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five times the life expectancy of a standard coating system. Additionally, we specialize in applied fireproofing, thermal insulation, and general surface preparation, all focused on steel applications,” Antoni clarifies.
Recently, AIS invested in a new location by converting an old steel mill to accommodate its growth and wide-ranging operations.“ We have converted the former Tin Mill of the J & L steel plant in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Since the acquisition of the property, we have cleaned and insulated over one million square feet, with plans to insulate an additional million square feet this upcoming year. As a result, we have created a fully temperature-controlled environment, allowing us to operate efficiently in sub-zero or 100-degree weather while maintaining consistent production levels all year long,” Antoni enlightens. One of the big discussions in the
manufacturing sector concerns the implications of adopting automation. While Avalotis has made significant investments in automation to enhance its production processes, the company is committed to retaining all of its core workforce.“ For us, automation does not mean reducing our team. If anything, we continue to hire as a means of keeping up with increased demand.
“ We have split one of our buildings in the Aliquippa facility in half to dedicate space to automation. Among our key investments is a 14-wheel shot blast machine from Blastec, designed for our larger structures, including bridge girders. These massive steel components, which can be up to 12 feet tall and 150 feet long, are processed and moved around using interior overhead cranes. We also utilize smaller, high-production conveyers and monorail machines to automate surface preparation. This setup allows us to process
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MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC We would like to congratulate Antoi Aivaliotis and Avalotis Corporation on their growth and expansion – proud to have been a part of it.
Contact: David F. McGee, President 724-929-4311 dmcgee @ alliedmech. net
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