Inspecting and managing aging infrastructure: An interview with William Wilson
As facilities get older, more repairs and replacements are required to keep a plant and its applications operational. Inspection teams are called in to make recommendations on the best steps to move forward, and that is where William Wilson found his niche.
Understanding all aspects of a project: An interview with Kyle Lock – Part two...
Material selection is a complicated process that requires knowledge about how materials will react to, and withstand, certain temperatures, environments, pressures, and media. As a Project Manager and Consultant at an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Kyle Lock had the opportunity to design and construct many different end-use applications that would be applied to a wide range of industries.
RM Creations, Inc.: A family business
Working with family has never been more successful. Brothers Sam Desai and Chait Desai, along with their father, Mukesh Desai, have been running the day-to-day operations at RM Creations (RM Metals) for over three decades, and their customer base just keeps growing.
Tougher times call for tougher materials: Introducing Sandvik SAF™ 2205+
In a world of constantly-evolving and ever-advancing technology, it is crucial that material design fulfils the expectation and demand for better performance. The industry has come a long way; requirements have become stricter and ASTM, European Standards- (EN-) norm, and NORSOK ([inter]national Norwegian) standards are no longer enough. The ever-increasing list of new standards and company-specific demands include reduction ratio, tighter chemical specifications, and extra testing.
Filling the knowledge gap by educating the industries: An interview with Michael Yee
Knowledge is paramount when it comes to running a safe and productive plant in any end-user industry. Understanding how certain materials of construction will react to various processes or media, specifications, and standards, is important in order to extend the life of an application and avoid unnecessary failures.