Name: Mike Beerman Job Description: General assembly, fabrication and electrical work. About Mike: Mike (Ramey) Beerman was born in Alaska and moved to Missouri in 1953. He grew up in South County with his family. He has two children and … Continue reading
A triple-threat Sunrise Ironworker has been purchased and installed in the EPIC fabrication shop. “We wanted this machine in the fabrication shop for awhile now. We were sending out a fair amount of parts to vendors to be made, for example … Continue reading
If you had a crystal ball and could see into the future would you be shocked, invigorated, astonished about next year? What is the fate of manufacturing? The ending of a year is an apt time to reflect on the … Continue reading
Let’s talk about safety. EPIC takes safety seriously. So serious that they have a position dedicated to ensuring EPIC meets all OSHA requirements. Paul Kirksey, EPIC’s Safety Specialist, teaches safety on various work safety topics. In my first week I … Continue reading
If you could project a 3D image of pumps, piping and process system parts directly onto the frame of a skid, how much easier would assembly be? While you can’t project the image directly on a skid, the technology to … Continue reading
EPIC has recently earned R-Stamp and U-Stamp certifications. The ASME Code U-Stamp certification allows EPIC to manufacture boilers and coded pressure vessels per ASME Section V111 Division 1. The National Board R-Stamp Certification Mark allows EPIC to make repairs and/or … Continue reading
What do successful distillation scale-up projects have in common? Project managers must understand and determine five key design elements for project success. Cost, chemical interactions and equipment needs change in a non-linear fashion as increased output is required. Qualified engineers … Continue reading
EPIC strive’s to be better by limiting policies, eliminating the unnecessary, and empowering employees. We pride ourselves in being a not-so-typical business. EPIC’s President, John Schott, would describe EPIC as the “un-corporation.” His goal for EPIC is to reduce the … Continue reading
The first, and most critical, step in successful distillation system design is modeling vapor-liquid equilibrium. Understanding the factors that affect vapor-liquid equilibrium is essential for successful modeling of this key interaction. Qualified engineers should review the following five factors before … Continue reading
Employees must be protected from large amounts of enzymes used in manufacturing. Enzyme use is becoming popular in many manufacturing industries, especially the consumer products and food & beverage industries. While these proteins are safe in small amounts, plants must … Continue reading
