Epcon Industrial Systems

As we continue to navigate through the turbulence 2024, I want to share with you an update on how Epcon Industrial Systems is positioning itself in this dynamic environment. The U S  economy remains robust, demonstrating resilience and growth amidst a challenging global backdrop. With a steady GDP growth rate of 2.5% for both 2023 and projected for 2024, and a forecast of 1.9% in 2025, the U.S. stands in stark contrast to other major economies. Europe grapples with higher inflation and economic stagnation, while China, the world’s second-largest economy, faces significant hurdles. Despite occasional positive news, the overall sentiment around China's economic recovery remains subdued. Current U.S.-China relations are strained, primarily due to leadership challenges and a lack of sustained dialogue. It's a complex period that underscores the importance of robust communication and diplomacy to forge better pathways forward. Encouragingly, key sectors of the U.S. economy, pa...

When supplying air pollution control and process heating equipment to the metals industry, beyond meeting the stringent regulations and best manufacturing practices, equipment suppliers must develop new system designs that can keep pace with technological advancements and changing demands. As these industrial systems can have an operating lifespan of 30-plus years, it is critical to think far into the future when designing and engineering anything meant to meet tomorrow’s requirements. Ultimately, environmental impacts and long-term operating costs will be the key drivers when creating any successful systems for a metals industry application. Epcon embedded these principles into patented designs and systems engineering for two projects designed for coil coating operations so that the coil coaters would benefit from optimal process solutions. The first project was a Continuous Cure Oven System for a new laminated aluminum sheet line to be operated by a manufacturer of specialty ...

May 6-9th at NRG stadium . Visit us at Booth 1464 or contact us to set up a one-on-one meeting to learn more about Epcon’s work across the Oil and Gas Industry . We are particularly interested in the panel session "Renewable Energy Resources: Regulations, Standards and Incentives". International experts will explore the impact of Federal laws and incentives on renewable energy production and distribution . Join us for this crucial conversation about the future of energy.   View the full technical program https://2024.otcnet.org/2024-technical-program?utm_source=linkedin-otc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=24OTC&utm_content=OTC%202024%20Program%20SM   #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #OTC2024

Epcon Industrial Systems shipped two electrically heated batch ovens to a composite manufacturer in Houston, Texas. The ovens will be used for heating tooling used for composite mouldings. The work chamber, which measures 5 feet deep x 5 feet wide x 6 feet high, is constructed with a stainless-steel liner with 8-inch-thick insulation. The unique oven design offers high-temperature capability, with a maximum temperature rating of 900°F. To know more, Please click on https://epconlp.com Read the featured Article https://www.industrialheating.com/articles/94162-composite-manufacturer-orders-batch-ovens

Join us at next week at  the 2024 NCCA Annual Meeting- Mirage and Reality: Navigating Business Challenges scheduled for April 14-17 at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass. Epcon has been supplying equipment to the Coil Coating Industry for decades. The meeting will feature an education seminar on sustainability trends in the metal construction products industry and a special Executive Mill Panel with representatives from Nucor, Steel Dynamics and U.S. Steel who will provide insights on relevant and timely topics. As a leader in metal finishing and processing space, our team is also looking forward to connecting with many of our customers from the Aluminum and Steel Industries.  For more information on the meeting or to register visit the NCCA event page: https://web.cvent.com/event/9ee29bbd-91df -40e3-8665-e2a16a179061/summary?locale=en

Epcon's advisory work with the Department of Commerce via the Environmental Technology Trade Advisory Committee ( ETTAC) regarding the regulations around PFAS and "forever chemicals" made the headlines. Learn more about the environmental and health concerns with PFAS substances and how bans could affect global supply chains. Advisory panel urges Commerce to press EU on PFAS regs’ trade implications | InsideTrade.com     PFAS, short for Per- and Polymorphically Substances, are a group of man-made chemicals that have been around since the 1940s. Recent studies have linked PFAS exposure to a range of health problems, including increased cholesterol levels, changes in liver enzymes, decreased vaccine response in children, and increased risks of certain cancers. What's more alarming is that PFAS contamination is widespread, affecting water supplies, air, and soil across the globe, making it a pressing public health concern. As we push for stronger regulations and ...