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Completed Projects Since 1948We do the hard work for you!
Since 1948, we’ve been helping manufacturers across all industries reach new levels of production efficiencies with their compressed air systems and paint finishing & fluid handling equipment. This is accomplished by utilizing our own 3E initiative: Energy, Environment, & Ergonomics. We use this tool to refine the effectiveness of a plant’s process while reducing their footprint, increasing equipment reliability, reducing energy costs, and to help maintain worker safety.
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Golf Outing 2019
Reed’s Annual Golf Extravaganza, R.A.G.E. for short, was held on Friday, July 12th 2019 at Hickory Heights Golf Club in Spring Grove, PA. A lot of fun was had, bogey golf was shot (for most...
Case Study – Networking a New Compressor to an Old System
Networking a New Air Compressor to an Old Compressed Air System A local manufacturing company needed to increase their production capacity. With more production equipment, the demand for compressed air increased. They wanted something big...
Amid Growth, C.H. Reed Welcomes New Talent
Amid ongoing growth, we are excited to announce the continued expansion of our talented team! Rachel Owens – Western Regional Administrative Manager Rachel (below, left) joins us with 5 years of industrial equipment and operational...
C.H. Reed, Inc. Announces Sale of Assembly Tool Division
301 Poplar Street, Hanover, PA 17331 · Phone: 717-632-4261 · Toll-Free: 800-692-7216 · Fax: 717-632-6582 · www.chreed.com Hanover, PA, Release: August 17, 2018. For Immediate Release Today, C.H. Reed, Inc. is excited to announce the...
New Product From Nordson Powder Coating – The Encore nLighten LED Kit
Introducing a new product from Nordson – The Encore nLighten LED Kit. This must have accessory for the Encore manual powder coating spray gun is a fast, convenient, and safe way to instantly project a...
C.H. Reed Annual Golf Outing 2018
The Reed Annual Golf Extravaganza (R.A.G.E.) was held on Friday, July 20th at Hickory Heights Golf Club in Spring Grove, PA. A big thanks goes out to all of our participating partners, vendors, and employees...
2018 Marks 70-Year Milestone
January 2, 2018 marked the 70th anniversary for C.H. Reed, Inc., one of the leading independent family-owned industrial equipment distributors and service providers in the mid-Atlantic region. With 6 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia,...
C.H. Reed wins Quincy Compressor’s 2017 Toughest Application Award
C.H. Reed, Inc. is proud to have won Quincy Compressor’s Toughest Application Award for 2017. Our team, consisting of Jim Rogers, Rob Michael, and Mike Rogers, worked with a local bakery to install a new...
New Air Assisted Airless Spray Guns From Binks – Trophy AA 1600 & 4400
Carlisle Fluid Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of the all new Binks Trophy AA, Air Assisted Airless manual spray gun. The new gun is available in two pressure setups, the Trophy AA 1600...
C.H. Reed Named a Top 2017 Distributor for Graco Protective Coatings
Once again, C.H. Reed has been named a top 20 protective coatings distributor for Graco Protective Coating Equipment. If you’re applying multiple-component coatings, transferring liquids, or fighting off corrosion and rust, C.H. Reed has the...
Graco ProMix Trade Up Program
Graco ProMix Trade Up Program – Maximize your savings by upgrading your paint finishing equipment. Contact us to start the discussion!
Tax Windfall For Buyers of New Equipment
The Tax Reform Legislation signed into law by the President in December, 2017 makes significant changes in how manufacturing companies deduct the cost of equipment for tax purposes. Beginning with equipment purchased September 28, 2017...
Big Rebates for Small PA Businesses
If your Pennsylvania business is considering a compressed air system upgrade or replacement and resides in PPL Electric’s service territory, C.H. Reed can help you offset project costs with an energy efficiency rebate. Eligibility includes...
Relay For Life 2017 – Hanover, PA
Last weekend, C.H. Reed participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Our local event took place at the New Oxford Senior High School Stadium in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. So far, the Hanover area raised over $200,000 to help...
Happy 4th of July!
C.H. Reed, Inc. would like to wish everyone a happy and safe July 4th. Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 3rd & Tuesday, July 4th. We will return to normal business hours on...
New High-Flow Plural Component Technology from Graco
Recently, Graco announced the release of a new plural component technology that combines their popular XP Sprayer with their robust XL 10000 air motor. By combining these two technologies, the new XP-hf Plural Component Sprayer...
Bullard Training Day
Bullard, a leading manufacturer of high-quality personal protective equipment, recently stopped by C.H. Reed to conduct an in depth training on their safety solutions. From superior head & face protection to their state-of-the-art respiratory protection; Bullard’s best-in-class safety...
C.H. Reed, Inc. Acquires Ohio’s BruceAir Company
C.H. Reed, Inc. Acquires Cleveland, Ohio Compressed Air Business Based out of the Cleveland, Ohio area, BruceAir Co. has been selling, installing, and servicing compressed air systems and products to customers in the northeast Ohio...
C.H. Reed, Inc. Appoints Bob Shields as President
C.H. Reed, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of our new President, Bob Shields. Bob has over 20+ years of compressed air industry experience along with 8 years of service in the United States Navy. With...
Carbicote Strippable Spray Booth Coatings
Excess accumulation of overspray buildup is a major cause of fires in spray booths. Carbit Coatings and C.H. Reed have a solution to prevent this from happening to you. Carbit’s Carbicote is a temporary, strippable coating that is...
Binks GEMS Color Change Demo
Binks GEMS Color Change Demo The Binks GEMS (Global Electronic Mix Solutions) is an advanced 2K Mixing system that features a simplistic, user-friendly design. It combines an intuitive touchscreen interface with data collection and analytics to...
C.H. Reed, Inc. Pittsburgh Branch Relocation
C.H. Reed, Inc. Pittsburgh Branch Relocation We are pleased to inform everyone that starting on 4/11/16; C.H. Reed’s Pittsburgh branch location will no longer be located at 100 Clark St. Pittsburgh, PA 15223. We are...
C.H. Reed Named A Top 20 Graco Distributor for 2015
C.H. Reed is honored to be named a Top 20 GRACO High Performance Protective Coatings distributor for North America for the second year in a row. Take the guesswork out of selecting the right protective coatings...
C.H. Reed Takes Part in Energy Efficiency Workshops
In the past couple months, C.H. Reed has attended a number of FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania Utilities’ Energy Efficiency Incentive Program workshops at a number of locations throughout the state. The purpose of these seminars were to...
Proud to Manufacture in PA 2015
Yesterday, 10/1/15, C.H. Reed attended Mantec’s Proud to Manufacture in PA event in New Cumberland, PA. Over 180 people came out to join Mantec and celebrated Pennsylvania manufacturing excellence and the ongoing focus on continuous improvement. ...
The Compressed Air Piping Test
If you had to choose between copper compressed air piping, carbon steel compressed air piping, or Transair Aluminum Compressed Air Piping, which would you choose? Check out this video before you make your decision....
Featured Product: Graco 1:1 Fast-Flo Transfer Pumps
Graco 1:1 Fast-Flo Air-Operated Piston Transfer Pumps are designed to deliver a smooth, steady, and reliable flow. With a maximum delivery of up to 5 gallons per minute and fluid working pressure up to 180...
Low-Pressure or High-Pressure Diaphragm Pump? The Choice Is Yours.
Does your application call for a low-pressure or high-pressure diaphragm pump? With Graco, the choice is yours. Graco’s Husky 1050HP High Pressure, Air-Operated Diaphragm Pump is unlike any other pump on the market. It’s the...
C.H. Reed Named A Top 20 Graco Distributor for 2014
We are proud to announce that C.H. Reed, Inc. was recently announced as a top 20 North American distributor in 2014 for Graco Protective Coatings Equipment. Since 1956, Graco has been considered a pioneer in protective...
Save Time and Money With Graco M2K Proportioners
Graco’s new M2K Proportioners keeps your mix ratio consistent while only mixing what you use. It eliminates all of the wasted material and cleanup associated with hand mixing, saving you money. The Graco M2K Proportioners compact size makes...
C.H. Reed Compressed Air Best Practices
C.H. Reed was recently showcased in the Compressed Air Best Practices Magazine’s November issue. Please take a look at the article below. C.H. Reed Provides Total Solutions To Compressed Air Applications By: Neal Lorenzi As...
Made in Central PA
C.H. Reed, Inc. was recently showcased in The Central Penn Business Journal’s, Made in Central PA article. Take a look here!
C.H. Reed Introduces New SaniForce Elevator By Graco
The Graco SaniForce Elevator is ideal for small to medium size companies who currently unload containers by scooping or by chains & hoists. The SaniForce Elevator is used in sanitary applications to transfer low to...
Job Opportunity: Compressed Air Service Technician
C.H. Reed Inc. is looking for a Compressed Air Service Technician to join our Hanover, PA headquarters location. Interested candidates should email resumes to careers@chreed.com. Please see our full job description below. C. H. REED,...
Is Red Tape Constricting your Pressure Washing Application?
Air-powered pressure washers feature the versatility to tackle countless applications, without the limitations of traditionally powered units. To learn more about how you could benefit from an air-powered pressure washer, visit our blog or contact...
Announcing the GracoProMix Trade-Up Program
Graco’s plural component proportioners make managing two-component paint easy and cost effective. Recent improvements to the ProMix 2KS and ProMix 2KE equipment make the 2K process more efficient, saving you time and money by reducing...
Air Dryer Summer Checkup
SUMMER IS COMING! IS YOUR COMPRESSED AIR REFRIGERATED DRYER READY? With summer fast approaching it is imperative that your refrigerated air dryer system is ready for the heat and humidity that’s on its way! C.H....
C.H.Reed, Inc is Awarded the FS-Elliott Distributor of the Year 2010
The C.H. Reed Compressed Air Group has been recognized as the distributor of the year for FS-Elliot Centrifugal Air Compressors in 2010 for their excellent performance in Sales and Service. Read more about the FSE...
New Graco Saniforce Drum Unloaders
IMPROVE Sanitary Material Handling with 99% Evacuation rates for Drums and Bins. Pumping from 55 gallon drum’s, and 300 gallon bins is now faster and more efficient than ever with the Graco Saniforce Drum Unloaders,...
Lowest Overall Volume of Paint Waste Material Which Saves Money!
The FASTEST Fill Time and The FASTEST Flush Time of any Air Assisted Airless Spray Package on the market! This Spray Package also uses the lowest overall material which saves big on material costs, with...
Graco® NEW 4 Ball Pump Technology
Minimize pump downtime and maintenance costs with the new 4 ball pump lowers with enclosed wet cup. Standard piston pumps start leaking at the throat seals and packing’s creating mess and waste over the pump...
Graco® New Merkur Bellows Pumps, the newest technology in piston pumps
The Merkur Bellows Pumps combine gentle pumping action with reduced internal sealing surfaces for dramatically increased efficiency with shear-sensitive materials like UV Coatings, and Waterborne Materials. But also gives equally impressive efficiency with Catalyzed Coatings,...
C. H. Reed among leaders in Quincy Compressor Sales
Quincy Compressor products are arguably the world’s finest compressors, meeting the highest standards in the world. We are excited to be again recognized as a leading distributor in their North American market.
C. H. Reed EPA Compliance Letter
Remember way back in January of 2008 when the EPA released its new rules and regulations for HAP compliance for Paint Stripping and Surface Coatings? Well, that is finally coming to fruition, and if you...
Top North American Distributor for Trans Air
C. H. Reed is proud to announce it’s relationship with Garage-Pak as it’s virtual retailer. Garage-Pak is an innovative packaged air and fluid piping solution designed for the home and professional shop owner.
C.H. Reed PATENT – January 2007
C. H. Reed, Inc. has been awarded a pending PATENT number by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The title of the invention is: “Automatic CARC waterborne or water based paint or coating...
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