Air Motion Systems Relocates to Minneapolis Area

ARVADA, Colo.—Air Motion Systems, Inc. (AMS) has relocated to a new, expanded facility in River Falls, Wis., centrally located just east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The 36,000-square-foot facility doubles the size of the company’s existing operation in Arvada, Colo. and more than triples its production capacity.

The new building was designed and built from the ground up to be eligible for ‘green’ certification based on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The LEED program is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council and serves as a benchmark in the United States for energy-efficient, sustainable building design.

The new building will become the company’s base of operations for research, engineering, manufacturing, sales, service and support, as well for customer-focused UV process training. Approximately 20 AMS employees are also being relocated to the Wisconsin facility. In conjunction with the move, Air Motion Systems is adding nearly $1 million in new equipment and more than 15 new positions to create a foundation that will enable the company to take advantage of long-term opportunities for growth.

“This move is a tremendous step forward for our company,” says AMS President and CEO Steve Metcalf. “Not only are we better positioned than ever before to meet our customers’ needs, but the new facility is both designed and equipped to accommodate our growth well into the future. This move strengthens our competitive position and enables us to take advantage of new market opportunities.”

Construction of the Wisconsin plant has been a true “green” field operation for AMS. Building materials used for the walls and roof, as well as for the furniture and interior, contain a significant amount of recycled content. The facility is near VOC-free, makes use of geothermal energy and daylighting, and is about 30 percent more energy efficient than newly constructed buildings of similar size. Expansion options designed into the building and site will enable the operations to expand as the company grows.

“It is incumbent on businesses of all kinds to evaluate the environmental impact of what they do,” says Hans Ulland, AMS co-founder and executive VP. “As a good, responsible corporate citizen, AMS is committed to preserving and protecting the community where we do business and which we share with others.”

AMS is expecting to fully occupy its new headquarters at 674 Highland Drive, River Falls, Wis. 54022 by August 1. The new facility can be reached at 715-425-5600. The company will host a series of open house events for customers and partners, starting in September of this year.