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Setpoint Integrated Solutions Appoints Cory Jones as New President

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Appoints Cory Jones as New President

Setpoint Integrated Solutions announced the appointment of Cory Jones as its new President. Jones will replace Matt Bate immediately. Matt Bate has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer at PVI Holdings, Setpoint’s parent company.

Baton Rouge, LA, June 6, 2023 – Setpoint Integrated Solutions, a leading process control distributor and repair provider of control valves, pressure protection, instrumentation, and isolation equipment solutions, today announced that Cory Jones has been named as President, Cory Jones, who has been Vice President of Operations.

Jones has more than 15 years of global technical and valve experience and over 6 years of senior management experience, including years of strategic operations, technical valve, and green belt experience. Before Setpoint, Cory served in operations and valve specialty roles with BP and Tyco Valves and Controls.

“Cory has a strong business acumen,” said Brad Bergeron, PVI Holdings, Inc., Chief Executive Officer. “Cory’s expansive industry knowledge, data-driven business approach and culture-focused management style will continue the positive momentum seen within the Setpoint business over the past few years.”

“I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Matt Bate for his leadership of Setpoint. I am incredibly proud of the many accomplishments Matt has made for the organization. As the Chief Operations Officer with PVI Holdings, Matt will work closely with the Division Presidents and their teams to develop strategy, drive growth and execute value creation plans that will build value and strengthen brands.”

Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Louisiana Monroe. Additionally, he holds a Management Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a LSS Green Belt Certification from the University of Texas at Arlington TMAC.

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About Setpoint Integrated Solutions

Setpoint has been the leading provider of process control equipment and repair solutions for nearly three decades. With twelve facilities and nearly 700 dedicated employees located along the Gulf Coast, Setpoint is unrivaled in its reach and reputation within the industry. Our portfolio includes industry-leading new and remanufactured valve and instrumentation lines for all major market segments and best-in-class repair services.

For more information, please visit www.setpointis.com.

About PVI Holdings, Inc.

PVI Holdings is a leading provider of flow control solutions for the Marine and Oil & Gas industries. Founded in 2022, our three operating companies have established themselves as industry leaders, helping to provide solutions that move markets and drive customer success. Our network of offices spread across the United States and our workforce of over 1200 has enabled us to generate over $500M in sales during 2022. By offering market-leading services and engineering innovation, we will continue to remain at the top of our game and push the boundaries of success.

For more information about PVI and our subsidiaries, please visit www.pviholdings.com.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Acquires Valsource International

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Acquires Valsource International

Baton Rouge, LA (December 1, 2021) – Setpoint Integrated Solutions acquires Houston-based Valsource International in a customer-focused move, adding additional territory to Setpoint’s Gulf Coast footprint. Valsource International specializes in comprehensive control valve and pipeline repair services for maintenance, emergency and scheduled outage requirements.

“This acquisition demonstrates Setpoint’s commitment to being a leader in the process and flow control industry. Valsource International’s history of great customer service and specialization in comprehensive control valve and pipeline repair services enhances our portfolio for the Houston market,” said Matt Bate, President and CEO of Setpoint Integrated Solutions. I am excited to welcome the talented team from Valsource that will be joining the Setpoint family. 

Setpoint Integrated Solutions has more than 185 certified technicians spread over 11 facilities across the Gulf Coast, offering the best-in-class valve repair services and delivering process solutions for control, relief, and automated valve requirements, along with industrial equipment including liquid level measurement, pressure gauges, and more. 

“I’m proud of the business we’ve built, providing quality valve repair and remanufacturing services in the petrochemical industry to the Houston region,” said Chris Thibodaux, Owner of Valsource International. The secret to our success is the family culture of our team and their dedication to our customer base. We are excited to partner with Setpoint and take the next step in our journey.” 

About Setpoint Integrated Solutions
Setpoint Integrated Solutions is headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., and is a subsidiary of Pon Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. Pon is an international trading and service organization with a workforce of 14,000 people spread over 450 locations in 32 countries.

For more information, please visit www.setpointis.com and www.pon.com/en.

About Valsource International LLC.
Founded in 1998, Valsource International specializes in comprehensive repair and remanufacturing services for all control valve, pipeline valve, safety relief valve, and on-site field service needs.

Valsource is strategically located in the hub of Houston’s refining and petrochemical industry to best respond and accommodate the needs of  the customers.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Richwood Branch Hosts Crawfish Boil and Open House

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Richwood Branch Location Hosts Crawfish Boil and Open House

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Richwood Branch Location Hosts Crawfish Boil and Open House featuring multiple OEMs and many customers.

Last Friday, April 20th, at our Richwood, Texas branch location, Setpoint I.S. hosted hundreds of customers as well as our OEM Partners Baker Hughes, Flowserve, Rotork, A-T Controls, and  Groth – CDC.

During the event,  door prizes were given out, and everyone enjoyed hundreds of pounds of Crawfish and BBQ Brisket. At Setpoint Integrated Solutions we strive to always take care of our customers while Making It Fun.

Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Tours Setpoint I.S. Headquarters

Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Tours Setpoint I.S. Headquarters

Baton Rouge Mayor, Sharon Weston Broome toured the Setpoint I.S. headquarters, met with the Setpoint I.S. team, and brainstormed new ideas as part of the Workforce Development Tour.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions continues to be recognized as a major employer in the Baton Rouge area and across the Gulf South.The brand name associated with Setpoint  I.S. is not only well known and highly regarded amongst our customer base and the industries we service, but also within the business community of Baton Rouge.

Mayor Weston Broome not only wants to utilize this opportunity to connect with local businesses, but to collect data and information that will help local businesses find skilled workers and develop the local workforce.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions is proud to partner with local stakeholders, such as the Mayor, to continue to provide the best possible service to our customers while also being an engaging and fun place to work.

Please click here for the link to the Baton Rouge Business Report regarding Setpoint I.S. and the Mayor’s Workforce Development Tour.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Luling Openhouse

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Announces Jeff Birch as President & CEO

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Announces Jeff Birch as President & CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Announces Jeff Birch as President & CEO

 

Baton Rouge, LA (December 18, 2017) – Setpoint Integrated Solutions is pleased to announce today that Jeff Birch has been promoted to the position of President & CEO of Setpoint Integrated Solutions from his current role as Chief Operating Officer. Jeff has been with Setpoint Integrated Solutions for approximately 1.5 years.  During this time he has lead and contributed significantly to business improvements while also serving as the company’s CFO.  In his capacity as President and CEO, Jeff will be responsible for the operations, financial results, and strategic vision of the company moving forward.

 

The company has made a number of management and organizational changes over the last two years.  This represents the final significant change for Setpoint Integrated Solutions as part of that transition.  “We are very well positioned with a great team, strong OEM partners, and outstanding customer relationships as Setpoint Integrated Solutions enters 2018 and beyond”, said Jeff Birch when asked about his outlook on the company’s future.

 

Prior to joining the Setpoint Integrated Solutions team, Jeff was Vice President of Commercial Finance for the
Dr Pepper Snapple Group where he was based out of Northlake, Illinois.  Jeff earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is a licensed C.P.A., and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

 

Jeff and his wife Mary have four children. Jeff and Mary’s son (28) is active duty Navy based in San Diego. Their oldest daughter (23) is a military spouse currently stationed at Fort Hood near Killeen Texas.  They also have twin daughters (17) finishing the 12th grade. In their spare time Jeff and Mary enjoy traveling, playing tennis, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Setpoint Integrated Solutions is the leader in the process control industry with 13 facilities across the Gulf Coast. Supporting the Power, Refining, and Chemical Industries with best in class valve repair services, delivering process solutions for control, relief, and automated valve requirements, along with industrial equipment including liquid level measurement, pressure gauges, PLC’s and more. Setpoint Integrated Solutions, headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., is a subsidiary of Pon Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. Pon is an international trading and service organization with a workforce of 14,000 people spread over 450 locations in 32 countries. For more information, please visit www.setpointis.com and www.pon.com/en .

PDF Found Here:  Setpoint-IS-Jeff-Birch-CEO-Announcement

CONTACT:

Wyatt Link, Marketing Specialist

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Phone: (225)-916-7893

wlink@SetpointIS.com

Setpoint Integrated Solutions acquires GE’s direct channel operations (formerly Dresser Direct Inc).

Gulf South

Setpoint Integrated Solutions acquires GE’s direct channel operations (formerly Dresser Direct Inc).

For Immediate Release:

Baton Rouge, LA (June 30, 2017) – Setpoint Integrated Solutions is pleased to announce the acquisition of GE’s direct channel operations for the Consolidated and Masoneilan Sales and Services operations (formerly Dresser Direct Inc.). This transaction includes the Sales, Green Tag Center (GTC), and Masoneilan Authorized Repair Center (MARC) operations located in Deer Park, TX, Richwood, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.

“GE Dresser Direct is a successful business, extremely well positioned within our core markets, and will increase our ability to serve customers both at a local site level and corporately across multiple Gulf Coast plant locations,“ said Jeff Kelley, Vice President of Sales for Setpoint Integrated Solutions.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions is the world’s largest Masoneilan and Consolidated Channel Partner and will become the sales and service provider for the newly acquired territories. In addition to the Masoneilan and Consolidated product lines, the acquisition will extend Setpoint Integrated Solutions’ representative territory for the Groth Corporation among other manufacturing partners.

“This acquisition demonstrates Pon’s commitment to invest in core markets and strategic manufacturing partners. I am excited to welcome the talented team from GE that will be joining the Setpoint Integrated Solutions family,” said Jack Guidry, President and CEO of Setpoint Integrated Solutions. The company will now conduct business with a complete product and service portfolio throughout the Gulf Coast: from South Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions is the leader in the process control industry with 13 facilities across the Gulf Coast. Supporting the Power, Refining, and Chemical Industries with best in class valve repair services, delivering process solutions for control, relief, and automated valve requirements, along with industrial equipment including liquid level measurement, pressure gauges, PLC’s and more. Setpoint Integrated Solutions, headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., is a subsidiary of Pon Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. Pon is an international trading and service organization with a workforce of 14,000 people spread over 450 locations in 32 countries. For more information, please visit www.setpointis.com and www.pon.com/en

CONTACT:  Wyatt Link, Marketing Specialist Setpoint Integrated Solutions

Phone: (225)-612-1167  Email: wlink@SetpointIS.com

Setpoint IS LaPorte Holds Open House

La Porte Location Hosts Customers and OEMs

Setpoint Integrated Solutions, Inc. (Setpoint I.S.) La Porte branch location hosted an open house for its customers. The evening was fun filled and featured multiple raffle prizes as well as a variety of dishes from brisket to crawfish.

“Setpoint Integrated Solutions is very fortunate to have the best employees, customers, and manufacturing partners in the industry.  It was a real pleasure to host folks from each of these groups for a great evening together to share some delicious crawfish and one another’s company.  It takes a total team effort to make this industry run and Setpoint Integrated Solutions is proud to be a part of the team,” said Bryan Clower, Setpoint IS Vice President of the Western Region.

Sandro Esposito, Setpoint IS Director of Digital Solutions, was the master of ceremonies and DJ as the Setpoint IS What is Innovation video,  as well as the Pon corporate video were showcased on screen.  The event was live tweeted with the hashtag #SetpointISLaPorte to great success, with the attendees being able to see their own tweets appear real time on the projector screen.

This open house featured our OEM Partners of GE, Flowserve, AT Controls and Rotork, which showcases Setpoint IS’s commitment to serving our customers with top tier products.

Setpoint IS LaPorte branch manager Bram Zeegers stated, “It was a great event, in which our customers and employees got to connect in a fun and personal manner. Our key OEM’s had a unique opportunity to interact directly with our customers, and with a record setting 2,500Lbs of Crawfish, great weather and a fantastic turnout we can call the 2017 Setpoint IS La Porte Crawfish Boil a tremendous success.”

About Setpoint Integrated Solutions

Setpoint Integrated Solutions (Setpoint IS) is a leading integrated solutions and services provider in the process control industry. Setpoint IS engineers, sells and services products ranging from control valves and process automation equipment to relief valves and industrial filtration, and provides a full range of site services and immediate technical support. Setpoint IS, headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., is a subsidiary of Pon Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. For more information on Setpoint IS’ products, services and locations, please visit www.setpointis.com.

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Holds Open House for Grand Opening of New Lafayette Location

Lafayette Grand Opening

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Holds Open House for Grand Opening of New Lafayette Location

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

April 20, 2017 – Broussard, Louisiana, Setpoint Integrated Solutions (Setpoint IS) held the grand opening of its new 8,340 sq. ft. Lafayette Branch  located in Broussard, La. on April 20, 2017. This location houses 7 employees and serves the Greater Lafayette area. The grand opening included a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Thomas Nelson, St. Martin Parish  Councilwoman Lisa Nelson, and Setpoint IS CEO Jack Guidry.

Jonathan Pledger, Vice President of the Eastern Region : “ The Greater Lafayette community has experienced very challenging times with the downturn in the oilfield market.  Setpoint IS’s leadership wanted to tangibly demonstrate to our customers, our employees, our suppliers, and the community that we are here for the long term to meet the requirements of the upstream market.  We saw no better way to do this than to invest in a new facility.”

OEM partners Schneider Electric, Turck, Scott Safety, and Ashcroft all exhibited at the celebration that followed, highlighting the Lafayette Branch’s commitment to distributing top tier products to its customers.

“We appreciate the support from our customers and vendors.  We are happy to be a part the Oil & Gas Industry, despite the ups and downs of the market.  We look forward to seeing an increase in business this coming year and can’t wait to cater to our customer’s needs for many years to come.” Mindy Delino, Lafayette branch manager.

About Setpoint Integrated Solutions

Setpoint Integrated Solutions (Setpoint IS) is a leading integrated solutions and services provider in the process control industry. Setpoint IS engineers, sells and services products ranging from control valves and process automation equipment to relief valves and industrial filtration, and provides a full range of site services and immediate technical support. Setpoint IS, headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., is a subsidiary of Pon Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. For more information on Setpoint IS’ products, services and locations, please visit www.setpointis.com.

Setpoint to Host Grand Opening at New Corporate Headquarters

Setpoint to Host Grand Opening at New Corporate Headquarters

Setpoint Integrated Solutions will hold the grand opening of its new 113,000 sq. ft. U.S. operations headquarters located in Baton Rouge, La. on April 16, 2015. The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting ceremony with a celebration and tours of the facility to follow.

Setpoint’s new corporate headquarters also serves as its premier Southeast Louisiana service center and adds safety relief valve services to its control valve repair capabilities in a 48,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art assembly, repair and automated valve machine shop. The new facility also adds a 30,000 sq. ft. inventory warehouse. Other added capabilities include the expansion of Setpoint’s process automation offerings and its local Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) area. The grand opening of Setpoint’s headquarters also coincides with the launch of its new Integrated Technology Center (ITC), an industrial process showroom designed to provide an interactive experience with a variety of products Setpoint sells, integrates and services. The ITC and new 74-seat auditorium will provide customers the ability to get hands-on exposure and training with all the solutions Setpoint offers.

“Last year, we changed our name from DMC-Carter Chambers to Setpoint Integrated Solutions. Building from a foundation of valve expertise, we rebranded ourselves since our organization evolved to include process automation products and associated services. This plan included a new corporate headquarters that is more representative of who we are today as a company and the direction we are headed,” said Joey Jobe, President and CEO of Setpoint. “Our new Baton Rouge facility is more than just a building. Our new facilities showcase our added service capabilities and expanded product lines we can now offer customers as we continue to maintain our commitment to first-rate customer service,” added Jobe.

Please visit www.setpointis.com/News-Events for further details on the grand opening event, ribbon cutting ceremony and information on visiting Setpoint’s new headquarters and new ITC.