series, provides […]
These Critical Environment Solutions Deliver Immediate Benefits Facilities looking for high-performing indoor air quality solutions need look no further than AJ Manufacturing. Our work across many industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace, have given us an understanding of today’s – and tomorrow’s – air distribution needs. Whether your facility requires an HVAC design upgrade that […]
We’re Ready to Connect About Our Indoor Air Quality Products and More Much like the past few years, 2024 will prove to be a year of innovations for the entire HVAC industry, as well as the many sectors it supports, including healthcare facilities. A great deal of emphasis and attention has been placed on indoor […]
Our Indoor Air Quality Solutions Yield Significant Benefits for Your Facility In a recent cover story, Healthcare Facilities Management reported on the value of modular construction in hospital facility-improvement projects. This article provides brief anecdotes from specific hospital systems across the U.S. to emphasize how modular construction serves as a key differentiator during the construction […]
As part of our ongoing effort to better serve the needs of clean room environments, we now offer customized, pressurized fan plenums with our ceiling systems. Ideal for semiconductor manufacturing, laboratories and other clean room applications, these custom plenums feature HEPA laminar arrays that can be free standing or hung above the process areas. The […]
We’re very proud of this SS-CARES ceiling system we recently completed for a new operating room at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. In collaboration with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, groundbreaking research, and innovative, patient-centered […]
Imaging Suites Are Critical Environments that Demand an Expert Commercial HVAC Partner When we think about the necessity of HVAC systems in healthcare settings, our minds often go to the larger heating and cooling system that keeps patients and staff comfortable. Or, if we’re a bit more attuned to a healthcare facility’s needs, we may […]
Lasting Critical Environment Solutions Synthesize the Past, Present, and Future of HVAC Public attention on infection control has undergone serious changes in the past few years, and there’s more urgency than ever to ensure that healthcare facilities and other buildings, like schools and offices, remain safe. The phrase “indoor air quality (IAQ)” is on the […]
We Deliver Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Safety, Care, and Compliance Your facility’s indoor air quality needs aren’t just about compliance. You require air filtration systems and custom HVAC products because they keep your facility and team members safe. They help you deliver exceptional services. The investment you make in commercial HVAC supports your mission […]
ASHE’s Sustainability Roadmap Includes Relevant Considerations for Commercial HVAC in Healthcare Settings Each year, Healthcare Facilities Management (HFM) releases its hospital construction survey results. Their goal is to identify trends across the industry, provide insight into this market, and address the concerns of its core audience. One important survey question concerns facility initiatives that healthcare […]
We Align Our Custom HVAC Systems with Your Healthcare Facility’s Project Requirements When a healthcare facility is considering new construction or retrofitting equipment into an existing system, the organization and planning required are monumental if a facility intends to get the best value out of their project and achieve their business goals. Most facility leaders […]
Discover How Versatile, Customizable Ceiling Grid Systems Benefit Your Facility A suspended ceiling grid is a ceiling that functions much like what is commonly referred to as a “drop ceiling.” As an HVAC product, a ceiling grid is essentially a customizable “frame” that can be equipped with diffusers and other tools for critical environments where […]
Upgrade Your Hospital Ceilings and More with Our High-Quality Products When your facility is considering an upgrade to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ), look no further than AJ Manufacturing’s diverse range of air distribution products and systems. Our high-performing, durable, and enduring equipment provides our clients with the solutions they need for their facilities. Over […]
Learn How Our Custom HVAC Products Support This Important Field Many pharmaceutical companies require cleanroom environments to develop their products. Cleanrooms create the precise environmental conditions that pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and laboratories need to ensure their medicines are safe, uncontaminated, and effectively produced, so that the population at large can benefit from their innovative work. […]
Enhance Your Critical Environment for Safety, Efficiency, and More Hospitals and other healthcare environments understand that infection prevention is serious. Of course, infections prevent patient healing and can lead to harmful outcomes. Medical facilities also experience the financial weight of infections that are acquired on their watch. It’s important to recognize that infection prevention is […]
Explore AJ Manufacturing’s Critical Environment Solutions At AJ Manufacturing, we believe in the power of education. Without widely shared insights and research on the benefits of indoor air quality (IAQ) and infection prevention, facilities wouldn’t be able to make their monumental efforts for patients. And without knowledge-sharing in the critical environment solutions industry, we wouldn’t […]
Get a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of Our Indoor Air Quality Products We enjoy the experience of hosting our industry partners on a tour of our facilities located in Kansas City, Missouri. Our partners already know why our products add value, whether they’re an authorized distributor or facility leaders. However, we like […]
Hinged Filter Grilles and All Our Air Distribution Products Can Help Meet Your Compliance Needs As you may already know, US Pharmacopoeia (USP) recently announced its deadline for USP 795, 797, and 800 revisions. On November 1, 2023, enforcement of these revisions go into effect, exactly a year after these revisions’ release. If your industry […]
Several members of our team attended the annual AHR Expo in February of this year, held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tips and resources for creating safer work environments when returning HVAC systems back to operation. Now that states and municipalities across the country are eliminating stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 – and businesses that had employees working remotely are choosing to return to work – many facilities personnel are concerned about getting their buildings back […]
Upgrade Your Commercial Stainless Steel HVAC Products and Ensure Proper Function Excessive deferred maintenance can be downright dangerous, making the best possible patient care nearly impossible, especially if potential mechanical failure is looming ahead. It’s an issue that facilities operations managers are tackling, but it also should be top-of-mind for hospital executives, too, because they’re […]
Take Action to Secure Your Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices, Including Commercial HVAC Equipment Bad cyber actors are accessing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) devices via the Internet, causing disruptions and increasing risks in operations. That’s right – your connected devices are at risk of cybersecurity attacks that could put your entire operation in jeopardy. Have your […]
AJ Presented Key Commercial HVAC Solutions for the Healthcare Industry The American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) holds an annual conference to share industry knowledge, demonstrate innovative new products, and connect manufacturers, clients, and the many stakeholders involved in the enhancement of the healthcare field. From feats of architecture that teach us how to reimagine […]
We’re excited to announce a new, separate company we have formed that will focus entirely on ceiling systems for hospitals and other critical environments: AJ Ceilings. As we have continued to develop our ceiling systems over the years, we have experienced tremendous growth in this part of our business. Today, we are a true leader […]
We’re excited to welcome and introduce you to our new Director of Production, Nathan (Nate) Flanery. Nate comes to us from Pentair Water where he most recently served as Operations Manager. In his 16 years at Pentair, Nate developed expertise in lean manufacturing, quality assurance and project management. He is passionate about leadership and loves […]
As we all know, there have been supply chain issues worldwide since 2020. These issues have been abundant in the HVAC industry and have caused a shortage of many important components and materials. Lately, HEPA filters and motors have been two of the critical items frequently on backorder and difficult to obtain. But here at […]
Explore Our Processes, Manufacturing Technology, and Innovative Air Distribution Solutions AJ Manufacturing provides customized, superior-quality air distribution systems and products to a global list of clients that require solutions for their critical environments. While we can explain how we’ve helped provide safety, protection, comfort, and the latest technology to help facilities far and wide achieve […]
Learn How HVAC Diffusers Can Help You Meet New Initiatives and Challenges While we await ASHRAE’s national indoor air quality (IAQ) standards which are set to be released by late June of 2023, ASHRAE continues to make updates to ensure the best consensus-driven standards and current information for all facilities that require the highest level […]
Our Signature Technology Ensures High Performance for Your Critical Environment Ceiling diffusers are essential products for specific cleanroom environments. When indoor air quality is required for the safety of your human capital and assets, only a high-quality solution will do. Without the consistent, regulated, filtered flow of air, your business’s mission can’t be completed as […]
AJ Manufacturing’s Stainless Steel Return Air Grilles Provide Significant Options for Superior Functionality and Facility Design Return air grilles are vital for a complete air distribution system, even when much of the attention appears to go to fan filter units, supply grilles, HEPA and ULPA filters, and other products responsible for bringing filtered air into […]
Learn More About the Importance of Air Distribution Systems with BACnet Capability According to the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), the three most significant upgrades being sought by healthcare facilities are new technologies, sustainability, and safety. In their 2023 hospital construction survey, 200 hospital facility respondents cited these areas as the most important […]
Our Supply and Return Air Grilles and More Are Ready for Custom Manufacturing and Delivery AJ Manufacturing experienced an unprecedented demand for our products during the pandemic. A great deal of attention has been paid to indoor air quality (IAQ) in the past three years, and this demand has not slowed down – and neither […]
ASHRAE New National IAQ Standards: ASHRAE’s announced its commitment to support the expedited development of a national indoor air quality (IAQ) pathogen mitigation standard
AJ Manufacturing Products Offer Unparalleled Performance and Quality AJ Manufacturing is no stranger to innovation. We keep our ear to the ground about what our industry partners need to further enhance their custom HVAC systems; then, we answer the call by developing signature solutions that meet and even exceed those needs. That’s what it means […]
Discover How Our Signature Stainless Steel Return Air Grilles Protect Your Critical Environment A custom HVAC system is not complete without customized return air grilles. Although much more attention is paid to supply grilles and other key components, return air grilles also play a role in cleaning the air in cleanrooms, critical environments, and wherever […]
Get a Quote on Our HVAC Supply Grilles Today AJ Manufacturing designs and builds air distribution systems that meet the needs of major and emerging industries worldwide. Whether you find us in hospital operating rooms, on treatment wards, in research laboratories, or manufacturing floors, our signature HVAC products are contributing to the protection of many […]
Critical Environment Solutions from AJ Manufacturing Are Steadfast, Innovative, and Reliable It’s no secret that nearly every industry – whether global, national, regional, or local – experienced supply chain challenges in the last few years. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly made businesses think about their future approaches, so that supply chain management doesn’t dominate their […]
Our Cleanroom Manufacturing Team Stays Informed About Important Industry Changes AJ Manufacturing is at the forefront of the custom HVAC industry, and this means continually staying informed about industry trends and changes as they occur in real time. When we design cleanroom fan filter units, or any of our signature HVAC products for your critical […]
A Closer Look at AJ’s Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Your Facility’s Ceilings AJ Manufacturing partners with a wide variety of industries that require ceiling-installed systems for their cleanroom applications. Where excellent indoor air quality (IAQ) is required, such as operating rooms, laboratories, and manufacturing plants, our indoor air quality solutions meet our clients’ requirements […]
AJ Manufacturing’s Cleanroom Fan Filter Units Are Now Certified for Seismic Zones At AJ Manufacturing, our mission is to ensure that your critical environment can meet or exceed requirements, standards, and regulations with the use of our products. It is of the utmost importance to us that updates and innovations within your industry can be […]
AJ Manufacturing Is Always There to Meet the Needs of the Healthcare and Medical Science Industries with Our Air Distribution Products This month, we continue our “Project Spotlight” series, in which we highlight how AJ Manufacturing’s custom HVAC products have supported the interests of many industries near and far. Healthcare and medical science are two […]
Learn How AJ Supports the Air Distribution Systems at Important American Destinations To continue our “Project Spotlight” series this month, we turn to the World Financial Center in Battery Park, which has transformed this historic American landmark into a new beacon of hope, prosperity, and remembrance for New York City, the United States, and the […]
A Second Factory: Our 55,000 square foot facility is fully operational and allowing us to meet increasingly fast production schedules
AJ Manufacturing Has Made a Singular Breakthrough in Commercial HVAC Solutions for Medical Facilities, Patients, and Staff What is BACnet? Providers of building automation systems often use a particular tool called BACnet for the creation of safe, secure networks. BACnet stands for Building Automation and Control network. It is a protocol that allows for interoperability […]
Introducing…Criti-Clean Ultra FFUs with Ultraviolet-C Radiation or Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization to Neutralize and Remove Airborne Pathogens. We’re proud to introduce two new options to our industry-leading Criti-Clean Ultra HEPA filtration units in order to more effectively combat airborne viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, as well as bacteria, mold and other pathogens. The new built-in modules include […]
Plan Ahead for the Enhancement and Upgrade of Critical Environment Solutions Facilities maintenance and operations teams must have a condition assessment strategy in place when planning capital projects, including enhancements, upgrades, and renovations in order to be effective stewards of resources. But taking on condition assessment as an annual inspection just to check the box […]
Native BACNet and Energy Efficiency are Setting Cross-Industry Standards The commercial HVAC industry has experienced significant growth with the emergence of new technologies, ultimately offering more comprehensive services for a business’ overall performance. Specifically, much more attention is being paid to indoor air quality, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, business […]
AJ Manufacturing’s Responsive HVAC Solution for Life-Saving Medical Facilities For this next installment in our series of spotlights on our projects that feature our innovative solutions for critical environments and more, we are again focused on our work in healthcare. At AJ Manufacturing, we develop lasting solutions to benefit medical facilities, their patients, and healthcare […]
AJ Manufacturing Is an Industry Leader in Critical Environment Solutions When AJ Manufacturing designs customized commercial HVAC products, we’re providing unique solutions for environments that require precision, industry expertise, and a sensitivity to our clients’ specific needs. We have been called upon by many industries to do far more than provide conditioned, filtered air and […]
Solutions for Getting to Net-Zero by Developing a Plan to Reduce Emissions In a recent research-based article from the independent, industry-focused healthcare foundation The Commonwealth Fund, the writers present a set of principles by which the U.S. healthcare system can mirror the commitments made by the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) to reduce carbon emissions […]
Learn About Our Best-in-Class Products and Services for Commercial HVAC If you were to tour AJ Manufacturing’s 70,000-square-foot facilities today, you’d be able to witness the ingenuity and sustained effort that sets us apart in our industry. From collaborative brainstorming sessions, to digital rendering and implementation with state-of-the-art technology – not to mention robust shipping […]
AJ Manufacturing Offers Energy Efficiency in a Newly Redesigned Criti-Clean™ Diffuser In another step forward as leaders in the commercial HVAC industry, AJ Manufacturing’s Criti-Clean™ ULTRA air distribution system has been redesigned with new features you’ve come to expect from our innovative clean room products: The Criti-Clean™ ULTRA now includes the following key specifications: Laminar […]
Our Air Distribution Products Introduce Innovation to Hospital Operating Theaters Our Project Spotlight series at AJ Manufacturing highlights the exemplary work we’ve done for critical environments in medical facilities, offices, laboratories, and many more spaces where commercial HVAC requires customization to meet our clients’ highly specific needs. No matter where you find AJ Manufacturing’s air […]
How AJ Mfg. Developed an Innovative Commercial HVAC Solution for This Renowned Hospital In our Project Spotlight series, you’ll learn about an AJ Manufacturing project that stands out – even among our best work – because it lies at the intersection of manufacturing innovation and the advancement of significant societal causes, such as healthcare. In […]
AJ Manufacturing’s Air Distribution Products Are Your Office’s HVAC Solution When it comes to commercial HVAC system solutions for offices, AJ Manufacturing understands that certain requirements are top-of-mind. Energy efficiency, of course, is important to the overall cost of building operations, as well as for tax incentives, and even, in some cases, to ensure that […]
Learn How AJ Manufacturing’s Air Distribution Systems Support Our Clients’ Needs AJ Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of air distribution systems, air distribution products, and critical environment solutions, is committed to meeting regulatory requirements and standards. Our manufacturing – whether it’s for clean room environments or for any commercial HVAC needs – helps clients to achieve […]
AJ Manufacturing is Growing to Serve Critical Environment Clients Worldwide With nearly a century of working with sheet metal and 48 years in the commercial stainless steel HVAC product industry, AJ Manufacturing is pleased to share that our new fabrication and warehouse facility will allow us to serve even more clients around the world and […]
As a custom manufacturer, we don’t ask you to fit our product designs into your construction projects. We take the opposite approach, designing and building each and every product to fit your projects’ individual needs. From basic diffusers and grilles to complete operating room ceiling systems, everything we make is built to order. That means […]
Specifying the Right AJ Product for Your Lighting Needs Just Got Easier AJ Manufacturing is proud to announce that IES photometric files are now available for our Lighted Criti-Clean Fan Filter Units. Providing this important lighting industry standard, which includes measurements of light and related light quantities, is just one more way we’re helping lighting […]
The Stainless Steel Lighted Operating Room System is a Commercial HVAC Solution Designed to Meet Industry Standards It is unlikely that a patient can recall the room in which they underwent a surgical procedure, and, unless you’re in the field, most people’s conception of an operating room comes from watching television hospital dramas. These depictions […]
Commercial HVAC Cleanroom Environments Aren’t Exclusive to Medical Use-Cases Cleanrooms are often associated with operating rooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other medical environments that require a space that is free from contaminants. It is easy to imagine why these particular environments need to be contaminant-free. While cleanrooms are certainly essential for these spaces, there are many […]
Our two-phase move is designed to minimize downtime so work can continue throughout. Our new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and headquarters building in suburban Kansas City is almost ready for move in, and we couldn’t be more excited! Since we first told you about our move last fall, construction has been continuing full steam ahead, allowing […]
Our two-phase move was completed in May, doubling our previous capacity. We’re happy to report that our new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and headquarters building in suburban Kansas City is up and running! Our move to our new facility was completed in May without too many “settling in” issues. And while moving our entire operation wasn’t […]
Why Aerosol and Other Leak Tests are Important Post-Fabrication, Before Shipping and Installation Your critical environment needs quality commercial stainless steel HVAC products for best possible performance. There are two ways to ensure you’re getting them for your job site: You verify the IEST testing done in the fabrication facility. You order air distribution products […]
Energy Efficient Commercial HVAC Equipment Presents Opportunity to Free Up Operations Budgets for Other Projects The U.S. Department of Energy reports that HVAC systems account for about 30 percent of a commercial building’s energy use, even the more modern, efficient ones. Even these energy-saving systems present opportunities to trim expenses with the right equipment swaps […]
AJ Manufacturing’s Portable HEPA Filters Help to Mitigate Indoor Virus Transmission Risk mitigation in a hospital setting to prevent transmission of disease, particularly COVID-19, requires taking steps to improve indoor air quality using ventilation and filtration. Localized filtration via a portable air filter is a key component of an indoor air quality strategy, especially in […]
And It Complements Our Other Commercial Stainless Steel HVAC Products Cookie-cutter laminar flow diffusers don’t work for every operating room. With that mindset, AJ Manufacturing developed a customizable ceiling solution that delivers both clean air and LED lighting to maximize ceiling space and retrofit existing critical environments. The SSLORS is a customized air distribution system […]
Reduced Energy Usage Can Save You a Bundle on United States Taxes Last year’s CARES Act saved business owners money on HVAC retrofits, commercial stainless steel HVAC products, and more. And while that program is finished, for the 2021 tax year, commercial building owners may be eligible for additional tax deductions, credits, or incentives associated […]
Commercial Air Quality Affects Office Processes and Personnel Indoor air pollutants are responsible for causing illness, from minor to chronic. Your customers, team members, and guests should trust that the air in your commercial spaces is safe to breathe and that you’re doing everything you can to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). Breathing clean air […]
HEPA Diffusers are Vital for Critical Environment Air Systems The types of buildings that require clean air make up a short list of some of the most vital to our lives, and hospitals are high on that list. Their use of critical environment air systems protects patients, medical providers, and other hospital staff and creates […]
A Stainless Steel HVAC System is the Foundation for Indoor Air Quality Most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And indoor levels of air pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels. With so much time spent inside being exposed to pollutants, indoor air […]
How Negative Pressure Rooms Benefit from Commercial HVAC Equipment from AJ Manufacturing Airborne infectious isolation rooms, also known as negative pressure rooms, help to prevent the spread of disease throughout a hospital. These isolation rooms must meet both the general requirements of a standard patient room, as well as those of a negative pressure room. […]
New swirl face options available an all our HEPA diffusers and FFUs! As we’ve often said, our customers’ ideas and opinions mean a lot to us here at AJ Manufacturing. So when we started getting more and more requests for swirl face HEPA diffusers to provide turbulent airflow for hospitals, laboratories and other clean environments, […]
Workdays now extended to 10 hours to keep up with customer demand. In past issues of Critical Thinking, we’ve told you about ways we’re always striving to make our processes and production methods faster and more efficient. Like installing our Amada Fiber Optic Laser with the world’s fastest linear cutting speed…or networking all of our […]
Catskill & Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility Features A-J’s Grilles & Registers Article courtesy of New York Construction, a McGraw-Hill Company, June 2009 Cost: $1.4 Billion New York City delivers up to 1.5 billion gallons of drinking water every day to 9 million residents from the largest unfiltered surface water supply in the world. To […]
Testing is Complete on the Criti-Clean Ultra, and the Results Exceeded Even Our Expectations! We recently completed internal and third-party testing of our new Critic-Clean Ultra FFU for airflow, energy usage and sound…and we’re excited to report that the results met or exceeded all of our expectations! The testing results show that the Criti-Clean Ultra […]
Production Is Now In Full Swing at AJ for the Highest Capacity FFU On the Market! The long wait…after months and months of design, engineering, prototyping and testing…is finally over, and the first of our new Criti-Clean Ultra FFUs have just shipped out of our state-of-the-art Kansas City manufacturing facility. And what a proud day […]
by Burt Smith, Product Engineer at AJ Manufacturing Co., Inc. There is a dizzying array of control options and possible control schemes out there for HVAC systems and adding a clean room creates even more complexity. With new requirements like USP 800 firms previously unexposed to these types of systems are now being thrust right […]
Criti-Clean FFUs and Other AJ Products Keep Healthcare Workers Safe Here at AJ Manufacturing, we often say how proud we are of the important part we play in providing critical environment patient care. But today, that’s truer than ever, since our Reverse Flow Criti-Clean Units and Laminar Flow Diffusers, with and without HEPA filters, are […]
Ideal for negative pressure rooms in healthcare facilities. While our Criti-Clean Fan Powered Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffuser was developed to provide an inflow of consistent, uniformly-distributed conditioned air, there are also applications that require contaminants to be filtered before air leaves a room. That’s why we developed our new Reverse Flow Criti-Clean unit.
AJ offers seven optional powder coat paint finishes and textures — all with anti-microbial treatment When it comes to appliances for the home, stainless steel is still the popular choice. But at AJ Manufacturing, sometimes our customers like to have options other than the #4 satin polished finish that comes standard on our stainless steel […]
Now You Can Chat Live with an AJ Representative Our customers always have great questions about how our products can meet their needs, and we’re always happy to provide a timely answer. But now that process is a whole lot faster and easier, thanks to the new “Chat Live” function on our website. During normal […]
Get an inside look at our state-of-the-art facility. The compliments keep rolling about our new AJ Manufacturing capabilities video that takes you inside our plant to see our state-of-the-art production machinery and processes in action. It’s a quick and easy way to see how we continue to get the job done better and faster than […]
We will once again be closing our offices and plant this holiday season. We will be closed Saturday, December 21, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Our plant and offices will reopen for business Thursday, January 2, 2020. If you have any questions about delivery schedules for current orders, please call us at 816-231-5522. We […]
Another added feature on our recently revised website: all-new, updated product submittal drawings! Our website isn’t the only thing that’s been updated recently at ajmfg.com – we’ve also created all-new, updated product submittals, which are available for download now when you visit us online. You’ll find that our new submittal drawings are cleaner and crisper […]
Automated Bending System Delivers High Precision 24/7 We’ve greatly increased our capacity with the recent addition of a new robotic press break – an Amada HG 1303 Rm automated bending system that combines a state-of-the-art high-precision press brake with a multi-axis robot. The new automated system was designed to deliver precise, repeatable results within a […]
Follow your order’s progress through each stage of production. We’re very excited to announce that soon AJ Manufacturing customers will not only be able to track the shipping status of their orders after they leave our building, but they’ll also be able to monitor each order’s status as it moves through the manufacturing process. It’s […]
Up to four times faster than conventional CO2 lasers. At 400 inches per minute, we knew our first laser could cut fast. But with that workhorse running non-stop day in and day out, we went looking for something even faster. And now, after a thorough search, a significant rearranging of our manufacturing facility and weeks […]
The Best Fan Filter Unit in the Industry Just Got Even Better! Many people love our Criti-Clean Fan Filter Unit because of its industry-leading features and quality construction. But we know that easy day-to-day maintenance also means a lot to our customers. That’s why we’ve redesigned our popular Criti-Clean FFU to offer room-side access to […]
We’ve redesigned our website to make it easier to find the products and information you’re looking for. At AJ Manufacturing, we’re committed to bringing you the most up-to-date products and services possible. So over the past few months, we’ve put that same spirit and commitment into reviewing, updating and redesigning our website.
A-J Manufacturing provided the SS louvers and vent hoods for the Mormon temple renovation project Article by Scott Taylor, Deseret News Open house begins for Mormon temple in Laie; rededication scheduled LAIE, Hawaii — Open-house sessions that began Wednesday started the countdown to next month’s rededication of the LDS Church’s Laie Hawaii Temple.
Report estimates $16.1 billion hospital construction projects to start during the first half of 2016, up 44% from the first 2 quarters of 2015 Lead by an ongoing drive in new medical office building (MOB) construction, Health Facilities Management reports that health care facilities overall are geared for continued growth in 2016 according to Revista, […]
New optional LED lights help you pack more efficiency into the ceilings of your critical environments. Since it’s introduction, AJ’s Criti-Clean Fan Powered Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffuser with built-in surgical grade lighting has proven to be one of our most popular and fastest-selling new products. That’s because it does the work of two basic […]
New Fan Filter Unit mounts alongside duct work to deliver HEPA-filtered air to any room in any building. With air quality continuing to be an ongoing concern in virtually every building, our new ducted inline FFU is an easy-to-install solution that can deliver clean, HEPA-filtered air to any room in any building – with a powerful […]
We’ve just added to our long list of Criti-Clean innovations! As part of our ongoing effort to continually improve on our popular Criti-Clean Fan Powered Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffuser, we’re proud to announce another exciting new feature. Now, a new digital readout on the face of the unit displays the current CFM output — […]
Operating room design and construction just got easier. After working with hospitals and medical centers — and their architects, engineers and contractors — for years, we’ve learned that they all face a common challenge: having enough space in operating room ceilings to meet the ever-changing, ever-growing standards and regulations for both airflow and lighting. After […]
Now AJ Can Provide Everything You Need for Hospital Operating Rooms Over the last year, we’ve told you how AJ Manufacturing is helping our customers use valuable ceiling space more efficiently. Our Criti-Clean Fan Powered Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffusers with built-in surgical grade lighting (both fluorescent and LED) do the work of two operating […]
Now All Powder Coated Products Feature Anti-Microbial Treatment At No Extra Charge AJ Manufacturing has long been an industry leader in custom and standard stainless steel air distribution products for critical environments. So we’re especially proud to announce that now every product ordered with one of our optional powder coat paint finishes will also feature […]
Expand your critical environment options with our new flush ceiling grid systems, plenum modules and air handlers. AJ Manufacturing is proud to introduce our new line of cleanroom products designed to give hospitals the utmost in flexibility in designing new or updated operating rooms and critical patient care environments.
Clean room projects just got a lot easier. Introducing Criti-Clean: the new, more intelligent choice in FFUs, for easier clean room design and construction.
New $2 billion Wacker plant to feature range of diffusers, plenums and grilles. Wacker Chemical Corporation – a worldwide leader in the large-scale production of hyperpure polysilicon – has chosen AJ Manufacturing to provide a wide range of clean air distribution products for their new plant in Cleveland, Tennessee, located in the greater Chattanooga metropolitan […]
Like many companies in America, AJ Manufacturing will be closed Wednesday, July 4th, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. We’ll reopen Thursday, July 5th. If you have any questions about a current order, please call us at 816-231-5522. Have a safe and happy 4th of July, everyone!
New Study Shows Contractor Confidence in Sales Growth in Coming Months We recently came across some positive news for many of our customers in the HVAC industry. According to recent coverage in The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration NEWS, the majority of commercial and industrial contractors are confident about sales growth, profits and staffing levels […]
Baxter International chooses Criti-Clean units for multi-site plant retrofit. When Baxter International – a manufacturer of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology for the worldwide healthcare market – needed to retrofit production lines at their plants in Mississippi and Puerto Rico, they called upon another industry leader to help them meet their critical environment air distribution […]
Customized controls for a single unit or a linked network of up to 400. Our exclusive Criti-Clean Fan Powered Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffuser has been a big success since it’s launch nearly two years ago. Now, in response to our customers’ requests, we’re proud to announce that we’ve made a great product even better […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – and a Great Time to Say Thanks FOR this Past Wonderful Year! Once again, an entire year has somehow flown by, and suddenly it’s time for the holidays once more. It’s also the time of year that we look back and reflect on the year that’s […]
AJ Manufacturing produce ‘just-in-time’ products faster than their competitors by using DriveWorks AJ Manufacturing is a lean, just-in-time manufacturer of some of the world’s best custom made commercial stainless steel HVAC products. They have a strong presence in the HVAC industry and continue to grow and diversify their product lines. Many of AJ Manufacturing’s products […]
Look for new improvements to our best-selling Criti-Clean FFUs coming in 2018. At AJ Manufacturing, we’re always looking for ways to improve our products and services, and ongoing product research and development is an important focus for us, now more than ever.
Available on All of Our Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffusers In the past, changing just one laminar flow diffuser HEPA filter in a clean room meant shutting down the entire system. Unfortunately, as a result, that also meant going through a painstaking decontamination process that could take up to two or three days to complete […]
Introducing the New Criti-Clean Ultra – the Highest Capacity Fan Filter Unit on the Market! What do you get when you combine all the outstanding features of the industry’s leading fan powered laminar flow HEPA filter diffuser with a totally re-designed, re-engineered unit that maximizes CFM and energy efficiency? The new Criti-Clean Ultra from AJ […]
New Additional Work Shift Will Help Meet Growing Customer Demand In the last issue of Critical Thinking, we told you how we were keeping up with our increasing customer orders by adding extra work hours in our manufacturing facility – going from a regular 40-hour work week to 50 hours or more, with 10-hour days […]
New Ceiling Grid System Upgrades Now Capable of Supporting This Groundbreaking Robotic Equipment As we mentioned in our last issue of “Critical Thinking,” AJ’s custom heavy-duty Ceiling Grid Systems offer you the ultimate in operating room design convenience by incorporating our stainless steel air distribution products and other support equipment into your operating room ceiling […]
Keeping the Air Clean At One of the Nation’s Leading Firearms Training Facilities It’s amazing how many different types of buildings rely on our air distribution products to maintain their indoor air environments. Take shooting ranges, for example. Firearms emit more smoke than you might think, but when you’re one of the country’s leading firearms […]
More efficient workspace, along with a new laser tower loader and powder coating system, will help us meet your needs for years to come! Our move into our new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing and headquarters building sets the stage for lots of positive new results for AJ Manufacturing customers! First of all, simply by having more room […]
One of our best selling products gets even better with upgraded LED lighting. Since we introduced it last year, our Criti-Clean Fan Powered Laminar Flow HEPA Filter Diffuser with built-in surgical grade lighting has proven to be one of the most popular — and fastest-selling – new products we’ve ever introduced. Why? Because it does […]
Take a look inside our new facility We’ve been in our new 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing and headquarters building for about a year now. So we thought it was time to let everyone see exactly how our new facility is helping us better meet our customers’ needs. In less than five minutes, our new capabilities video […]
Now we can provide everything you need to create a custom cleanroom environment, wherever you need it. As the industry leader in custom and standard stainless steel air distribution products for critical environments, we continue to build on our wide range of products that help maximize efficiencies in cleanroom areas. And now, thanks to our […]
Month-to-month gain much higher than the usual April-to-May change of 8.0%. We recently came across some great news that has positive implications for many of our customers in the HVAC industry. According to a report from the CMD Group, construction starts, excluding residential work, soared 30.3% from April to May 2015. This nearly one-third month-to-month […]
See how our products can work for you in our customer Project Gallery! What do the World Financial Center (Tower #4 in the World Trade Center complex), Walter Reed National Medical Center, McNeil Pharmaceutical, a Mormon temple in Hawaii and the Houston Police Department all have in common? Stainless steel HVAC/air handling products from AJ […]
Our new DriveWorks Autopilot design software cuts set up time so significantly, the developer featured us in a new case study. DriveWorks, a software developer that helps manufacturers generate manufacturing drawings, 3D models and sales documents accurately and automatically, recently featured AJ in a marketing case study that highlights the significant efficiencies made possible by […]
Our new building, due to open in the spring of 2017, will be more than twice the size of our current location. We are excited to announce that we’ve broken ground on a new manufacturing/headquarters building in south Kansas City, which is due to open in the spring of 2017. Our new 70,000-square-foot facility – […]
Patient isolation rooms keep people safe from airborne contaminants. At a time when more and more headlines are concerned with devastating viral outbreaks, mutating super bugs and other frightening health risks, we here at AJ Manufacturing are proud of the part we play in keeping people safe from airborne diseases every day. That’s because our […]
How AJ Manufacturing Helps You Ensure You Meet IEST-RP-CC034 HEPA and ULPA Filter Leak Test Regulations Recent regulations make IEST-RP-CC034 HEPA and ULPA Filter Leak Tests mandatory in many more critical environments and other specialized facilities than ever before. Building operations managers like you must consider a number of factors to help them ensure their […]
Scheduled Maintenance Means Commercial Air Purification Equipment Works Well and Saves Operation Budget Successful building engineers track air filter changes and find ways to minimize spending on HVAC maintenance and upkeep. But carefully-planned filter changes can actually support both in critical environments. Criteria for Changing HEPA Filters There are three basic reasons to replace your […]
We expect the new facility to be operational in April of this year. Despite a few delays due to ongoing supply chain issues, construction is progressing rapidly on our new 55,000 square foot manufacturing plant. The new building, located just a short drive from our current headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, will give us a […]
Mounting Clamps are Specially Designed for Hard Ceiling Applications AJ Manufacturing is pleased to introduce a new surface mount clamp option for our industry leading Criti-Clean Ultra FFU that makes installation in hard ceiling applications easier. These new surface mount clamps are positioned on the sides of the Criti-Clean Ultra, and simply swing out into […]
Now three choices to meet virtually any need. What started as a single custom project many years ago has now become a specialty of ours and a growth area that we are very focused on. As a result, we now offer three different types of ceiling systems designed specifically for the unique needs of hospital […]
While we are first and foremost a custom manufacturer with a “made to order” focus, we occasionally have changed or cancelled orders which result in us building up a small inventory of standard products. We are now listing these items for sale on a new section of our website. All of these items go through our […]
Just four years after moving into our new, larger headquarters building, we realized we needed even more space to keep up with increasing demand. So, we’re proud to announce the opening of our second manufacturing plant. Located just a few miles from our current location in Kansas City, Missouri, the new facility will provide an […]
The Criti-Clean Ultra’s Low Profile – Plus High CFM Output and Energy Efficiency – Makes Retrofitting Pharmacy Areas Easier. The December 1, 2019, deadline for meeting USP 800 regulations in pharmacies handling hazardous pharmaceuticals is right around the corner. AJ Manufacturing can make it easy to create or retrofit pharmacy spaces to meet these new […]
The CARES Act and TCJA Can Make HVAC Retrofits Eligible for 100% Deduction and Bonus Depreciation. At a time when improved indoor air quality is more important than ever to reopen schools and business safely, tax incentives make this an excellent time to invest in new HVAC equipment. That’s due to the recent Coronavirus Aid, […]
Criti-Clean Ultra FFUs Keep Healthcare Patients and Workers Safe We have long played a vital role in helping hospitals provide critical environment patient isolation care. Today that’s truer than ever, thanks to our Reverse Flow Criti-Clean Ultra FFU. Our Reverse Flow Criti-Clean Ultra fan powered laminar flow HEPA filter diffusers are the perfect choice for […]
To meet the growing need for patient isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, AJ Manufacturing has introduced a portable reverse flow fan-powered HEPA filter diffuser to quickly creative negative-pressure isolation rooms in any permanent or temporary hospital environment. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB) April 06, 2020 AJ Manufacturing – a leading manufacturer of critical environment HVAC […]
Register now to learn about creating critical environment spaces with the latest air filtration components. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that creating and maintaining critical environment spaces is more important now than ever before. AJ Manufacturing can help you learn how to do this effectively and efficiently at our free webinar on July […]
Portable Criti-Clean Ultra FFUs Now Provide Protection for our Employees in our Office and Break Areas. Since the onset of COVID-19, our portable Criti-Clean Ultra FFUs have been providing highly purified, HEPA-filtered air – and a safer work environment – for a wider range of buildings than ever before. And that, of course, includes our […]
Supply chain uncertainties make ordering your Criti-Clean Ultra FFUs now more important than ever! If you’re thinking of ordering one or more fan-powered laminar flow HEPA filter diffusers to help protect the people in your environments against COVID-19 and other pathogens, we have two words of advice: “Don’t wait!” Long before the pandemic, our FFUs […]
The customizable air distribution and lighting ceiling solution specially designed for hospital surgical suites. AJ Manufacturing is proud to introduce a customizable ceiling solution engineered to provide the clean air and high-quality LED lighting needed to meet today’s operating room needs. Our new Stainless Steel Lighted Operating Room System (SSLORS) maximizes the often-limited ceiling space […]
The Criti-Clean Ultra’s Low Profile – Plus High CFM Output and Energy Efficiency – Makes Retrofitting Pharmacy Areas Easier. The December 1, 2019, deadline for meeting USP 800 compliance regulations in pharmacies handling hazardous pharmaceuticals is right around the corner. But AJ Manufacturing can make it easy to create or retrofit pharmacy spaces to meet […]
And Thank You for Your Support Throughout the Past Year It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is already in full swing, and 2015 will soon be drawing to a close. That makes this the perfect time to wish you and yours a joyous holiday season, and also to say a heartfelt thank you […]
Here’s To Another Great Year Serving Your Critical Environment Needs in 2017! Before things get too hectic this December, all of us at AJ Manufacturing would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season! And as always, this is also the perfect time of year to offer you […]
What a Year It’s Been – Here’s to Another Great Year in 2018! The holidays are once again upon us – after a year that has delivered so much good fortune to us here at AJ Manufacturing. Which makes this the perfect time to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season, and to […]
Thank you for another wonderful year…and we look forward to serving you in 2019! From all of us at AJ Manufacturing, happy holidays – and thank you for allowing us to help you meet your critical environment air handling needs throughout 2018! Looking back over the last year, we’ve been very pleased – and truly […]
New Dual-Armed Robotic Welder Improves Efficiency and Throughput We recently installed a new dual armed Miller PerformArc robotic welder to help further increase our production capabilities. This new robotic welder will more than double our welding capacity, as our current single arm robotic welder will remain in service. Our robotic welding systems are high-tech and […]
AJ’s High CFM Output, Energy Efficient Laminar Flow HEPA FFU Eases Retrofitting and Compliance Issues. As we’ve been mentioning throughout this past year, December 1, 2019, is the deadline for meeting USP 800 regulations for handling hazardous pharmaceuticals. AJ Manufacturing’s powerful, easier-to-retrofit Criti-Clean Ultra FFU helps pharmacies remodel their spaces to meet these new guidelines […]
Take a virtual tour of our new facility, equipment and systems in less than five minutes. The positive reviews have been unanimous for our new capabilities video, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, we encourage you to take a look and learn a little bit more about our new 70,000-square-foot […]
