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DIRECTAIR® Sets the Pace for Industrial Compressed Air Solutions | DIRECTAIR®

Written by DIRECTAIR® Insights Team | Jan 6, 2025 7:20:43 PM

DIRECTAIR®, a product of OTC Industrial Technologies, is the #1 compressed air provider in North America.

Building on more than 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, DIRECTAIR® has provided clean, dry air to over 300 manufacturing facilities across a wide range of industries. Our team of more than 50 skilled technicians bring a vast amount of knowledge, experience, and expertise to the work we do every day.

DIRECTAIR® owns, operates, and maintains more compressed air systems across North America than any other company. As we continue to expand our services, we remain committed to bringing innovative solutions to our customers and are dedicated to being a reliable partner you can continue to trust.

Tailored Solutions for Specific Compressed Air Needs

With extensive experience across a variety of industries, DIRECTAIR® focuses on ensuring the unique needs of our customers are met. By understanding specific operational demands and capacity requirements, we have developed solutions that meet the needs of a wide range of industries and businesses.

Our personalized approach has driven the development of broader product offerings:

DIRECTAIR® Industrial 

DIRECTAIR® Industrial is designed for high-volume, high-horsepower applications, delivering solutions to meet substantial air requirements of 10,000+ CFM.

DIRECTAIR® Enterprise

DIRECTAIR® Enterprise provides bulk compressed air solutions for multi-site operations requiring more than 10,000 CFM across multiple sites.

DIRECTAIR® Factory

DIRECTAIR® Factory offers customizable air systems tailored for operations with air requirements ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 CFM.

DIRECTAIR® Commercial

DIRECTAIR® Commercial delivers standard air systems for start-up to mid-sized businesses with air needs of 200 to 1,000 CFM.

Expert Compressed Air Technicians Set Us Apart

At DIRECTAIR®, we pride ourselves on employing top talent and investing in their training to ensure our technicians remain at the forefront of industry advancements and safety standards.

Our 12 service leaders together provide 300 years of compressed air experience, as well as over 50 technicians who bring an additional combined 400 years of experience. We also have full-time first responders who are ready to deliver on-demand solutions when the need arises. No one else does it like DIRECTAIR®.

Each technician goes through rigorous training to ensure continued expertise and safety. We hold our technicians to the highest standards in the industry with training and certifications that set them apart including OSHA certifications and qualifications in TWIC and MSHA.

By upholding these standards, we provide trusted and reliable technicians to support and service your business needs.

Unmatched Benefits of the DIRECTAIR® Compressed Air Solution

Regardless of the capacity of the compressed air system required by your manufacturing facility, DIRECTAIR® provides outstanding benefits across the industry.

No Capital Investment

With DIRECTAIR®, customers receive a reliable, innovative compressed air solution without the expense of purchasing, installing, or maintaining the equipment.   This model allows our customer significant cost savings and increased profitability by eliminating the risk associated with owning and operating a compressed air system for your business.

DIRECTAIR® handles everything from design to maintenance of the compressed air systems used in our customers’ facilities. All the customer pays for is the air they use.

See how DIRECTAIR® reduced capital expenses for a beverage company’s manufacturing facility. 

100% Uptime Guarantee

Committed to effective and efficient solutions, DIRECTAIR® monitors the system’s air quality, pressure, and moisture control 24/7, 365 days a year. Our performance guarantees ensure that DIRECTAIR® customers can depend on having reliable and consistent clean, dry air.

Innovation

Our dedication to creating innovative solutions never ceases. Our MANAGAIR® system can monitor up to three compressors and dryers in a single panel configuration. This system is proprietary, custom, and ever-evolving as the needs of our customers change. Our experts personally manage and monitor systems, ensuring direct oversight without relying on third parties, while most competitors monitor through a third-party or out-of-the-box solution.

Reliability You Can Trust

With DIRECTAIR® providing comprehensive solutions in-house, you can find peace of mind in the ease and convenience of our offerings. As your partner, you can take a hands-off approach knowing that you are in the care of our compressed air expert technicians all under the DIRECTAIR® name.

Energy Savings and Sustainability

DIRECTAIR® customers can expect to save 35% to 50% on energy costs annually. As a green-friendly company, our solutions can greatly contribute to manufacturers’ and other facilities’ sustainability initiatives.

Over the last three decades, these efforts and innovations have resulted in a reduction of over 4 billion kWh of electricity usage and saved more than $500 million in energy costs. Additionally, DIRECTAIR® has prevented millions and millions of metric tons of CO2 emissions, significantly reduced scrap waste, and minimized landfill usage.

Read more about how we saved one manufacturer $112,000 in annual energy costs.

Maximize Cost Efficiencies, Performance & Profitability with DIRECTAIR®

Whether your production facility requires 200 CFM or 100,000+ CFM, DIRECTAIR® offers the perfect solution to meet your exact needs. As your air capacity requirements grow, our scalable systems can grow with you. Count on us to deliver unwavering trust and reliability as your dedicated partner.

DIRECTAIR® is proud to offer comprehensive compressed air solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, petrochemical, processing, pulp and paper, and many others. To explore how our tailored compressed air systems can meet the needs of your industry, contact one of our air experts today.