| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Paulo Michels |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
Since 1902, BIA is recognized by its customers for the quality of its products and services in the mining and quarrying, construction, transport and energy sectors as exclusive distributor of Komatsu equipment and parts, as well as other reputable manufacturers like Metso, Cummins, Bomag, MAN, Foton, Furukawa, GHH… for complementary products. Today BIA Group has become a well-established, multinational and trusted long-term business partner, operating in more than 20 countries in Africa and in the Benelux regions. The family-owned group distinguishes itself through the extent of its network and state-of-the-art technical facilities to support its clients close to their operations. The group is continuously developing its capabilities and expertise to meet the ever-growing customer needs. BIA provides a wide range of solutions including equipment sales, rental, parts supply, aftersales services as well as support services such as structured financing solutions, supply chain management and training to assist its customers on their projects development. More recently, BIA was pioneer in adopting innovation & technology solutions to increase customers productivity and safety on sites.
UNICO Group is a client-focused insurance broker headquartered in Nebraska. Our consultative and relational approach develops customized solutions for clients all around the nation. At UNICO, we are fueled by our core values: professional, trust, team player and positive. By living our values and providing the best insurance products, service, and support to our clients, we strive to create lasting connections and partnerships. We take pride in our expertise and know trust cant be assumed. It has to be earned. And as we earn it, youll understand that what we value most are relationships. That includes you, your family, and your business; our employees; and the communities we serve. Our team strives to create connections that are personal, compassionate, and fun. UNICO has been awarded some of the highest honors in the industry: - 5-time Best Places to Work in Lincoln, Nebraska (2024, 2023, 2021, 2021 and 2019) - 2022 and 2021 Accident Fund Agency of the Year - 2016 Nationally awarded Top Performing Agency by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America - 14-time recipient of the Best Practices Agencies in the Country - Best of Omaha 2024 Independent Insurance Agency
The founder of Conval, Chester A. Siver, developed an innovative and technologically advanced line of forged steel globe valves for high pressure and high temperature steam service applications primarily for the power generation industry. In 1967, Conval was incorporated and manufacturing facilities were established in Somers, Connecticut. Conval has developed extensions to the original product line which include: • "T" and angle pattern bodies • 3500 pound and a 4500 pound series • 2 1/2, 3, and 4 inch sizes • Bellows seal valves • 3 way valves • A variety of material options • Cryogenic valves • Multiple orifice blowdown valves • Ball Valves • Nuclear Power Plant Valves Convals provides basic valve products that are durable, maintainable, and yield a low cost solution over the serviceable life of the valve. Markets for Conval include the power generation industry, refining, oil and gas production, chemical, fertilizer, and pulp industries. Besides the domestic United States market, other projected growth markets are Canada, Australia, China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, South America, and developing third world countries. Over one half of Convals sales are made internationally. Conval became a Certified ISO 9001 manufacturer in September 1992. BVQI (Bureau Veritas Quality International, N.A., Inc.) semi-annually certifies that Convals Quality Management System is in accordance with appropriate international standards for design, development, production, installation, and servicing. Also, Convals quality program meets the requirements of 10CFR50, Appendix B of the Code of Federal Regulations and ASME N Stamp for its nuclear customers, and the European Pressure Equipment Directive. Conval employs approximately 100 employees working on two shifts. Convals operations consist of the machining of most parts used to assemble finished valves, the maintenance of adequate parts inventory to support production, and the development of new valve products.