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Helping to Create One of the Largest Methanol Complexes in the World

Methanex set out to design and build their third Geismar plant (G3). This project with a budget of $1.3 billion needed a fabrication group that would do whatever it takes to get this complex piping support system done correctly, and on time. They chose to partner with Delta Machine and Ironworks because of our commitment to providing professional service all the way until the job is complete.

  • 290 Tons of Steel in 13,429 Custom Supports
  • 99% On-Time Shipments
  • 38K Hours Worked

Project Overview

With the deadline set at just a year, we knew we would have to optimize all of our systems and keep the job moving as efficiently as possible. We were able to streamline everything in a way that allowed us not to sacrifice any other jobs that came our way during the time-period. Upon receiving ISO’s, our team of planners and highly skilled fabricators got to work to design, build, and provide quality pieces, ahead of schedule, and to customer specifications. Once built, our quality control team checked every support, wrapped them, and shipped them to where they would be attached to their pipe spools.

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Project Quick Facts

  • Proper questions and careful fabricating led to very few rejections and rebuilds.
  • Effective planning and scheduling kept shipments moving on-time and consistently.
  • There were no recordable safety incidents during the Methanex project due to professional supervising and skilled craftsman.
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SOME EXTRA HEAVY WALL STAINLESS TRUNNIONS

Project Highlights

Safety First
There were no recorded safety incidents during this year-long project.
13,429 Supports
Delta planned, built, and checked over 13,400 supports for Methanex.
Overcoming Challenges
We used all of our tools to plan, build, and supply some of the largest trunnions that we have ever dealt with.
Budget
Proper sourcing of material and efficient work processes allowed us and our customers to remain inside the budget.

Total Support Solution

Understanding that our clients often need assistance throughout various stages of their project’s life cycle, Delta has developed the necessary tools, experience, and resources to provide services critical to keeping our customers’ projects on track, on time and on budget. We like to refer to this collection of services as our Total Support Solution (TSS).

Dear Mr. Odom,

 

We are writing to express our deepest appreciation for the unwavering support that Delta Machine & Ironworks has provided to Methanex over the last two years. Your team’s dedication and excellence have been instrumental in the success of our capital project {G3) and the smooth operation of our plants in Geismar, Louisiana.

Throughout this period, Delta has consistently delivered critical materials on over 20 purchase orders, many of which required custom fabrication using challenging-to-source alloy materials. Your ability to respond swiftly to our requests, often initiated outside normal business hours-including evenings, weekends, and holidays-has been truly remarkable.

 

A notable instance of your exceptional service occurred this past late September when we needed a large quantity of custom u-bolts, channel braces, and structural supports to repair a critical asset.

Despite the complexity and urgency of our request, Delta managed to procure and expedite the necessary specialty alloy plate and deployed a team to fabricate these components around the clock for several days. The “all hands-on deck” approach exhibited by your team, with every member participating hands-on regardless of their level of leadership, is a testament to the culture and commitment at Delta Machine & Ironworks.

Moreover, we are particularly grateful for the concerted effort made by the Delta team to provide detailed updates throughout the process. This transparency allowed us to improve coordination and efficiently orchestrate field activities on our end. Your willingness to allow our leadership to visit the shop further demonstrated the dedication of every Delta team member to optimizing the timeline and prioritizing tasks to ensure maximum benefit to Methanex.

 

We want to emphasize that this instance is just one of many that exemplifies how the Delta team showcases their value system of having a “servant’s heart” – showing up with humility, purpose, and an abiding devotion to providing added value to their customers. What separates Delta from other suppliers is the manner in which you execute the work. Your superior communication, ownership of problems and their solutions, and your commitment to going above and beyond to take every opportunity to deliver the best results and first-rate quality of work, stand as hallmarks of your service.

 

 

 

Methanex Geismar Ill LLC               4171 Hwy 73, Geismar, LA 70734                                                     www.Methanex.com

We extend our heartfelt thanks to you and your entire team for your outstanding support and look forward to continuing our successful partnership.

 

Isabella Atkins & Mike Nims
Director, Global Procurement & Plant Manager

Delta’s Total Support Solution (TSS)

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