Hydraulic Fitting News and Blog Articles
Market Expansion Opportunity Leads to a Restructure of Leadership
“The restructuring of positions was designed to strengthen our relationship with current and potential customers, and overall increase market expansion,” said the new Vice President of Business Development, Mark Place. “Our goal is to focus on Air-Way’s expertise and global presence in order to achieve these goals.” Mark Place has been working with Air-Way Global…
Read More Customization is our Specialty
Did you know that Air-Way Manufacturing owns and controls its entire manufacturing process? Unlike many hydraulic fitting and adapter manufacturers out there today, we design, produce, and assemble our products in-house for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and distributors worldwide. While this may not seem like a big deal, it is. Here are some of…
Read More Staff Feature: Kevin Davis, VP of Engineering
What is your current position at Air-Way? How long have you held this position? What are your responsibilities? I am the Vice President of Engineering and have been in this position for six years. I am responsible for managing and overseeing the engineering and manufacturing technology departments. I also provide technical support to our customers,…
Read More Air-Way Is Undergoing ISO 14001:2015 Certification Process
In a previous blog post we discussed our ISO 9001:2008 Certified Hydraulic Fitting Manufacturer certification, however, our expertise does not stop there. Air-Way Global Manufacturing is in the process of achieving an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015 Environmental Management certification, too. What does this additional certification mean for Air-Way? Let’s discuss: What does the…
Read More Air-Way to Attend GIE+Expo
Meet representatives from Air-Way Global Manufacturing and our subsidiary Hydra-Flex during this show. Our team will be there to discuss OEM hydraulic system solutions. Learn more about our products and how we provide hydraulic solutions to several major OEMs. Products include hydraulic fittings and adapters, hose assemblies, test point adapters, and quick couplers. Visit Booth #10009…
Read More Stainless Steel Hydraulic Fittings & Platings
Stainless steel is as strong as it gets. With a temperature range of –425° to 1200°F, a chromium-base, and optimum corrosion-resistance, stainless steel hydraulic fittings can combat the harshest industries. Air-Way offers fittings made from 316 grade stainless steel, as well as steel hydraulic fittings with high corrosion resistant carbon steel platings, to keep your equipment running…
Read More Various Options – Different Types of Hydraulic Fittings
Fun fact: Did you know that Air-Way Global Manufacturing offers eight categories of hydraulic fittings and adapters? Due to our expansive engineering capabilities and creativity to develop durable, modernized, creative solutions for unique hydraulic systems, we have (nearly) every type of hydraulic fitting you could possibly need. At Air-Way Global Manufacturing we work around-the-clock to…
Read More Michigan-Based Hydraulic Fitting Adapter Manufacturer Expands to 22,000 Square Foot Office Location in North Carolina
Air-Way Global Manufacturing invests in a Hydra-Flex Hose and Fitting Solutions Center in order to expand subsidiary business and support customers in the southeast region of the United States Olivet, Michigan – Air-Way Global Manufacturing has added a Hydra-Flex Hose and Fitting Solutions Center in Charlotte, North Carolina to benefit Air-Way’s subsidiary, or ‘sister business,’…
Read More Employee Spotlight: Mark Place, Vice President of Business Development
What is your current position at Air-Way? How long have you held this position? What are your responsibilities? I’ve recently been named the Vice President of Business Development. My responsibilities include managing the company’s business development initiatives by expanding accounts, leads and opportunity management. I accomplish this through marketing engineering tactics. Have you held previous…
Read More Being an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Hydraulic Fitting Manufacturer
Air-Way Global Manufacturing is a leader in the hydraulic fittings industry due to our decades of professional expertise, quality management approach and global presence. Serving as an approved supplier to some of the largest and most recognized Original Equipment Manufacturers in the world, Air-Way has the certifications to reflect this imminent industry presence. One of…
Read More Air-Way Global Manufacturing Achieves Caterpillar SQEP Certification
Air-Way Global Manufacturing (a/k/a Air-Way Manufacturing Company) has achieved bronze certification through Caterpillar’s Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP). Air-Way, a supplier of custom and standard hydraulic fittings and adapters to Caterpillar and other major industry Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), is based in Olivet, Michigan and has plant locations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Canada,…
Read More Manufacturing Today Article
When Air-Way Manufacturing Co. first attained ISO 9001 certification fifteen years ago, many of President of Manufacturing and Engineering John Hamm’s manufacturing industry peers cautioned him “every day will be an audit day.” This prospect has proven to not be particularly daunting for the Olivet, Mich.-headquartered hydraulic fittings manufacturer. “We’re ready every day,” Hamm says.…
Read More