BUSINESS REVIEW 2005

QUALITY SINCE DAY 1

"The highest quality radiator repairs at sensible prices."

"Quality is our trademark—not a newfound gimmick."

Since 1988, when Antonini Radiator, Inc., first opened its doors in a small, 3-man, 1-bay, back-alley building, these two phrases have been the creed they live by. Now--16 years, 3 buildings, and 15 people later--that concern for quality, sensible pricing, and incredible service has made the firm the yardstick by which other radiator repair shops are measured.

Antonini Radiator, Inc., located at 325 East Railroad Street, Pottsville, services the entire spectrum of cooling system components. The impressive roster includes gigantic anthracite mining equipment radiators; heavy-duty earth-moving equipment radiators; gigantic stationary generator radiators used in hospitals and fuel generation plants; agricultural radiators; locomotive radiators; heat exchangers; tube bundles and dryers used in manufacturing industries (such as textile, wire, and food); commercial truck radiators; oil coolers; air-to-air (charged air) coolers; fuel and gas tanks; antique, race car, and specialty radiators; and all types of automotive radiators, heaters, and air conditioning components. They also supply their own professional version of a cooling system diagnostic test kit and perform on-site coolant diagnostics. This makes Antonini Radiator, Inc., the area’s most exclusive cooling system-only facility and a nationally recognized industry leader in the eyes of customers and competitors alike. Customers throughout the United States trust only Antonini Radiator, Inc., to provide the expert advice needed to guarantee proper cooling system operation.

In 2004, Antonini Radiator, Inc., saw the need to produce a high-quality replacement radiator for large over-the-road trucks with original plastic units. They developed their own "Ant-Guard Premium Replacement radiator," featuring a high-efficiency cooling core and heavy-duty, all-metal tanks with reinforcement solder. Used by Mack, Volvo, Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International, this is a virtually "bulletproof" unit and the highest-quality replacement radiator available anywhere in the industry. All Ant-Guard Premium Replacement radiators are custom-built units that exceed OEM specs for cooling efficiency and durability and are less expensive than their OEM counterparts. Most of the major trucking firms in the eastern United States rely on Ant-Guard Premium Replacement radiators to cool their fleets. The number of new fleet customers the firm gained in 2004 because of these units is staggering.

Antonini Radiator, Inc., boasts a highly trained and dedicated workforce committed to excellence. Since opening its doors, the company has provided the fastest turnaround time in the industry. Sensible pricing is the cornerstone, and economical repairs are always the first priority. No other repair facility can match the company’s performance stats. In an industry where 7 to 9% total product failure is the norm, Antonini Radiator, Inc., maintains a failure performance of less than 1.7%, a success rate that is the envy of the industry.

The shop has a commitment to only top-quality resources and materials, not other shops’ "homemade" items. When they try selling these cheapos to Antonini Radiator, Inc., they are told to find the door—fast. The reason? Management knows that doing a job right, no matter what it takes, is the key to satisfying the customer. The goal of customer satisfaction combined with the best finished product will probably never be achieved by Antonini Radiator, Inc.’s competitors. Why? Because it’s simply too much work.

The quality workmanship of Antonini Radiator, Inc., extends to race car radiators, cruise cars, and antique radiators. While other shops cannot do antique radiator repairs because they don’t have the expertise, this is a large part of Antonini Radiator, Inc.’s business. The most renowned antique and classic car restoration facilities on the East Coast rely on the firm to restore their radiators. Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, MG, Chevrolet, Desoto, Ferrari, Studebaker, Ford Model As and Ts, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, American-Eagle, Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, and a variety of other antique car and farm implement radiators are expertly serviced by the firm, restoring the radiator to showroom condition. The company Web site (www.antoniniradiator.com) attracts customers from across the country with unique antique radiators. The Rolls-Royce and Bentley Car Owners Club of America, Algar Ferrari Enterprises, Inc., and many local antique car enthusiast clubs consider Antonini Radiator, Inc., the most expert radiator repair facility in the nation.

Antonini Radiator, Inc., also offers free pickup and delivery. Other repair shops tack on delivery charges or fuel charges for this service. The owners, Donna, David, and Robert Antonini, have been well established in the industry for over 30 years, since their father started teaching them the radiator repair business (he started in 1944). They believe it’s the least they can do for the people and companies that made them what they are today. Another outstanding service offered by the company is its fuel and gas tank repairs. This is one of the firm’s main focal points, with companies all along the East Coast seeking their expertise. Their tank repair procedure saves customers money and provides an alternative to the cost of buying a new fuel tank. A proficient welding staff, coupled with the latest welding technologies such as MIG, TIG, and stainless arc, produce incredible results. Many trucking companies rely on an Antonini Radiator, Inc., repair to save them money and get them back on the road quickly. Any fuel tank or charged air cooler can be repaired to meet or exceed OEM specs.

Antonini Radiator, Inc., will always provide the highest-quality radiator repairs available to anyone. Whether it’s a fleet customer from upstate New York or a vehicle owner from down the street, all of their customers are important, all receive incredible personal service, and all benefit from the highest-quality available anywhere in the industry. When it comes to professional radiator repair service, there is only one name to know—Antonini Radiator, Inc.