About Us – Buffalo Air Handling

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Buffalo Air Handling’s history traces back to 1878 with the formation of Buffalo Forge Company. From the primitive blowers of the fan soon came the idea for the “Hot Blast” systems for circulating heated air through pipe coils which were heated by exhaust systems. In 1896, a system was designed to chill as well as heat the air in the Sullivan-designed Auditorium Hotel in Chicago. From there it was a just a few steps to designing and implementing fans to circulate the air. Custom air handling units emerged as a market niche in the mid 1950’s and grew along with the critical needs of the hospital, pharmaceutical and laboratory markets. The Buffalo Air Handling facility in Amherst, Virginia, was built in 1977 specifically to manufacture air handling units. Buffalo Air Handling continues to innovate and design high quality, long lasting air handlers.

The First Air Conditioner circa 1902

Designed by Willis Carrier while working for the Buffalo Forge Company

Manufacturing Facility Amherst, Virginia

The Buffalo Air Handling factory at 467 Zane Snead Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

Markets We Serve

Aerospace

Boeing
Cape Kennedy
Lockheed Martin
NASA
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Automotive

BF Goodrich
Chrysler
Ford
GM
Honda
Michelin

Chemical

BASF
Corning
Dupont
Exxon Mobil
Monsanto
PPG Industries

Hospital/Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Maintaining Air Quality in healthcare is crucial. Many esteemed Healthcare organizations have put their trust in Buffalo Air Handling.

Performing Arts & Museums

When silence matters, and a pin drop speaks volumes—Buffalo Air Handling.

Universities

Across the country, many universities trust Buffalo Air Handling units for their reliability and energy-efficient performance.

Paper & Print

Howard Paper
Georgia Pacific Paper
International Paper
Scott Paper
Union Camp
Washington Post
Weyerhauser

Power Generation

Baltimore Gas & Electric
Cape May County Utilities
Duke Power Nuclear
Jacksonville Electric Utilities
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
Westinghouse

Transportation

Dulles Airport
Grand Central Station
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Raleigh Durham International Airport

Safety Training

1st Aid, CPR & AED Training – The 2025 1st Aid, CPR & AED Training at Buffalo Air has successfully equipped 8 new employees to join our First Responder teams. These additions complement 4 returning team members, strengthening our emergency response capabilities.

Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

At Buffalo Air Handling, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services. We stand proud in our commitment to the customer in conducting ourselves in “The Ethical Way”. See our corporate commitment by clicking the link here.

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