Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) and Ash Air – A 10 Year Partnership That’s Going Places!
Ash Air have provided our services to Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) for more than 10 years. In 2019, MIT decided to move their
technical departments from Otara and Mahunga Drive Campuses to their new facility in Manukau City Centre.
The new facility at Manukau was designed specifically for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile and Marine Engineering departments.
In New Zealand, many people are familiar with Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). They are one of the largest providers of technical,
vocational, and professional education in the country, offering practical hands-on learning and industry placements, with an exceptional
first-class learning facilities.
Proud to be the partner of choice for MIT, Ash Air assessed and realised that compressed air requirements were necessary in the Welding
area, Automotive, Civil workshop, Gas workshop, plumbing, Metal fabrication, Electrical workshop and Mechanical HVAC test room.
From here, structural drawings of the new site were provided to us by Haydn & Rollett through client meetings and discussions.The Ash
Air team came up with the following plan through the study of drawings and background knowledge of MIT's existing plant requirements:
1) Designing the compressor room to contain a full compressed air set-up: Chicago Pneumatic rotary screw CPB30 and CPVSd 30 compressors, air
dryer, air receiver and installations.
2) AIRnet Piping System to be provided to each department with required air droppers based on the location of the machines – around 2.4
kilometres of AIRnet installed!
3) Planning safety measures in the AIRnet Piping System to avoid obstacles installed by third parties like overhead bridge cranes, electric
power connections, heaters and sprinklers.
The above processes were completed with high quality due to which the plant is running successfully and has resulted in Ash Air receiving a
service contract for five years, including air leak tests.
Figure 2: The Chicago Pneumatic CPVSD 30 variable speed drive rotary screw compressor for 35% energy savings, alongside the CPB 30
unit for redundancy and performance, receiver, and AIRnet Piping System – the revolutionary air distribution system that offers highest
level of performance and efficiency.
Figure 3: Chicago Pneumatic CPB 30 rotary screw compressor, air dryer, AIRnet Piping System and filtration can be seen in MIT's
compressor room.
With this project, Ash Air was pleased to deliver significant energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, more capacity in terms of free air
delivered, and the rolling out a full facility AIRnet Piping System; making sure that high quality compressed air reaches MIT’S point-of-use
in optimal conditions, with the right pressure and flow. A compressed air system providing optimal performance and efficiency, day in, day
out!
Figure 4:AIRnet Piping System was installed throughout the facility, engineered to support sustainable
operational excellence in MIT's product process. Super reliable, supporting energy efficiency with superior sealing to prevent leaks and
reduce friction, preventing pressure drops and saving energy.
What MIT say about the Ash Air experience...
“In Tech Park, MIT needed to create the sort of inspiring modern learning environment for the trades and engineering workforce of the
future. We are training the builders and makers of Aotearoa. Our new school needed to reflect the mana of those careers for our learners,
their whānau, communities and region.
Ash Air was involved in this project from the very start, recommending the best options for providing compressed air throughout the
complex and ideas for the fit out.
The company was very professional, reliable and supportive of MIT’s goals for its learners. We enjoyed a very good working relationship
with Ash Air and would not hesitate to recommend them for your next major installation.”
Mike F, Head of Automation TechnologyManukau Institute
of Technology.
Our team say...
“We are passionate about understanding our customers and we have helped them save costs on their compressed air and vacuum systems. Since
1979, the Ash Air team has striven to improve our customers performance and achieve maximum efficiency for the longevity of their operations
– MIT included!"
Scott, CTS Operations ManagerAsh Air
"We are proud of who we are, what we know, and what we can achieve. We simply want to bring our customers ideas to fruition and help
them in their business.”
Sunil, Sales EngineerAsh Air
Figure 5: MIT has expressed acknowledgement and thanks to Ash Air, displaying a branded banner in
their facility, and Ash Air has gained service contract agreements for their air systems for five years.
Products of Choice for Manukau Institute of Technology
Chicago Pneumatic Rotary Screw Compressors
Introducing direct driven transmission in its variable speed range of compressors, Chicago Pneumatic sets a new mile stone in compressed
air. The new design, fully dedicated to variable speed applications, grants a maximum of energy saving, very high flexibility, and very low
ownership costs.
Combining an intelligent Variable Speed Drive (VSD) with an advanced direct driven transmission together with a high-frequency motor,
the CPVSd Series is the most recommended compressed air solution for future-proof businesses. Up to 35% of energy saving can be
achieved by this clever combination.
Browse CP variable speed compressors
Chicago Pneumatic CPVSd 10 Oil Injected VSD Driven Screw Compressor with 270 L Receiver + Dryer
AIRnet Aluminium Piping System: Designed to Perform! AIRnet saves you 70% on installation time vs. traditional piping systems
AIRnet is a fast, easy and reliable piping system, designed for compressed air, vacuum, and other inert gas applications from the source to
the point of use with the lowest total cost of ownership.
If you look at your total cost of ownership, AIRnet will turn out to be the best investment choice you can make. Airnet piping network is
engineered to support sustainable operational excellence in your production process. Material and product design, installation and
maintenance costs, flexibility and safety - they all influence your total cost of ownership and the level of efficiency in your production.
Browse AIRnet Piping System
AIRnet Aluminium Piping System: Designed to Perform! AIRnet saves you 70% on installation time vs. traditional piping systems
Who we are and how Ash Air can help your business!
Ash
Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and we’ve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a reputation for
quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!
Reciprocating, Screw, air compressors
Vacuum pumps
Nitrogen
An extensive line of air treatment components
Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup, Pneumatech, and Quincy compressors are used extensively around the world in industries
ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming, and we bring you these world class compressors here in the land of the long white
cloud.Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Supported by a 13 locations
nationwide, Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.
Reliability and Efficiency
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
efforts on the following:
For many businesses, preserving energy and becoming more sustainable have become top priorities. That not only saves them money but also
makes them more competitive in the future, when demand for “green” products and services will only increase. Not just because governments
mandate greater sustainability but also because you, our customers expect it. Here, we talk to our experienced Sales Engineer, Romain, who
has a strong background in helping our partners with energy efficient compressed air options to get the most out of their business.
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To make shopping easier, Ash Air ow offers the Afterpay payment option, so you can Shop Now, Wear Now and Pay Later, Interest Free. Afterpay
offers interest free payment plans for both your online & instore purchases.
You buy what you want today and pay it off in four equal and affordable, interest free fortnightly installments.
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On May 17th, we united to promote kindness, inclusion, and the global vision of eliminating bullying. Through mindfulness activities and
awareness sessions, we stood together to make a difference. Discover how Ash Air is contributing to a more compassionate world. 💗
#PinkShirtDay #StopBullying
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We've created a new section on our website showcasing our case studies. Stay tuned, as we will add more regularly! Discover how Ash Air
has partnered with various businesses across diverse industries in New Zealand, delivering top-notch compressed air, vacuum pump, and
nitrogen solutions to a wide array of customers. Explore our compelling case studies below.
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We are pleased to announce that we have relocated our Palmerston North Service Centre to 667 Tremaine Avenue. Although our address has
changed, we continue to offer the same excellent service to our customers.
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Water for All is our main community engagement initiative. Through the dedicated and passionate work of volunteering employees, Water for
All funds projects which empower people through access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Since 1984 we have reached millions of people all over the world and there are local Water for All organizations in more than 50 countries. Ash Air recently fundraised internally - here's how it went.
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Last week some of our Field Service Engineers delved into the world of e-controllers and optimisers at Ash Air Head Office. It was a
dynamic blend of hands-on experiences and theoretical insights, ensuring we stay at the cutting edge of Connectivity and Optimisation for your compressed air systems.
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The safety and well-being of our team remain our top priority. On April 28, 2024, we commemorated Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Day at Ash
Air. This occasion provided us with an opportunity to contemplate the importance of safety, health, and wellbeing in our daily routines. Our
celebration at Ash Air is in sync with organizations globally, aligning with the UN's World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
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Discover how Ash Air's recently fostered unity and strengthened communication among team members, creating a supportive and cohesive workplace environment in the build up to the recent Easter Holiday break.
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In dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values and celebrates every individual, we joyously commemorate International
Women's Month throughout March.
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Celebrate International Women's Day with the Ash Air team on March 8th, where we recognise the importance of contributing to forging a
better working world - a more inclusive, gender equal world. Ash Air is an equal opportunity employer and has female representation
across the entire company. Ash Air has representation in our National Warehouse, Branches and Head Office locations with administrators,
accounts, schedulers, sales and service engineers, and managers roles throughout the country. Here we talk to Maryam, our new Sales
Engineer for Bay of Plenty region!
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Discover the #PowerofRed with our Red Hot Deals on Chicago Pneumatic Portables for a limited time only!
Designed for demanding job sites, our Chicago Pneumatic mobile air compressors for sale in NZ allow operators to run multiple hand tools and
hammers at the same time for maximum efficiency. They’re also ideal for sandblasting, irrigation blow-outs and general construction
applications.We have a limited number of CP portable diesel compressors for sale at massively disconted prices to the New Zealand
market.
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Here Jess, an Ash Air Service Engineer, kindly spoke to us about navigating the industry as a women amongst men, and how to get more young
women choosing Engineering fields as their career. At Ash Air we break the stereotypes, and firmly trust the power of our women, gender
diversity and equality. We have a 30% female workforce in effect, with representation in all areas of our operations: warehousing,
administrators, finance, logistics and planning, management, as well as sales and service engineers.
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🎄✨ To give thanks to the incredible Ash Air team for their dedication and hard work through the year, we recognise this throughout the
country with Christmas get-togethers. This year was one for the books! It was the first time we brought together as many of the Ash Air
family as possible, for an unforgettable Christmas in the Park Family Event! 🎉
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And just like that, 2023 is coming to a close. And what a year it has been! We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for
your ongoing support throughout 2023. We look forward to continuing to supply you with our industry-leading products and trusted services
now and in the future. Wishing you and your team a safe and happy holiday season.
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Discover the transformative journey of Ash Air, a trailblazer in compressed air excellence since 1979. With over four decades of commitment
to energy efficiency, sustainability, and tailored solutions, Ash Air stands as a reliable partner for industries across New Zealand. As we
celebrate our legacy, explore how our nationwide sales and service network continues to empower businesses, providing cutting-edge solutions
and ongoing support
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In the world of pneumatic power, Chicago Pneumatic stands as a beacon of reliability and innovation. For those seeking to elevate their
projects with top-tier air compressors and tools, the exciting news is that the benefits don't stop at the exceptional quality of Chicago
Pneumatic products. Now, celebrate the added perk of free shipping when you shop CP air compressors and air tools from our Online Shop!
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In Q4 Ash Air rolled out a nationwide Circles training program, led by our General Manager, Pompilio. It was an opportunity to educate and
encourage the team to learn more about our vision and purpose.
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Here at Ash Air we work together to create a place where everyone can thrive. Here, you can unlock your potential, drive innovation, and
stay relevant in our rapidly changing world. We strongly believe that the key to unlocking potential, driving innovation and a sustainable
future for all, is lifelong learning.
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This month, the Ash Air team, throughout the country (Auckland North and South, Waikato, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch and Dunedin)
celebrated the launch of Water For All in New Zealand! 💧🎉 Read More…
What is Water for All? Water for All is Atlas Copco Group's main community engagement initiative. Through the dedicated and passionate
work of volunteering employees, Water for All funds projects which empower people through access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Since 1984 the Group have reached millions of people all over the world and there are local Water for All organizations in more
than 50 countries. Read More…
Here we have a conversation with William, who is one of our Northland Field Service Engineers! Learn about what you can expect by being a field engineer at Ash Air, and what advice William has for someone looking to at a career as an engineer in the compressed air
industry.
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In New Zealand, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is Five Ways, Five Days. Life has been a
rollercoaster lately, with stress and overwhelm hitting us from all angles. We've faced uncertainty, unfamiliarity, and hardships that have
left us with mixed emotions
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Ready for on-site nitrogen production? Contact us without obligation and free of charge! Why buy the hassle of bottled nitrogen when it's so easy to produce on site?
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Most of the products that you see in daily life are using vacuum, and like compressed air, most businesses both world-wide and locally rely
on it throughout their day-to-day functions. Our customers want a reliable process that creates lasting results in a way that is
economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. At Ash Air, our Vacuum team bring forward a portfolio of extensive knowledge,
coupled with a passion for new challenges that focus on productivity, energy efficiency and safety. Here we talk to Jonathan, about all
things Vacuum, as well as learning more about our focus on sustainable productivity!
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Even when designing a system for supplying production with compressed air or vacuum, oxygen, nitrogen or other gases, one thing is clear:
it will not work without maintenance. Compressed air filters and compressor lubricants have to be changed regularly, wear parts have to be
replaced so that the system runs reliably and safely for many years. Between 5 and 10 percent of the total investment amount has to be
calculated for the maintenance costs each year. Here we discuss the advantages of service agreements with Sunil, our Service specialised
Sales Engineer for Ash Air.
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We have a workplace culture that considers and supports our employees’ mental and physical well-being and positively encourages employees to
actively improve their health and well-being! Recently...
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In our connected and changing world it’s essential to keep learning and upskilling ourselves. We have a culture that actively promotes
continuous learning, for the good of everyone's professional and personal development.
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The health and well-being of our people are vital to us, which is why we set very ambitious standards for workplace safety. We promote a healthy and active lifestyle and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Coming into winter, its more important than ever to make sure our
team are feeling well!
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At Ash Air, we are committed to being part of the solution for a better tomorrow with our compressed air solutions. An integrated sustainability strategy, backed by ambitious goals, helps us deliver greater value to all stakeholders in a way that is economically,
environmentally, and socially responsible. Learn more about our sustainability framework!
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Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Day is a day that reminds us to prioritize safety and health not only in the workplace, but also for our
customers. It’s day for us to reflect on our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone... Read more about
how Ash Air implements safety in the workplace here.
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Here at Ash Air, we are proud to be opportunity employer. Infact, we have 30% female representation across the entire company. For a
male dominated industry, we're very proud of this. Ash Air has representation in our National Warehouse, Branches and Head Office locations
with administrators, accounts, schedulers, sales and service engineers, and managers roles throughout the country.
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It is International Women’s Day on the Wednesday 8th 2023 and here at Ash Air we enjoy celebrating the successes women have made
across all aspects of society. Here we chat to Robyn, an amazing team member and Sales Engineer for our Palmerston
North region in New Zealand.
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For the last few years, Ash Air has been actively promoting Quincy centralised vacuum systems in New Zealand. New Zealand is a market where refurbishment and remanufacturing have become first choice before replacing...
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Ash Air is proud to share that we have achieved the SiteWise Gold Certificate award.
This means that we have demonstrated that we have high quality health and safety systems in place. Well done to our team and dedicated SHEQ
Manager on their commitment to Health and Safety.
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And just like that, 2022 is coming to a close. And what a year it has been! We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for
your ongoing support throughout 2022. We look forward to continuing to supply you with our industry-leading products and trusted services
now and in the future. Wishing you and your team a safe and happy holiday season.
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#AshAirTeam coming
together for recent Pakistan Floods that occured. We'd like to show our appreciation and give thanks to our team for coming together in
recognition and support in regards to flooding in Pakistan.
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This week on 15th - 17th November, we held the Ash Air Sales event. It was a fantastic opportunity for our sales team to come together,
collaborate and take away new learnings and best practices.
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As a provider of market-leading, industrial compressors across New Zealand, we recognised the need to have a software system that eliminated
time-consuming paperwork, provided clear oversight and helped our staff become more time-efficient. As well as being environmentally and
climate conscious!
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We believe that diversity and inclusion are business-critical drivers for our long-term success. Here we chat to one of our diversity
ambassadors, Natalie, and what a work week looks like for her.
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Here at Ash Air, we are passionate about understanding our customers and we have helped them save costs on their compressed air
and vacuum systems.Today Ash Air is trusted by more than 5,500 businesses, large and small, all over New Zealand.Learn what our
customers have to say about us in this article.
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In our connected and changing world it’s essential to keep learning and upskilling ourselves. We have a culture that actively promotes
continuous learning. Here at Ash Air, we focus on face to face hands-on trainings with our services engineers, and national sales
conferences that bring our team from all corners of the country together to support their continuous competence development.
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Congratulations to the new owner of a #chicagopneumatic 2.5HP #aircompressor, from South Auckland. Erikk from Ultra Laser Cutting was thrilled to have walked away with a brand new compressor for his workshop after visiting us at the EMEX 2022 trade show and scanning his
details with our team for more information.
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Ash Air have provided our services to Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) for more than 10 years. In 2019, MIT decided to move their
technical departments from Otara and Mahunga Drive Campuses to their new facility in Manukau City Centre. The new facility at Manukau was
designed specifically for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile and Marine Engineering departments.Read More…
The team at Ash Air are passionate about supporting the continuity of your business 24/7; supporting all aspects of your compressed air and
vacuum systems, with second-to-none service for all brands. Consistently working towards providing absolute compressed air performance for your operations, we couldn't achieve this without an intregal part of the formula: our ever-important Service Planners!
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In Ash Air we encourage curiosity and creativity and believe that everyone has the opportunity to learn, every day. To celebrate our culture of continuous learning. This year, we were proud to be involved with the #NeverStopLearning Festival, aimed to give inspiration and learning opportunities in various forms.,
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And that's a wrap! Ash Air attended EMEX 2022, recently held on Tuesday 31st May - Thursday 2nd June, situated in Hall 2, stand #2020. It
was an epic three days, with a team of regional sales engineers answering questions and meeting many new prospective and current
customers...
Coming up: Tuesday 31st May - Thurs 2nd June 2022. You will find us at site #2020 We look forward to helping you with all your compressed
air requirements.
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