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2019 Energy Generation Conference – Bismarck, North Dakota

  • Posted On February 1, 2019
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It’s cold outside! Temperatures at the 2019 Energy Generation Conference in Bismarck, North Dakota reached a balmy -36⁰F in the morning but our VRC Protx associates were on hand to educate attendees on our products and professional services.

VRC Protx is an Emerson Actuation Technologies Authorized Local Service Provider supporting their valve actuation products including Shafer, Bettis, BIFFI and Morin throughout their life cycle. In addition, we are also Emerson’s BIFFI ICON Master Distributor for North America.

VRC Protx has multiple facilities in both the Great Lakes and Rocky Mountain regions. Our additional technical service technologies include instrumentation, in-line valve repair and electric motor operated valves; providing services for the power, petrochemical, refining, gas transmission & production, mining and all other process industries.

Sales Engineer/Consultant – Wisconsin & Minnesota

VRC Protx’s sales representative for the Great Lakes region, the Dale Prentice Company. is pleased to present the opportunity to join their team as an Industrial Sales Engineer. The Dale Prentice Company has been providing Application Engineering Solutions to their Midwest customers for over 90 years. At the Dale Prentice Company, they believe that people are their most important asset. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual looking for a challenging and lively career in problem solving and sales.

This position will report to the Sales Team Manager. Qualified individuals will join their business development team in the Wisconsin and Minnesota area with an emphasis on process safety and process automation products and services.

Qualifications

  • Preferred Degree or experience in one of the following: Business Development, Project Management, Technical Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Equipment Repair, Valve Automation, Valve Actuators, Electronics, Field Service.
  • Preferred 3+ years of experience in related field.
  • Preferred previous sales experience.
  • Preferred knowledge of process automation and related equipment.
  • Mandatory Driver License
  • Mandatory background check

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Comfortable presenting to large groups
  • Ability to communicate technical topics
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Knack for problem solving
  • Knack for identifying new ideas
  • Outgoing
  • Organized
  • Self-Starter
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to work with a team and work alone

The Dale Prentice Company offers a unique opportunity to join growing company where your contributions will make a difference every day. They offer a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn performance bonuses paired with medical benefits, 401k savings plan, training, phone, tuition reimbursement, automobile reimbursement, competitive vacation plan, and a flexible work environment.

Please send resumes and questions to bkusterer@prenticeco.com

Emerson Actuation Technologies has designated VRC Protx as a Local Service Provider

  • Posted On May 30, 2018
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Emerson Actuation Technologies has designated VRC Protx as a Local Service Provider, within their territory. VRC Protx’s extensive knowledge, experience and training on all types of valve actuators, amongst other technical services, is an ideal fit with Emerson and their commitment to supporting their actuation technology brands including Bettis, BIFFI, Morin and Shafer throughout their life cycle.

  • VRC Protx will provide factory trained and authorized services for Shafer, Bettis, Biffi, and Morin actuators with OEM parts.
  • VRC Protx will survey, inspect, and evaluate actuators on site and put together a preventative maintenance plan and schedules.
    • Upgrade installed actuators with current OEM parts and safety modifications
    • Repair or replace actuators – whichever is most cost efficient
    • Preventative maintenance service and programs
    • Retro fit projects
    • Check oil tank levels and replace hydraulic fluids
    • Inspection and evaluation VRC Protx Capabilities
What capabilities can VRC Protx provide to support your staff?
Would you like to discuss your current maintenance programs with VRC Protx?
Contact us today at sales@vrcprotx.com

 

Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Technical Service Partner of Beabout Brock Easley, as a FAST Center

  • Posted On January 23, 2018
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Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Technical Service Partner of Beabout Brock Easley, as a FAST Center 

VRC Protx is very pleased to announce they have signed as the sales, support and service representative for Farris Pressure Relief and Safety Valves across the Rocky Mountain Region. VRC Protx brings almost 65 years of industry leading expertise and solutions to all your pressure management needs from application engineering, sizing, selection, testing and repair.

“This  is a significant partnership.  Farris is a North American based manufacturer with quality products and engineering. Paired with the VRC Protx service support team, we can ensure timely delivery of product and FAST professional services for all of our customers.”

– Darren Cameron, Rocky Mountain Regional Manager, VRC Protx

Read the full announcement here

(Seated left to right) Darren Cameron, Regional Manager, VRC Protx & Trefor Powell, Vice President Valve Group Global Sales – Process, Curtiss Wright
(Standing left to right) Gabe Salwan, Regional Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Hunter, Regional Manager, VRC Protx, Andrew Masullo, General Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Johnson, Customer Service, VRC Protx, Brian Kelly, Regional Sales Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Doug Jablonski, Product Manager, VRC Protx & Pat Ewaska, Global Aftermarket Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright

Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Dale Prentice Company, as a FAST Center in the Great Lakes Region

  • Posted On January 23, 2018
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Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Dale Prentice Company, as a FAST Center in the Great Lakes Region 

VRC Protx is very pleased to announce they have signed as the sales, support and service representative for Farris Pressure Relief and Safety Valves across the Great Lakes Region. VRC Protx brings almost 65 years of industry leading expertise and solutions to all your pressure management needs from application engineering, sizing, selection, testing and repair.

“This  is a significant partnership.  Farris is a North American based manufacturer with quality products and engineering. Paired with our service support team, we can ensure timely delivery of product and FAST professional service.  VRC Protx will serve as the Technical Service Partner for all of our customers.”

– William Hunter, Great Lakes Regional Manager, VRC Protx

Read the full announcement here

 
(Seated left to right) Darren Cameron, Regional Manager, VRC Protx & Trefor Powell, Vice President Valve Group Global Sales – Process, Curtiss Wright
(Standing left to right) Gabe Salwan, Regional Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Hunter, Regional Manager, VRC Protx, Andrew Masullo, General Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Johnson, Customer Service, VRC Protx, Brian Kelly, Regional Sales Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Doug Jablonski, Product Manager, VRC Protx & Pat Ewaska, Global Aftermarket Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright

Free Valve Actuation and Process Safety Seminar – Michigan – June 13, 2017

  • Posted On April 28, 2017
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Free Valve Actuation and Process Safety Seminar

  • SIS EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SOLUTIONS – IEC 61508, SIS/SIL / HAZOP TrainingVannessa 2
  • Reducing risk: reliability, speed, fire safety, fail safe, emergency shut down devices
  • Assemblies, packages, engineered solutions
  • Q & A, demos, and more!

Biffi GIG

June 13, 2017   9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Engineering Society of Detroit bldg.
in the Oakland Common Conference Center
20700 Civic Center Drive,  Southfield, MI

Click here for more information or to register, please email sales@vrcprotx.com

 

VRC Protx is committed to a continuous improvement process to help mitigate our customer’s risk, while providing consistent value and innovation through leading manufacturers and application engineering solutions. We recognize and appreciate the privilege and responsibility of keeping our customers safe, competitive and profitable.

Sales Engineer/Consultant – Ohio

  • Posted On March 10, 2017
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VRC Protx’s Strategic Partner, The Dale Prentice Company, is pleased to present the opportunity to join their team as a Sales Engineer in the geographic region of Ohio. The Dale Prentice Company has been providing Application Engineering Solutions to customers of the Midwest for over 90 years. Through professionalism, integrity, and application expertise, Prentice is growing into the Ohio region. At the Dale Prentice Company, they believe that people are their most important asset. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual looking for a challenging and lively career in problem solving and sales.

Qualifications

  • Degree or experience in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or qualified industrial experience in process piping systems and mechanical systems.
  • Minimum of one 3+ month Internship or Co-op in a related field
  • Preferred 3+ years of experience in related field
  • Preferred previous sales experience
  • Preferred knowledge of instrumentation, valves, piping systems, boilers, pressure vessels and heat exchangers
  • Mandatory Driver License
  • Mandatory background check
  • Geographically based in Ohio (Position will support offices based in Monroe, MI and Oak Park, MI)

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Ability to present to a large group
  • Ability to self-manage and self-schedule
  • Ability to teach technical topics to a large group
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Knack for problem solving
  • Knack for identifying new ideas
  • Outgoing
  • Organized
  • Self-Starter
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to work with a team and work alone

The Dale Prentice Company offers a unique opportunity to join a growing company where your contributions will make a difference every day. They offer a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn performance bonuses paired with medical benefits, 401k savings plan, training, phone, tuition reimbursement, automobile reimbursement, competitive vacation plan, and a flexible work environment.

Please send resumes and questions to bkusterer@prenticeco.com or submit them through the Careers section of this site.

 

Measure Twice, Cut Once

  • Posted On March 10, 2017
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“Measure twice, cut once,” is a favorite proverb. Obviously it is a great rule for a carpenter. Cut the wood improperly and the piece is ruined. It’s faster to double-check than to make a mistake. This also holds true in many other areas, like valves and actuators for instance.

Recently a company ordered (5) 30″, (1) 36″, and (1) 24″ ball valves along with (7) actuators for a project. The vendors from which they bought this equipment were unable to assemble and test the valves and actuators as a package. Based on issues the company had encountered in the past, they wanted to have the assemblies constructed and tested before they were delivered to the job site. To do this assembling and testing, they turned to VRC Protx and their Monroe, MI location.

By having VRC Protx assemble, test and confirm the fit and operation of the valves and actuators, before the construction phase of the project, the company could avoid any delays and additional costs inherent in poor assembly.
VRC Protx provided the company with detailed documentation and test videos. Due to the vast knowledge and capabilities of the VRC Protx team, they were able to complete the assemblies on time and the customer had them on site in a matter of days, confident that they would not have issues like they had encountered in the past; measuring twice and cutting once.

Pressure / Vacuum Relieving Equipment Technical Seminars

  • Posted On February 28, 2017
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Pentair Valves & Controls – Pressure / Vacuum Relieving Equipment Technical Seminars in Stafford, Texas
APRIL 4-6, 2017
OCTOBER 3 – 25, 2017

Pentair Valves & Controls is the world-wide leading provider of precision pressure relief devices represented by brands like Anderson Greenwood, Crosby and Varec.

We are committed to providing the technical assistance necessary for designers and engineers to meet pressure vessel code requirements and attain optimum pressure relief valve performance.

Seminars have been conducted since 1970 and contain information required to design, install and operate effective pressure relief systems. They also serve as an excellent refresher course for experienced personnel, and offer unique forums for the interchange of information, applications and solutions. Click here to register or to learn more.

Shop and Field Repair of Boiler Blowdown Valves

  • Posted On March 9, 2016
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Blowdown ValvesContinuous and intermittent blow-down (or blow-off) valves aid in the removal of dirt, sediment and scale from your boiler and are critical for the safe and efficient operation of your boiler plant.

But they shouldn’t be considered disposable.

Proper maintenance of these valves will extend their lifespan and lower your overall operational costs.  Regular maintenance will also help ensure that the valves will operate properly when needed.  Replacing these valves is expensive, particularly if your operation is interrupted unexpectedly due to premature valve failure. Regardless of manufacturer, VRC Protx can restore your valves to like-new condition, in our shop or on-site, at a more reasonable cost as compared to replacement.

After dis-assembly and inspection, our certified technicians will perform a complete overhaul using OEM service parts.  All service work is covered by a one year warranty on labor and defective parts.

If you find that the valve cannot be repaired or its not economically viable to do so, VRC Protx inventories the Yarway family of continuous and intermittent blow-down valves. Check out our newsletter with links to important documents