Clark Oster

President, JHFOSTER Clark Oster is a seasoned expert in compressed air systems with over a decade of experience, currently serving as President of JHFOSTER, where he has held key leadership roles. With a background at Ingersoll Rand and expertise as a Robotics Engineer, Clark holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management and dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Combining technical expertise and strategic leadership, Clark drives innovative solutions and business success.
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Service

What is ASSE 6040 Certification for Medical Air Systems?

by Clark Oster June 10, 2025

When it comes to healthcare environments, patient health and safety is always the highest priority, which extends to ensuring that the maintenance of medical air... Read more.

Compressed Air

Is an Air-Cooled or Water-Cooled Air Compressor Best for My Facility?

by Clark Oster June 5, 2025

During normal operation, industrial air compressors generate a lot of heat. If the heat is not properly managed through an air compressor cooling system, it may... Read more.

Industrial Robotics, Robotics

Revolutionize Facility Cleaning with an Industrial Robot Vacuum

by Clark Oster May 29, 2025

Manually cleaning the floors in a manufacturing plant, warehouse or any other large industrial facility is a time-consuming, but necessary evil. However, industrial... Read more.

Pneumatic Accessories

Choosing the Right Compressed Air Tubing for Pneumatic Applications

by Clark Oster May 27, 2025

Compressed air is used in thousands of applications in industry. And, while much focus is placed on the big-ticket components within pneumatic systems, compressed... Read more.

Compressed Air

6 Benefits of a Closed-Loop Air Compressor Cooling System

by Clark Oster May 20, 2025

During daily operation, air compressors generate a lot of heat that can damage nearby equipment, injure employees and have a negative impact on finished products.... Read more.

Compressed Air, Piping

6 Reasons to Avoid Galvanized Pipe for Compressed Air Lines

by Clark Oster May 15, 2025

Piping is a critical component of the compressed air delivery system as its purpose is to efficiently and safely transport air to the points of use, such as pneumatic... Read more.

Pneumatic Automation

7 Ways Pressure Flow Controls Optimize Pneumatic Systems

by Clark Oster May 13, 2025

While most facilities with properly sized air compressors should have an adequate supply of air to power their automated pneumatic systems, problems may arise during... Read more.

Energy Audit

Proper Equipment and Compressed Air Quality Testing Assure Clean Air

by Clark Oster May 6, 2025

High-quality compressed air is a necessity in most industries – and some in particular, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturing,... Read more.

Compressed Air

Designing the Ideal Environment for Your Air Compressor Room

by Clark Oster April 22, 2025

While selecting the right industrial air compressor is critical for efficient and effective performance, it is only part of the equation. The compressor room environment,... Read more.

Pneumatic Automation, Uncategorized

Optimizing Pneumatic System Design for the Best Performance

by Clark Oster April 17, 2025

In pneumatic systems, pressurized air generates motion that is used to drive automated equipment, manufacturing processes and air-powered tools and devices in a... Read more.