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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Piping

A Comprehensive Guide to Compressed Air Piping Materials

by Clark Oster June 27, 2024

In a compressed air system, the air compressor is often thought of as the heart so, in keeping with that analogy, compressed air piping can be considered the circulatory... Read more.

Industrial Chiller

Leveraging Industrial Chillers for Precise Temperature Control

by Clark Oster June 18, 2024

Manufacturers across a broad range of industries rely on industrial chillers to provide precise temperature control and cooling of critical processes while also... Read more.

Piping

8 Tips for Efficient and Safe Compressed Air Piping

by Clark Oster April 30, 2024

Compressed air systems play a significant role in most industrial facilities as they provide power to the tools, equipment and automation used in production. While... Read more.

Air Compressor, Compressed Air Installation

Oil-Free and Oil-Less Air Compressors Support Sustainability

by Clark Oster March 26, 2024

While oil-free and oil-less air compressors were traditionally adopted by industries that require the purest compressed air to ensure quality and safety in sensitive... Read more.

A technician analyzes the parts within an air compressor.

24-Hour Service, Service

The Importance of Expert Service and Repair for Air Compressors

by Clark Oster February 15, 2024

An air compressor is one of the hardest working pieces of equipment in most industrial facilities as it powers essential tools and machinery. So, when an air compressor... Read more.

Compressed Air, Piping

Best Practices for an Efficient Compressed Air Distribution System

by Clark Oster December 27, 2023

If your facility has been experiencing pressure drops in the compressed air supply and higher than normal electric bills, the culprit may be the compressed air piping... Read more.

Air Dryer, Compressed Air

Air Dryers: The Secret Weapon of the Compressed Air System

by Clark Oster December 14, 2023

Air dryers are essential to removing moisture and humidity – byproducts of the air compression process – from the treated air. By doing so, they safeguard the... Read more.

Air Compressor, Compressed Air

Decoding Air Compressor CFM Calculations

by Clark Oster November 21, 2023

An air compressor serves as the heart of most industrial facilities as it converts electricity into pressurized air that powers the pneumatic tools and equipment... Read more.

Compressed Air

3 Things to Know When Sizing an Air Compressor

by Clark Oster October 19, 2023

Properly sizing an air compressor can make you feel like Goldilocks – one air compressor may be too big (leading to increased operating costs due to wasted energy)... Read more.

A compressed air system is integrated to support a business efficiently.

Air Compressor, Compressed Air

Long Live Your Air Compressor

by Clark Oster July 18, 2023

Air compressors serve as the heart of the compressed air system in many industrial facilities where they likely power everything from air-operated tools to valves... Read more.