Streamlining Operations, Unlocking Growth: Blender Products’ Success Story

Blender Products, Inc., is a global leader in air and gas mixing technology, creating innovative solutions for HVAC, air pollution control, and industrial ventilation industries. Their advanced products, including the air blender, gas blender, and spark cooler, address some of the most complex challenges in these fields. The air blender improves ventilation by efficiently using outdoor air, saving energy, and promoting healthier indoor environments.

Blender Products’ strength lies in their ability to engineer precise solutions focused on system success. Leveraging cutting-edge tools like computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, scale modeling, and data acquisition, their highly skilled engineers are equipped to tackle complex mixing challenges. This expertise has earned them a strong reputation across industries, particularly in the HVAC space, where they consistently deliver value-driven outcomes tailored to customers' needs.

Blender Products experienced a decline in sales of traditional HVAC equipment due to historically high interest rates, which slowed investments in construction and renovation projects. In response, the company sought to diversify its offerings and explore new revenue streams, including manufacturing equipment for data centers. However, the shift required a thorough evaluation of their operations to ensure cost efficiency and profitability. Recognizing the need for internal optimization to support sustainable growth, Blender Products partnered with Manufacturer’s Edge, part of the MEP National Network™, for expert guidance and operational assessment.

Manufacturer’s Edge worked closely with Blender Products to conduct comprehensive value stream mapping (VSM) exercises across all manufacturing cells. These assessments provided a clear view of operational bottlenecks and highlighted areas for improvement. Addressing a key constraint in one cell cut production time in half, allowing Blender Products to lower prices while increasing profitability. As a result of these efforts, the company’s performance rebounded revenue is now 17% higher than the previous year, returning to pre-2022 levels. Notably, production in one cell surged from $479,000 to $1,300,000 per employee annually, showcasing the impact of their operational improvements.

Through its partnership with Manufacturer’s Edge, Blender Products optimized processes, increased productivity, and positioned itself to capture new market opportunities. These improvements set the company on a path for sustainable growth, empowering them to continue delivering innovative, high-impact solutions across industries.