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Grant Todd Named VP for Well Optix

Grant Todd has been appointed Vice President for Well Optix, a company known industry wide for its cloud-based SCADA solution for remote monitoring, historical data acquisition, and control of artificial lift systems and other applications.

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SPOC Featured in COMPRESSORtech2

In recognition of growing environmental challenges, in some states and in other parts of the world, vapor recovery is becoming mandatory. To prevent light hydrocarbon vapor emissions – and realize cost savings – smart companies are installing vapor recovery units (VRUs) near storage tanks.

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SPOC's Secret Sauce to Success

I’ve been thinking lately about the erosion of relationships in our society. In an instant we can “friend/unfriend,” “follow/unfollow,” and seek the anonymity of texts over face-to-face interactions. We have shorter attention spans and a microwave mentality in our expectations of results—not only in personal relationship but in business as well.

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Cable Machine Automation Cuts Production Time

For several years, SPOC has made use of a machine to cut control wire. Since we build all our products to order, high-volume throughout has resulted in efficiency gains, enabling us to deliver drives faster than anyone else in industry. With this machine we’ve been able to control length, cut straight, and reduce wiring errors and potential arc hazards.

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SPOC Automation Announces New OEM Sales Manager

SPOC Automation is pleased to welcome Rich Vigil, who has joined the SPOC team as OEM Sales Manager responsible for overseeing and orchestrating OEM sales operations.

Rich Vigil, OEM Sales Manager

Based in Houston, Vigil will take the lead in developing and implementing a sustainable sales growth strategy designed to proactively serve the needs of OEM customers while driving overall sales performance.

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Lynnmarie Flowers: Marketing and Technical Communication Specialist

SPOC Automation welcomes Lynnmarie Flowers to the team as Marketing and Technical Communication Specialist, charged with developing new technical and marketing documents, training materials and manuals, and public relations communications.

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SPOC Automation Presents at DUG Eagle Ford

The DUG Eagle Ford Technology Showcase gives leading companies the opportunity to bring the latest solutions in oil and gas to the exhibit floor. This year, SPOC Automation’s Texas Regional Sales Manager, Bryan Lile, displayed how to save energy using a variable frequency drive on a beam pump.

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SPOC Automation Presents at DUG Rockies

The DUG Rockies Technology Showcase gives leading companies the opportunity to bring the latest solutions in oil and gas to the exhibit floor. This year, SPOC Automation’s Rocky Mountain Regional Sales Manager, John Smith, displayed how to save energy using a variable frequency drive on a beam pump.

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SPOC featured in Yellowhammer News

ALABAMA OIL BOOM: How a small town company is revolutionizing the global oil & gas industry

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TRUSSVILLE, AL- SPOC Automation, a company located in a quiet Birmingham suburb of about 20,000 people, is the largest artificial lift control manufacturer in all of North America. “Artificial lift” is the process used to increase the flow of liquids coming out of a well, or, as SPOC Automation describes it, “technology that allows users to get more product out of the ground.”

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Mike Gauthe Joins SPOC as New Sales Manager in West Texas

SPOC Automation is pleased to announce its recent hire of Mike Gauthe, who will join the SPOC team as the Regional Sales Manager for the West Texas area. The 35 year veteran has a proven background developing projects, identifying success towards customer’s needs, and overall level of experience. Gauthe will help ensure SPOC continues to provide unmatched sales support, allowing the company to further its leadership position within the artificial lift control markets.