AC Tool Supply Is Extech FLIR Infrared Camera Systems Newest Distributor

Founded in 1970, Extech Test and Measurement Instruments (Waltham, Massachusetts) makes 15 categories of test and measurement instruments. After being purchased by the FLIR Corporation in November of 2007, the Extech line of test & measurement instruments has grown by leaps and bounds. FLIR has used their innovative research and development departments to upgrade the entire Extech line of meters, including FLIR's infrared thermal imaging cameras and imagers.

"We felt like Extech has one of the most complete lines we have ever seen in our 17 years of test and measurement distribution," said Jason Kaylor, VP of Sales for AC Tool Supply. Kaylor later stated at a sales luncheon at the Keg Steakhouse (Chandler, AZ) with his sales force, "With the recent boom in infrared imaging cameras and Extech's 38 years in test and measurement, we felt it was a natural fit to add both of these manufacturers to our current lines of test and diagnostic equipment. We consider ourselves very lucky to be brought in to the FLIR family line and look forward to keeping pace with FLIR's amazing growth record." FLIR Systems recently reported a 60% increase in profit for the 3rd quarter of 2008 and plans on announcing earnings for the 4th quarter of 2008 and complete 2008 financials on Feb 5th, 2009.

The Extech Instruments Division is a manufacturer and supplier of 15 major product categories of portable meters including multimeters, clamp on meters, electrical meters and testers, and environmental meters including light meters, sound decibel meters, infrared thermometers, moisture meters, humidity meters, air flow anemometers, RPM meters, and water quality instruments. Extech already has a strong presence in the electrical, HVACR, construction, manufacturing, plant/MRO, process and automation, environmental, electronics/testing, and field service/maintenance sectors worldwide. In the last three decades, Extech Instruments has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of test equipment and portable printers making the Extech brand, regarded in many industries, as the brand of choice.

Since 1978, FLIR Systems has been the global leader in infrared thermal imaging. FLIR offers the widest selection of innovative and award-winning infrared cameras and accessories for beginners to seasoned professionals. As a FLIR company, Extech plays a key role in the U.S. distribution of FLIR infrared thermal imagers. By leveraging decades of experience growing strategic relationships with major distribution channels, Extech is accelerating access to FLIR's innovative infrared cameras through local and online stocking distributors in U.S. markets.
FLIR Systems / Extech Instruments employs over 1700 people worldwide. In addition to the US world headquarters, Extech is affiliated with design, manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.

For more information on FLIR / Extech Instruments or AC Tool Supply, call (877) 207-1244.


Chris Mayes, President
AC Tool Supply, Inc.
www.aikencolon.com

AC Aiken Colon Tool Supply / Retrotec Blower Door & Duct Systems Expansion Complete

January 19th, 2009

Aiken Colon Tool Supply (AC Tool Supply, Inc.) has teamed up with Retrotec, the leader in blower door & blower duct equipment. Used in residential and commercial applications, blower door systems measure air tightness which can be used to audit a building’s air quality, energy use, safety and comfortability.

Blower door technology was first used in Sweden in 1977, as a window-mounted fan was used to test the air tightness of building envelopes. Since then, many advances have been made including the ability to detect window, door and even electrical outlet air leakage. Retrotec’s line of blower door systems includes the R43, Q46, Q4E (in both standard and high-pressure models), the Q5E, QMG three fan system and a full line of duct-testing systems.

Energy auditing is a new and growing field. There are many things you need to know before getting started. One place to start is www.EnergyStar.gov. They offer grants and tax incentives to homeowners who wish to make their homes more energy efficient. This is where you as a certified energy auditor can benefit. You can refer your customer to EnergyStar and create an inspection and building envelope efficiency upgrade, and your customer can take advantage of the grants and tax break incentive programs offered by the government via EnergyStar.

Part of this advancement in energy auditing belongs to the utilization of thermal imaging equipment. At the moment, the optimal thermal imaging cameras for building envelope inspection and energy audits are the Fluke TiR1 thermal imager and the FLIR b60 infrared camera. These infrared thermal imaging cameras have been optimized and built specifically for building envelope, restoration, inspection, and roofing applications, including the most thermally sensitive Fluke model for building envelope diagnostics, the Fluke TiR4 infrared thermal imaging camera. In tandem with the use of blower door systems, energy auditors can use thermal imaging to protect investments and keep buildings in a well maintained, healthy state.

AC Tool Supply has become a fully-inventoried supplier for thermal imaging equipment, blower door & duct blower systems, with multiple affiliations in energy audit systems training certification.

With the proper equipment and training, an energy audit technician can take advantage of this young and growing field. For information regarding blower door systems, thermal imaging equipment, training certification and your applications call (877) 207-1244.


Chris Mayes, President
Aiken Colon Tool Supply (AC Tool Supply, Inc.)
(877) 207-1244
chris@aikencolon.com