Monday may bring the coldest local temperatures we’ve seen in this area in 10 years. While we’re not getting the type of storm that paralyzed the Northeast, businesses in our region must prepare for Old Man Winter’s worst by taking some smart steps. Winter weather can take its toll on property. Water damage, freezing and frozen pipes, and roofs damaged by ice dams are just a few things that can go wrong. Be aware that water pipes with exposure to an…
Changing seasons and cooler weather mean that the holidays are right around the corner, and the basketball season is cranking up. What it means for Alpha Energy Solutions customers is something else entirely. Facility managers must go from keeping their buildings cool to make sure that interior temperatures don’t become chilly. It’s a good time to check all of your equipment — whether it’s a boiler, chiller, outdoor unit — to make sure it’s ready for the winter. That means…
For many Alpha Energy Solutions customers, calls for technicians calls for work to be done and help on job sites go through Alpha’s ever-ready Dispatch Department. Alpha’s Dispatch team of Gail Grayson and Adam Garcia work to ensure that Alpha technicians get to job sites as soon as they’re needed, whether it’s for scheduled maintenance or in an emergency. This week, we received a wonderful testimonial from a customer, Mark Caserta of Wendy’s, about Gail and technician Jeff Tygart’s great…
At the annual gathering of Kentucky School Plant Managers in Lexington’s Embassy Suites hotel, Alpha Energy Solutions was out front meeting with dozens of decision-makers from school systems throughout the state. During the two-day show, KSPMA members walked through the trade show floor intent on learning what’s new and how companies like Alpha can help them do their jobs better. Plus, Alpha took advantage of a great opportunity to promote Ben Rhodes in the Most Popular Driver online election, giving…
Alpha Energy Solutions pulled out all the stops at the Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers conference in Covington Oct. 15-16. A full crew of Alpha representatives spent quality time talking with and enjoying some social time with executives from healthcare facilities throughout Kentucky. The healthcare industry is an important one for Alpha. The company’s technicians regularly perform service and maintenance work in healthcare facilities all across the Commonwealth, from Paducah to Pikeville and everywhere in between. “There’s no more important…
With its new Cincinnati office, Alpha Energy Solutions is poised to extend its reach into the Queen City and beyond. Bob Hester, who grew up in the area and spent the last 11 years there calling on customers for HVAC and other facility services, is on board to head up the newest Alpha Energy Solutions location. “Alpha is really growing and expanding and wanted to be a part of that,” he said. “I’m looking forward to extending the Alpha brand…
At Kentucky Speedway’s big fall weekend, there was no averting the weather on Friday. Heavy and steady rain pelted the track all night, postponing the scheduled ARCA race until the following day. That left Alpha Energy Solutions, which invited separate groups of customers to its suite, with a dilemma for Saturday, when the Nationwide race was scheduled. Two sets of guests for one suite would have made for a crowded and uncomfortable situation. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Thanks…
The Parts Department at Alpha Energy Solutions has a vital role in the overall success of the operation. That’s because most of the work done by Alpha, no matter what department, requires on-time delivery of parts that are right for the job and priced correctly. Dennis Stengel and Tracey Hayes will find any part, anywhere, as part of their customer service commitment. Tracey Hayes and Dennis Stengel oversee the loading dock at Alpha, where millions of dollars worth of equipment…
Alpha Energy Solutions is testing a new product for use in un-conditioned warehouse space to help its customers save on energy costs. The Air Pear product is a Destratification Fan that balances temperatures from floor to ceiling and wall to wall, reducing the need for air-conditioning and heating. “This looks like a product that could really help our customers, especially in situations where there is a large space that is not mechanically-conditioned,” said Dave Hellman, Alpha Energy Solutions’ Director of…
It was a big victory for Ty Dillon on the Kentucky Speedway, who won the NASCAR Truck Series race on Thursday night. But it was also the first of three big days for Alpha Energy Solutions in Sparta. When entering the track, most guests see the brightly-colored Alpha Energy Solutions hauler, which carries the #41 Alpha Energy Solutions car, driven by Ben Rhodes. It is in a prominent spot in the infield. Alpha banners are displayed around the track, and…