In 2011 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), machinery manufacturing represented one of the largest and most competitive sectors of the American manufacturing economy, according to the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The Bureau of the Census estimates that manufacturers’ sales of machinery amounted to $360.9 billion in 2010.[More]

On February 6, 2015, Karen Notbusch retired from Aaron Equipment Company after 34+ years of dedicated service. Karen worked in the Accounting Department on Accounts Payable and helped with many other Administrative duties. To everyone who knew her, Karen was an avid dog enthusiast who owned 4 rescued dachshunds. She also volunteered her time and crafting skills at the West ‘Burb Wieners organization where they raise money and hold events to raise awareness for Rescued Dachshunds. [More]

Centrifuges’ use in the treatment of wastewater enjoys a longstanding history. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Office of Water, “Centrifuges have been used in wastewater treatment since the 1930s.1” During that 80+ years of usage, centrifuges have helped separate wastewater solids from liquid, thereby ridding it of contaminants.[More]

If you have idle machinery sitting around or have recently upgraded your equipment and you are looking to sell your old equipment, there are some steps you can take to ensure that it happens quickly without any hold ups. Read more to learn some tips you can follow when selling your machinery.[More]

On Wednesday, October 29th 2014, Aaron Equipment Company held a company-wide “Chili Contest”. Everyone was invited to participate and prepare their favorite Chili Recipe. With 9 cooking participants and 50 registered judges, the Chili Contest was held in the large conference room. The crockpots were randomly lettered to insure that the judging was based on taste only and once the doors were opened to the hungry crowd, the Contest was on! [More]

Storing wine as it ages to its optimal taste can be a delicate operation. The ideal temperature range is a tight window of 45°F to 65°F. Anything higher than that can cause premature aging of the wine, resulting in an undesirable loss in both flavor and balance. Too cold, and the flavor and the aroma of the wine declines as well. And then there is the humidity factor. If the humidity is not kept under strict control, mold begins to form… ruining the entire batch. Fortunately for wineries and hobby wine makers alike, there are storage options to mitigate these spoilage issues. Wine storage tanks can maintain both temperature and humidity in the ranges that they need to be, but all such tanks are not created equally. There are many advantages to using stainless steel wine tanks over other storage options.[More]

On September 10, 2014, Larry Aschenbrenner retired after working for Aaron Equipment Company for more than 43 years. Larry started as a Rigger and wore many different hats in his career. His last position was that of Site Supervisor. A luncheon was thrown in Larry’s honor and was attended by the entire company including patriarchs Les and Jerry Cohen and Jerry’s wife Shirley. Alan Cohen started the luncheon off by describing his first memories of Larry when he was a young boy visiting the shop with his father. [More]

You’ve decided it’s time to purchase some processing equipment. That’s the easy part. Now you’ve got to wade through all your possible payment options. Who knew there could be so many? One of these payment methods, which you might at first glance reject offhandedly, may actually be the best option for your manufacturing facility. Read on to learn why leasing manufacturing equipment might be better than immediately buying it outright. [More]

On August 22, 2014, Giuseppe Quaranta retired from Aaron Equipment Company after 20+ years of dedicated service. A luncheon was celebrated by the entire company and Giuseppe and his family were the guests of honor. [More]

You’re looking to save a little bit of money—and let’s face it, what business isn’t these days? As a result, you’re considering purchasing used equipment instead of buying new, but you are still not sure if you want to take the risk. After all, new equipment comes with more assurances and therefore greater peace of mind. Buying used equipment can be just as satisfying of an experience, not to mention a more affordable one, as buying new equipment … provided you follow a few simple guidelines.[More]