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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Compressed Air

What Makes Gardner Denver L-Series Compressors a Smart Investment?

by Clark Oster August 28, 2025

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, downtime is expensive, and overcomplicated systems can drain resources. That’s why more small to mid-sized operations... Read more.

Compressed Air

How to Size an Air Compressor for Your Shop – A Beginner’s Guide

by Clark Oster August 26, 2025

Choosing the right air compressor can make or break your shop’s productivity. Whether you run a small machine shop, auto repair garage, woodworking business, or... Read more.

Compressed Air

How Does an Air Compressor Work?

by Clark Oster August 21, 2025

In the manufacturing industry, air compressors convert ambient air into power that is used to drive pneumatic tools and automated equipment or directly in the production... Read more.

Compressed Air

Oil vs. Oil-Free Air Compressors: Choosing the Right Solution

by Clark Oster August 19, 2025

Manufacturers rely on air compressors to power pneumatic equipment and tools, as well directly in the manufacture of products. This means choosing the right air... Read more.

Air Dryer

How to Choose between Desiccant Air Dryers (Regenerative) and Refrigerated Air Dryers

by Clark Oster August 7, 2025

An air dryer is an important part of every compressed air system as it keeps compressed air free of moisture and contamination. Regenerative type desiccant air dryers... Read more.

Compressed Air

VSD vs. VFD: Understanding the Differences for Smarter Motor Control

by Clark Oster August 5, 2025

With industry’s focus on cutting costs and becoming more sustainable, equipment efficiency is garnering a lot of attention. While variable frequency drives (VFD)... Read more.

Compressed Air

Why Smart Manufacturers Choose the Gardner Denver Ultima™ Compressor

by Clark Oster July 30, 2025

In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, energy efficiency, space optimization, and operational reliability aren’t just nice to have – they’re... Read more.

Compressed Air

Measuring Dew Point is Critical to High Quality Compressed Air

by Clark Oster July 3, 2025

Dew point – the temperature at which water vapor in the air begins to condense into a liquid – is directly related to compressed air quality. If the dew point... Read more.

Service

What to Expect from a Professional Air Compressor Repair Service Call

by Clark Oster July 1, 2025

Manufacturers depend on their air compressors so maintenance and repair are essential; however, in-house maintenance staff often lack the time to conduct routine... Read more.

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.