It is my great pleasure and honor as the chairman of the Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference and Expo 2025 to WELCOME YOU ALL with enthusiasm and excitement.

The Gulf Coast - Texas, Louisiana are recognized as major players in US energy sector with Houston as energy capital of the world. Houston's vibrant economy surrounding area has high concentration of major EPC companies, heat exchanger fabricators supporting major Oil & Gas companies, Refineries, Petrochemical and Chemical plants, Midstream and Pipeline, LNG with Export terminals, Offshore production etc.

This is the only conference devoted specifically to heat exchangers and related cleaning and maintenance Industries with a unique platform where individuals could connect with one another, share knowledge and expertise and learn new and emerging technology and products.

The conference includes several expert panels and sessions with presentations and discussion, workshops to highlight the most relevant topics in heat exchanger Industry.

The Expo will showcase sponsors and manufacturer's products including service providers, suppliers of raw material and tooling, so enjoy interactive discussion with experts while walking the floor. I assure you that attending this conference would provide unique opportunity to benefit and learn through exhibits about specialized heat exchanger technology, troubleshoot equipment or increase operating efficiency. I look forward to meeting all of you in conference for next two days.

I am looking forward to being the Vice Chairman of the Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference & Expo 2025. This wonderful event provides endless opportunities to allow the heat transfer community to come together, partake in new ways of thinking through extensive knowledge transfer, learning of the latest innovations in heat transfer equipment, cost-saving initiatives, practical solutions, and technical demonstrations. This event will serve as a stage for networking opportunities with some of the most talented individuals in this diverse industry.

Throughout my career, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in sealing, bolting, training, and technical support. My position at TEADIT in Pasadena, TX has allowed me to oversee its Commercial Team and Application Engineers here in North America. As one of the nation's leading SMEs in Bolted Flange Joints subject matter, I have authored and maintained standards for the assembly of bolted-flanged connections and valve packing installations. During my career, I have had the opportunity to assist end users and OEMs in providing the necessary training to understand bolted flange joints, sealings and gaskets, which is necessary for understanding their connection to heat transfer equipment. Having the opportunity to educate and train is vital to ensuring your heat transfer equipment meets maximum performance; this way, users extend the life expectancy of their assets, improving processes and mitigating common challenges.

As we anticipate meeting one another this October, we invite you to join us at the NRG Center, with your ideas and topics focused on heat exchanger costs, design, performance, maintenance and efficiency in the oil and gas industry. I am confident that there is something for every professional from all levels of expertise at the Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference and Expo 2025. I am looking forward to seeing you all there!