Four years of service yields zero-percent flange repair/replacement fraction
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16, 2019 – ERIKS North America announced that a U.S. hydrofluoric (HF) acid alkylation refinery experienced an unprecedented, four-year, zero-percent flange repair/replacement fraction, thanks to the use of the company’s ALKY-ONE™ gasket—the refining industry’s leading technology for combating flange corrosion and erosion in HF acid units.
“Hydrofluoric acid is one of the most difficult and dangerous sealing applications in the refining industry,” said David Clover, senior product/application specialist for ERIKS North America. “Not only can leaks threaten bodily harm, but the acid also corrodes carbon steel flanges from the inside, causing taper corrosion, which usually leads to costly flange repairs or replacement.”
In 2015, a HF acid alkylation refinery in the Midwest was looking to upgrade 3,119 flanges to prevent taper corrosion, eliminate associated repair or replacement costs, and improve safety. Partnering with gasket specialists at ERIKS North America, the refinery’s engineering staff selected the ALKY-ONE™ gasket.
“During install, our team worked closely with the refinery to put strict inspection and quality control procedures in place to ensure proper protocols were followed at each flange. By following these measures, all flanges were completely leak-free at startup,” explained Clover.
During its next scheduled turnaround cycle in 2019, the refinery opened 1,320 (more than 40 percent) of the upgraded flanges equipped with the ALKY-ONE™ gasket for inspection. Each flange was in like-new condition, with no need for repair or replacement.
“The zero-percent flange repair/replacement fraction is truly unprecedented in the industry, and a testament to the capability and reliability of the ALKY-ONE™ gasket to provide long-term, safe seals in dangerous applications,” said Clover. “With alternative gasket options, that fraction can be as high as thirty percent.”
First introduced in 2011 by Advanced Sealing, an ERIKS North America company, the ALKY-ONE™ gasket is a specially engineered kammprofile gasket with an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene interior barrier that provides a complete seal across a flange face. Through its unique design, the ALKY-ONE™ gasket drastically reduces the potential for HF acid leaks, combats corrosion and erosion inside of flanges, maintains its seal in the event of a fire, and minimizes the bolt force needed to safely seal flanges.
For more information on the capabilities of the ALKY-ONE™ gasket, visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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ALKY-ONE is a trademark of ERIKS North America.
ERIKS North America’s ALKY-ONE™ gasket delivers unprecedented corrosion and erosion resistance in hydrofluoric acid units. The photo above shows an ALKY-ONE™ gasket after four years of reliable service in one of the refining industry’s most dangerous and demanding applications.
The photo above shows an ALKY-ONE™ gasket prior to being put into service.
PITTSBURGH, September 16, 2019 – ERIKS North America, a leading distributor of industrial solutions for the refining industry, was recently recognized as one of the Top Suppliers by Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), the largest refining company in North America. A special invitation for outstanding vendor performance was extended to the top 0.5% of MPC’s suppliers—representing only the top 80 out of 15,000 companies—at the company’s Supplier Recognition Awards 2019. The awards were held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa on Sunday, Sept. 8. MPC emphasized that this event was created to recognize their key suppliers; the ones that are depended upon to get the job done under all circumstances.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by MPC, one of the leading energy companies in the country,” said David Kazmierczak, Key Account Manager for ERIKS North America. “At ERIKS, we are in the business of making industry work better; solving problems before they become emergencies. The ERIKS team brings innovative technology products and industry leading best practices to partner with MPC and develop solutions. We value our relationship with MPC and take great pride in working together.”
“MPC operates 16 crude oil refineries across the U.S. and is capable of producing more than three million barrels per day,” added Terry Subia, Director of the Gasket Product Business Unit for ERIKS North America. “Our goal is to keep customers’ plants running efficiently and cost-effectively. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and experience of the entire ERIKS team to get the job done for MPC under any circumstances, in the safest and most reliable way possible.”
From nearly 140 locations across the U.S. and Canada, ERIKS North America offers a wide spectrum of products, including industrial hoses, gaskets, seals, conveyors, valves, loading arms, and related solutions from some of the world’s top manufacturers. With decades of experience in the refining industry, ERIKS North America provides value-added services and engineered solutions that are designed to significantly reduce operation downtime and lower the total cost of ownership for customers. Over the past five years, ERIKS North America has provided refinery customers with a total of $10.3 million in documented cost savings.
For more information on ERIKS North America’s comprehensive products and services for the refining industry, visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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 nearly 140 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 340 locations in 17 countries.
For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
PITTSBURGH, August 28, 2019 – Advanced Sealing, an ERIKS company, helped Netherlands-based Delft University of Technology’s Delft Hyperloop team earn fourth place at SpaceX’s 2019 Hyperloop Pod Competition, held in Hawthorne, California, on July 21, 2019. Now in its fourth year, the competition was developed by SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk to spark innovation and challenge students from all over the world to develop the best functional prototypes of self-propelled pods for high-speed ground transportation.
Advanced Sealing, a leading supplier and manufacturer of sealing and gasket products, invited Delft Hyperloop to work on their pod, named Atlas 02, at the company’s facility in Norwalk, California. In addition to supplying spare parts and machinery, Advanced Sealing created a fully functional workshop for the 40-student team, and enabled them to gain access to shipping and receiving logistics and capabilities.
Advanced Sealing’s parent company, ERIKS, which also is headquartered in the Netherlands, was a sponsor of the 2019 Delft Hyperloop team. As part of their partnership, ERIKS played a pivotal role in helping the team design and build Atlas 02.
Twenty one international teams were selected to compete in the 2019 Hyperloop Pod Competition. After completing a 122-point safety inspection test, four teams were chosen to race. Teams were judged based solely on maximum speed with successful deceleration. Delft Hyperloop’s Atlas 02 pod placed fourth, successfully reaching 125 mph—a 37 mph improvement over the team’s 2018 showing. First place was awarded to four-time winner Technical University of Munich’s TUM Hyperloop team, which achieved 288 mph. Full results can be seen at SpaceX.com/Hyperloop.
Introduced by Elon Musk in 2013, the Hyperloop is an energy-efficient, high-speed transportation system in which pods travel through vacuum tubes and are propelled by magnetic accelerators. The tubes create a low-pressure environment where the pods are surrounded by a cushion of air, similar to a pneumatic dispatch system. Due to the low air resistance, pods could reach speeds exceeding 700 mph, meaning passengers could travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 35 minutes.
Click here to watch a video on Advanced Sealing’s partnership with the Delft Hyperloop team. For more information on Advanced Sealing’s gasket and sealing solutions, visit AdvSeal.com.
About Advanced Sealing
Advanced Sealing is an ERIKS North America company and is a full-spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fluid sealing products for harsh applications including refining, chemical processing and power generations facilities. A premier sealing house to customers looking for new solutions to age old problems, Advanced Sealing provides a broad product mix including metallic and non-metallic flange gaskets, valve packings, metallic and elastomeric hoses, stud bolts, hex nuts, steam traps and heat exchanger gaskets. Advanced Sealing has a special focus on fugitive emission products, proven to meet and exceed today’s demanding LDAR sealing standards.
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 nearly 140 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.
PITTSBURGH, April 23, 2019 – ERIKS North America, a leading industrial distributor, will exhibit a wide variety of innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry at booth #2872 during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2019. The event will take place May 6–9, at NRG Center at NRG Park in Houston.
“ERIKS North America has served the offshore energy industry for decades in different capacities,” said Shawn Courtney, President and CEO of ERIKS North America. “As ERIKS North America has grown, so have our product offerings, as we strive to be complete problem solvers for our customers, providing them with reliable solutions and trusted services they need for the oil and gas industry’s most demanding applications.”
Visitors to the booth will have opportunities to talk with specialists in multiple product groups within ERIKS North America, including ERIKS Seals and Plastics, gaskets, industrial and hydraulic hoses, and loading arms.
Product specialists from the ERIKS Seals and Plastics group will be onsite to discuss a variety of high-performance, advanced elastomers and engineering plastics. Attendees can learn about ERIKS Seals and Plastics’ engineering capabilities and technical support, including complete application, design, development, testing, and analysis services.
Featured products on display at the ERIKS North America booth will include:
· The MARINE-ONE™ gasket, which is the latest breakthrough in sealing technology to prevent crevice corrosion on super-duplex stainless steel flanges on offshore drilling platforms in saltwater locations. The MARINE-ONE™ gasket is the industry’s only gasket featuring a triple-seal design that seals tighter than spiral-wound gaskets in both liquid and gas applications.
· FLEXION ™ hydraulic hoses, which are proven to handle 50% more pressure than required by industry standards and to provide a superior bending radius over alternative hoses. In addition, FLEXION™ hoses offer increased abrasion and ozone resistances that are 10 times better than industry standards, making FLEXION™ hoses one of world’s highest-quality engineered fluid connector solutions available today.
In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to learn about ERIKS North America’s Hose Maintenance Management program, which has been documented to save customers a total of $9.7 million over three years. The unique program enables plants to improve operational productivity and safety, while reducing the total cost of ownership for hoses and related coupling products.
Specialists from ERIKS North America’s loading arms group will be on hand to discuss a variety of products, such as loading arms, rack systems, gangways, pumping stations, liquid level probes, dry-break couplers, and more. In addition to providing extensive technical expertise and co-engineering services, ERIKS North America also works directly with leading manufactures, including OPW Engineered Systems.
Visitors to ERIKS North America’s booth also can participate in raffles for Maui Jim and Costa sunglasses.
For more information on ERIKS North America’s comprehensive solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry, stop by booth #2872 or visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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 nearly 140 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 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 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
Company to present technical workshop on reliable, leak-free sealing solutions
PITTSBURGH, March 18, 2019 – ERIKS North America will exhibit a full line of solutions for the refining industry at booth #403 during the Plant Maintenance, Inspection and Engineering Society’s (PMIES) 2019 Expo & Conference. The event will take place on March 21, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Texas. ERIKS North America also will present a technical seminar, titled “Reliable Leak-Free Sealing of Heat Exchangers and Pipe Flanges.”
From conveying systems to gasket and sealing solutions to industrial and hydraulic hoses, ERIKS North America is a leading supplier of industrial products, as well as value-added solutions and services for the refining industry. With a team of experienced professionals, ERIKS North America specializes in helping plants optimize efficiency, improve safety, and reduce maintenance costs though the leak-free sealing of pipe flanges and heat exchangers, regardless of the number of plant startups, shutdowns, or plant upsets.
“Reliable Leak-Free Sealing of Heat Exchangers and Pipe Flanges” is a technical workshop that will be presented by David Clover, Gasket Product Specialist for ERIKS North America, beginning at 3:30 pm, in Room A. The hour-long seminar will explore the ERRIC Sealing System—a heat exchange protocol that has been used in tens of thousands of heat exchangers around the world for more than 15 years with leak-free results. Clover will discuss the root causes of flange leakage, as well as the simple engineering principals, materials, and procedural changes that will result in leak-free performance.
Participants will gain valuable insight, tools, and resources that will empower them to quickly incorporate these vital improvements into their facilities. In addition, attendees will receive a comprehensive Flange Assembly Procedure guide to assist them in incorporating these proven practices.
For more information on ERIKS’ full line of solutions for the refining industry, stop by booth #403 or visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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 140 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 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 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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PITTSBURGH, January 31, 2019 – ERIKS North America will display a full line of products and services for the grain handling industry at booth #1227 during the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Exchange 2019 tradeshow. The event will take place from March 9–12, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
As a leading supplier of material handling equipment and replacement parts, ERIKS North America is a one-stop-shop for companies involved in the grain, feed, milling, seed, food, and industrial markets. Through partnerships with well-known, respected brands, ERIKS North America offers a wide variety of products including grain belts, buckets, elevators, pulleys, idlers, screw conveyors, cleaners, bearing motors, wear and abrasion lining products, inspection doors, industrial and hydraulic hoses, and gasket and sealing products. In addition, ERIKS North America offers a complete line of safety products that are focused on fall protection and gas leak detection.
Ken Hoefler, Account Manager for ERIKS North America, believes his company’s vast product catalog is just as important as its trusted service offerings.
“At ERIKS North America, we not only offer thousands of products, but we also understand our customers’ businesses and unique needs,” Hoefler says. “With decades of experience in the grain handling industry, we have an experienced team of solution-oriented specialists that work with our customers to identify challenges, troubleshoot problems, and recommend customized solutions to ultimately help improve their facility’s efficiency and bottom line.”
For more information on ERIKS’ full line of solutions for the grain handling industry, stop by booth #1227 or visit www.ERIKSNA.com and browse our offerings for the grain industry at grain.ERIKSNA.com.
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 140 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 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 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
PITTSBURGH, October 17, 2018 – ERIKS North America, a leading industrial service provider, today announced the appointment of Mr. Shawn Courtney as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2018.
“I’m honored to continue my career at ERIKS North America and I look forward to leveraging my 30 plus years in the industrial service industry to lead the company forward,” Mr. Courtney said. “It’s an exciting time at ERIKS North America, as we continue to strategically position ourselves as a multi-product specialist company serving a wide breadth of industries through innovative product technologies and our extensive service capabilities.”
Mr. Courtney is currently Regional Product Director of ERIKS North America and also is President of ERIKS Seals and Plastics. Since 1992, Mr. Courtney has served in multiple roles, including Sales Manager, General Manager, and President of companies within ERIKS Seals and Plastics in North America. Mr. Courtney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Northern Iowa, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Baylor University.
For more information on ERIKS North America, as well as its extensive product and service offerings, visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
Company to host open house on July 26
PITTSBURGH, July 23, 2018 — ERIKS North America announced the opening of a new metal gasket and fastener fabrication shop at its 40,000-square-foot Chicago Service Center in Sauk Village, Illinois. The company also planned an open house at the location from 10 am–2 pm, on Thursday, July 26.
Located 30 miles south of Chicago, the facility features state-of-the-art equipment, as well as an experienced team of in-house fabricators and technical specialists, enabling ERIKS North America to better serve the refining, chemical, and other industries in the Midwest. The full-service gasket and fastener shop offers a range of spiral-wound gaskets; along with fabricated double jacketed, corrugated metal, and camprofile gaskets; as well as standard and custom fasteners; and specialty OEM cut parts.
Eric Rosenbrock, gasket product specialist, ERIKS North America, says the new shop will provide a number of benefits to customers who are looking for a local partner.
“ERIKS North America has experienced tremendous growth in the refinery, chemical, and other industries in recent years,” Rosenbrock says. “Our products, processes, and services have provided leak-free results in tens of thousands of applications around the world for more than 15 years. Our goal is to reduce customers’ total cost of ownership through longer service life, as well as reduced maintenance costs and fines for pipe-flange emissions.”
Engineers and allied professionals who work in the refinery, chemical, and other industries are welcome to attend an open house at ERIKS North America’s Chicago Service Center from 10 am–2 pm, on Thursday, July 26. Attendees will have opportunities to explore the company’s capabilities, tour the shop, talk with product and technical specialists, and see live demonstrations.
To RSVP for the open house, call Angel Hawkins at 708-758-2931. For more information on ERIKS North America, as well as its extensive product and service offerings, visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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 140 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 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 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2018 — ERIKS North America-owned companies Lewis-Goetz, EVCO House of Hose, and Valley Rubber & Gasket, announced that they are rebranding as ERIKS, effective June 1, 2018.
Ben Mondics, President and CEO of ERIKS North America, said the three companies are rebranding as part of a strategic initiative to better serve existing and potential customers in an array of industries.
“Independently, Lewis-Goetz, EVCO House of Hose, and Valley Rubber & Gasket have been trusted as reliable sources for certain products, with rich histories in different areas of the country, totaling 59 locations,” Mondics said. “Over the years, these various acquisitions have contributed to ERIKS North America’s growth and reputation as a leading industrial service provider. Today marks a new day for our entire company as we combine our core strengths, expand our offerings, and unite as ERIKS in North America.”
The rebranding initiative reinforces ERIKS North America’s commitment to providing a full range of industrial products and engineered solutions, while delivering unparalleled customer service to OEM and MRO customers. From 140 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, ERIKS North America offers innovative and customizable solutions in a variety of product groups, including industrial and hydraulic hoses, flow control systems, seals and polymers, gaskets, and conveying systems.
For more information on ERIKS North America, as well as its extensive product and service offerings, visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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 140 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 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 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 14, 2018 – ERIKS North America will exhibit a full offering of proven gasket, sealing and hose technologies and solutions for the refining industry at booth #850 during the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers’ (AFPM) 2018 Reliability & Maintenance Conference and Exhibition. The conference will take place from May 22–25, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
For more information on ERIKS North America’s complete line of solutions and value-added services for the refining industry, stop by booth #850 or visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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 logistics services from 140 locations across the United States, Canada and Mexico under four companies—including Lewis-Goetz, Rawson, Industrial Controls, and ERIKS Seals and Plastics. From agriculture to power generation and from oil and gas to petrochemicals, ERIKS North America provides a local presence and infinite possibilities, backed by ERIKS’ worldwide network of resources and know-how from more than 60 companies with locations in 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com.
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