Hunter Industrial Celebrates Center for Engineering Excellence Expansion and 10 Years of Industrial Innovation

Smyrna, Tenn., April 23, 2026 — Hunter Industrial, a division of Hunter Fan Company, will host an Open House on June 10, 2026, to celebrate the expansion of its Center for Engineering Excellence and commemorate 10 years of the Hunter Industrial division. The milestone reflects the company’s commitment to engineering excellence, people-focused innovation, and long-term investment in the Smyrna community.

The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hunter Industrial’s Smyrna campus and will welcome customers, partners, community leaders, and media for a behind-the-scenes look at how purpose-driven engineering is shaping safer, more productive, and more efficient industrial environments.

“For the past decade, Hunter Industrial has delivered industrial and commercial airflow solutions guided by our 3 C’s: Customer, Care, and Commitment,” said Mark D’Agostino, SVP and General Manager, Hunter Industrial. “That focus drives how we engineer reliable, high-performance fans for demanding environments. The expansion of our Center for Engineering Excellence strengthens our ability to deliver on those commitments.”

A Facility Built for the Future

The expanded Center for Engineering Excellence serves as a hub for collaboration, advanced testing, and innovation. The facility reinforces Hunter Industrial’s investment in engineering talent, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and continuous improvement while deepening the company’s roots in Smyrna, where it has operated for six years.

Guests attending the Open House will participate in guided tours showcasing:

• The expanded Center for Engineering Excellence

• The Customer Experience Center with live high volume, low speed (HVLS) fan demonstrations

• The AMCA-accredited testing laboratory

• The production floor, including a live robotics demonstration

“These spaces are designed to turn ideas into solutions and innovation into dependability,” said Marc Brandt, Senior Director of Marketing, Product, and Operations. “They reflect our commitment to customers, our people, and the community we’re proud to call home.”

Investing in the Next Generation of Engineers

As part of the Open House experience, guests will also see a live robotics demonstration from the Tennessee Robotics Club, a local student organization supported by Hunter Industrial. The demonstration highlights how students apply engineering fundamentals through hands-on robotics and programming.

Hunter Industrial’s support of the Tennessee Robotics Club reflects its broader commitment to engineering education and workforce development in the Smyrna community. By encouraging hands-on STEM learning, the company supports initiatives that develop interest in engineering disciplines aligned with the future of industrial innovation.

Program Highlights and Remarks

The Open House will include lunch provided by local Smyrna restaurants, followed by a formal program featuring remarks from Hunter leadership and community representatives. Speakers will reflect on Hunter’s 140‑year legacy, the growth and vision of the Industrial division, and a shared commitment to customers, employees, and the Smyrna community.

Event Details

• Date: June 10, 2026

• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Location: Smyrna, Tennessee

• Occasion:

• Grand opening of the Center for Engineering Excellence

• Celebration of 10 years of the Hunter Industrial division

About Hunter Industrial

Hunter Industrial, a division of Hunter Fan Company, delivers high-performance commercial and industrial air movement solutions designed with people, productivity, and long-term value in mind. Guided by its Partner for Life Promise, Hunter Industrial partners with customers to improve comfort, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of environments.