03 Nov 2026
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Airmo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities with MAZAK CNC Mill Installation

Airmo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities with MAZAK CNC Mill Installation

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MINNEAPOLIS (November 3, 2026) – Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies, an industry leader in high-pressure technologies manufacturing, has installed a new MAZAK VC-Ez 26 CNC mill, expanding its in-house manufacturing capabilities and strengthening its ability to deliver quality products with improved efficiency and shorter lead times.This new CNC mill complements established CNC lathes and allows Arimo to complete more component work in-house, reducing reliance on outside suppliers and providing greater control over production schedules to meet customer demands more quickly.“This investment means we can better serve our growing customer base with a streamlined manufacturing process, greater control over timelines and the…
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27 Oct 2026
By airmousa
A Lifetime in Machining: Bob Wietecha’s Journey at Airmo

A Lifetime in Machining: Bob Wietecha’s Journey at Airmo

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For Bob Wietecha, machining was never just a job. It’s a way of life – one built around metal, machines and the satisfaction of watching an idea become a finished part.Wietecha grew up in International Falls, Minnesota, and graduated from high school in 1954. He knew early on that he wanted to work with his hands after a high school shop class introduced him to metalworking. He remembers, “I thought it was interesting. I remember saying to myself, ‘Maybe I can do something with that.’”So, he headed to Minneapolis to attend Dunwoody College of Technology, where he studied toolmaking. The…
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30 Jun 2026
By airmousa
Boosting Efforts in Aerospace

Boosting Efforts in Aerospace

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Aerospace is quickly becoming Airmo’s most served industry. We are proud to grow alongside this evolving industry and continue to introduce and support our patented technology to new and existing customers around the world. The high-pressure systems and tools we develop for leak testing, pressure and proof testing, as well as flushing and filling of tubes, systems and assemblies, are designed to withstand the most challenging and extreme conditions of the industry and are proven to be built for decades of durable use. We are able to adapt to our customers’ unique component designs and manufacturing processes so they can…
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27 May 2026
By airmousa
Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies Celebrates 80 Years

Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies Celebrates 80 Years

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MINNEAPOLIS (May 27, 2026) – Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies, an industry leader in high-pressure technologies manufacturing, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026. Since 1946, Airmo® has expanded far beyond its humble beginnings in hydraulic equipment for plastic tubes. Today, the company supplies high-pressure systems, tools and components for hydrostatic testing, end forming, tube expansion and other applications. Airmo’s technology serves a wide range of industries, including Aerospace, Defense, Energy, HVAC, Oil & Gas, Refrigeration, Subsea and more. George A. Smida and business partner John Rodgers founded the company in 1946 with a plan to design and build prototype hydraulic…
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02 Dec 2025
By airmousa
Airmo Makes High-Pressure Testing Systems and Tools for Subsea, Oil & Gas

Airmo Makes High-Pressure Testing Systems and Tools for Subsea, Oil & Gas

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Airmo is coming up on 80 years of serving customers in industries that require reliable high-pressure systems and tools for their pressure testing processes. Operations in the subsea, oil & gas industries rely on Airmo high-pressure systems and tools for pressure testing tubes, pipes, and systems manufactured for underwater applications. Subsea, Oil & Gas Operations Rely on Airmo High-Pressure Systems and Tools Subsea, oil and gas operations rely on the high-pressure and quality capabilities of Airmo systems and tools. From submarines to offshore oil drilling, components used for underwater applications must withstand corrosion. We understand the importance of having reliable…
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12 Sep 2025
By Dan Kurth
Scot Nelson Joins Airmo as Customer Account Manager

Scot Nelson Joins Airmo as Customer Account Manager

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Airmo recently added Scot Nelson to our customer service team. Scot brings a strong background in operations, logistics, and engineering support along with deep technical know-how to his role as Customer Account Manager. He understands both the behind-the-scenes details and the customer-facing demands of our industry. Scot is well positioned to strengthen our relationships and continue Airmo’s mission to deliver the high-pressure solutions our customers rely on. With years of hands-on experience working with blueprints and machinery — and managing logistics and operations for complex projects — Scot has a sharp eye for anticipating customer needs, offering tailored solutions, and…
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10 Jun 2025
By airmousa
Our Culture of Continuous Improvement

Our Culture of Continuous Improvement

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At Airmo, we prioritize continuous improvement to ensure we can provide reliable performance of our systems and tools with the most efficient operations — for us and our customers. In 2025, we are taking steps to formalize this important part of our culture. Asking the Right Questions Ensuring Airmo customers are satisfied with their orders starts with improving our process at the front end of the sale and asking the right questions. Questions like — what pressure medium (liquid, gas) are you using? What processes are you using this for? — help us understand what our customer needs and how…
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03 Apr 2025
By airmousa
Preventative Maintenance Helps Manufacturers Avoid Downtime

Preventative Maintenance Helps Manufacturers Avoid Downtime

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Are your Airmo high-pressure systems and tools on a preventative maintenance plan? We encourage our customers to establish a preventative maintenance plan for servicing their systems and advise sending their tools back to Airmo annually at the least. It’s a huge advantage for the customer to do so, especially for the first year within our parts and service warranty, because this is free. Not under warranty? We still advise sending your systems and tools back to Airmo for inspection and as-needed repair every year. Often, our customers will purchase standard wear parts like seals, O-rings, springs and collets and replace…
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10 Oct 2024
By airmousa
Airmo Allows HVAC Manufacturers to Perform Under Pressure

Airmo Allows HVAC Manufacturers to Perform Under Pressure

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Airmo high-pressure technologies are critical in the HVAC manufacturing process.HVAC manufacturers turn to Airmo high-pressure equipment for end-forming, tube expansion and pressure testing prior to their systems going live. End-forming and tube expansion are necessary for HVAC system components to connect and ensure conductive heating and cooling. Pressure testing is essential to ensure those systems meet industry standards. Airmo supports all of these processes, improving the reliability, safety and efficiency of HVAC systems. HVAC Manufacturers Choose Airmo Airmo provides systems and tools for end-forming, tube expansion and pressure testing processes in HVAC manufacturing. Our systems, tools and components can be…
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23 Aug 2024
By airmousa
Airmo is Your Reliable Source for High Pressure Tools & Technology

Airmo is Your Reliable Source for High Pressure Tools & Technology

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We are proud to support customers who have seen us as a reliable source of high-pressure technologies for over 78 years. Our dedication to providing products that deliver consistent performance and safety over the long term is a testament to the reliability of our technology.Our reputation for reliable safety has grown due to the quality checks our products undergo before reaching our customers, our ability to adapt as industries evolve, and the added value we deliver through our high-pressure systems, tools and services. Reliable High-Pressure Systems, Tools and Parts Airmo tools bought decades ago are still in use today. We…
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