--- title: Engineering Christchurch | Case Study | Industrial Air description: A variable speed compressor package was installed to replace an ageing model, and bring optimum savings on power costs for Davin Industries. image: https://www.industrialair.co.nz/hubfs/Industrial_Air_Systems_November2019/Images/cutting-laser-400.jpg --- - [**](https://www.facebook.com/Industrial-Air-Systems-NZ-Ltd-1935101686744916/) - [**](https://twitter.com/IndustrialAirNZ) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7XQ0Jjoxj1G0MMEQ7Idqg) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-air-systems-nz-ltd/) - ** [Freephone: 0800 555 018 ](tel:0800555018) - ** [Enquire now](https://www.industrialair.co.nz/contact-us) [![IAS x ISO Logo](https://www.industrialair.co.nz/hubfs/IAS%20x%20ISO%20Logo.png) ](https://www.industrialair.co.nz/) [‹ go back to case study page](https://www.industrialair.co.nz/our-case-studies) # Compressed air equipment for an engineering company in Christchurch Prior to 2011, Davin Industries had been experiencing major issues with their air compressors and supplier. ![Davin Industries sheet metal production](https://www.industrialair.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Industrial_Air_Systems_November2019/Images/cutting-laser-1280.jpeg?width=600&height=400&name=cutting-laser-1280.jpeg "Davin Industries sheet metal production") ## The challenge Davin Industries is very reliant on a high-quality compressed air supply for critical areas of their sheet metal production facility, and prior to 2011 had been experiencing major issues with their air compressors and supplier. ## The solution Being aware of the problems this was causing through increasing factory downtime and rising maintenance costs, Industrial Air Systems approached Managing Director, Allan Voss, with some suggested solutions to overcome these major issues. A variable speed compressor package was installed to replace an ageing model, and bring optimum savings on power costs. ![Compressed air supply](https://www.industrialair.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Industrial_Air_Systems_November2019/Images/metal-cutting-laser-body.jpg?width=700&name=metal-cutting-laser-body.jpg) ## The results Davin Industries was very pleased with the results the compressed air set-up provided, and further engaged Industrial Air Systems to replace an additional fixed speed compressor two years’ later. The factory operates several production shifts, and the compressors have no issues keeping up with demand. They have been regularly serviced by Industrial Air Systems own technical team from time of installation and continue to provide an efficient, reliable compressed air supply. Further compressed air equipment has been supplied over this period to replace ageing plant as required – a testament to the great service provided to Davin Industries. [![Learn about the range of variable-speed compressors. Download the brochure](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/6157760/3c798a54-71fc-4958-b9d2-dcda6c61f283.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/6157760/3c798a54-71fc-4958-b9d2-dcda6c61f283) Allan Voss, Managing Director: "We have no hesitation recommending Industrial Air Systems NZ; their advice, their equipment and their experience have proven to be both reliable and beneficial to our production facility, and we continue to rely on their services." ![Industrial Air Systems](https://www.industrialair.co.nz/hubfs/Industrial_Air_Systems_November2019/Images/industrialair-footer-logo.png) We are committed to helping businesses maximise their productivity, save on operating expenses and become a positive contributor to the environment. 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