Swage Talks Blog
Welcome to Swage Talks!
The purpose of Swage Talks is to share local fluid system knowledge and solutions with you. Our team at Swagelok Ontario | Atlantic Canada is composed of subject matter experts who are here to provide insight and help you with your application issues. The Swage Talks blog focuses on:
- Local Support: An introduction to our team of engineers and subject matter experts who support local markets in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
- Application Solutions: How to respond to common and nagging application issues.
- Fluid System Products & Services: Technical considerations which help you optimize system performance.
These blog posts complement our Tech Talk Webinar program.
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Meet the bloggers!
Our team of engineers and subject matter experts are happy to share their knowledge with you.
Andrew Wright, P.Eng., MBA, Regional Field Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 13
- Regional Field Engineer since 2017
- Bachelor of Materials Engineering
- Certified Welder
Phil Daniels, P.Eng., Mechanical Solutions Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 9
- Swagelok Hose Advisor
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluids)
- Previously a Mechanical Engineer for an Alt. Fuels Dispenser
Hassan El Ghoul, Mechanical Solutions Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 5
- Specialties include Fluid Mechanics and Regulator Essentials
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics)
- Previously a Project Manager & Technical Consultant for an Alternative Energy company
Ali Ladhani, P.Eng., Associate Applications Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 5
- Bachelor of Nuclear Engineering
- Custom Fluid System Assembly Project Manager, including technical review and 3D CAD
Max Jantz, Engineering Specialist
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 4
- Custom Solutions Engineering Specialist
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical & Manufacturing)
- Focused on the right assembly/solution for your application
Brandon Van Bilsen, Technical Support Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 3
- Engineering Services, Technical Support Engineer
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Experience, Customer Focus
Braden Coombs, Associate Solutions Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 1
- Associate Solutions Engineer-in-Training
- MSc. Eng. & Project Management (Graduating 2023)
- Nuclear Applications, Applications Engineering Solutions, Offshore Energy, Major Projects & Construction
Rich Wubs, P.Eng., Regional Field Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 26
- Regional Field Engineer, Technical Solutions Design Lead
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Extensive Experience with Mechanical Systems, CNC Machining, Pump & Skid Systems, Analytical Systems, and Pressure Regulators
Mitchel Hardy, Associate Solutions Engineer
- Years of Service with Swagelok: 1
- Associate Solutions Engineer-in-Training
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
- Managed acquisition, testing and qualification of new manufacturing and packaging equipment for the Pharmaceutical market
- Documentation control and quality assurance in the rail industry