9.13.10 | Zionsville, IN | FANIMATION CEO and Founder Tom Frampton has received the Michael Breedlove "Brass Fan Award" for service beyond the call of duty and supporting antique fan collectors. The award was presented by the Antique Fan Collectors Association (AFCA). With more than 25 years of experience, FANIMATION is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of ceiling fans featuring high profile designs and energy saving technology.



The Michael G. Breedlove "Brass Fan Award" is the highest honor given by the AFCA each year. It is awarded to a member who has supported the organization and the industry in a variety of ways, such as hosting regional meetings, contributing to the Fan Collector magazine, and promoting goodwill among fan collectors, both within and outside the organization. The award has been presented to association members since 1991.


Most recently Tom Frampton relocated the Antique Fan Collectors Association (AFCA) Museum (http://www.fanimation.com/museum) to Fanimation's corporate headquarters in Zionsville, Indiana. The only museum dedicated to fans and open to the public, it houses more than 450 antique ceiling and desk fans. The collection includes fans that date back to the early 1880's and represents over 140 manufacturers. Tom's own unique collection of fans is also featured in the museum collection.


In 1984, Tom founded Fanimation in his garage in Pasadena, California, and later moved to the Indianapolis area in 1994 and re-established Fanimation's headquarters. Fanimation has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years, expanding both the product line and distribution channels. Today, 26 years later, Fanimation has grown to include more than 31 unique designs, including belt-driven fans, side-to-side synchronized fans, palm leaf blade fans, a stunning single-blade design and even a retractable fan, where the blades retract back into the housing, when the fan is not in use. Tom's designs have found their way into a wide variety of venues, including restaurants, hotels, commercial establishments, theme parks, movie sets and residential homes.

Tom continues to find new inspiration for his fans. One of his more recent designs is The Air ShadowTM, a unique fan that has retractable blades and can be used as either a beautiful light fixture or a ceiling fan (http://www.fanimation.com/products/air_shadow/). ; The EnigmaTM is a single-blade fan with a pulsating airflow (http://tinyurl.com/2a2gh9m). ; One of Tom's more unusual designs was created for a Mexican restaurant that wanted an east LA, rundown neighborhood kind of look. Scouring the junkyards, Tom's design included shovels, trashcan lids, car mats, and even the pant legs from a pair of jeans.


About FANIMATION



Since its inception in 1984, FANIMATION has become an acknowledged leader in the industry by creating and producing refreshingly innovative ceiling fans for a wide variety of venues. The company's founder and CEO, Tom Frampton (http://www.fanimation.com/about_us/biography.html), is well known for his creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Tom began FANIMATION in his garage, with three fan designs.
Tom's son, Nathan, currently serves as President of the company.

With numerous fan blade, lighting, finishing and accessory options, the number of custom options is practically limitless.

From the start, the company's benchmark designs have set the standard for the industry, including: the cool tropical look of The Islander®, featuring the Original Palm Leaf Fan Blade® (http://tinyurl.com/2vm2d26); The Palisade® with its vertical rotation design (http://tinyurl.com/25pkb69);
and The Punkah®, sporting a side-to-side, synchronized motion (http://tinyurl.com/27kdb5k).



The growth of FANIMATION's outstanding collection of fans has been nothing short of spectacular. Through the years, the company has grown its collection to include a wide array of fan designs and accessories, including the traditional flavor of The Americana®, and the nostalgic feel of The Bourbon Street® (http://tinyurl.com/26s8j96) and The Old Havana® (http://tinyurl.com/33mu46a).

FANIMATION is dedicated to creating and manufacturing high-quality ceiling fans that are as functional as they are expressive. The development of its product line throughout the 26-year history reflects its number one priority — the satisfaction of their customers.



FANIMATION is headquartered at 10983 Bennett Parkway
, Zionsville, Indiana 46077

. Showrooms are located in Zionsville, Indiana and Dallas, Texas, with a newly opened west coast distribution center in Azusa, California.


For more information, contact FANIMATION:
 Tel. 888.567.2055, 317.733.4113
 Fax 866.482.5215, 317.733.4162
 Website: www.Fanimation.com