Midwest Applied Solutions, INC.: Custom Total Solutions Provider

For 16 years, Midwest Applied Solutions, Inc. has been a premier provider of specialized engineered product solutions for the HVACR marketplace. Founded by industry veterans in 2006, the Hillside-based company proudly represents more than 30 different product lines.

“Nortek Air Solutions is one of the biggest air handling unit manufacturers in the country, and we’ve proudly represented them since our company began,” said Peter Hill, Sales Engineer. “Our experience sets us apart from other firms. We pride ourselves on being cradle-to-grave salespeople, meaning we’re intimately involved in each project. The person involved in design upfront is also involved in installation support, helping avoid any disconnect that you might get with a transition from person to person.”

Midwest Applied Solutions offers a wide range of products to deliver exactly what clients need to fit within their required specs and budget, including Fanwall® fan systems (new and retrofit), IAQ and air treatment products, such as UVC systems by Evergreen, high-efficiency, low air pressure drop filtration systems by Dynamic, bipolar ionization air purification systems by Atmosair, air handling units inclusive of low dew point air handlers, pool unit dehumidification and air system components like filters, replacement coils and humidifiers, water source heat pumps and energy recovery systems.

“We’re very engineering- and application-oriented,” Hill said. “Our collective experience moves us beyond just being an equipment supplier and puts us solidly in the space of a total solutions provider for aspects of many different markets and building types.”

Midwest Applied Solutions has proven their expertise across a variety of industries, including K-12, higher education, data centers, healthcare, office buildings, museums, mixed use, process, theater and more. No matter the size and scope of the project, they focus on delivering the best product possible to meet each individual end user’s overall goals.

“We’re not trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole. We work with clients to provide custom solutions that meet the needs of the building,” Hill said.

A notable project for the Midwest Applied team was the challenge of retrofitting a large, aging air handler unit fan system to Fanwall Technology in the historic Chicago Board of Trade building. Clients in the 45-story Art Deco structure, which consists of two towers, were experiencing increased maintenance costs and interrupted HVAC service from the air handlers located on an upper floor. The retrofit was completed over weekends and holidays with little to no interruption to tenants and normal operations.

Another successful project involved a high-profile university laboratory that needed an air handling solution to provide precision-controlled temperature and humidity with efficiency, reliability, redundancy and strict indoor air quality needs. The lab also required air handling equipment that would be low maintenance and meet a 30+ year life expectancy. The Midwest Applied Solutions team built the air handling unit with aluminum walls, floors, base rails and fans to reduce weight and provide corrosion resistance. Carbon prefilters and electronic media filters were installed to help improve indoor air quality with less maintenance. Additionally, an adiabatic humidification system was installed in lieu of steam, resulting in cost and schedule savings for the client.

Midwest Applied Solutions joined SMACNA Greater Chicago as an associate member two years ago based on the recommendation of several clients who are contractor members.

“They suggested it was a great organization, and many members have seen or installed much of the equipment we provide,” Hill said. “SMACNA also provides opportunities to learn more about the industry and challenges presented to contractors, so Midwest Applied Solutions becomes better positioned to help them overcome those issues. Being an associate member also allows me to keep current on those industry leaders who are buying and building projects all the time and stay educated with current industry trends.”