TOWERING OVER THE REST

PB provided a turnkey package for a Tampa based

customer by providing the design, engineering, detailing,

fabrication, coatings, and installation of a 12’ diameter x 40‘

tall API 650 storage tank. This vessel was fabricated at our

Adamo facility and installed by PB construction division

team members for a customer. This vessel featured a

spiral staircase and a two-coat shop applied paint system.

This project is an example of the value-added services PB

provides our customers by offering a complete package that

reduces lost time of interface between multiple companies

during project design and installation.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Success for Our Customers, Our Employees & Our Company

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VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2 DECEMBER 2023

SPARKS

REMARKS

Season’s Greetings

FROM THE CEO

I hope this holiday season finds you

in good health and high spirits! In a

world often dominated by headlines

of crises, conflicts, and challenges, it

can be easy to lose sight of the many

reasons for optimism. Amidst the

turbulence of our times, there

are clear indications that should

inspire hope and positivity, both in

the realm of our business and on a

global scale.

Our business has proven its resilience time and time again.

We’ve weathered economic downturns, market fluctuations, and

unforeseen challenges and have emerged stronger as a result of

overcoming these obstacles. This resilience is a testament to our

team’s ability to adapt, improve, and find new opportunities. We are

currently enjoying an increase in demand for the unique products

and services we provide, so we are excited about our future.

The rapid pace of technological advancements has opened new

horizons for businesses. While the headlines are filled with the

promise of artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics, it

is the individual effort and improvement of our team members that

is driving our advancement. We will continue to incorporate new

equipment and techniques to make us more efficient, accomplish

our work in a safer manner and in less time, but all of these are

simply better tools in the hands of our professionals. One example

is our incorporation of cobots for welding in our shops this past year,

which I like to compare to a skilled builder who is able to do their job

faster with a nail gun than they could with a hammer. The work is

accomplished faster and safer, but it still takes a professional to do the

job correctly. Thanks to our team for their willingness to try new

things to make us better.

We are going to continue to focus on attention to detail and doing

things right the first time. As a team, we have made significant

improvements in efficiency which have helped us to identify that

by eliminating rework, we can take the next steps in productivity.

In today’s fast-paced world, where efficiency and productivity are

highly prized, there is often a temptation to hurry through tasks in

an attempt to save time. However, the age-old adage “haste makes

waste” still holds true, especially in welding. Doing things correctly

the first time is, in fact, more time-efficient and beneficial.

One of the primary reasons why taking the time to do things correctly

is faster is because it eliminates the need for time-consuming

revisions, corrections, and rework. In welding, the time for repairs is

exponentially more than the initial time required. Rushing through

a task leads to errors, oversights, or incomplete work, necessitating

additional time to rectify mistakes. I am optimistic that our collective

focus on doing things right the first time and being quick in our

work, but never at the sacrifice of quality, will be beneficial for us

all in the coming year. We want to make sure that our focus is on

achievement and not activity.

The last eight pages of this newsletter are filled with pictures of

important people. We are pleased to recognize the Precision Build

team members who have at least five years of service and sadly share

some short stories about friends we have lost. David, Brian, and

Kathie each contributed to our team in their own ways and will be

missed.

There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of our

business. By leveraging our strengths, embracing innovation, and

staying attuned to market dynamics, we can navigate any challenge

and seize opportunities as they arise. Together, we can continue to

build a bright and prosperous future for our company. Thank you

for your dedication and commitment to our shared vision. I look

forward to working with you to capitalize on the exciting prospects

that lie ahead.

Corey Yraguen

CEO

“Be quick, but don’t hurry.”

– John Wooden

BIG BRIDGES REQUIRE BIG GIRDERS

PB was asked to assist a partner fabrication company on a South

Florida Bridge Project. Our scope of work included three large

box girders and a progressive assembly of the boxes and their

associated connection tub girders.

Fabricated with 3 1/2” thick flange plate material, the box girders

are up to 67’ long and weight approximately 200,000 lbs. each.

This project featured HPS 70 plate material with complete joint

penetration welds for much of the project. PB utilized induction

heating systems and semi-automated welding processes to

perform efficient, high-quality welds and achieve stellar results.

After fabrication, these boxes were put into a progressive assembly

to match drill all connections and connection materials.

Fabricated at our Athens, Illinois facility, these 5,200-gallon,

stainless-steel tanks have proven to be a hit. Built to customer

specifications, these tanks are a turnkey-solution for customers

seeking the highest quality fabrication from one highly diversified

facility. So far, PB has received 24-orders for stainless steel tanks

like these, and the year isn’t over yet!

MADE TO ORDER FROM OUR PB TEAM

IN ATHENS, ILLINOIS

BUILDING GIRDERS FOR A

RAILROAD BRIDGE

The PB fabrication team has begun work on the second

series of eight large girders for a railroad bridge. These 185’

long x 12’ tall girders weigh more than 200,000 lbs. This

project requires that all material is CNC drilled prior to

fabrication to allow for a more efficient assembly process.

The webs have more than 2,500 holes per girder. The

flange material is 3” thick and receives a complete joint

penetration weld for the entire length of the girder. PB

utilizes an induction heating and semiautomated welding

process to increase efficiency and reduce weld defects.

After fabrication is completed, the bridges will be fully

assembled before shipment in Florida.

PB has engineered, fabricated, and erected three shop-built

tanks and ten field erected tanks for a customer in Georgia.

These tanks range in size from 14’ to 29’ in diameter and 16’

to 32’ in height, with eight of the tanks requiring internal

floating roofs. They will be used to store multiple products.

The shop built tanks were fabricated at our Adamo facility

in Tampa and shipped as over-dimensional loads to the

erection site. Field erection was executed by one of our PB

field crews with all the required welding certifications,

PQR and WPS, as well as certifications in complete

accordance with ASME Section IX.

THIRTEEN TANKS FABRICATED AND

ERECTED FOR A CLIENT IN GEORGIA

Stephen Firman

61 Years

Gary Scrivener

45 Years

Timothy Bell

33 Years

Calvin Reed

47 Years

Kevin Young

43 Years

Larry Merrill

32 Years

Butch Armstrong

37 Years

Dale Ison

45 Years

Randy Allen

37 Years

Aaron Pedigo

29 Years

William McCullen

28 Years

John Niehaus

28 Years

Salomon Falcon Guardia

23 Years

Monica Guirales

23 Years

Kevin Sigl

27 Years

Allen Bright

26 Years

Ken Hardy

26 Years

Richard Million

26 Years

Jody Evans

25 Years

Joey Allen

22 Years

John Biddle

22 Years

Miguel Ontiveros

27 Years

Jack Eckerston

41Years

Edward Glass

36 Years

UNITED STATES

Chad Kiel

30 Years

Jose Salazar

22 Years

Michael Coffman

19 Years

Michael Abdoney

18 Years

Gary Ruff

21 Years

Jose Rodriguez

19 Years

Windell (Ben) Hyde

22 Years

David Hemming

19 Years

Jose Cordero-Castro

17 Years

Billy O’Kelly

22 Years

Louis Burgess

17 Years

Thomas Martin

16 Years

Karl Brown

16 Years

Gary Rajaram

16 Years

Juan Martinez

15 Years

Steve Rials

16 Years

Josue Salazar

16 Years

Genna Brockhouse

15 Years

Wayne Moseley

15 Years

Samuel Morse

15 Years

Robert Hudson

14 Years

Juan Puyo

17 Years

UNITED STATES

Joaquin Gonzalez

22 Years

Jacob Flink

17 Years

Tanya Hengesteg

15 Years

Russell Walsh

15 Years

David Aldana

13 Years

Jason Bahamonde

13 Years

Robert Wininger

13 Years

Scott Herendeen

13 Years

Christopher Mora

13 Years

Jeffrey Hughes

12 Years

David Hechinger

12 Years

Joel Hernandez

12 Years

Christian Babb

13 Years

Joseph Eutermark

11 Years

Tyrone Lee

11 Years

William Prescott

11 Years

Randy Kuhn

13 Years

Kenneth Bentley

13 Years

Kristofer Limerick

13 Years

Federico Rivas

11 Years

James Anderson

10 Years

Randall Kelley

10 Years

Saladin Sharrieff

10 Years

Avdon Martinez

10 Years

UNITED STATES

John Michaud

14 Years

Karl Marschke

14 Years

Shawn Sawyer

12 Years

Ryan Stratton

11 Years

Joseph Brent

14 Years

Ken Barber

9 Years

Bruce Berray

9 Years

Stephen Gord

9 Years

Douglas Hepperel

9 Years

Jeffery Horn

9 Years

Robert Grant

9 Years

Markus Magee

9 Years

Donna Andersen

8 Years

Brianna McCall

9 Years

Adrian Rios

9 Years

Ed Adams

8 Years

Donald Brown

8 Years

Steven Andersen

8 Years

James Derry

8 Years

Deborah Hayden

8 Years

Stephen Kirby

8 Years

Robert Mann

8 Years

Ross Kunert

9 Years

Tracy Monson

9 Years

Bonnie Parker

8 Years

Abel Vigoa

8 Years

Bobby Helms

7 Years

Craig Baker

7 Years

Richard Hoskins

7 Years

UNITED STATES

Phillip Cerwinske

7 Years

Gordon Hendricks

6 Years

Eric Dunham

6 Years

Chris Moore

6 Years

Devon Robert Rajaram

6 Years

Alejandro Velez

6 Years

Michael Roberts

5 Years

Luis Rivera Torres

6 Years

Khamsouk Thongvan

5 Years

UNITED STATES

Juan Lima

7 Years

Mauricio Rico, Jr.

7 Years

Christopher Bopp

6 Years

Rosendo Rico Paz

7 Years

Diego Carrillo

6 Years

Billy Crittendon

6 Years

Scott Lauher

6 Years

James Holland

6 Years

Florencio Delgado

5 Years

Jimmie Jones

5 Years

Mark Knous

5 Years

Elizabeth Leng

5 Years

Manolo Martinez

5 Years

Joseph Miller

5 Years

Jeff Soost

7 Years

Freddy Tobar

29 Years

Leonard Muthra

24 Years

Vinicio Pazos

24 Years

Pedro Cohn

25 Years

William Lopez

20 Years

Danilo Lopez

24 Years

Edona Tearr

23 Years

Rosalba Torres

20 Years

Miguel Aponte

19 Years

Crisantos Asig

19 Years

Rafael Franco

19 Years

Ronald Lopez

18 Years

Jose Golindano

19 Years

Anthony Russell

17 Years

Lester Blanco

17 Years

Maurice Barr

15 Years

Cecil Similen

17 Years

Milena Rosa Angulo

15 Years

Teresa Canas

15 Years

Cristobal Garcia

26 Years

Andres Hernandez

16 Years

Santiago Otalora

15 Years

Roberto Valencia

15 Years

David Brown

14 Years

Lynden Roker

13 Years

INTERNATIONAL

Gerson Suarez

14 Years

Josue Turcios

14 Years

Aura Marina Mijangos Quiñonez

13 Years

Kem Ambrister

13 Years

Budley Anderson

13Years

Trevor Sands

13 Years

Trevon Russel

13 Years

Travis Thompson

12 Years

Calvin Rolle

12 Years

Claudia Sagastume

12 Years

Kerllia de Esturaín

11 Years

Jhonny Hoyte

10 Years

Juan Torbay

9 Years

Tristan Smith

11Years

Virgilio Forbes

10 Years

Ivan Russell

11 Years

Ray Murphy

12 Years

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INTERNATIONAL

Precision Build Increases Visibility and

Markets at Industry Events

FTBA – Florida Transportation Builders’ Association

February 8 – 9, 2024 - Signa Orlando Bonnett Creek, Orlando, FL

NISTM - National Institute For Storage Tank Management

April 3 -5, 2024 - Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL

ILTA - International Liquids Terminals Association

Booth No. 802 - May 6 - 8, 2024 - George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF THREE

PRECISION BUILD / TT-FSS FAMILY MEMBERS

DAVID E. NEWLIN

David Newlin of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on July

13, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Recognized as a top, worldwide tank and structural engineer,

David was well respected by the industry and many “old

timers” at TT-FSS. David

worked in the tank and

structural industry for

forty-seven years, the

last thirty with TT-FSS,

before retiring in 2014.

He came to us in 1984

with a master’s degree in

Structural Engineering

and earned, during his

tenure, his master’s in

business administration.

While at TT-FSS, David

created and developed

a professional engineering department to guide our

expansion and manage our nascent field construction arm.

David’s contributions made him a primary driver in the

growth of our company, creating a path to excellence, that

is today, continued by Precision Build. David’s contributions

were recognized in 2021 through an endowment placed

with Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, the

Allen, Hester, Newlin Scholarships in welding and fitting,

named for three key employees, skilled in their profession

and dedicated to their life’s work.

BRIAN ALBERT

Brian Albert passed away

on September 25, 2023,

after a lengthy battle with

cancer. Brian was hired

by TT-FSS in 2006 as

CFO and Controller, and

he immediately faced the

challenge of overseeing a

major technical upgrade

of the company’s financial

and management control

systems. He took the

reins at a time when the

company was enjoying significant foreign and domestic

growth, but also moving rapidly into high-tech fabrication.

Brian worked at TT-FSS for 12 years, until he stepped down

in 2018. Brian’s skills and leadership paved the way for much

of our company’s success and spurred the development

of the financial and administrative team we depend on

today. Many here at PB worked with Brian and enjoyed his

professionalism, his company and his friendship.

KATHLEEN MAY CHAMBRY

Kathleen (Kathie) Chambry of Riverview, FL, passed away

on September 22, 2023. She was just 52 years old. Kathie was

our sole steel Purchasing Manager for the past 4 years. She

touched many lives here

at Precision Build, in the

very best way. So many

of us are grateful we got

the chance to know her

as both a colleague and a

friend. Kathie had a bright

and vibrant presence

about her. She had the

most beautiful radiant

smile, was so full of life

and knew no stranger. She

loved the beach, with her

toes in the sand and sun

on her face. She loved amusement parks and cruising on the

high seas. And whenever possible, you would find her and

her husband out on their Harley motorcycle getting some

“Wind Therapy.” Kathy was a sweet and beautiful soul, and

we hope she is with the angels and riding like the wind.

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