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This year Mafi-Trench will exhibit with Atlas Copco at the Turbomachinery Symposium at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston, Texas. We will share a 20 x 30 booth with Atlas Copco and will display two turboexpander machine models: an oil bearing and a mag bearing center section cutaways. For more information on the show please go to http://turbolab.tamu.edu. You can also download a FREE PASS to the show:

Free Pass (PDF)


In addition, Jigger Jumonville will be present a case study at the show on Thursday, September 17, 2009.

We look forward to seeing you at the Turbo show this year!

MTC exhibited for the first time at the Geothermal Energy show, sponsored by the Geothermal Energy Association and the Geothermal Energy Association.

In line with MTCs ongoing commitment to renewable energy, the most recent brochure is now available in PDF format. The brochure describes MTCs involvement in the industry and our unique products offered for energy recovery, geothermal, pressure letdown and waste heat.

As Hurricane Ike prepared to come ashore in Galveston, TX, September 13th, employees of the Mafi-Trench and Atlas Copco repair facility located 35 miles away in LaPorte, TX, began making preparations for the storm. While a few employees did evacuate the area, many stayed home to face the storm. With winds sustaining speeds of 115 miles an hour and storm surge that reached 12 - 14 feet in many places. Many were without power as long as two weeks. With temperatures reaching the high 90's, ice and gas for generators were hard to come by and lines at the gas stations were miles long. During this time, MTC and Atlas Copco employees worked long hours to get the shop opening again on Wednesday, September 18th...even thought it took another week for many in the area to have power restored. During this time, all MTC and Atlas Copco employees provided a helping hand to those less fortunate. Some prepared food for others, helped neighbors clear downed limbs, ran extension cords to supply others with electricity, and checked on elderly neighbors.

Mafi-Trench will exhibit at the 2009 Renewable Energy Show at the Rio in Las Vegas March. MTC will have a 10x10 booth and display information on our expander generators used for geothermal energy production.

Mafi-Trench employees Joe Lillard and Behrooz Ershaghi, will present a technical paper called "Installation and Operation of Turboexpanders for Improved Reliability" on Monday March 9th at 1:30pm during Technical Section M of Operations and Maintenance Meeting at the Gas Processors Association annual conference.

During the Gas Processor's Association in March in San Antonio, Texas, Mafi-Trench will sponsor a "Hurricane Relieve" hospitality suite. The event will be on March 9th from 7-11 pm at the Marriott Rivercenter in Salon J. The event will also provide information on Red Cross Hurricane Relief efforts. For more information, contact Susan Price at 804-345-4117.

Mafi-Trench Booth #301 at Turbo Show in Houston 9/9

This year Mafi-Trench has increased our presence at the Turbomachinery Symposium in Houston. We will have a new 20 x 20 booth and will display two machine models: an oil bearing and a mag bearing center section cutaways. We will be located across the aisle from Atlas Copco (booth #307). For more information on the show go to http://turbolab.tamu.edu. You can also download a FREE PASS to the show:

Free Pass


In addition, we will be presenting two papers at the conference:
Thursday, September 11, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Room 361A
Case Study: Startup of Parallel Turboexpander-Compressor Units Operating in Hydrocarbon Processing Plants. Presenters: Reza Agahi, Marketing Manager - Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division North America; Behrooz Ershaghi, Manager Technology Mafi-Trench Company

Wednesday, September 10, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Assembly Theater C
Lecture: A New Method of Accurately Identifying the Location and Movement of Forward and Backward Bending Modes Using Magnetically Suspended Rotor Systems. Presenter: Jigger Jumonville, Mafi-Trench Company

On Tuesday evening 9/9 from 7 - 11pm we will sponsor a hospitality suite in conjunction with Atlas Copco called "Blues Brother's Beer Bash" in the Hilton Meeting Room 340AB (near the skybridge to the convention center).

Hospitality

We look forward to seeing you at the Turbo show this year!

Mafi-Trench Supports Local Youth Education

As a world leader in the manufacturing of hydrocarbon expansion turbines, Mafi-Trench (MTC) continues its commitment to local youth education. Recently, MTC provided a tour to a group of students from Cal Poly State University. The tour included an overview of the company’s products, markets, and career opportunities in the industry.

In addition, MTC participated in the Allan Hancock College Career Exploration Day that allows youth to explore career opportunities in the areas of welding, machinery, electronics, assembly, drafting and information technology.

MTC recently completed the first round of job shadowing with two students from Cabrillo High School. Each student spent ten weeks “shadowing” MTC employees throughout the machine shop, inspection, assembly and systems departments.

Twenty-four Righetti High School welding shop students and their instructor, Jim English, spent a day at Mafi-Trench learning from the company’s welders. The training included actual hands-on welding demonstrations on the company’s shop floor.

MTC also supports University of California Santa Barbara (USCB) educational and job placement programs related to manufacturing.

The letters below attest to the appreciation expressed by our local students.

LNG Fractionation Process and Optimization of the Turboexpander Unit

Winter G & P Stories Magazine 08/01/08

MTC has been working hard to support its customers with the highest quality service for over 30 years. To address the increasing activity in our industry we are pleased to announce the following change:

Mike Brown, who has been with Mafi-Trench for over eighteen years, started first in the MTC factory, and later served as a field engineer. Mike has now assumed the role of field service supervisor; in this new role he will be responsible for:
Scheduling field service activities;
Troubleshooting operating issues; and
Providing technical support

Please feel free to contact Mike directly with any concerns in these areas. Note that our 24-hour support will continue, although the contact number is new. Please call: 805-680-8156 for any of your field support needs.

Replacing Turboexpanders Article

Mafi-Trench Fall Newsletter

Atlas Copco’s U.S. subsidiary Mafi-Trench has won a multi-million dollar order for six turboexpander generators from Enel North America, Inc. The generators will help drive environment-friendly geothermal power plants, producing enough energy to power a medium-sized city.

The order is one of the largest for Mafi-Trench Company LLC, which was acquired by Atlas Copco in July 2007 and is now part of the company’s Gas and Process division. Mafi-Trench has supplied turboexpanders to the gas processing, petrochemical and power recovery markets for three decades.

We see great potential in Mafi-Trench’s products for customers in the renewable energy markets, and for the geothermal industry in particular, says Ronnie Leten,

President of Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Business Area. "This is clearly a future growth market for Atlas Copco and we are proud to get this order."

Enel has ordered the machines, with a combined capacity of 84 000 KW, to be used at the Stillwater and Salt Wells geothermal power plants in Nevada, USA. A growing business worldwide, the geothermal industry produces reliable and clean electric power by tapping wells of natural steam or hot water, converting it to electricity with machinery such as Mafi-Trench’s turboexpanders. Enel is one of Europe’s largest utility companies, with headquarters in Italy and operations in over 16 countries. Enel is a global leader in renewable energy generation with over 19 000 MW of installed capacity. The Enel North America subsidiary works exclusively on renewable energy projects.

Stockholm, Sweden, September 27
Ronnie Leten
President, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique

Press Release from Mafi-Trench Company

For further information please contact -

Susan Price, Marketing Manager

Mafi-Trench Company
sprice@mafi-trench.com
805-345-4117 (direct line) or 805-440-3965 (cell)

Petra Jacob, Marketing Communication
Atlas Copco Gas and Process
petra.jacob@de.atlascopco.com
+49 (0)2236 9650-750

Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division acquires Mafi-Trench Corporation

Santa Maria, July 30, 2007. Santa Maria-based Mafi-Trench Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to become part of the Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division. Sweden-based Atlas Copco, a global leader in industrial productivity solutions, announced the transaction on July 23, 2007; the acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter.

Mafi-Trench will retain its established brand and operate as Mafi-Trench Company LLC, with company's offices, manufacturing facilities, and 120 employees remaining in Santa Maria. Mafi-Trench was founded in 1975 and has been located in Santa Maria since 1981. Mafi-Trench will now be backed by Atlas Copco’s extensive financial resources, its comprehensive R&D infrastructure, and global market presence.

“This acquisition is a move that will facilitate Mafi-Trench’s long-term growth,” said Jim Reilly, General Manager of Mafi-Trench, “The sale of Mafi-Trench Corporation benefits all parties involved – from customers to employees – while solidifying and expanding Atlas Copco’s presence in the upstream and downstream markets worldwide.”

The acquisition brings together Mafi-Trench, a recognized market leader in hydrocarbon turboexpanders, and Atlas Copco Gas and Process, which manufactures large, customized turbocompressors and turboexpanders.

“The integration of Mafi-Trench into the Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division completes our product range serving the oil and gas value chain,” said Dré Schmitz, President of Atlas Copco Gas and Process.

Atlas Copco is an international company with sales and service networks reaching 150 countries, and Mafi-Trench has products in over 40 countries.

See www.mafi-trench.com or www.atlascopco-gap.com websites for more information about the companies.

The full Atlas Copco press release is located at -
http://www.atlascopco.com/usus/news/corporatenews/070723_atlas_copco_acquires_mafi-trench_expands_in_oil_and_gas_markets.asp.
For additional information, contact Susan Price, Marketing Manager at +1-805-345-4117 or by email at sprice@mafi-trench.com.

Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers and business partners, and with more than 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group’s global reach spans more than 150 markets. In 2005, Atlas Copco had 27,000 employees and revenues of BSEK 53 (MEUR 5 600).

Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

ANNOUNCING CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - FOUR FROM MAFI-TRENCH

Four Mafi-Trench employees were recently awarded extraordinary achievement awards from Mafi-Trench’s parent company Cryogenic Industries. The Cryogenic Industries annual award is limited to only 10 of the 500+ Cryogenic Industry employees. Bonnie Armstrong, Mike Harman, Nathan James, and Grant Nordwall; all from Mafi-Trench, were awarded engraved Cryogenic Industry trophies for their efforts in 2006 by Mafi-Trench General Manager Jim Reilly.

Bonnie Armstrong has three roles at Mafi-Trench. As HR rep she dealt with a significant increase in staff and new employee payroll issues during 2006 due to MTC’s growth. Additionally, Bonnie was the MTC implementation leader for the roll-out of our new CIGNA health plan. Finally, the growth in MTC business doubled the workload on Bonnie as Accounting Clerk. She was a success in all three roles and is clearly deserving of the Cryogenic Industries Extraordinary Achievement Award.

For Mike Harman 2006 was an extraordinary year for MTC and the manufacturing team. In 2005 we booked double our normal number of orders and in 2006 we built them all on time. As Production Scheduler, Machine Shop Outsourcing Coordinator, and Bulk Materials Purchasing Buyer Mike was “busier than a one armed paper hanger!” 2006’s manufacturing success was a testament to Mike Harman’s foresight and ingenuity. He exemplifies the professional behavior every employee of Cryogenic Industries should strive to emulate.

Nathan James was the most commonly nominated person at Mafi-Trench for the Extraordinary Achievement Award. He received nominations from all departments because he put out an extraordinary effort in implementing MTC’s new Product Center PLM program along with coordinating training for Solid Works, along with his day to day work. He didn't just implement Product Center; instead he studied the needs and workings of each department and set up Product Center to work best with those needs. His upfront research and efforts helped provide the most benefit to users since the new program worked in a logical manner to them.

Grant Nordwall kept a cool head though out a multitude of design and manufacturing questions during 2006. He worked long hours (many 14 hour days and frequent calls late at night during second shift testing) and got his assignments done. When the dust settled, all the jobs he worked on were successful! They met or exceeded their performance goals, and left the shop on schedule. His extraordinary achievement is handling the double, sometimes triple, work load that was piled on him, while remaining focused, pleasant and professional through out is clearly deserving of the Cryogenic Industry Extraordinary Achievement Award.

Mafi-Trench is proud that Cryogenic Industries recognized these four employees as the best of the BEST in 2006!

Mafi-Trench will be attending the 36th Annual Turbomachinery Symposium in Houston, Texas on September 10-13, 2007. Last year MTC sent thirteen attendees. The energy level was high and all of our attendees were excited to see many of our supporters who stopped by the booth. Your enthusiasm about our company is encouraging. We are committed to our customers and hope that our booth hospitalities demonstrate our desire to please. We value and appreciate your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again this year !!

Mafi-Trench attended the 86th Annual Gas Processors Association Convention on March 11-14, 2007. This year the event took place in San Antonio, Texas at the Marriott Rivercenter.

MTC hosted a hospitality suite for all of our business associates inviting them to-

COME AND RELAX AND “WINE DOWN” AT THE GPA CONVENTION !

MTC provided -

· Gourmet ultra-premium wine and food pairings

· Sommelier-led wine tasting demonstrations

· Professional acoustic guitar entertainment

· An Expander-Compressor Off-Design (EC-OD) software demonstration

· A celebration announcement of our Houston service center and our joint-venture Dubai, UAE service center

Mafi-Trench once again featured a live demonstration of our newly developed software product used to predict turboexpander off-design performance in plant simulations.

Developers,Grant Nordwall, Sr. Machinery Engineer from MTC and Steve Chafin, Consulting Process Engineer from River City Engineering were on-site with the live demonstration.

If you are looking to improve the accuracy of your performance calculations while reducing simulation time you can obtain more information by contacting us at marketing@mafi-trench.com. Also, we encourage you to browse to our EC-OD web page to view the dememonstration of the Expander-Compressor Off-Design Software.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED VISITING US AT THE 2007 86TH ANNUAL GAS PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION

New MTC Service Centers

GPA AWARD PRESENTED TO RON COULTRUP AND CHRISTINE ETHERINGTON --

THE GAS PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION CITATION FOR SERVICE is intended to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the gas processing industry - usually through the GPA organization or its committees.

Initiated in 1962, it is a mechanism through which leadership and dedicated service to the Association and the industry can be recognized, even though such service may have been confined to the team effort of committee work, rather than outstanding individual achievement.

The Award consists of an engraved, illuminated scroll that summarizes the individual’s contributions to the industry. It is conferred annually to one or more individuals at GPA’s Annual Convention during the GPA Membership Meeting and President’s Luncheon.

This year we proudly announce that the award was given to Ron Coultrup and Christine Etherington, Forcom Mafi-Trench in Hertfordshire, England. Forcom has been our representation in Western Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the British Isles for thirty years and it is with great pleasure that we post this announcement.

The GPA Awards program is one of the most visible means by which the Association meets an obligation "to more fully develop the gas producing and processing industry." These awards are also tangible, public evidence of appreciation by the industry, the Association, and industry colleagues to those individuals who have contributed significantly to the advancement and development of the light hydrocarbons industry.

FORCOM RETIREMENT -

It is with regret to announce that as of January 1, 2007, Ron Coultrup, Christine Etherington and Forcom retired as Mafi-Trench’s representatives. Forcom has been partners with Mafi-Trench since MTC started 30 years ago and MTC has grown to be the prime supplier of hydrocarbon turboexpander systems. We owe much of our success to Forcom.

Ron and Christine will continue as consultants to Mafi-Trench to assist as they hand over representation to their successors, Mr. Yahia I. Abul-Ela and Mr. Geoffrey T. Barrow from Barela Group in Henham, UK.

Mafi-Trench and Rivercity Engineering have developed a software used to predict turboexpander off-design performance in plant simulations. EC-OD is a unit operation extension designed to rigorously calculate expander compressor off-design performance within AspenTechs Aspen HYSYS® simulation environment.

For more information about EC-OD please contact us at marketing@mafi-trench.com, or go directly to Products/Applications menu on our web site and view our demonstration video.

Mafi-Trench is pleased to announce another 62 week turn-around shipment consisting of twin frame 3.5 expander compressors with 150mm magnetic bearings each mounted on separate skids. This equipment was shipped to the Olefins 2 Ethylene Project in Al Shuaiba, Kuwait. This makes MTC the dominant expander supplier in that region. To say the least Dow Chemical/Technip were a pleasure to work with, and MTC looks forward to serving and working with this partnership in the near future. Pictured below is one of two completed jobs.

Destined for a new off-shore platform in the Gulf of Thailand, MTC completed this 44 week turn-around skid mounted equipment for KBR Singapore. PTT Exploration & Production will operate this frame 4 expander compressor complete with our magnetic bearings. Thank you KBR for another opportunity to fulfill your turbomachinery requirements.

MTC also designs and manufactures bare machines. This beautiful frame 3 expander compressor was delivered to the El Wastani Field Development Project in Egypt. In addition to meeting our Customer's unique needs, what makes this order very special is establishing a great relationship with this new customer, Presson-Enerflex. It was a pleasure, and we look forward to future business ventures with Presson-Enerflex.

As promised MTC acheived another 43 week on-time delivery for Lanzhou CNPC. Thie single frame 3 lube oil skid came equipped with a remote control panel and many extras. This equipment was received at the Lanzhou, Gansu Ethylene Plant in the Peoples Republic of China. We are proud to be associated with Lanzhou CNPC and look forward to future business ventures.

MTC announces the delivery of two Frame EC-5 oil bearing units manufactured for Mobil Producing Nigeria East Area Projects. This equipment was shipped to offshore Nigeria, on the west coast of Africa.

MTC announces the delivery of two frame 4.0 units, mounted on separate skids, both equipped with magnetic bearings and shipped on time to the Kashagan Development Field in Kazakhstan. MTC looks forward to providing more equipment to AGIP Kazakhstan North Caspian Sea.

Happy Birthday Mafi-Trench!


Mafi-Trench gathered together to celebrate its 30th birthday. General Manger, Jim Reilly is pictured addressing the MTC employees. Afterward all the MTC employees enjoyed pizza, birthday cake and many great stories about our company. MTC is known for its employee longevity. 40% of our professional staff have been with the company for more than 15 years and 90% of the overall staff has been with the company for more than 5 years. This bares testimony to our experience and strong knowledge base of turbomachinery.

Founded in 1975 by Sharif Mafi and Jack Trench, MTC’s first home was established in Westlake Village in Southern California, then relocated in 1981 to its present location in Santa Maria, on the central coast of California. Through the years, MTC has grown into a world market leader, providing high quality and reliable machinery to the Natural Gas Processing, Petrochemical, and power generation markets.

MTC has successfully completed another job. Awarded by Kobe Steel Ltd/Midrex Technologies. This frame 1.0 expander compressor, designed and built within the thirty-eight week schedule, was delivered to the Kashima Oil Plant in Japan. We value our close working relationship with this customer, and look forward to future jobs.

MTC is pleased to announce another turboexpander bound for the former Soviet Union. The Soviet Union is one of the most active regions in the world for gas development. Thermo Design Engineering of Edmonton, Canada is designing and constructing the plants utilizing our supplied equipment. This will mark our eighth turboexpander over the last couple years in support of this developing gas processing market.

MTC has successfully completed another job for Propak Systems Ltd. This frame 2.5 expander compressor, was designed and built 1 week earlier than the contract ship date, and was delivered to the the Panyu/Huizhou Development in China. We value our close working relationship with Propak and look forward to future jobs.

MTC is proud to announce another on time shipment. This unit is a frame EC 5.0 on a lube oil skid, shipped to TTM Ltd. for use at the TTM Songkhla GSP-1 Project in Thailand. This package includes trip, JT and surge control valves, plus a full remote control cabinet. We delivered this package in 45 weeks.

MTC is proud to announce another magnetic bearing shipment. This magnetic bearing equipped unit is a frame EC 3.0 and had a turnaround time of 50 weeks. We supplied this equipment for the NOVA Chemicals Revamp of the Cold Section of an Olefins Unit located in NOVA’s Corunna, Canada facility.

Mafi-Trench is pleased to announce this recent shipment with an early delivery of 33 weeks to Hanover Russell of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Hanover Russell has been one of our longest standing supporters, and we are excited at this new opportunity to extend our relationship with them.

This unit is a frame 3.5 turboexpander-compressor system on a lube oil skid with a local ProCIS panel. This equipment was sent to a new gas plant in the Sindh Province of Pakistan. Included in this order are commissioning spares and a spare rotating assembly.

Mafi-Trench is pleased to announce another shipment to Burrup Fertiliser Pty Ltd. This equipment was delivered in only 38 weeks. The new plant is currently under construction by SNC Lavalin near Karratha, Western Australia. Due to be operational in 2005, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 760,000 metric tons, making it one of the world’s largest ammonia production facilities. MTC provided one Frame 6 turboexpander-generator system for use in an ammonia cycle, providing both refrigeration and electrical power generation.

Germany’s Linde AG and Sonatrach formed a joint-venture to build a helium liquefaction plant in Skikda, Algeria, that is scheduled for completion in 2005. This facility will produce 17 million Nm3 of helium per year. Until now, the main helium extraction plants were in the United States, Eastern Europe (Poland), the USSR, and India.


MTC supplied one frame 2 expander-compressor with auxiliary support system to provide critical refrigeration in this process. This unit has some similar characteristics to MTC Job 441, supplied to Linde in 1993. In fact, during the clarification meeting, Linde specifically mentioned the successful 441 machine as a strong reference for MTC on this project.

Destination TCO Tengiz Second Generation and Sour Gas Injection Project in Tenguz, Kazakhstan, near the Caspian Sea; delivered in 45 weeks; PFD (UK) Limited awarded Mafi-Trench with the design and manufacture of this oil bearing frame 5 and a spare rotating asssembly.

Shown here is one of two bare frame EC 3.0 machines, designed and manufactured for our client, Propak Systems Ltd. Delivered right on schedule, these units left MTC in Santa Maria, CA bound for the Chunxiao Gas Plant in China. Each unit is configured with different aerodynamic hardware and the order also includes a spare rotating assembly.

Once again, we look forward to working with Propak in the very near future.

We at MTC have been given the opportunity to extend our excellent working relationship with Linde AG, a relationship that we have valued for many years. MTC successfully completed their contract with Linde AG of Munich, Germany, who assigned it to their American associates Linde BOC of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This package had a 30 week turn-around and shipped, on time, to Tokuyama, Japan. This single expander-hydrobrake, frame 1.0 includes, among others, a Lube Oil System and BG System, inlet trip valve, inlet screen, inlet spool piece, local gauge board and commissioning spares.

MTC has successfully completed another job for Howe-Baker Engineers Ltd. This frame 2.0 expander compressor, designed and built within the twenty week schedule, was delivered to the Valero Gas Refinery in Texas City, TX. We value our close working relationship with Howe-Baker and look forward to future jobs.

A CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS
MAFI-TRENCH RECEIVES TWO
PRESTIGIOUS SUPPLIER AWARDS FROM THE
BELANAK FPSO PROJECT
NOVEMBER 6TH CELEBRATION

Mafi-Trench (MTC) was first named Supplier of the Month in July 2002 for delivering supplier excellence. This month Conoco/Phillips has awarded MTC the prestigious Gold Award for excellent performance throughout the project.

MTC designed and manufactured two critical pieces of turbomachinery for service in a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for an international oil and gas project in SE Asia. This development, called the Belanak project, is located in the South China Sea offshore of Malaysia. The primary owner of the project is Conoco, and the Engineering and Construction company is Kellogg Brown & Root in Singapore. This FPSO has the capability to produce 100,000 barrels of oil per day, can store up to a million barrels onboard, as well as process over 450 million standard cubic feet of natural gas.

The Belanak Team took a very aggressive role to insure a successful project, launching a program entitled Belanak Supplier Quality Initiative (BSQI). Over 200 suppliers were evaluated, tracking performance over a wide variety of criteria, including Quality, Zero Cost Growth, Safety, Documentation and Communication. Only 61 suppliers qualified for the Gold Award, which is the highest award possible.

MTC attended the Belanak FPSO launch ceremony in Batam Island, Indonesia on November 6th, represented by Mr. Ton Schonk, Director of Enholco PTE Ltd. in Singapore. Mr. Schonk formally received our Gold Award from Senior Conoco/Phillips and KBR Executives on behalf of Rik Krull, President of MTC.

Mafi-Trench is an ISO-9001 certified firm. Please contact Mafi-Trench if you have any questions.

MTC is proud to announce the August on-time delivery of one frame 4.0 turboexpander-compressor with a lube oil auxiliary support system for the Williams Field Service Opal Phase III project in Wyoming. The Sales Order was approved in January 2003. Process Engineering Design/Wilbros decided to install the turboexpander at the beginning of the project to maximize plant throughput and liquid recovery.

This unit will be joining other MTC units in Wyoming (Jobs 175, 538 and 6379), and additional units in the Williams Field Services family (including units 160, 184, 255, 500, 518, 557, and 560). MTC has supported all of these units, as well as many of our competitor’s units owned by Williams. For this reason Williams has made MTC their first choice for new turboexpander purchases and continued support of their turboexpander equipment.

Local News: Mafi-Trench is the proud recipient of the Santa Maria Valley Founder's Award.

The Mafi-Trench was honored to have been awarded the "Founders Award" from the Santa Maria Valley Economic Development Association. Mafi-Trench was presented the award by the EDA President at their annual Association Officer Installation banquet.

Mafi-Trench, founded in 1975, qualified for this award based on contributions to local domestic product by generating payroll and sales revenue derived from sources outside the Santa Maria Valley. In addition, MTC continues to contribute to the overall employment base, and socioeconomic success of the Santa Maria Valley. MTC has made a significant commitment to the region and has combined labor resources, capital, and management and has appreciably contributed to the favorable balance of trade on the central coast of California.

MTC recognizes and appreciates not only the beauty of the central coast and the abundant resources, but also its most valuable asset, the people. We appreciate the employees who are dedicated to this community and continually strive to increase the Valley’s prosperity. We hope we can continue to meet Santa Maria’s expectations as a caring and growing company in their community.

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