Privately held fabricator of process, power and nuclear piping completes three year ASME recertification
– By Linton Levy –
Scott Process Systems, Inc. has announced that it has successfully completed the recertification of its full slate of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stamps, including S – Power Boiler, PP – Power Piping Systems, U – Unfired Pressure Vessels, N – Nuclear Components, NPT – Nuclear Piping Systems (with and without design) and NS – Nuclear Supports (with and without design authority). The successful ASME recertification will continue through January 2012.
Scott Process Systems, Inc. is a privately held fabricator of process, power and nuclear piping systems used primarily in the domestic and international power generation industry. Founded in 1983 in Hartville, Ohio, the Company has grown into one of the global leaders in pipe fabrication for the power generation industry and provides solutions both in the shop fabrication and design of piping systems as well as field fabrication and erection services. While the Company has seen significant growth in the power generation industry, the Company also has significant expertise in pipe fabrication in various industries including waste water treatment, chemical and petroleum processing applications. SPSI's expertise also includes NBIC (National Board Inspection Code) R – Repair certification and experience in fabricating components under the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
Scott Mitchell, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are extremely pleased to complete our ASME recertification process. The ASME certification is a foundation and standard of excellence that we have taken very seriously over the years. In addition, for six years, we have had our nuclear Certificates of Authorization which allow us to apply the N, NPT and NS stamps. Our recertification demonstrates our continued commitment to excellence and to the future as we prepare for the next evolution of power generation growth."
Mr. Mitchell continued, "We expect that coal and gas combined cycle power generation will continue to be a very important part of our infrastructure growth in the United States and abroad. We have developed a recognized expertise for these industries and our nuclear work even furthers the value, expertise and level of quality we bring to these projects and customers. We also believe that nuclear power will be an increasing part of the power generation solution for the United States and other countries in coming years."
Jerry Stethem, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer added, "We continue to experience significant and robust growth in our traditional lines of business. Backlog remains strong and we believe this is attributed to the outstanding reputation of quality and expertise in our pipe fabrication operations. The ASME nuclear certifications are the gold standard and without a doubt have raised the quality and precision of our entire operations. We see the preparation and resources put into our traditional and nuclear certifications as an important step as we prepare for continued growth in coal, gas and nuclear power generation pipe fabrication demands."
Located in four manufacturing and administrative facilities in Hartville, Ohio, SPSI maintains the most comprehensive slate of ASME fabrication certifications of any pipe fabrication company in the United States, including the most comprehensive list of nuclear certifications of any pipe fabricator. The Company's nuclear certification applies to its main production facility in Hartville, Ohio. Ron Genovese, Vice President of Sales and Marketing added, "Our growth and expertise in coal and gas power generation and our N stamp nuclear certifications have given us continued options to help better serve our customers. In addition to the rigorous quality standards, we are poised to grow into a new facility which will allow the Hartville, Ohio facility to be one of a very few nuclear only fabrication facilities in the United States. In addition to the local economy, having a fully certified nuclear pipe fabrication production facility located in Ohio is good for our customers and our State economy as well. We are well positioned for continued growth."