Creating Industrial Energy Savings Through Compressed Air
Mission Statement: Since 2006, the team at Compressed Air Best Practices® is focused on helping Energy Managers create Industrial Energy Savings by providing educational content about compressed air systems.
Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine is the leading voice for energy- and water-saving best practices in industrial compressed air systems. Compressed air powers automation in all industrial plants, representing 10% of the energy consumed in the average plant. Applying best practices could save the average plant 25-50% of its energy costs. The magazine began in 2006, supporting a growing awareness of the need for greater efficiency in manufacturing plants. It provides educational content related to all parts of the compressed air system.
Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine is an independent voice dedicated to the betterment of the entire compressed air ecosystem. We have never accepted payment for content. All articles are written or reviewed by an in-house editorial team. Content is free from bias or favoritism, published solely to increase knowledge and support efficiency in manufacturing operations.
Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine exists as a print and online publication. Our print magazine publishes 11 times per year. Print magazines are available for free to qualified U.S. subscribers. New content is added to the online site daily. Subscribe here.
Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine provides a series of monthly subscription newsletters serving news and feature articles related to the compressed air, cooling, blower and vacuum system industries. Subscribe here.
Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine runs a webinar series teaching attendees how to optimize compressed air, blower and vacuum and chiller/cooling tower systems. Webinars are free to attend, and are led by noted industry professionals. Upcoming webinars and archive.
Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine organizes the Best Practices EXPO & Conference, the leading North American event focused on sustainable, safe and reliable on-site utilities powering automation. Attendees come from engineering firms, manufacturing plants and equipment companies responsible for specifying, purchasing, operating, selling and maintaining on-site utility equipment in industrial compressed air, nitrogen, blower/vacuum and HVAC/process cooling systems.
Our Team
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Roderick Smith is the Co-Publisher of Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine. Roderick worked as an executive in the compressed air industry from 1992 to 2006. Seven of those years were spent developing business in Spain and Germany. He oversees all editorial, sales and conference materials. |
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Patricia Smith is the Co-Publisher of Compressed Air Best Practices® magazine. Mrs. Smith is responsible for the Operations, Online Products and General Administration of Smith Onandia Communications LLC. |
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Anna Buzzelli serves as the Graphic Designer of Compressed Air Best Practices® magazine. She has been designing for the publication and formatting the magazine since its inception. |
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Clare Heinl serves as the Circulation Manager of Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine. She has a Masters Degree in Sustainability and is Google Analytics certified. |
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Kimberly Hill serves as the Sustainability Events & Operations Manager for Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine, our webinars and our conference. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and a Master of Business Administration. |
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Bill Smith serves as Regional Sales Manager (Eastern U.S. and EMEA) for Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital & Print Journalism and Spanish. |
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Patty Mackey serves as Circulation Specialist for Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine and Events Coordinator. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. |
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Troy Dreier serves as a Senior Editor for Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine. He has a MFA in Creative Writing and has been an editor since 1991. |
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Brooke Jones serves as the Digital Content Editor for Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Public Relations. |
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Erik Klingerman - Director of Sales |
Erik Klingerman serves as the Director of Sales for Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine. He has 28 years of experience in sales, marketing, publishing, and conventions in industrial manufacturing. |
Roderick Smith - Publisher
Patricia Smith - Publisher
Anna Buzzelli - Graphic Designer
Clare Heinl - Circulation & Events Assistant Manager
Kimberly Hill - Sustainability Events & Operations Manager
Bill Smith - Regional Sales Manager
Patty Mackey - Circulation & Events Assistant Manager
Troy Dreier - Senior Editor
Brooke Jones - Digital Content Editor
