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The Paul’s Fan Company blog offers a wide variety of company news and information about the industrial and mining ventilation industry.
When “Running” Isn’t Reliable — Featured in Mining People Magazine
Featured in Mining People Magazine ahead of CoalProTech We’re excited to share that our latest article has been published in Mining People Magazine: “When ‘Running’ Isn’t Reliable” This piece is built around what we’ve been seeing across prep plants—not just in coal, but in aggregate and metal/non-metal operations as well. A lot of systems are […]
Ventilation on Demand in Mining: Insights from Paul’s Fan Company & PAAC Featured in North American Mining
Ventilation on demand (VOD) continues to gain attention across the mining industry as operations look to improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and better manage airflow underground. But while the concept is straightforward, successful implementation requires more than simply adding controls or adjusting fan speeds—it requires a system-level approach. Paul’s Fan Company and Paul’s Automation & […]
Trust Matters: Built on Experience, Backed by Results
In mining, you can’t afford to guess whether your ventilation system will hold up. You have to know. That’s why trust matters—and it’s why Paul’s Fan Company has been the partner of choice for mining and processing operations for more than 67 years. Our new video, Trust Matters, captures what our customers already know: reliability […]
Mining & Industrial Ventilation Video, Reduce Downtime with a True Production Partner
Downtime is expensive. The wrong fan partner costs even more.When ventilation fails, production stalls, crews wait, and costs skyrocket. At Paul’s Fan Company, we’ve spent over 65 years building turnkey ventilation systems that deliver reliability, efficiency, and peace of mind for mining and industrial operations. From coal mines and aggregates to steel mills, chemical processing, […]
Paul’s Fan Company Releases Updated Capability Statement
At Paul’s Fan Company, we’re committed to transparency, quality, and long-term partnership. As part of that commitment, we’ve published our updated capability statement, highlighting the advanced materials, in-house manufacturing, and engineering expertise that set us apart. With over 65 years of experience building custom ventilation systems for mining and heavy industry, we continue to solve […]
Paul’s Fans featured In April issue of North American Mining
We’re proud to share that our owner, Todd Elswick, was recently featured in the latest issue of North American Mining Magazine as a leading ventilation expert in the mining industry. With decades of experience, Todd and the Paul’s Fan Company team are known across the mining industry for “fixing the unfixable,” providing solutions that address […]
Innovative Fan System Repair for Underground Parking Garages: A Case Study by Paul’s Fans
This report discusses a unique ventilation system repair challenge faced by a well-known federal agency building located in downtown Washington, DC. The agency’s underground parking garage required the restoration of an industrial centrifugal fan system, which had been inoperative since early 2020 due to damaged shaft and motor bearings. Traditional solutions proposed the removal of […]
4 Reasons to Choose Custom Industrial Ventilation Replacement Parts Over New Fan Units
Are you in need of replacement parts for your industrial ventilation system? Rather than purchasing an entirely new fan unit, consider custom rotating assemblies, wheels, hubs and shafts. When it comes to industrial ventilation replacement parts, it’s important to consider all of your options. Custom fan parts can provide a tailored solution to keep your […]
Industrial Automation 3 Effective Ways to Incorporate a PLC
As a manufacturer of premium industrial fans, Paul’s Fan Company understands the importance of incorporating electrical controls and automation into your factory’s ventilation and industrial processes. By using a programmable logic controller (PLC), you can streamline your operations, reduce downtime, and increase productivity. Here are three ways to incorporate a PLC into your factory’s ventilation, […]
3 Ways Fans Can Extend the Life of Industrial Equipment
As a manufacturer of premium industrial fans, Paul’s Fan Company takes great pride in our advanced manufacturing standards, quality assurance, as well as welding procedures. By investing in our premium industrial fans, you can extend the life of your industrial equipment and ensure that it operates at peak efficiency. Here are three ways our advanced […]