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Portland’s economy and community
The Coastal Bend is experiencing continued industrial growth, spurred by expansion of the Port of Corpus Christi, the country’s #1 port in total revenue tonnage. Industries in Portland and surrounding communities produce materials for steel, fluoroproducts, and plastics production; export natural gas and crude oil; and deliver support services in related fields. Portland continues to work closely with business and industries to promote economic growth in the region, while preserving a sense of community for its residents and neighbors.
Commercial and residential development continues to grow in Portland. In November, city leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Portland Town Center, a 200,000 square foot commercial shopping center that will be anchored by a Target department store. The project is scheduled to begin this year, and will be located at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and US Highway 181 Frontage Road.
New residential development includes construction in 12 subdivisions, with an estimated 3,000 new homes planned.
At its core, Portland is growing because of the local industry. Here are key businesses and industry partners that are insuring Portland’s prosperous future.
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY
As the nation’s leading export gateway for U.S.-produced energy, the Port of Corpus Christi (www.portofcc.com) continues to position itself as a leader in the energy transition by encouraging and helping its users to accomplish their own climate action goals. In March 2022, the Port of Corpus Christi (POCC) adopted an updated environmental policy to further clarify goals and set timeframes to achieve them over the next few years.
Much of the success of the industries in Portland, and the Coastal Bend, is due to the close proximity to the Port of Corpus Christi. In addition to being a top US port for waterborne tonnage, leaders at the Port of Corpus Christi have announced measures to also be a leader in environmental sustainability.
Last fall, the Port of Corpus Christi Commission approved a lease agreement with Buckeye Partners, L.P., to establish the first solar farm in the 100-year history of the Port. The 81,000+ panel project will be located just a few miles north of Portland. Commercial operations are tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2025, which will have the capacity to produce 88,000 MWh of electricity per year.
The POCC set another tonnage record in the third quarter of 2022. The third quarter tonnage totaled 48.3 million tons, surpassing the second quarter’s tonnage record of 46.4 million tons. The growth has been attributed to strong exports of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas (LNG.) Additional tonnage records were reached last year in renewable energy components, as more wind turbines and blades were moved through the area.
Crude oil shipments for Q3 2022 totaled 28.7 million tons, for a gain of 5 percent over the prior record set in Q2 2022. Refined products amounted to 8.3 million tons, an increase of 4.4 percent from the previous quarter. LNG shipments increased by 5.8 percent to 4.2 million tons, and dry bulk cargo came in at 2.1 million tons – 3.7 percent above Q2 2022. Total year-to-date waterway tonnage through Q3 2022 was 138.3 million tons.
“The Port of Corpus Christi is a key economic engine not just for the Texas Coastal Bend region, but also the state and the nation,” said Charles W. Zahn Jr., Chairman of the Port of Corpus Christi Commission. “This success also allows the Port of Corpus Christi to reinvest into this great community and plan for future infrastructure improvements that will further the Port’s commitment to serving not only its existing customer base, but also attracting new customers to the region.”
GULF COAST GROWTH VENTURES
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures’ (www.gulfcoastgv.com) $7 billion ExxonMobil and SABIC plastics manufacturing facility officially opened last January, setting a milestone in Gregory for large-scale job creation. Now the facility is fully operational, with 600 employees operating the world-scale facility. Average salaries are $90,000.
The new facility produces materials used in packaging, agricultural film, construction materials, and clothing. The operation includes a 1.8 million metric ton-per-year ethane steam cracker, two polyethylene units capable of producing up to 1.3 million metric tons per year, and a monoethylene glycol unit with a capacity of 1.1 million metric tons per year.
ExxonMobil and SABIC have partnered together for 40 years on petrochemical projects. Gulf Coast Growth Ventures represents their first joint venture in the Americas. SABIC is the operating partner for two long-standing joint ventures with ExxonMobil in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kemya in Jubail and Yanpet in Yanbu. Ownership interests in Gulf Coast Growth Ventures is evenly divided with 50 percent to ExxonMobil and 50 percent to SABIC. ExxonMobil is the site operator.
GCGV has been actively involved in local environmental stewardship programs. Collaborations with organizations like the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program help to support habitat restoration projects, research, and environmental education programs. Volunteers with GCGV have also participated in community service events with the United Way of the Coastal Bend, Foster Angels of South Texas, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Harte Research Institute.
Significant investments have also been made by GCGV in local high schools, colleges and trade programs by providing school supplies and technology equipment, hosting STEM days, and funding scholarships.
ARCELOR MITTAL TEXAS HBI
ArcelorMittal Texas HBI is the world market leader in turnout technology, special rails, tool steel, and special sections. Formerly known as voestalpine, ArcelorMittal acquired a majority share of the HBI (hot briquetted iron) plant on Kay Bailey Hutchison Road in Portland in April 2022.
The state-of-the-art plant, which was opened in October 2016, is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It has an annual capacity of two million tonnes of HBI, a high-quality feedstock made through the direct reduction of iron ore which is used to produce high-quality steel grades in an electric arc furnace (‘EAF’), but which can also be used in blast furnaces, resulting in lower coke consumption. HBI is a premium, compacted form of Direct Reduced Iron (‘DRI’) developed to overcome issues associated with shipping and handling DRI.
In parallel with the transaction, ArcelorMittal (corporate.arcelormittal.com) has signed a long-term offtake agreement with voestalpine to supply an annual volume of HBI commensurate to voestalpine’s equity stake to its steel mills in Donawitz and Linz, Austria. The remaining balance of production will be delivered to third parties under existing supply contracts, and to ArcelorMittal facilities, including to AM/NS Calvert in Alabama, upon the commissioning of its 1.5 million tonne EAF, expected in the second half of 2023.
The Portland facility, which employs more than 270 people, benefits from the proximity to the Port of Corpus Christi’s deep shipping channel, which enables cost-effective transportation to other countries. The plant currently uses natural gas as fuel to produce the HBI, but has the potential to transition to renewable-energy-powered green hydrogen. The use of natural gas, currently, rather than coal as the energy input and reductant, means the steelmaking process carries a lower carbon footprint than more traditional production methods. The production of steel via DRI/HBI is expected to play a prominent role in the global decarbonization of the steel industry – a process ArcelorMittal intends to lead, with the Portland plant playing a key role.
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC
The largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States, and second-largest LNG operator worldwide, is poised to expand its operations in the Coastal Bend. Cheniere Energy has two production facilities in the U.S.: Sabine Pass, and the Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) facility located outside of the Portland city limits in Gregory.
In June 2022, Cheniere announced a positive Final Investment Decision and issued notice to management partners to begin the third phase of construction. The expansion is expected to bring total production capacity up from 15 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG to 25 million tons. This project is expected to proceed a full year ahead of schedule.
The 1,000-acre CCL facility currently has three fully operational liquefaction units, known as “trains.” With the expansion, CCL will increase from three to seven “midscale” trains.
Like other area industries, Cheniere’s proximity to the Port of Corpus Christi is beneficial. It is strategically situated for LNG exports given its large acreage position, interconnections with multiple interstate and intrastate pipeline systems and its premier marine access, located less than 15 miles from the coast. CCL has the ability to access natural gas from some of the most prolific production regions in the country, including the Permian Basin. The approximately 22-mile, 48” Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline connects CCL to several interstate and intrastate pipelines, giving the facility access to robust gas resources. Cheniere also has access to an extensive pipeline network through long-term transportation agreements.
CCL works with dozens of natural gas producers and infrastructure companies to purchase natural gas and reliably transport the supply to the terminal. Cheniere’s businesses illustrate the preeminence of Texas in the oil and gas industry, which has long strengthened the economies and communities of Portland and the entire state.
THE COASTAL BEND AND THE PORTLAND AREA ARE BUOYED BY TIER 1 AND TIER 2 INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES.
ABLE TOOL & RENTAL
Able Tool & Rental provides specialty rental tools and equipment for customers in the industrial and construction markets. They have three locations along the Texas gulf coast and welcome the opportunity to be your trusted rental partner.
The company said they are always prepared to meet customers’ needs for large scale new builds, turnarounds or facility expansions. They said they focus on customers and provide only the highest quality equipment and tools and have an extensive inventory and utilize their combined 100 years of experience to tailor solutions for their customers.
The company said they source their tools and equipment from premier manufactures and take pride in our maintenance program and condition of our inventory. Able said they understand that timely and accurate billing is critical for our customers.
BECHTEL OIL & GAS
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction and project management companies. Together with their customers, they deliver landmark projects that create long-term progress and economic growth. While their expertise ensures delivery, ongoing collaborations is critical to long-term success. By aligning their capabilities to the customer’s goals, they help them create industry and economies, improve access to energy and resources, connect citizens to vital services and make the world a safer and cleaner place.
Since 1898, they have been the trusted partner of industry and governments worldwide, helping them deliver more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents. They serve the Infrastructure, Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Mining and Metals markets. Their services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
BRADLEY’S INC.
In 2020, Bradley’s will be celebrating 90 years of providing generator and electric motor repair services for power, chemical, plastics, mining, and refining industries worldwide.
Located in Gregory, Texas, Bradley’s continues to make significant investments to improve the reliability of repairs, technology, capabilities, processes, and overall repair efficiency.
The 130,000 square foot state of art facility is the largest and newest production shops of its kind in Texas.
CAPITOL BEARING & HYDRAULICS
Capitol Bearing & Hydraulics is a full-service power transmission, hydraulic, and industrial parts distributor with nine locations throughout central Texas, with over 70 years of experience. They are an industrial distribution company that works with the construction, oil and energy industries.
“Capitol Bearing is your one stop shop for all your industrial needs and we are blessed to serve customers in the Portland area,” Capitol Bearing & Hydraulics Account Manager Simone McClaugherty said. “We look forward to continuing to support the community of Portland, especially through chamber events and committee involvement such as Healthy Portland.”
They said their goal is superior customer service and 100% customer satisfaction with their products, prices and performance. Their business is built around knowledge of companies and industry products, systems and applications. They said their professionals at Capitol Bearing & Hydraulics make it a point to keep up with the advancements in numerous industries and their trained experts specialize in presenting solutions that save customers millions and improve their productivity and profitability. They specialize in all maintenance, repairs, and operations for all of the following industries: construction, fleets, mining, oil & gas, water and wastewater.
CHEMOURS
The Chemours Company is a global leader in titanium technologies, Fluoroproducts and chemical solutions, providing customers with solutions in a wide range of industries with market-defining products, application expertise and chemistry- based innovations. Chemours products are found in plastics and coatings, refrigeration and air conditioning, mining, and general industrial manufacturing. The $300 Million production facility operates an Opteon refrigerants production facility in Ingleside. The company said when used in automotive air conditioning, Opteon has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) that is 99.9% lower than the legacy refrigerant it replaces, helping to reduce greenhouse gases and taking a significant step toward meeting environmental global-warming regulations around the world.
“At Chemours, we’re proud to pursue business opportunities where our company can succeed while our products contribute to making the world a more sustainable place,” President of Fluoroproducts at Chemours Paul Kirsch said. “Increasing our production capacity of Opteon is about doing well by doing good – we are committed to delivering sustainable solutions to our customers, allowing them to adapt to changing government regulations and consumer preferences.”
Chemours locally employs approximately 250 with 28 manufacturing sites all over the world which serves approximately 3,700 customers in over 120 countries.
COONROD ELECTRIC CO.
Coonrod Electric was established in 1956 by C.W. “Clif” Coonrod. Coonrod has maintained a proud heritage of providing turnkey Electrical and Instrumentation construction, maintenance and turnaround services to a variety of companies across South Texas, including those involved in the Oil & Gas, and Agricultural industries.
While the company’s primary focus lies in the Upstream (E&P), midstream (pipeline), and Downstream (Refinery & Petrochemical) sectors of the Oil & Gas industry, Coonrod Electric stays loyal and serves surrounding agricultural facilities such as cotton gins and grain elevators.
DUKE CONTROLS INC.
More than 40 years ago, Duke Controls Inc. began selling quality products and services to the oil, gas, and chemical industries of South Texas. The area extends from Austin to Laredo, Eagle Pass to Houston and throughout the Gulf Coast as well as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
“We work with the oil and gas companies get their product to their customers,” Duke Controls Inc. President Tim Stephens said. “Back in the day we would be like the goldminers, we sell the picks and axes. “We’re on the chamber board so we’re working on Windfest like we have in years past. It’s important to the chamber, it’s their biggest fundraiser of the year. It’s important to support the chamber so why not have a little fun while doing it.”
Through a team of committed and dedicated individuals, Duke Controls aims to provide a top quality product, equipment, sales and service to the oil & gas industry while passing along the knowledge, as well as years of experience in the products it sells. Their head office is located in Corpus Christi.
ENBRIDGE INC.
Enbridge purchased the Moda Midstream Ingleside Energy Center (MIEC), now named Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC) in late 2021. The company is a liquid terminating and logistics company that provides independent terminal, storage and distribution solutions to refiners, petrochemical manufacturers, marketers and producers of crude oil, condensate, NGL’s, refined products and other bulk liquids.
“MIEC is a flagship asset,” Moda Midstream President, CEO and Founder Bo McCall said. “We are very proud of the safe and responsible growth we have achieved since we purchased the asset less than three years ago (Private equity firm EnCap Flatrock Midstream owns Moda, which purchased the Ingleside export facility from Occidental Petroleum Corp. in August 2018).”
The company also purchased Moda’s terminal in Taft with plans to create renewable energy facilities in the area, just like the Port of Corpus Christi is currently in the process of doing in and around San Patricio County.
MIEC is strategically located in Ingleside, Texas, near the mouth of Corpus Christi Ship Channel with minimal transit times to the Gulf of Mexico. The terminal links Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin production to key domestic and international markets.
The company said their core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 25% of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20% of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; Gas Distribution and Storage, which serves approximately 3.8 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec; and Renewable Power Generation, which generates approximately 1,766 MW of net renewable power in North America and Europe.
HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Hanson Professional Services is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides engineering, planning and allied services for clients and projects worldwide. With their headquarters in Springfield, IL, and locations nationwide, they said they’ll be whenever customers need them, from start to finish, from calm to crunch time. The company said they are committed to making customers priorities their own.
The said their company is made up of everyday people – friends, neighbors, colleagues and customers biggest supporters – who see the potential in people, plans and projects. Hanson is a company with a beating heart led by a dynamic, diverse and inclusive senior leadership team that is committed to providing proven results for our clients, employees and communities. They said we all win when we all win.
HOLT CAT
Established in 1933, HOLT sells, services and rents CAT equipment, engines, generators and trucks for construction, mining, industrial, petroleum, and agricultural applications.
HOLT sells Caterpillar used equipment worldwide and fabricates its own line of custom engineered products including land management products, and water tankers. In 1961, the predecessor of HOLT CAT, BD Holt Company, was established in Corpus Christi as the authorized Caterpillar dealer for the 20 Southernmost counties of Texas.
HOLT CAT’s Corpus Christi location sells, rents, and services heavy equipment, trucks and trailers, engines and generators for construction, earthmoving, mining, industrial, petroleum and agricultural applications throughout the Coastal Bend. The Holt name has been associated with heavy equipment and Caterpillar for more than 100 years.
“Going with HOLT CAT Corpus Christi means getting not only durable and reliable equipment, but solid, trusted relationships, starting before you even make a purchase,” the company’s website states.
HOLT CAT owners, Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter are direct descendants of Benjamin Holt, who in 1904 developed the first successful track-type tractor which he named the ‘Caterpillar.’ The company said that HOLT CAT has come to be synonymous with quality, integrity and commitment to customer service. They said the HOLT CAT team is committed to providing rock solid stability with superior products and services from the Red River to the Rio Grande.
J. M. DAVIDSON
J. M. Davidson provides their industrial customers the ability to perform turnkey construction solutions in which their project team manages their labor force on projects from five to 200 people and up to $50 million projects. Their unique structure and diverse abilities allow them to manage a wide range of projects within their industry. J. M. Davidson is structured to directly hire and manage 90% of their project labor force.
They focus on new ideas that never stray from old fashioned experience. Since 1982 they have developed to perform industrial construction projects from “Site Work to Start Up” while maintaining a dedication to safety.
LNV, LLC (Ardurra)
LNV is a consulting firm with a dynamic team of engineers, surveyors, architects and construction experts who collaborate to develop technically-sound and cost-effective solutions for both public and private sector clients. LNV equips and empowers its dedicated people to customize a broad spectrum of services to clients’ needs and satisfaction.
“LNV has been providing sustainable solutions for over 19 years,” LVN President/CEO Dan S. Leyendecker said. “Our culture is to provide our great state of Texas with services that deliver long- lasting solution and to improve the infrastructure we all take part in every day.”
Ardurra’s CEO Ernesto Aguilar added, “LNV has rapidly grown by building strong client relationships through delivering quality projects, which is in line with our core mission and values.”
MARTIN MARIETTA
Martin Marietta is and American-based company and a member of the S&P 500 Index. They are a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, with operations spanning 27 states, Canada, the Bahamas and the Caribbean Islands.
Dedicated teams at Martin Marietta supply the resources for the roads, sidewalks, and foundations on which residents live. They also provide the highest quality products and services and partner with their customers to finish all projects in a timely manner with superior results.
To facilitate this, they said they offer unique performance-driven mix designs and a wide range of ancillary products to meet specification requirements and provide additional value to the construction community. Martin Marietta said that their strength is their people and are always looking for qualified, ethical, safety-focused individuals to fill a variety of challenging positions across the organization.
MCWHORTER ELECTRIC
McWhorter Electric Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor located in Portland. They offer 24/7 electrical services for residential, commercial, industrial, oil field, controls, on-site/on-call maintenance, temporary and emergency backup generators, lighting retrofits, bucket trucks, pole line trucks and light crane services.
The staff ranges from 11 to 50 employees at any given time and provides specialties in motor controls, generators, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, remodels, and industrial.
MMR GROUP
MMR’s steady expansion into new domestic and global territories has been fueled by their ability to navigate special and one-of-a-kind projects. MMR Group consistently ranks at the top of Engineering News-Record’s annual specialty contractors list. They said they’re no stranger to 1 million work-hour projects, and they manage 30 offices throughout North and South America.
MMR said they strive to provide their clients with exceptional value and the highest level of service and quality, while completing projects in the safest and most efficient manner possible. They said this is accomplished by developing the skills and qualifications of individual employees so they share their commitment for safety, quality and client satisfaction. The management and staff of MMR remains committed to the continued enhancement of sound policies and procedures that will protect their employees, clients, visitors and the communities in which they work.
MMR said it recognizes that in today’s competitive marketplace, effective systems are essential when providing quality and cost-effective services to their clients.
NUSTAR ENERGY
NuStar Energy L.P., a publicly traded master limited partnership based in San Antonio, is one of the largest independent liquids’ terminal and pipeline operators in the nation. NuStar currently has approximately 10,000 miles of pipeline and 64 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products and specialty liquids. The partnership’s combined system has approximately 57 million barrels of storage capacity with operations in the
Unites States, Canada and Mexico.
“Looking back over 2021, I am very proud of the progress we made toward achieving our strategic priorities, as well as the resilience and strength that our business has once again demonstrated this past year as the world continued to rebound from the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic,” NuStar President and CEO Brad Barron said. “Last year, we promised to lower our leverage, fund all our spending from internally generated cash flows and promote NuStar’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) excellence.
“I’m pleased to report that we delivered on all three of those promises, and more.”
OXYCHEM-OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
OxyChem is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Middle East and Latin America.
Headquartered in Houston, with a facility located in Ingleside, Occidental is one of the largest U.S. oil and gas companies, based on equity market capitalization. Occidental’s midstream and marketing segment gathers, processes transports, stores, purchases and markets hydrocarbons and other commodities. Occidental’s wholly owned subsidiary OxyChem is a major North American chemical manufacture.
OxyChem said it’s success is built on technical expertise, business acumen, strong partnerships, and our proven ability to deliver lasting results. With nearly 37,000 employees and contractors worldwide, they said they’re committed to being a partner of choice everywhere they operate.
Throughout 2021, Oxy engaged with their shareholders, government leaders, their value chain partners and environmental NGOs to strengthen their sustainability program and industry-leading pathway to net zero. In November 2021, the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) identified Oxy as one of only three oil and gas companies that “ … have set emissions reduction targets which are ambitious enough to reach Net Zero by 2050 and to align with TPI’s 1.5°C benchmark.”
PERFORMANCE CONTRACTORS
Performance Contractors began as a merit shop general industrial contractor back in 1979. Since then, they’ve grown to provide full-service construction through all phases of the industrial construction process – from site prep through start-up. Performance said they serve a wealth of industries – from chemical and power, to automotive and refinery – with construction, turnaround and maintenance services that put safety and quality at the forefront of every project and decision.
The company said everything they do is based on their performance; it’s their namesake and their crowning jewel. They hang their hat on a good, safe day’s work and their ability to do the job to the best of their ability.
SAFETY FIRST TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS LLC.
Safety First Traffic Solutions, LLC is the customer’s solution to any traffic control needs. They are 100% woman-owned and operated, HUB and DBE certified. They said their mission is simple and straightforward: To provide traffic control services with zero injuries to the public, their customers and their employees. They said they stand firmly on two paramount themes: safety and service.
Owner Desiree Rutherford, her husband Charlie, and their employees strive to provide the customers with the best experience, to make them feel like family. The team enjoys volunteering with the local community and helping San Patricio County be the place where people want to be, and bring their families to. Simplifying the process for the customers is how SFTS operate so the clients do not feel overwhelmed with the process and safety requirements to work around traffic.
“As residents of Portland we felt it was important to have our business here; where we live, attend church and raise our kids,” Rutherford said. “We love our community and want to continue growing with it.”
SFTS is looking to continue work directly with the City of Portland and TXDOT in 2022, along with any other customers that need our services.
SENTINEL INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS
Sentinel Integrity Solutions is a full-service inspection company, providing a full suite of inspection support to the petroleum (upstream, midstream, and downstream operations), chemical, power, and pipeline industries.
They said they are respected by their clients for the unsurpassed reliability, dedication, and professionalism exhibited by their personnel and the customer service and responsiveness exhibited by their management team. They said they are proud to be a leader in the petrochemical inspection industry’s continuing advancement of strategic inspection methodologies. Sentinel said they strive each and every day to deliver safe, cost-effective, turn-key inspection solutions to their clients.
SPAWGLASS
A Texas- based commercial and civil contractor, SpawGlass was founded in 1953 by Louis Spaw and Frank Glass, hence the name SpawGlass. Although they didn’t have a lot of cash on hand, they thrived on similar values of hard work, dependability, persistence and treating people right. As Louis once stated of Frank, “He was living by the same ethical standards that I was.” The company said those same standards and values that formed the foundation for our company are still prevalent at SpawGlass today.
They provide construction services for every phase in the life of a facility – from road to roof. With a team of qualified professionals, SpawGlass is structured to provide services throughout the entire life cycle of projects. From initial advising and consulting to post-occupancy through facilities maintenance and renovations, they customize their services to fit the specific needs of each client and individual project.
With 10 offices across Texas, the company has approximately 750 employees and is 100% employee-owned. Committed to providing our clients the absolute best construction experience.“There is nothing better than doing your job with people you actually like,” team member since 1989 Juan Marquez said. “We work hard, but we also have fun. SpawGlass gives you the ability to learn more if you’d like, and the company is always there to help a team member in need.”
STEEL DYNAMICS
A ribbon-cutting on Steel Dynamic’s Sinton Steel Mill was celebrated in February 2022. The Sinton flat-roll steel mill was designed with a three million ton annual production capacity, which includes a galvanizing line and a paint line, with an additional galvanizing line and paint line coming online mid-2023.
The state-of-the-art Sinton Steel Mill is designed to have product capabilities beyond that of any existing electric arc furnace (EAF) flat roll steel producers, competing even more effectively with the blast furnace steel model and foreign competition. The Sinton Steel Mill will utilize the next generation of EAF steelmaking with the ability to produce the latest generation of advanced high-strength steels. This mill follows the same stringent sustainability model as our other steelmaking facilities, to produce high-quality, lower-carbon, sustainable steel.
Founded in 1993, today Steel Dynamics is one of the largest and most diversified domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, with facilities located throughout the United States and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics operate using a circular manufacturing model, producing lower-carbon-emission, quality steel using electric arc furnace technology (EAF) with recycled ferrous scrap as the primary input. Its circular economy is driven by their passion and dedication to each of the operating platforms: steel, steel fabrication, and metals recycling.
TEXAS FIRST RENTALS
Texas First Rentals is a leading construction equipment rental company that shares the values-based operating philosophy of all HOLT Companies through their unique Mission, Vision and Core Values. They said these three elements provide each of their associates – from top managers to the newest employee – with guidelines for making daily decisions in their job.
In simple terms, their mission captures what they do as a company. Their vision provides an evergreen, ongoing purpose for completing the mission. They said that perhaps most important, their core values describe how they treat one another and customers. In many ways, the teaching, use and positive reinforcement of values-based decision making and behaviors are what differentiate Texas First Rentals in the industry.
They said the main thing is that they’re committed to doing business the right way … the Texas First Way. That means honesty and straight talk sealed with a handshake. They won’t be perfect, but when we make a mistake, we’ll own up to it and always make it right.
UNITED RENTALS
United Rentals said they work together with their customers, communities and employees to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. They said to them, that is a simple, but powerful notion we call Work United. It’s a shared mindset. One of partnership that helps them face any challenge, together.
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,278 rental locations in North America, 11 in Europe, 28 in Australia and 18 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 20,100 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others.
The company offers approximately 4,300 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $15.72 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.
They said they know it takes a great team to be able to do great things. United Rentals is a strong believer in actively attracting and employing a strong, diverse and dedicated team that grows and develops as we do.
WALZEL TECHNICAL SERVICE INC.
Walzel Technical Service provides third-party inspection services to the oil and gas markets and to other major construction projects worldwide. During the past 32 years, Walzel has been used as the major third-party management and inspection firm on numerous projects.
They have provided personnel with in-depth expertise in fields such as construction management, material control, expediting welding inspection, instrumentation inspection, drafting and more, as well as vendor surveillance and complete documentation. They also maintain a group of shell tested ultrasonic inspectors and magnetic particle inspectors.
The company said that no matter what segment of the energy business, the focus today is on safely increasing productivity and quality at a lower cost. They said they are committed to helping companies in the energy industries meet this need.
It is the mission of Walzel Technical Services, Inc. to perform third party Quality Control functions and insure that all materials and fabrications meets or exceeds applicable codes, standards and specifications required by contract and by federal or state government agencies. Their commitment to the success of these goals is achieved with the support of management, the participation of skilled and trained employees and a constant consideration for working safely and productively.
