Some of the most important industrial projects begin with a deeply personal story. This is one of them — and it shows exactly how oil-free compressed air and smart space planning can make the difference between a small operation and a life-saving production line.
A family’s mission becomes an industry
In Littleton, Massachusetts, a couple faced a devastating challenge: their child, born with cerebral palsy, was unable to absorb the proteins and nutrients in any formula available on the market. The father, a chemist, set to work. After years of research and iteration, they developed a proprietary infant formula that changed their child’s life — and ultimately the lives of many others.
The company they founded grew quickly. What began in a small local facility was soon shipping crates of formula internationally every week. With that growth came an urgent need: more compressed air capacity, and absolutely no room for contamination.
Why oil-free compressed air is non-negotiable in sensitive manufacturing
In industries like infant nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, even trace amounts of oil in the air supply can compromise product integrity and regulatory compliance. Oil-free compressors eliminate that risk entirely — there is no lubricant in contact with the air stream at any point in the compression cycle.
For this company, producing formula for medically fragile infants, that assurance was not optional. Comairco recommended two Sullair DSP oil-free compressors, a proven choice for demanding food-grade and pharmaceutical environments across Canada and the northeastern United States.
Product focus
Reclaiming production space with an AWA outdoor cabinet
The company’s facility was already at capacity. Adding compressors indoors was simply not an option — every square foot was dedicated to manufacturing.
Comairco’s solution: relocate the entire compressed air system outside, housed in an All Weather Air (AWA) pre-engineered outdoor cabinet. Designed and manufactured by Comairco, AWA cabinets protect industrial compressors from extreme Canadian weather conditions — from -40°C winters to summer heat — without requiring a dedicated indoor room.
The compressors, reservoir, and all associated piping were installed and commissioned inside the AWA unit at Comairco’s facility before delivery. Arriving on-site as a complete, ready-to-connect system, the cabinet was craned into position, freeing the indoor space for what mattered most: production.
A turn-key project from start to finish
Comairco managed every aspect of the project — a true turn-key delivery. This included coordinating contractors for compressed air header piping and ventilation, arranging a rental compressor to maintain uninterrupted production during the transition, and handling all equipment logistics from procurement to final commissioning.
The result: a seamless production scale-up with zero downtime and a compressed air system built to grow alongside the company’s expanding mission.
Is your facility running out of room — or out of clean air capacity? Whether you operate in food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or any industry where air purity is critical, Comairco’s team can design and deliver the right solution. Ask us about oil-free compressors and AWA outdoor cabinets.
