 Paragon Airheater Technologies began over 35 years ago as Power Replacements Incorporated (PRI). From the outset, owners Philip Freidberg and Max Wheeler focused on serving the power industry. PRI began to grow, adding a plant in Pennsylvania, designing custom high-performance air preheater replacement parts, and offering comprehensive air preheater inspection, maintenance and technical services.
Over the next ten years, PRI continued to expand its product line and its customer base, while continuing to provide air preheater parts and service for power generators nationwide. In 1996 Philip Freidberg’s son, Jack had an inspiration for a radically new kind of air preheater seal—one that would block more air, and wouldn’t wear out so quickly. Jack took his idea to Wayne Kozacka, a trusted friend and engineer, for refinement. Together, they completed and patented the design, and subsequently marketed their innovation to power generators.
In April 2005, an investment group, completed the purchase of PRI and began to execute on a new “Hyper Growth” strategy that encompassed; capturing a larger market share and the innovation of new products and technologies.
The company quickly gained momentum and became the industry’s predominant air preheater performance and service provider. In celebration, they have changed their name to Paragon Airheater Technologies, in order to reflect the commitment to being the unrivaled air preheater performance experts.
Manufacturing
Paragon’s 3 manufacturing facilities, total over 335,000 square feet. The facilities have been providing air preheater replacement parts & basketed element for decades. These facilities have been awarded the internationally recongnized ISO-9001 quality certification. Our plants and their manufacturing processes comply with all applicable AWS, ASME, ASTM and SAE standards.
In May 2005, Paragon established its go-to market sales strategy through representative sales firms. In North America, Paragon established four territories which are managed through Paragon employees – Regional Sales Managers. The company has attracted top performing Manufacturer Representative Firms which have added to the market penetration and sales growth it is experiencing.
The management then assembled an impressive board of directors comprised of experienced business leaders and attorneys that have proven track records. This additional leadership will aid the company as it executes their 5 year “Hyper Growth” plan. The plan has initiatives to acquire new leading edge technologies/companies and form joint venture relationships with other industry solution providers.
 MYLSA – Mexico
In October 2005, Paragon established its first Joint Venture relationship with Mylsa - Maquinaria Y Laminados, SA DE C.V. The JV relationship and investment made in MYLSA granted Paragon the ability to manufacture basketed element. Paragon added a new automated production line to the existing two production lines installed at MYLSA. This new line increased the basket production by 65% to approximately 450 baskets per day. The agreement is exclusive to Paragon and MYLSA will only produce baskets for Paragon.
Paragon plans to continue to expand its manufacturing facilities by adding 2 additional lines that will produce the patented DuraSheild coated baskets. The DuraSheild technology is expected to revolutionize the market and will once again set Paragon at the forefront of the market.
Paragon’s modern manufacturing facilities, large production capacity, ISO 9001 processes and skilled craftsman can respond to your needs for rapid turnaround while guaranteeing optimum quality.
Paragon operates a state-of-the art R&D facility to evaluate and analyze new product advancements as well as improvement to the current technology being offered in the market place.
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Paragon Airheater Technologies is a full service supplier of air preheater replacement parts and basketed element. Our company is steadfast in its commitment to supply replacement parts that exceed the Industry’s most stringent demands for fast delivery, high quality, customized service, engineering, and competitive pricing.
Paragon’s unique, high quality seals, are specially designed to provide maximum efficiency while withstanding the harsh operating conditions normally encountered in the air preheater. Paragon’s exclusive and patented design for both radial and circumferential/bypass seals, surpass original equipment manufacturer standards, providing maximum performance and improving air preheater efficiency.
At Paragon, air preheaters are our passion, not just a sideline. Our experience crafting custom air preheater components, servicing air preheaters—and rebuilding air preheaters from the ground up— has earned us a reputation as the pioneer in performance, innovation and reliability of air preheaters. No other company can match Paragon for its depth of technical experience, product innovation and quality service.
Paragon’s patented technology ensures quality that far exceeds other premium commercial seal manufacturers in the market.
Paragon prides itself in being a full service organization dedicated to customer service. Our representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We can answer your questions through e-mail, via fax, or by telephone. Our technical support staff averages more than twenty years experience in the power generating industry, and our technicians have worked on virtually every type of issue related to the maintenance and operation of an air preheater.
When purchasing Paragon high-performance products, it is recommended that installation be either supervised or accomplished by Paragon trained personnel. This is especially critical for High Performance Seals. Proper installation of the DuraMax™ and DuraFlex™ product line requires the right degree of rotor/turndown calculation and is essential for the seals to maintain a positive contact with the sealing surface. Improper installation can dramatically reduce the efficiency and performance normally associated with High Performance products. 