C.H. Reed

Based in Hanover, PA, C.H. Reed strives to provide a "total solution" within its product families - engineering, equipment, installation, commissioning, training, service, parts, accessories and consultation. "Our capabilities start with designing and installing the complete compressed air system. This includes the generation, treatment and distribution system to efficiently provide clean, dry air to support our wet or dry finishing, fluid handling, assembly capabilities and related system components," says Dennis Reed, vice president. C.H. Reed, Inc. was founded in 1948 by Charles and Elizabeth Reed as a small auto parts aftermarket supplier. The company later added spray equipment, power tools and small air compressors to its lineup. In the mid-1960s, C.H. Reed transitioned to an industrial and heavy commercial end-user customer base, leveraging prior expertise to offer industrial-grade products combined with system design and repair services. Each of its product families has specially trained field application engineers and service technicians. "Management believes that sales must be accompanied by a well-trained service group. We can service all products sold as well as most competitor's equipment," Reed adds. Since 1948, the company has grown to include more than 100 employees in five locations servicing thousands of customers in the mid-Atlantic region. Full air compressor sales and service branch facilities are located in Milton, Erie and Pittsburgh, PA. C.H. Reed is still family-owned with many third and fourth generation people active in the business. The following case studies reflect the company's total solutions approach to compressed air applications.