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Valerus, Brilex Complete First Shale Order
HOUSTON -- Valerus, a provider of oil and gas handling and processing solutions in partnership with Brilex Industries of Youngstown, Ohio, announced today it has completed its first order of Ohio-manufactured oil and gas production equipment for a Utica shale operator.
The Valerus-Brilex partnership is expected to create more than 30 jobs in northeast Ohio in 2013 as a result of increased manufacturing at the Brilex facility, the companies say. The partnership will also provide Valerus customers in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays with access to production equipment more quickly and at reduced transportation costs that if it was manufactured elsewhere. Valerus has served the northeast US since 2009 through its operations and maintenance facilities in Smithfield, Pa., and Bridgman, Mich.
High pressure horizontal coalescing filters, the initial equipment manufactured at Brilex, have been tailored to meet the typical process conditions required for the Marcellus/Utica shale. This order will be followed by the manufacture of separators, glycol regenerators and absorber towers, equipment that is in high demand in the region, Valerus said in its announcement.
“The Brilex partnership provides us with incremental manufacturing capacity to complement our existing manufacturing facilities in Louisiana and Texas, and gives our customers the benefits of a local manufacturing presence, improved speed to market and reduced transportation costs,” said Nick Sajatovic, senior vice president, manufacturing and supply chain for Valerus. “In addition, customers can leverage our local expertise for comprehensive operations and maintenance service and support.”
Added Brian Benyo, president of Brilex Industries, “The completion of our first set of production equipment for Valerus signifies the beginning of a partnership that will benefit both the city of Youngstown through job creation and the region’s unconventional gas market, which is expected to continue to grow.”
Valerus products and services include reciprocating compressor packages, production equipment, gas processing solutions, liquid separation systems and a variety of professional field services.
Brilex, founded in 1996, has established itself as a worldwide source for fabricating, machining, rebuilding and complete assembly. The company is a full-service supplier to OEMs and end users in the metals, rubber, plastics, power generation, and other capital equipment industries.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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