Innovation

Since Simplicity Air was founded based on our service and repair in the mobile industry, it stands to reason that this would be one of our contributing strengths. In fact, the name Simplicity Air was derived from the simple approach to problem solving by the company’s founder. With decades of experience finding simple solutions for complex problems, we pride ourselves on being very different from our competitors. Understanding our customers’ business and their challenges allows us to provide solutions to those challenges better. With experience in many different applications, it allows us to take solutions we have introduced in other applications and apply them elsewhere.

Specialty vehicle systems require an innovative approach to engineering and system design to keep up with our customers' forward-thinking approaches to serving their industries. Our solutions harness the power of innovation to meet evolving challenges OEMs face in adapting new technologies and approaches to vehicle cab comfort and climate control requirements within vehicle utility spaces. We are committed to supporting your product evolution through our innovations. This allows us to remain at the forefront of mobile HVAC technology. It has resulted in our ability to deliver unparalleled value to our OEM partners across their markets.

Simplicity Air's commitment to being a leader in mobile HVAC includes our alignment with similar companies in our industry. Our association with MACS has supported this over the 25+ years we've been a MACS member and has allowed us to share our experiences and learn from others how to face challenges within the industry. We have been a proud member of MACS since 1999.

We consider all factors in product design: the needs our customers have regarding their product's serviceability and the critical factors that improve their product. This translates to our engineering in many ways, including using "Standard" components and understanding that many cabin spaces are equal in size and require a similar performing system but a product that is versatile in its application. Utilizing verified components leverages our experience and delivery of performance and quality, which translates to the best product and price for our OEM customers.

Space is limited in every vehicle, and adding unnecessary weight can reduce fuel efficiency. We factor this into our approach, using innovative materials and design practices to enhance efficiency within the same space or even less.

Our HVAC systems are designed with convenient access to components, ensuring smooth and effective routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements. Our design philosophy prioritizes service efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Simplified hardware requirements reduce maintenance costs and minimize warranty repairs if they do exist. Our designs provide a lower cost of ownership.

Our deep understanding of thermal systems drives our development of efficient and robust climate control solutions. Whether for mobile heating, cooling, or ventilation, these systems are designed to meet demanding operational needs while maintaining energy efficiency. Easily serviced and highly reliable, our systems are engineered for seamless integration, ensuring consistent performance in diverse climates. Our focus on innovative design supports optimization and long-term value for our OEM partners and those they serve.

As sustainability becomes a central focus across industries, we lead the way with solutions that support environmentally responsible operations. Considering the environmental impact of our products is a responsibility we do not take lightly as it's part of our Vision-Mission-Values. Recycling is at the forefront of our thought process to reduce waste from ending up in landfills around the world. Our commitment to the environment echoes internally as Simplicity Air is completely paperless in its day-to-day operations. Our commitment to electric and hybrid climate systems is also at the forefront of today's opportunities.

At Simplicity Air, our abilities are supported by advanced design software, allowing our Engineering team to deliver our innovative product designs. We are known for our creative design techniques. Air conditioning and heating in vehicles are systems and not just one component. Our design philosophy considers how all components work together to achieve the best operator experience. We consider many factors between design requirements to end use and product material impact to develop industry-leading solutions for our OEM customers effectively.

Along with designing standard components such as harnesses and PCBs, our electrical engineering team specializes in CAN, Serial and LIN communications. Many of the systems we design integrate controls and communication networks to reduce wiring and provide a more user-friendly experience for the operator. Combined with our field experience, this results in innovative designs that can provide data for troubleshooting and serviceability. Our customizable off-the-shelf mobile HVAC control system, Clima-Tech®, is an example of this, with applications for both 12 and 24VDC systems and the ability to customize the operation of components to suit your exact needs through the system's intuitive controls.

Understanding the application and environment where our systems will support your products is part of our dedication to delivering the required solutions. Harnessing the capabilities of our product design systems to recreate these variables through simulation testing during our development phase provides necessary feedback to support our team. It ensures we can meet your efficiency and higher performance requirements while maintaining lower energy consumption. Combining this knowledge with our decades of practical experience provides you with industry-leading innovation across all Simplicity Air product lines.

Our thorough order management system ensures that every detail is tracked and managed for consistency and accuracy. This process-driven approach ensures our products are delivered on time and meet our customers' expectations, reinforcing our reputation for reliability and precision.

Our custom production software supports critical production phases to follow customer-required dates. Our production capabilities generate comprehensive data to support our continuous improvement, enabling us to maintain our reputation for delivering on-time, high-quality components with unmatched efficiency and accuracy.

At Simplicity Air, controls and software represent significant capabilities in our daily operations. Our custom production software provides unmatched quality assurance through automated verification systems, ensuring correct software installation for our products, every time with comprehensive self-checking protocols for complete reliability.

With over 500 active manufactured items, extensive work instructions ensure our production team's consistency and quality build excellence. We approach documentation as a critical system, as it provides up-to-date information and instructions across all departments. Every detail supports our operations' effectiveness, allowing us to deliver a product that stands out within our industry.

Kitting significantly reduces procurement efforts and receiving and handling time as it removes the complication of managing multiple components through single part numbers. Simplicity Air's complete system kits and specialized assembly line configurations reduce component losses, internal picking time, and procurement complexity. Connect with us to learn how this approach can revolutionize your efficiency and production process.

Kitting is a significant way of reducing the time needed to procure, receive and handle multiple components instead of only one part number. By kitting complete systems or developing kits that are designed for different stations on your assembly line, you can reduce losses of components, cut time spent internally picking components, cut time spent procuring multiple components and reduce receiving time. Since time is a significant expense in any company, kitting has significant benefits to an organization and efficiency. We have a specialized process with checks and balances to ensure that every kit contains the exact number of components as needed and checked off on the checklist we send with each kit.  

Our product warehouse is a core component of delivering our innovative product solutions to you. This same approach to innovation involved advanced warehousing practices to maximize efficiency and operational performance within our facilities. From storage management solutions to operational practices, we utilize our strategic receiving protocols and systems to manage more than 6000 raw materials and finished goods SKUs. Well-organized, clean warehouse operations are necessary to reduce handling times and enhance operational excellence, supporting the products we develop for our OEM customers.

Managing hose assemblies for many companies is a challenge. Whether a single replacement or a high-volume order, having a consistent process allows us to deliver superior hose products built for your requirements. This innovative approach encompasses specialized storage systems, precision cutting equipment, advanced crimping technology, comprehensive protection solutions, and professional packaging systems. Our seamless hose production operation outputs manufactured hoses with complete identification and quality assurance at the highest industry standards.

As the industry shifts towards newer refrigerants such as R-1234yf, it's necessary to employ new technologies to overcome its reduced cooling capabilities. These technologies include the internal heat exchanger or IHX. Utilizing this innovation in our systems, we can provide OEM customers with benefits such as improved energy efficiency, enhanced cooling capabilities, and environmental compliance.

The rise of electric vehicles necessitates advanced climate control systems that align with commercial vehicle EV powertrain requirements. Our EV units feature PTC heater technology, offering efficient, rapid heating capabilities without overtaxing the vehicle's electrical system. The innovation within our PTC heater systems ensures reliability and performance while optimizing the energy use required, regardless of the demanding environments within which these systems function. Simplicity Air delivers an innovative PTC heater solution suited for the growing commercial vehicle EV market and as a low-voltage system for engine-off applications.