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“Steel will sweat with a variance in temperatures and humidity.”. Explains Rocky Christenberry, Executive Vice-President, Priefert Steel. “Keeping and retaining employees is also key for us. And we want to make their jobs as good as they can be,” says Rocky


The installation of Big Ass Fans from Madison Air keeps air moving and the quality and productivity high on the manufacturing floor. “We worked through a few different kinds of fans, with failures, until we landed on Big Ass Fans which are reliable through challenging conditions.”


Priefert steel is known as a place where employees can work in comfort, and they have been able to retain their labor force as a result. The turnover of air and keeping fresh air moving through areas with welding fumes is essential. They are also known for the quality of their steel, without rust, dust or moisture issues. The Return on Air for Priefert steel is maintenance of their leadership position in the steel market.​

“Big Ass Fans are essential to not only keep employees’ body temperature down, but to keep them happy—and a happy employee is also a safe employee”

Rocky Christenberry
Executive Vice President, Priefert

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