work, it took what Guthrie describes as a " pretty frightening " step and closed the repair station to the public. " It became too difficult to run both businesses under the same roof, and we were almost too busy to work on the side that had the best future, " he says. Closing the repair shop also had the benefit of cutting down on labor hours spent cleaning and maintaining the workshop and sewing machines that would get dirty from balloons that had landed in the dusty New Mexico desert. Employees were happier, too, according to Guthrie. With the increased government work, SuperiAire had to purchase additional equipment to improve LEFT: A sounding rocket recovery system parachute from SuperiAire is 50 feet in diameter and can deliver a 1,000-pound payload. SuperiAire got its start in hot-air balloon repair but has pivoted to government contracts. ABOVE: SuperiAire's 16-foot-diameter blast attenuation device is filled with aqueous foam to dampen the effect of an explosion and protect the surrounding area. The New Mexico-based company shut down its services to the public to focus on government contracts for products like this. Photos: SuperiAire. PK Screen Zippers Screen Zipper Main Benefits Meeting all standard side tracks' measurements. Low friction. Quiet operation. Traps screens in its rail, preventing jams and damage to the screen. Meet our team at the 2021 IFAI booth # 2441 Strong and durable - ensuring long lasting operation of the screen system. Esthetic and neat appearance. www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com 29https://www.paskal.co.il http://www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com