Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – ERIKS North America, a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers, announced today that it has appointed David Brown as its Chief Financial Officer.
David Brown has joined ERIKS North America as its new Chief Financial Officer. With more than 15 years of Senior Leadership experience and over 25 years of financial roles in accounting and finance, Brown has expertise aligning finance organizations and departments with overall organizational strategy and operating goals across multiple companies and industries.
Brown was most recently Chief Financial Officer at A. Stucki Company, a manufacturer of highly engineered freight car components, in Pittsburgh, PA where he focused on ERP and acquisition integration to drive value creation and enhanced profitability. Prior to that position he was CFO for Implus LLC, a private equity sponsored consumer packaged goods company. Brown also spent over 17 years at Airgas, an Air Liquide company, in corporate and subsidiary financial leadership roles.
As Brown joins ERIKS North America, he will be guiding our finance team through a transition out of ERIKS Global, who sold the North American division in March 2022.
“We are pleased to welcome Dave to the ERIKS NA team, and I look forward to working closely with him as we build momentum on our growth journey,” said Jeff Crane, CEO of ERIKS North America. “Having Dave as a thought partner will ensure that we are not only growing our business aggressively but that we also have the tools and insight necessary to maximize our profitability in the process.”
Commenting on his appointment, Brown said, “I am pleased to join a company that is focused on delivering best in class customer experience, is committed to a culture of inclusion and engagement, and is uniquely positioned to deliver enhanced shareholder value”.
About ERIKS North America:
ERIKS North America, a portfolio company of LKCM Headwater Investments, is a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers. Our technical solutions and services keep our customers running, reduce downtime and total cost of ownership.
Lauren Shaffer
lauren.shaffer@eriksna-dev.local
412-925-7390
November 28, 2022
PITTSBURGH–ERIKS North America, a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers, announced today that it has appointed Annette Camuso-Sarsfield, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, as its Chief Human Resources Officer.
Annette Camuso-Sarsfield has joined ERIKS North America as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. With more than 25 years of Senior Leadership experience, Camuso-Sarsfield is a Strategic Human Resources Executive and proactive business partner. She has a strong track record of providing vision and counsel to senior leaders as well as successfully steering organizations to always act in the best interest of its employees, customers and the environment.
Camuso-Sarsfield was most recently the Chief Human Resources Officer at A. Stucki Company, a railroad manufacturing company, in Pittsburgh, PA where she focused on developing, integrating and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction. Prior to her position at A. Stucki Company, Camuso-Sarsfield served as Chief Human Resources Officer for PlayPower, Inc., a private-equity sponsored global manufacturer and distributor of commercial grade recreational equipment.
As Camuso-Sarsfield joins ERIKS North America, she will be guiding its human resources team through a transition out of ERIKS Global, who sold the North American division March 2022. ERIKS North America will concentrate on becoming a world class, employee-centric employer.
“We could not be happier to welcome Annette to the ERIKS NA team,” said Jeff Crane, CEO of ERIKS North America. “A strategic goal of our organization is to be an Employer of Choice. To do this, we will build a company that attracts the best talent and creates a challenging and diverse environment. ERIKS NA will become an organization that develops and retains its people, enabling our business’s long-term, profitable growth. Annette is uniquely qualified to lead us in this journey, and we are honored to have her.”
Commenting on her appointment, Camuso-Sarsfield said, “A culture of employee engagement, development, and life/work integration is what makes a company a great place to work for great employees. ERIKS North America is committed to this, and I am excited to be a part of a dynamic team focusing on safety, continuous improvement, and “best in class” initiatives, to better serve both our internal, and external, customers.”
About ERIKS North America:
ERIKS North America, a portfolio company of LKCM Headwater Investments, is a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers. Our technical solutions and services keep our customers running, reduce downtime and total cost of ownership.
Lauren Shaffer
lauren.shaffer@eriksna-dev.local
412-925-7390
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – ERIKS North America, a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers, announced today that it has appointed Jeff Crane as its Chief Executive Officer.
Crane is a proven leader with a strong track record of advising and building successful companies in the industrial distribution industry. Most recently, Crane served as President and CEO of Trexon, a leading provider of wire, cable and specialty connectivity solutions built to withstand the toughest environments and the most exacting applications. Prior to that role, Crane served as President and CEO of ERIKS North America, formerly Lewis-Goetz, from 2006 through 2015, after joining the company in 2003.
Crane will succeed Eric Hoffman, who served as President of ERIKS North America from January 2021. During his tenure, Hoffman successfully led the company through its divestment by former parent company, ERIKS N.V., earlier this year. Of the appointment, Hoffman said: “The last year has been a period of transition for the company as we prepared for and completed the sale of the business. I am proud of the work that the ERIKS North America team has done to get to this point. Knowing Jeff Crane’s track record, I am excited to see what the team will accomplish next.”
During his tenure with ERIKS North America, Crane executed strategic plans that more than quadrupled revenues and grew the business to become a prominent player in the industrial distribution market. After leading Trexon to similar results, Crane is excited to return to ERIKS North America.
Commenting on his appointment, Crane said: “I am humbled to be offered the opportunity to return to ERIKS North America as President and CEO. Eric Hoffman and the team have built a strong foundation for the company to operate on a stand-alone basis following the recent divestment. I’m looking forward to working with the team as we, and our valued supplier partners, chart the next phase of the company’s growth.”
About ERIKS North America:
ERIKS North America, a portfolio company of LKCM Headwater Investments, is a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers. Our technical solutions and services keep our customers running, reduce downtime and total cost of ownership.
For more information, visit eriksna.com
Contact: ERIKS North America
Lauren Shaffer
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May 19, 2022
Pittsburgh, PA – ERIKS North America, a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Crane to its Board of Directors effective June 1, 2022.
Mr. Crane, President and CEO of Trexon, is a proven leader with a strong track record of advising and building successful companies in the industrial distribution industry, including an extensive history with ERIKS North America. Mr. Crane joined ERIKS North America, formerly Lewis-Goetz, in 2003 and served as President and CEO of the company from 2006 through 2015.
“I’m thrilled Jeff will be joining our Board of Directors, and I look forward to partnering with him to drive our mission at ERIKS North America,” said Eric Hoffman, President of ERIKS North America. “As we continue to advance our corporate strategy, it is important our board members are reflective of our values and commitment to deliver high quality hose, gasket and conveyance solutions to our customers.”
During his tenure with ERIKS North America, Mr. Crane successfully executed strategic plans to continue the company’s growth trajectory, expand market share, and implement programmatic M&A, which collectively more than quadrupled revenues.
“I’m very excited to be joining the ERIKS family again,” Crane said. “Since I first joined Lewis-Goetz in the early 2000s, I’ve watched the company transform and grow into one of the nation’s most prominent industrial distributors. I’m looking forward to working with the team as the company enters its next phase of growth.”
About ERIKS North America:
ERIKS North America, a portfolio company of LKCM Headwater Investments, is a leading distributor of fluid and material conveyance solutions for industrial customers. Our technical solutions and services keep our customers running, reduce downtime and total cost of ownership.
For more information, visit eriksna.com
Contact:
ERIKS North America
Lauren Ulrich
Lauren.ulrich@eriksna-dev.local
Attendees Invited to Visit Booth No. 831 for Insights into Complete Grain Industry Product Offering
PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2021 – ERIKS, a leading international provider of specialized industrial services, will be exhibiting at the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Exchange 2021 from Aug. 6-9 in Columbus, Ohio.
ERIKS will also be highlighting its complete product offering for the grain industry including:
The booth will also feature products such as Continental, Legg and Legacy conveyer belts, Tapco buckets, Benetech chute inspection doors and an Anhydrous Ammonia/NH3 hose. Attendees are also invited to stop by the booth for a chance to enter to win one of three Bass Pro Shops gift cards. Attendees can also visit our website to get a coupon code for ½ off the cost of the expo.
GEAPS Exchange is a great place to make new connections in the grain industry, find operations solutions and learn about new technologies and best practices from across the industry. With around 300 exhibitors in the Expo, nearly 30 hours of education and a number of social events, the GEAPS Exchange is the biggest show and an outlet to keep track of what’s happening in the industry.
“ERIKS has a long and proud history in the grain industry, providing a full line of mill and elevator products and services since 1975,” said Scott Holquist, Key Industry Director, ERIKS North America. “We’re eager to continue sharing that expertise alongside some of the leading names in the industry as we get back to in-person tradeshows.”
For more information about ERIKS North America’s offering to the grain industry, visit grain.eriksna.com.
About ERIKS North America
ERIKS (www.ERIKS.com) is a leading international industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering and customized solutions, as well as related services. We help customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their products’ performance and reduce their total cost of ownership. Our technical know-how is the basis of our specialism. Over the last 80 years, we have built up deep expertise in the areas of gaskets, industrial & hydraulic hoses, conveying systems and more. We supply A-brands as well as manufacture our own products. Our 6,500 skilled colleagues worldwide serve customers in their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair and overhaul operations (MRO). ERIKS has locations in 17 countries, with a strong position in Western Europe and North America, alongside a presence in Asia. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com
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Recently, an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) that makes large filter units for food-grade services was reporting leaks on the cover gasket that they were using. The gasket in service was a 22” OD (outer diameter), 1/8” thick EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber full-face gasket with eight ¾” studs (as shown below).
This design had two problems; not enough stud load to compress the EPDM rubber to adequate seating stress and the end surface of the filter unit was not flat. Below is a photo:
Reducing the gasket area and increase the thickness of the gasket to 1/4″ was ERIKS proposed solution to address these problems. The new gasket looks like this:
Recently, an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) that makes large filter units for food-grade services was reporting leaks on the cover gasket that they were using. The gasket in service was a 22” OD (outer diameter), 1/8” thick EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber full-face gasket with eight ¾” studs (as shown below).
This new customized gasket has 48% less material to squeeze, so we were able to increase the gasket stress by more than 50%, while also reducing the stud stress. Since the middle of the end plate looks crowned, we suggested ¼” material in order to make contact around the perimeter. In addition to changes in the design, we also wrote up a full installation procedure that included 1/4th torque increments plus a ringer pass.
This OEM customer was very happy and wrote us to say that:
“The new gaskets have been installed, and they have no experienced zero leaks.”
Since this is a versatile solution this “beaded” gasket can be applied to any lightly loaded application.
Did you know that ERIKS has also developed a sealing protocol where the expectation is a leak-free operation? The ERRIC (Evaluation, Radial Shear, Relaxation, Installation, Certification) system protocols have been used in tens of thousands of heat exchangers around the world. Click here to learn more about the ERRIC sealing system.
Deal enables customers to single-source high-quality conveyor belt solutions from two industry-leading companies
PITTSBURGH, November 30, 2020 – ERIKS North America and Continental Conveyor Belt announced an expanded partnership to provide high-quality conveyor belting products, services, and technology to industrial customers in Kansas, Missouri, and most of central and southern Illinois.
Scott Holquist, vice president, conveying systems products, ERIKS North America, said the partnership enables companies throughout the region to single-source proven, high-quality material handling products and services from two industry-leading companies.
“Continental has a global reputation for helping companies maximize their material-handling efficiency and capabilities with innovative conveyor-belt monitoring, cleaning, and engineering solutions,” he explained. “They offer an ideal complement to their heavy-duty conveyor belt products, which have a proven track record for producing documented time and cost savings for our customers.”
Continental products now available from ERIKS North America in the three-state territory include:
As part of the partnership with Continental, ERIKS North America local service crews will be able to order and install its Fortress XP™ and PLP technologies, which significantly enhance the mechanical strength and performance of conveyor belts in high-abuse environments.
ERIKS North America’s local service crews deliver an array of installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and downtime services. These services range from basic belt installation and tracking and repairs to ultrasonic gauge cover analysis, steel cable and fabric belt vulcanization, pulley, cleat, flange and chute lining installation, and vulcanized or mechanical belt splicing.
In addition to undergoing rigorous in-house and factory splice training for all belt constructions, crew members also are certified to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) parts 46 and 48B and Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA) 10 and 30 training standards, where appropriate.
Over the past few years, conveyor system specialists for ERIKS North America have delivered millions in documented savings for their customers by improving uptime, efficiency, and product sustainability.
To learn more about ERIKS North America and its partnership with Continental Conveyor Belt, visit www.ERIKSNA.com, email our conveying systems group at belting@eriksna-dev.local or contact one of the following local service offices: Wichita (316-265-4623), St. Louis/Edwardsville (618-512-4470) or Kansas City (816-241-1500).
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About ERIKS North America
ERIKS (www.ERIKS.com) is a leading international industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering and customized solutions, as well as related services. We help customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their products’ performance and reduce their total cost of ownership. Our technical know-how is the basis of our specialism. Over the last 80 years, we have built up deep expertise in the areas of sealing & polymer, gaskets, valves & instrumentation, industrial & hydraulic hoses, industrial plastics, conveying systems and more. We supply A-brands as well as our own ERIKS products. Our 6,500 skilled colleagues worldwide serve customers in their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations (MRO). ERIKS has locations in 17 countries, with a strong position in Western Europe and North America, alongside a presence in Asia. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com
Anniversary Highlights Long History of Products and Services to Support Customer Growth
PITTSBURGH, October 22, 2020 – ERIKS, a leading international provider of specialized industrial services, celebrated its 80th anniversary this month.
Founded in Alkmaar in the Netherlands, the company initially focused on supplying gaskets, hoses, seals and drive belts to the dairy sector. Eight decades later, ERIKS has grown to employ 6,500 skilled professionals in 17 countries, serving several industrial segments. ERIKS offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering and customized solutions, while striving to help customers improve their products’ performance and reduce their total cost of ownership. To celebrate its anniversary, ERIKS developed a short video highlighting the company’s evolution over the last 80 years.
“Over the past 80 years, the team at ERIKS has had one simple goal: to help our customers build even more innovative, successful and profitable businesses through a focus on entrepreneurship and a commitment to technology,” said Shawn Courtney, CEO, ERIKS North America. “We are proud to celebrate our successful past as part of ERIKS’ 80th birthday, while maintaining that same passionate commitment to serving our customers around the world.”
After spending its first 48 years in the Netherlands and western Europe, ERIKS expanded to North America with the acquisition of ERIKS Seals and Plastics in 1988. As part of its continuing investment in North America, ERIKS acquired Rawson, Industrial Controls Distribution and Lewis-Goetz during a two-year span from 2010-11.
Specifically, the acquisitions of Rawson and Industrial Controls helped to expand ERIKS into selling valves and instrumentation products into the North American market. While the acquisition of Lewis-Goetz gave ERIKS additional product depth and a footprint that spans all throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In 2014, ERIKS North America was officially established for all North American-owned companies and their subsidiaries. ERIKS North America now features a comprehensive lineup of product groups ranging from industrial and hydraulic hoses, engineered plastics and flow control products, to gaskets, seals, conveying systems and more.
For more information about ERIKS North America, its history and current offering of products, technologies and services, visit the company website.
About ERIKS North America
ERIKS (www.ERIKS.com) is a leading international industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering and customized solutions, as well as related services. We help customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their products’ performance and reduce their total cost of ownership. Our technical know-how is the basis of our specialism. Over the last 80 years, we have built up deep expertise in the areas of sealing & polymer, gaskets, valves & instrumentation, industrial & hydraulic hoses, industrial plastics, conveying systems and more. We supply A-brands as well as our own ERIKS products. Our 6,500 skilled colleagues worldwide serve customers in their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair and overhaul operations (MRO). ERIKS has locations in 17 countries, with a strong position in Western Europe and North America, alongside a presence in Asia. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com
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PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2020 – ERIKS North America and Fenner Dunlop have announced a partnership to provide high-quality conveyor belting products and services to industrial customers in northern California and Nevada.
Scott Holquist, vice president, conveying systems products, ERIKS North America, said the companies offer a unique combination of specialized expertise, enabling them to deliver advanced conveyor belting solutions for agriculture, mining, power generation, quarrying and other rigorous bulk-material handling applications.
“Fenner Dunlop has long been recognized as producers of the industry’s longest-lasting conveyer belting products,” Holquist explained. “Now, through this partnership, customers in California and Nevada can gain the benefit of uniting their industry-leading materials with our high-quality conveyor components, all with the comfort of knowing that both are backed by our world-class installation and repair services.”
ERIKS North America’s local service crews deliver an array of installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and downtime services, ranging from basic belt installation, tracking and repairs to ultrasonic gauge cover analysis; steel cable and fabric belt vulcanization; pulley, cleat, flange and chute lining installation; and vulcanized or mechanical belt splicing.
In addition to undergoing rigorous in-house and factory splice training for all belt constructions, crew members also are certified to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) parts 46 and 48B and Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA) 10 and 30 training standards, where appropriate.
Over the past three years, conveyor system experts for ERIKS North America have delivered more than millions of documented saving for their customers by improving uptime, efficiency and product sustainability.
To learn more about the ERIKS North America and its partnership with Fenner Dunlop in California and Nevada, visit www.ERIKSNA.com or call one of the following local service offices: Chico (530-892-1253), Fresno (559-499-6900), Sacramento (916-369-8885), or Elko (775-778-6800).
About ERIKS North America
ERIKS (www.ERIKS.com) has been a leading international industrial service provider since 1940. ERIKS North America offers a wide range of innovative, high-quality mechanical engineering components and associated technical and logistical services from over 100 locations across the United States and Canada. We provide the highest quality product standards in the industry, along with the peace of mind knowing that our products and fabrication are consistent, location-to-location, across our extensive footprint. From agriculture to power generation and from oil and gas to food and beverage, ERIKS North America provides a local presence and infinite possibilities, backed by ERIKS’ worldwide network of resources and know-how with over 300 locations in 17 countries. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
ERIKS North America is teaming up with Chemical Processing’s Best Practice Series to present their webinar “Effectively Seal at Temperatures Over 1,000°F.” The webinar will be held on May 7, 2020 at 2:00pm EST.
Date/Time: May 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Sponsor: ERIKS North America
Speaker: David Clover, Senior Product/Application Specialist, ERIKS North America
Host: Chemical Processing
Moderator: Traci Purdum, Senior Editor – Digital Media
This webinar will focus on the challenges that extreme temperatures can present to achieving a reliable seal. Over the years our industry has created innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of extreme sealing challenges. However, the most glaring hole in solution options has been for that small subset of sealing applications over 1,000⁰F. Up to that point, flexible graphite is reliable and comfortable. But crossing that 1,000⁰F threshold puts us in difficult territory.
To meet these needs ERIKS Netherlands has conducted a multi-year research and development project. This project culminated in the launch of an improved line of Phlogopite mica-based sealing products for spiral wound gaskets, kammprofile gaskets, and sheet gaskets. These products have superb chemical resistance, proven sealability that surpasses existing solutions, and excellent response to high-temperature thermal cycling up to 1,800⁰F.
ERIKS North America is proud to bring this new material technology to our state-side customers and will discuss these difficult applications and the benefits of this new material. Please register for this webinar by clicking the link above.
David Clover is a Senior Product/Application Specialist for ERIKS North America. His 35 years in the gasket and sealing industry, both in distribution and in manufacturing, give him a valuable breadth of experience in anticipating and meeting the needs of the Refining industry.
David has worked on refinery sealing issues since 1984, developing the practical experience needed to understand and communicate solutions. David’s experience includes positions held at: Industrial Gasket, JM Clipper (Leader Gasket), Teadit North America, Advanced Sealing & Supply, Co., Inc. and currently ERIKS North America. David has written extensively over the years for both business and personal endeavors.
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