Melbourne, FL – Airon Corporation has been recognized as a recipient of the 2011 Florida Companies to WatchSM award, an honor presented by GrowFL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida and ACG Florida, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. Fifty companies from across the state of Florida will receive their awards at an award gala on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Airon Corporation receives this award in recognition of its company growth and contribution towards the Melbourne and Florida economies over the last 3 years. During this time Airon has averaged a 70% annual increase in revenue, increased employment opportunities, added two new products, become ISO certified and expanded internationally. “We have worked very hard to develop and manufacture quality life support products,” said Eric Gjerde, President & CEO. “This award recognizes the efforts and dedication of our entire staff. We appreciate the talent of our team and the opportunity to bring innovative medical products to our customers. We also appreciate the efforts of our distributors, both in the USA and around the world, for their sales and marketing efforts of the pNeuton and MACS products.”
About Airon Corporation
Airon develops, manufactures and distributes pneumatic respiratory products for emergency medicine and critical care. Airon’s core products are ventilators and CPAP systems for use in hospitals, MRI, air transport, and emergency medical systems. These products are based upon our patented “High Tech Pneumatics” which has advanced clinical care standards using oxygen-powered devices. The pNeuton ventilators have been on the USA market since 2003 and are now sold in 21 countries around the world. All of Airon’s products are FDA approved and CE marked. Airon is also an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified quality manufacturer.
About Florida Companies to Watch
Florida Companies to Watch is an awards program that celebrates privately held second-stage companies headquartered in the state. Awardees are selected for demonstrating the intent and capacity to grow based on employee or sales growth, exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable competitive advantage and other notable strengths.