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Efficient Helicopter Hangars Move Air with Big Ass Fans

June 16, 2009 – The Big
Ass Fan Company, well recognized for its presence in industrial,
commercial and agricultural environments, has carved a niche in a
setting with a strong, growing demand: helicopter hangars.  For the
past ten years, the Lexington, Ky.-based business has been alleviating
many of the air movement problems facing the aviation industry,
including cooling, heat recirculation and aircraft-integrity issues.

Big Ass Fans’ PowerfoilX Plus, specifically designed to move air over
and around obstructions like aircraft, keeps mechanics more comfortable
and productive during the hot summer months by lowering their perceived
temperatures. During the winter, Big Ass Fans keep hangars warmer and
cut heating costs by redirecting hot air trapped at the ceiling down to
the floor level. Year-round, the increased airflow prevents
condensation from causing corrosion damage on aircrafts and creating a
slip-hazard for occupants.

Kim Bolen, Maintenance Office for the Army Aviation Support Facility in
Frankfort, Ky., notes that the air movement from Big Ass Fans
eliminates the needs for targeted, inefficient pedestal fans. ”Our Big
Ass Fan has increased air movement in the hangar and creates airflow
even around obstructions like our helicopters, toolboxes, maintenance
stands, and other pieces of equipment,” claims Bolen.

LEED-registered, government, private and corporate hangars are all
taking advantage of Powerfoil X Plus’ ability to increase both mechanic
comfort and the efficiency of operations. Through advanced aeronautic
design and engineering, Big Ass Fans continues to improve helicopter
hangars throughout the world, one rotation at a time.

About Big Ass Fans
Big Ass Fans is the leading manufacturer of huge ceiling fans for large
industrial, agricultural and commercial settings. Big Ass Fans range in
size from six feet to 24 feet in diameter, using low horsepower motors
to generate energy-efficient air movement for large spaces. Big Ass
Fans can be used year round to provide occupant comfort and energy
savings. There are over 35,000 Big Ass Fans installed worldwide in
applications such as manufacturing plants, distribution centers, horse
arenas, dairy barns, stadiums, art galleries, restaurants, health clubs
and even zoos! Product solutions include Pivot, PowerfoilX, PowerfoilX
Plus, Airgo, and the new Element and Isis designed for commercial
spaces. Big Ass Fans have been featured in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur,
Fast Company, and television programs such as Planet Green, Discovery
Channel Canada and the National Geographic Channel. For more
information on Big Ass Fans, visit the website at www.bigassfans.com