Press Releases

Big Ass Fans Welcomes Mechanical Sales Inc. to the Family

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. We’re excited to announce Mechanical Sales, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

Mechanical Sales Inc. has provided expertise in the HVAC industry since 1967. The Mechanical Sales team consists of 25 engineers and more than 525 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry. With a focus on energy-efficient designs, Mechanical Sales’ commitment to customer service and satisfaction provides the latest in today’s technologies including building management integration communication protocols.

“Our mission to create comfortable, sustainable spaces worldwide starts with great partners and Mechanical Sales delivers across the board,” says Lennie Rhoades, Big Ass Fans CEO. “We’re joining a family in the Midwest that’s committed to offering exceptionally engineered products and takes pride in its craft and service.

“By combining our experience and expertise, we know we can continue to bring world-class comfort and innovative solutions to build a network of cost-effective facilities able to operate efficiently while presenting stylish design in any space.”

For more on Mechanical Sales Inc. visit mechsales.com to get the right Big Ass Fans fit for your project today.

 

Big Ass Fans Welcomes Fontanesi & Kann to the Family

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. We’re excited to announce Fontanesi & Kann Company as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

Fontanesi & Kann started as an air distribution company in 1957 and has evolved into an award-winning company built on success by combining more than 50 engineers, electrical contractors, designers, programmers, and sales representatives.

“Owners, contractors, and design engineers all rely on the expertise of F&K’s staff,” says Lennie Rhoades, Big Ass Fans CEO. “As we continue to grow our company, we want to partner with people passionate about solutions and services focused on creating comfortable customer spaces.”

“It’s easy to see F&K is committed to building long-lasting relationships with customers by providing and partnering with like-minded companies who can solve problems and help meet the most difficult of objectives geared toward sustainability and LEED.”

For more on Fontanesi & Kann, visit ezhvac.com or call (248) 543-0095 to get the right Big Ass Fans fit for your project today.

Big Ass Fans Welcomes Watts Engineering Sales, Inc. to the Family

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. We’re excited to announce Watts Engineering Sales, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Alabama.

WES Inc., a 100 percent employee-owned business, has provided expertise in the HVAC industry for more than six decades. From its creation in 1959 to today, Watts has grown to exceed customer expectations by providing the highest quality products and custom designs and solutions.

“It’s easy to see the passion each and every WES employee-owner has,” says Lennie Rhoades, Big Ass Fans CEO. “We’re joining a family where everyone has a vested interest in succeeding by providing premium products and unparalleled service.”

“By combining our experience and expertise, we can create innovative solutions together focused on efficiency and cost-effective facility operation while presenting stylish design able to attack any application space.”

For more on Watts visit wattseng.com or call (205) 285-2121 to get the right Big Ass Fans fit for your project today.

Big Ass Fans airs first national TV commercial

Big Ass Fans’ first national TV commercial aired during NBC’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series coverage on July 6th, 2019.

In case you missed it, or just want to watch it again, here it is:

Introducing POWERFOIL D: The industrial direct-drive HVLS fan perfected

Big Ass Fans has unveiled Powerfoil D, the product of 10 years’ experience and purpose-built design.

The exceptionally engineered Powerfoil D is the first and only direct-drive overhead fan designed for harsh industrial environments. Powerfoil D illustrates the company’s continued commitment to building premium-quality products specifically designed for customer spaces.

Powerfoil D delivers strength and performance required for industrial applications, but with virtually silent operation and aesthetic appeal to thrive in any commercial or public setting.

“We’re leading the industry in direct-drive technology,” says John Gerhardt, Big Ass Fans product manager. “We designed Powerfoil D with the same premium materials and safety features as every fan in our Powerfoil line. As the only industrial fan with a standard IP66 rating, it’s every inch an industrial product.”

For more information, visit bigassfans.com or call 877-244-3267.

 

Meet the newest Big Ass Fan designed to fit your space

Big Ass Fans has released its next “big” thing to the public. With design that emboldens and airflow that awes, the i6 by Big Ass Fans brings comfort to your everyday spaces.

Industrial design, aircraft grade aluminum composition, 3 size options (60”, 72”, 84”), 4 finishes (brushed silver, matte black, matte white, oil rubbed bronze) and a bevy of features put this fan in a class of its own.

Temperature, humidity, and motion sensors enable SenseME® technology – providing energy efficient, smart operation.

Control options include a bluetooth remote, smartphone app, voice command with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant plus automation integration with Nest Learning Thermostat and ecobee (to name a few).

An optional, dimmable LED fixture is available for both indoor and covered outdoor fan models and offers adjustable light color from warm to daylight.

“i6 delivers the iconic Big Ass Fans look in a home-friendly size,” says Drew Zande, Big Ass Fans product manager. “It may be smaller and lighter, but it’s every ounce of an exceptionally engineered Big Ass fan.”

For more information visit bigassfanss.com or call 877-244-3267 today.

 

Big Ass Fans Welcomes Haldeman Inc.

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. We’re excited to announce Haldeman Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products the design and build construction market in Southern California.

Since 1933, Haldeman has provided industry-leading HVAC products to the best engineers and architects on the West Coast. With 40 premium vendors, Haldeman is a one-stop shop for everything a project, large or small, may need.

“Haldeman has the experience and knowledge to deliver for customers from Los Angeles to San Diego,” says Lennie Rhoades, Big Ass Fans CEO. “We’re focused on providing comfort to clients in Southern California just like Haldeman. With their easy-to-use website, customers can request and receive quotations, check product availability and information at their fingertips. It’s that type of experience we’re excited to provide in our systems. It’s all about our customers and making it easy during every step of the process from design to daily use.”

For more on Haldeman visit haldemaninc.com or call 1-800-621-6918 to get the right Big Ass Fans fit for your space today.

Big Ass Fans Welcomes Tom Barrow Co.

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. We’re excited to announce Tom Barrow Company as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the new design and construction market in Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.

Since 1955, Tom Barrow has provided a premier HVAC product lineup coupled with quality customer service. TBC’s new online Learning Center houses information on innovative products, installation techniques, product applications, and other important HVAC topics; it’s the latest tool in TBC’s vast array of support and allows customers to research manufacturer videos, webinars, case studies, and literature organized by product category.

With 10 offices and 4 warehouses, TBC is the largest commercial HVAC manufacturer representative serving the Southeast.

“When you deal with bigger companies, you typically don’t receive the level of knowledge, expertise, attention and care Tom Barrow provides,” says Lennie Rhoades, Big Ass Fans CEO. “As a partner, the size and reach of TBC is exciting. For us at Big Ass Fans, it’s more important how the firm conducts business. It’s not just about selling product. It’s about selling product with care and commitment to the customer and community being served.”

For more on Tom Barrow, visit tombarrow.com to get the right Big Ass Fans fit for your space today.

Big Ass Fans Introduces Double LED Bay Light

Big Ass Fans has unveiled its latest LED product family release, Double LED Bay Light.

Double LED Bay Light is the most advanced high-bay light in the world. Engineered and built to be the pinnacle in long-lasting efficiency, Double LED Bay Light’s thermodynamic design dissipates heat quickly and keeps light shining bright, worry-free for years, thanks to a 10-year, full-fixture warranty.

With three mounting options (aircraft cable, pendant, and flush), rotatable modules providing various angles of light distribution (including full 180° rotation for 100 percent uplighting), and five interchangeable lens options to shape and direct light where it needs to go, Double LED Bay Light is simple to install, adjust, and optimize.

With a max temperature rating of 149 ℉ (65 ℃) and superior light output for over 150,000 hours  (17 years of 24/7 operation), Double LED Bay Light can hang from the highest ceiling without flickering, breaking, or overheating.

For more information on the full line of Big Ass Fans’ LED products, visit bigassfans.com or call 877-244-3267.

Big Ass Fans Unveils New LED Bay Light

With more LEDs than any Big Ass Light before, and a module that directs light where it’s needed, the LED Bay Light will literally transform the way you see your space. Productivity and visual appeal a concern? The Big Ass LED Bay Light is the solution you’ve been waiting for.

Durable and sleek, the LED Bay Light keeps the light bright and the heat away. Offering a variety of outputs (six lumen options ranging from 12,000 to 36,000), the LED Bay Light can brighten any space. With three mounting options (aircraft cable, conduit and flush), a rotatable module providing various angles of distribution and five interchangeable lens options to shape and direct light where it needs to go, the LED Bay Light is simple to install, alter and optimize.

Rated up to an industry-topping 187 lumens per watt, the LED Bay Light maintains output for 150,000 hours (that’s 17 years of 24/7 operation).

With a rugged, thermodynamic design for dissipating heat, the LED Bay Light won’t break, flicker or overheat (max temperature rating of 149℉ (65℃)).

Bottom line? The LED Bay Light isn’t built to just last, it’s built to outlast. That’s why it’s backed by an industry-best, 10-year full warranty (including the driver).

For more on the LED Bay Light, visit bigassfans.com or call 877-244-3267.

Big Ass Fans Welcomes Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc. to the Family

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. We’re excited to announce Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, Texas.

Since its Lone Star State debut in 2001, HTS has blended together architects, engineers, building owners, facility maintenance professionals, contractors and manufacturers to provide solutions and services to deliver on-budget and on-schedule HVAC systems for clients.

“Going above and beyond for customers is the standard at HTS just as it is at BAF,” says Lennie Rhoades, Big Ass Fans CEO. “No matter the customer’s space, whether it’s industrial or commercial, it’s about far more than a line sheet and price quote.”

“It’s easy to partner with people like Mike [Donovan – Principal, President HTS Texas] and his team. With ASHRAE standards and LEED goals guiding our partnership’s direction, we can’t wait to give owners peace of mind by optimizing energy efficiency and limiting environmental impact; all while providing a low total cost of ownership backed by unparalleled customer support.”

For more on Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc. visit hts.com/texas or call 1-866-544-1487 to get the right Big Ass Fans fit for your space today.

 

Big Ass Fans Welcomes Norman S. Wright to the Family

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. We’re excited to announce Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Northern California, Hawaii, Guam and Nevada.

NSW has provided customers exceptional systems knowledge for more than a century. Its product lines feature the latest in energy, sustainability and comfort standards with a focus on pushing a tireless commitment to delivering more than the basics for clients.

With a team of sales and application engineers at the ready, NSW offers prompt problem-solving for design and construction professionals.

“Partnering with quality people is paramount in business,” says Lennie Rhoades, Big Ass Fans CEO. “You have to know the latest in building codes, energy-efficient technology, sustainability and operational costs, but you also need to have integrity, honesty and a responsive nature like Norman S. Wright has had for generations.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome NSW to the Big Ass Fans family and help deliver comfort for customers together as partners for the next 100 years in every market served.”

For more on NSW visit normanwright.com or call (415) 467-7600 to get the right Big Ass Fans fit for your space today.