MILLER MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. Celebrating over 20 years in business
www.millermech.com
Company Background When Myles Miller founded Miller Mechanical Services, Inc. (MMSI), in 1988, the sole business was performing shutdown and general maintenance at pulp and paper mills throughout the United States. Having spent more than 30 years working as a field superintendent and manager for a major pulp and paper equipment supplier, he was able to spearhead MMSI’s march to the forefront of the industry. Through the years, the company has evolved to include metal fabrication facilities for the engineering and construction of ASME code vessels and component parts used in the pulp and paper industry. MMSI is proud that after 20 years of business, it includes over 55,000 square feet of building space to serve as fabrication, repair, storage and administrative facilities and employs people of the very highest professional caliber. Myles assembled a group of talented, creative and steadfast individuals to carry on his vision of continued service excellence and to create a product that is unmatched in the industry. MMSI is now recognized as a leader in the business.
Manufacturing Services Miller Mechanical Services, Inc. (MMSI) has metal fabrication facilities in excess of 36,000 square feet with crane capacity of over 100,000 lbs. We are able to burn/cut, roll and form carbon steels, stainless steels, Duplex Stainless, and other materials, in excess of 1” thick, all within house. To join these materials, we utilize our in house welders who are tested and qualified in GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW, & SAW welding processes. Sandblasting and painting operations are performed on site. We maintain ASME and NBIC Code Stamps for fabrication and repair of vessels. Over the years we have gained extensive experience building ASME pressure vessels, API storage tanks, tanks, heat exchangers, screens, scrapers, piping packages, pipe hangers, platforms, ladders, handrails, cones, chutes, transitions, large diameter ductwork, rectangular tubing, equipment fabrication and assembly. Equipment and tanks that have been fabricated in our shop have been shipped to sites throughout the US and the world. We can assist you and your staff in the design requirements or perform the design based on pertinent information and requirements that you supply to us for the particular application. Design per ASME and API standards and generation of CAD drawings can all be done for you by our personnel. Required documentation and registration of vessels and equipment is done by our staff. We use industry accepted standards and inspection requirements for fabrication, but these can be modified to meet your specific requirements.
Some of our manufacturing equipment includes: 1—5 ton overhead crane 1—10 ton overhead crane 1—15 ton gantry crane 3—25 ton overhead cranes 4—fork trucks (2—6000#; 1—8000#; 1—10,000#) 1—100 ton press 1—150 ton Niagara press brake 1—350 ton Cincinnati press brake with 4-way die 1—1250 ton DK press brake with 12” adjustable die 1—180 ton Spartan Marvel dual station hydraulic iron worker/punch 1—4 roll electric plate rolls (capacity of 1-1/8” thick x 120” wide SS) 1—3 roll electric plate rolls (capacity of 3/4” thick x 120” wide CS) 2—3 roll electric plate rolls (capacity of 3/8” thick x 60” wide) 1—R5S Roundo angle/bar/pipe rolling machine 5—positioners (capacity 1,000# to 60,000#) 4—leveling beds 4—1 ton trucks with trailers for hot shot deliveries
1—HPR260 amp Hy Performance plasma with 12 ft x 24 ft cutting table capacity with oxy/fuel head 13-plasma arc machines ( PAC-22; PAC-40; PAC-44; PAC-45; Max 200; 4—Power Max 1100; 2—Power Max 1250; and 2—Power Max 1650) 1—plate shear (capacity of 1/2” thick x 120” wide carbon steel) 1—Hyd-Mech S-23A pivot style mitering band saw with computer feed (16” Capacity) 2—band saws up to 24” capacity 1—Model “G” Vernon Pantograph 60” capacity 1—Gullco GBM28 cold cut beveling machine 8—H & M beveling machines 1—track cutting table with auto feed 2—track cutting tractors 6—Hobart programmable pulse arc mig machines 12-400 amp DC welding machines 4—metal beam machines with track for overlay 1—submerge arc welding machine, 1000 amp; 150,000lbs turn capacity 3—1850 Amp stud welding machines 2—large radial drills
DiamondBack™ Fabrication Miller Mechanical Services, Inc. is currently licensed to fabricate DiamondBack™ feed bins for Diamondback Technology, Inc. The Diamondback offers a number of solutions to address bulk solids handling problems that occur in hoppers, bins and processing units. This patented technology has been developed to provide continuous flow for feed stock and has been used in a multitude of applications for various industries that require a reliable and uninterrupted supply of stock.
Patented Curved Slotted Screen Miller Mechanical Services, Inc. has developed and patented a curved slotted screen to be used in vessels. In field trials, this screen has been found to be stronger and more effective in resisting blockages than conventional screens. The patented curve slot design creates lower resistance to flow which allows for a smaller portion of the screen plate needed for open area. Therefore, more metal remains in the screen plate and this creates a stronger surface area. The curved slot design allows sideways movement of material in the slots and this movement helps to prevent material from being lodged. By varying the slot width and radius, MMSI can control the maximum thickness and width of particulate allowed to pass through the screens and create a screen design that satisfies individual plant process requirements. The patented curved slot screen is manufactured using laser technology in cutting slots which are then machine finished.
Typical Screen
Slotted Screen
Both screens shown above were in operation, side by side, for a period of 2 1/2 years. The slotted screen remains virtually free of obstruction, while the typical screen is almost completely clogged. The digester was blown, not cleaned prior to being photographed.
Field Services The goal of our Field Service Division is to meet your project requirements in a timely and cost competitive manner while assuring compliance to safety and quality standards. To attain this goal we have eight supervisors with over 180 years of combined experience in just continuous digester equipment maintenance plus countless more years in general construction experience. These supervisors bring with them crews that are unique in that they work exclusively on the repair, maintenance and installation of pulp and paper mill equipment and vessels. Our supervisors and crews appreciate and understand your expectations and take considerable pride in exceeding them. MMSI field crews and tool trailers are available to equip your shutdown, maintenance project, or emergency. Many locations can be activated quickly from our service locations in Glens Falls, New York and Brookhaven, Mississippi. We maintain ASME and NBIC Code Stamps for fabrication and repair of vessels. Field welders are skilled to our code qualified weld procedures and can perform weld repairs, weld build-up, and weld overlay on ASME pressure vessels as required. MMSI has a service proven overlay system, that along with our experienced supervisors and crews, can cut your downtime and costs on vessel shell build-up, weld overlay and future maintenance.
Below is a list of some of the field work we perform. Digester/Impregnation Vessel - repairs and modifications Internal cones Center pipes Head replacements Screen removal and installation Platforms Peripheral piping Shell repairs, weld build –up, and weld overlay Nozzle repairs and replacement O2 Reactor — repairs and replacement Steaming Vessel—repairs, modifications and replacement Flash Tank—repairs, modifications and replacement Level Tanks—repair and replacement Diffusers—screen repairs/replacement, balancing and rebuilds High Pressure Feeder—change-out and inspections Low Pressure Feeder—change-out and inspections Chip Meter—change-out, rebuild and inspections Air Lock—change-out, rebuild and inspections Sand Separator—repairs and replacement Top Separators—rebuilds, repairs and replacement Outlet Device—rebuilds, repairs and replacement Evaporators—repairs, modifications and element replacement Tanks—repairs, modifications and replacement Unfired Pressure Vessels—inspection, repairs, modifications and replacement Drum Washers—rebuilds and repairs Pumps & Agitators—rebuilds and repairs Batch Digesters—repairs, screens, overlay and replacement Valves—change-outs Heaters—repairs, re-tubing, modifications and replacement
Other services that we offer to enhance your shutdown and maintenance tasks are: Project Management & Shutdown Planning Engineering & Design Cost Analysis & Projecting Follow-up Reporting Emergency Services Shop Fabrication Support Below is some of the specialized equipment we have for performing shutdowns and general maintenance in pulp and paper mills. 1—Weld overlay tool trailer 9— Fully tooled trailers 3—Parts storage & office trailers 13—Vertical down weld overlay track systems 4—Metal beam track welders 8—Cat Mig track welders 11—Plasma Arc machines 4 Hypertherm 1650 4 Hypertherm 1100 2 Thermaldynamics 75XL 1 Pac-45 16—Hobart programmable pulse arc mig machines 85—600 Amp DC welding machines 30—Power distribution panels 29—Moveable platforms (various diameters from 8’-0” to 25’-0”) 11—Air tuggers 1T—10T 130—Chain hoists (various sizes) 6—Diffuser level & balancing kits 4—Evaporator tig welder gang boxes 4—110 Volt evaporator T16 Welder units
Mission Statement
Miller Mechanical Services, Inc. (MMSI) is determined to consistently exceed industry standards and serve our customers with excellence in areas of both metal fabrication and the general maintenance projects of the pulp and paper industry. We will continue to be the preferred and most trusted resource and strive to be the preeminent provider of service for our customers. MMSI will continually challenge ourselves to improve our products, our processes and ourselves and venture to understand our customers’ businesses and assist them to achieve their goals. We will do our utmost to achieve total customer satisfaction by understanding what the customer wants and delivering it flawlessly. MMSI is committed to be a responsible corporate citizen in the communities in which we operate and encourage our employees to be an asset to the community in which they live.
Locations and Personnel Facilities & Offices MMSI - New York 55 – 57 Walnut Street Glens Falls, NY 12801
MMSI - Mississippi 936 Brookway Blvd. Ext. NW Brookhaven, MS 39601
Tel: 518.792.0430 Fax: 518.792.2956 (Admin) Fax: 518.743.9863 (Eng/Field)
Tel: 601.833.2247 Fax: 601.833.4746
www.millermech.com President Elizabeth Miller
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Operations Manager
Field Operations Manager
Shop Operations Manager
Bill Batkay
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Mick Brayman
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Griff Thomas
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Administration
Field Operations Coordinator
Engineering
Elaine Lambert
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Ken Pagels
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Frank Burkhardt
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Ted Shufelt Jr.
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Quality Control
Shawn O’Connor
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Judy Roach
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Tim Priest
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Superintendents Ken Lofton Bill Hyatt
Clint Lofton Donnie Joe Haralson
Steve Croft Mike Jergins
Contractor Licenses Alabama (17743) Kentucky (1772) North Carolina (66493) South Carolina (G-98498)
Arkansas (025710494) Louisiana (24386) Oregon (152899) Tennessee (48972) Washington (Millems110NM)
Code Stamps National Board “R” 2039 ASME “U” 24,364
Memberships American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Welding Society TAPPI
Florida (QB0017177) Mississippi (08175) South Carolina (B-98499) Virginia (2705-102709A)
Customer List Abitibi-Bowater Catawba, South Carolina
Georgia Pacific Port Hudson, Louisiana
Lincoln Paper & Tissue Lincoln, Maine
Alabama Pine Pulp Perdue Hill, Alabama
Glatfelter Company Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
Mead Westvaco Evadale, Texas
Alabama River Pulp Perdue Hill, Alabama
Graphic Packaging West Monroe, Louisiana
Mead Westvaco North Charleston, South Carolina
Albany Winwater Works Albany, New York
Hollingsworth & Vose Greenwich, New York
Mead Westvaco Phenix City, Alabama
Andritz, Inc. Glens Falls, New York
International Paper Company Bastrop, Louisiana
New Page Corporation Wickliffe, Kentucky
Andritz, Inc. Pell City, Alabama
International Paper Company Cantonment, Florida
New Page Corporation Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Andritz, Inc. Roswell, Georgia
International Paper Company Courtland, Alabama
Red Shield Environmental Old Town, Maine
Augusta Newsprint Augusta, Georgia
International Paper Company Eastover, South Carolina
SAPPI Fine Paper Skowhegan, Maine
Delta Natural Kraft Pine Bluff, Arkansas
International Paper Company Franklin, Virginia
Savcor Vancouver, British Columbia
Domtar Corporation Bennettsville, South Carolina
International Paper Company Georgetown, South Carolina
Smurfit Stone Corporation Fernandina Beach, Florida
Domtar Industries, Inc. Woodland, Maine
International Paper Company Mansfield, Louisiana
Smurfit Stone Corporation Stevenson, Alabama
Domtar Paper Co. LLC Hawesville, Kentucky
International Paper Company Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Smurfit Stone Corporation West Point, Virginia
Domtar Paper Co. LLC Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
International Paper Company Pine Hill, Alabama
Temple Inland Bogalusa, Louisiana
Domtar Paper Co. LLC Kingsport, Tennessee
International Paper Company Pineville, Louisiana
Temple Inland Orange, Texas
Doty Machine Fort Edward, New York
International Paper Company Prattville, Alabama
Verso Paper Jay, Maine
Finch Paper LLC Glens Falls, New York
International Paper Company Riegelwood, North Carolina
Verso Paper Norway, Michigan
Georgia Pacific Monticello, Mississippi
International Paper Company Ticonderoga, New York
Weyerhaeuser Corporation Ogelthorpe, Georgia
Georgia Pacific New Augusta, Mississippi
International Paper Company Vicksburg, Mississippi
Weyerhaeuser Corporation Port Wentworth, Georgia
KMA Corporation Glens Falls, New York