ANA Inc. Named Single Point Distributor for Airman Products in North America
Airman USA Corp., subsidiary of Hokuetsu Industries of Japan, has appointed ANA as the single point distributor for the North American market. Airman manufactures a line of high quality 100cfm to 400cfm portable air compressors and 13kVA to 400kVA portable generators.
“We are pleased to be teamed with ANA in the North American market,” said Hiroshi Yoshida, president of Airman USA. “Our relationship with ANA management is built on trust and mutual respect. ANA is aligned with our company values of quality and commitment to the product. We have full confidence that ANA represents Airman well and will provide customers in the North American market the quality support they deserve.”
“ANA is excited to be the single point distribution for Airman in North America,” said Mike Niemela, CEO, ANA. “Airman has been in the North American market for over 25 years and fits with our strategy to provide top quality international brands access to the North American market. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to grow the Airman installed base and to continue to introduce new Airman products to the market.”
“Airman’s line of products is a perfect fit for our primary customer base”, said Kevin Day, president, ANA. “Many contractors and rental companies are looking for equipment with low maintenance and a high return on investment and the Airman air compressors and generators deliver both, along with best-in-class performance."
ANA Inc. is North American distributor of Airman air compressors and generators and Grid to Go hybrid power systems.
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