Big Ass Fans® Named a Pacesetting Business
March 01, 2010
Kentucky Small Business Development Center State Director, Becky Naugle Ph.D., announced Big Ass Fans as an inductee into the third annual Pacesetter Business Recognition Program. This program recognizes high performing businesses that are changing the economic landscape of Kentucky.
Big Ass Fans, the global leader in large fan technologies, designs and engineers 6- to 24-foot diameter large diameter fans for industrial, commercial and agricultural settings. Every Big Ass Fan uses an energy-efficient motor to generate cost-effective air movement in large spaces, providing occupant comfort and energy savings year-round.
Big Ass Fans received the 2010 Pacesetter Award for adding jobs, introducing innovative products, demonstrating community involvement and for exhibiting a commitment to create economic opportunities in Kentucky. Big Ass Fans also opened the world’s first LEED® Gold R&D lab in 2009 to conduct full fan performance testing including air velocity profiles, fatigue testing of fan assemblies and components, and prototype builds of the newest and most cutting-edge fan innovations.
“Big Ass Fans is a shining example of what small businesses can achieve with motivation, determination and a vision,” said Dr. Naugle. “It’s an honor that a business of this caliber chooses to operate in Kentucky.”
In addition to Big Ass Fans, seven other businesses will be inducted. Winners will be recognized at the awards ceremony being held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Frankfort.
About Big Ass Fans
Big Ass Fans designs and engineers contemporary 6- to 24-foot diameter fans for industrial, agricultural and commercial settings. Every Big Ass Fan uses an energy-efficient motor to generate air movement in large spaces, providing occupant comfort and energy savings year round. More than 40,000 Big Ass Fans have been installed worldwide in applications such as industrial plants, dairy barns, hangars, schools, lofts and health clubs. Product solutions include Powerfoil®X™, Pivot™, AirGo™, Element® and Isis™. Big Ass Fans has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Popular Mechanics and on television networks such as MSNBC and Discovery Channel. For more information on Big Ass Fans, visit www.BigAssFans.com or call 877-244-3267.
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