VEC Highlighted Services at the 11th Annual Electric Power Show

Valdes Engineering Company participated in the 11th Annual Electric Power Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL May 12-14, 2009. This is the world’s most comprehensive conference for the Power Generation Industry and brings visitors from all over the region interested in learning about the latest technologies and in networking with industry leaders.

This was an excellent opportunity to showcase VEC capabilities and expertise with Fossil Power Generation and Electric Transmission and distribution projects. VEC featured our Industrial Scanning capabilities at the show. This laser surveying technique allows us to map and model facilities, systems, structures, piping, tanks, equipment, etc. that are not easily accessible due to congestion, heights or a variety of other reasons.

We are able to leverage considerable experience with power generation to assist our clients with the unique challenges associated with the maintenance, repair, upgrade and retrofit of operating power plants. VEC has the capabilities and resources to execute a wide range, size and complexity of capital projects. Our work processes and attention to detail allow us to provide high quality engineering deliverables, properly tailored to the client’s specifications.
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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

VEC Recognized in BP Supplier Diversity Annual Report

There is nothing better than having one of the world’s largest energy companies include your firm in their annual report as a supplier of choice who provides the best option for services. The attached article, taken from BP’s annual report for Supplier Diversity, shows why Valdes Engineering Company’s core values of quality work and innovative engineering services has paid dividends. VEC’s innovative laser technology was noted in the article. VEC provides state-of-the-art high definition scanning services; these services compliment VEC’s traditional project focused services, including project execution, process engineering, mechanical engineering, piping design, structural and civil engineering, electrical, automation and controls.

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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

5 Year Anniversary Awards

At the recent Quarterly Safety Meeting, several Valdes Engineering Company employees were honored for 5 years of service at VEC. We recognize each employee for their outstanding contributions and look forward to many more years of shared success. Congratulations to all!


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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

Coal Gasification Pilot Plant Update #3

The Coal Gasification Pilot Plant achieved final completion and start-up in late February 2009. The initial test runs have been very successful and comprised a 30 day period of operation. Our client has completed the commercial evaluations necessary to verify their costs of production and has plans to quickly proceed with the development of a larger scale commercial plant in China in the near future. Meanwhile they are busy with the public relations necessary to advertise their company. The following are links to recent articles regarding the company and our cutting edge project:

http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=cleaning-up-the-dirtiest-fossil-fue-2009-03-11

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10216860-54.html

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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

Chicago Minority Business – MBE Success Profile is VEC

Chicago’s Minority Business Vol. 22 No. 1 (Spring, 2009), published by Minority Business Enterprise input Committee of the Chicago Minority Business Development Council, Inc. has a featured article on Valdes Engineering Company’s success. The article, hot on the heels of the 42nd Chicago Business Opportunity Fair, connecting MBEs with Fortune 500 companies, describes how Bob Valdes used patience, persistence and CMBDC to chart the success journey of Valdes Engineering Company (VEC).

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VEC has been a member of the CMBDC for more than ten years and is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). The CMBDC is one of the nation's premier organizations for minority business development and is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC). As an MBE, VEC’s awards include its selection as the 2005 Minority Supplier of the Year by BP Products North America. For more information, please contact Sharon Giorno, Minority Business Specialist, at sgiorno@valdeseng.com.


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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

VEC Honored for Outstanding Safety Performance

This award was presented to the onsite VEC team on March 4 at the Capital Project Team Safety Meeting. This is a unique and rarely matched accomplishment. The award is well-deserved by many Valdes employees over the years. Per Andy Carey, this is a real team effort with much of the credit going to Al Perla and Ken Carrell who developed the written safety program for VEC’s work at ExxonMobil plus the safety awareness practiced by every Valdes employee who has ever been onsite, even if their work brought them to site for only a few hours.
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ExxonMobil – Gold Safety Award presented to Valdes Engineering in recognition of outstanding safety performance in 2008 at the Joliet Refinery. For this award we jumped up several levels from last year because of the great work our team is doing, especially in helping with conducting the Safe Acts Index, and the number and quality of our Safety Assessment Checklists and TSTIs (Total Safety Task Instructions). We hope to continue to improve our performance this year.
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Aux Sable Liquid Products – Awarded by Aux Sable Liquid Products, Channahon NGL facility at their Contractor Safety Luncheon on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Louie’s Chophouse in Shorewood. “In appreciation of outstanding safety practices resulting in contractor zero lost time or OSHA recordable incidents in 2008”. VEC Team of Ted Raymond and Andy Schwerha are onsite.
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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

Valdes Earns Another Win

Valdes hoops earned another win last evening with a blowout win over Dazed and Confused. Valdes took the lead right away and never looked back. The quick start was in large part due to hot sharp-shooting by two of VEC’s big men: Devin Cook and Torre Leddy. Devin, the league leader in rebounds, was on a mission to establish himself as an outside threat. Torre’s shots have a technical feel to them. Stellar defense was another key to victory, as a mixed bag of defensive schemes kept our opponents … confused. Rebounding and defensive contributions included Luke Serafin, Dan Schultz, Dave Turnquist, Andy Schwerha and Dan Mueller. The team looks to continue its late-season run, building momentum leading up to the tournament.

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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

VEC Expands Its Minority Business Strategy

Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) is excited by the many opportunities ahead as it expands its Minority Business strategy. By becoming more involved with organizations that promote Supplier Diversity such as the Chicago Minority Business Development Council, Inc. (CMBDC), VEC will do its part to promote and practice supplier diversity. VEC is proud to announce its participation in the 42nd Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair (CBOF) as a member of the Workshops Committee. The CBOF is hosted by the CMBDC and will be at Navy Pier – Chicago, IL this year on April 6th – 8th. It is the oldest and largest procurement show in the nation devoted exclusively to multi-cultural and multi-ethnic businesses.

VEC has been a member of the CMBDC for more than ten years and is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). The CMBDC is one of the nation's premier organizations for minority business development and is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC). As an MBE, VEC’s awards include its selection as the 2005 Minority Supplier of the Year by BP Products North America.

VEC also practices what it preaches by developing relationships with certified diverse suppliers who sell their products and services to VEC. VEC is looking to increase its purchases of products and services from certified diverse suppliers for its two engineering offices. For more information, please contact Sharon Giorno, Minority Business Specialist, at sgiorno@valdeseng.com.

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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.

Valdes Hoops - Off to a Fast Start

The Valdes basketball team kicked off the 2009 basketball season with a 34-32 win over Pettibone. The game was a thriller, with Valdes taking the lead for good with 13 seconds remaining on a jumper in the lane by Devin Cook. In addition to the fine play by VEC's big man, the team had contributions by everyone on the team, notably: Andy Schwerha's fast breaks, Ted Raymond's hustle, Bobby Valdes' sharp-shooting, and stellar defense by Torre Leddy, Michael Mack, and Bob Valdes. With the win, Team VEC has its first taste of First Place in the Mens Winter League of the Downers Grove Park District.

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Valdes Engineering Company (VEC) sets the standard for excellence in engineering serving regional, national and global corporations with on-time, on-budget projects. VEC is a Chicago-based engineering consulting firm, specializing in the petrochemical, refining, coal gasification, power, chemical, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries.