American Wheatley Recaps
Our Year in Review
Every year presents new opportunities, challenges, and changes. We at American Wheatley welcome them all. As 2025 begins, we want to take the time to reflect on what 2024 had to offer and the exciting possibilities that 2025 brings.
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
We kicked off 2024 at the AHR Expo in Chicago, Illinois, where we met and connected with people from various HVAC backgrounds. The show allowed us to discuss our products and services with existing and prospective customers and partners. We left with fresh perspectives and lots of swag—a perfect way to jump-start our year. We are extremely excited to build on that experience again at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, FL.
CUSTOM DESIGN & FABRICATION
Within the first few months of 2024, our shop team built one of the largest projects we have attempted to date. The project was a 4000-gallon bladder expansion tank built on four 85-inch legs that stood over 22 feet tall. Along with the tank, our team built a custom, attached ladder and platform to allow for easy access and inspections. It took the careful teamwork of our Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to make this custom vision a reality. This project gave us the chance to be creative, develop new capabilities, and pinpoint the most efficient processes for completing big custom products in the future.
IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
Our office building underwent renovations throughout the year, updating our space for our team members, partners, and customers. We repainted, replaced countertops, installed sleek, new furniture, and knocked down walls to expand some of our office spaces. For décor, we hung pictures of our products and production processes along the hallways and in our conference rooms. We are very happy with the office transformation, which wrapped up mid-year. In addition, we are making ongoing improvements to our shop facility in 2025, including new paint, equipment, and layout modifications—all to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES
In early September 2024, we added a second shift to increase our production capacity and enable us to build your products outside normal working hours. The seamless transition of work from the day shift to the night shift ensures that your products are moving through the system much faster. Our goal is to serve our customers well, and over time, we believe that this addition will allow for shortened lead times and more accessibility to stocked products.
AMERICAN WHEATLEY LOOKING AHEAD
These are just some of the highlights of our 2024. Every day brought us the opportunity to improve and grow both professionally and personally. We are grateful for our customers and partners who have consistently put their trust in our services and products. We look forward to all that will come in 2025, and we will strive to remain a reliable choice for your HVAC products.
Kickstart your 2025 with American Wheatley by contacting us today for your HVAC needs. We look forward to serving you!