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Western Technologies

Western Technologies was born of the idea that the galvanizers needed practical solutions to the challenges of the industry.

About Us

The top management of the company combines extensive experience and expertise in fields of plant design and engineering, plant operations and management, and process chemistry and metallurgy.

Western Technologies is dedicated to the design and manufacture of high quality, durable, and energy-efficient equipment for the after-fabrication hot dip galvanizing industry.

 

Our Team

In support, we have an experienced team of engineers, technicians, and commercial staff making Western Technologies probably the largest “independent” professional hot dip galvanizing plant designer and equipment supplier in the world. Expertise combined with the confidentiality of an independent supplier make Westech your best choice for plant design and equipment.

Russell Patterson

WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDING PARTNER

Russell Patterson has been in the galvanizing industry for more than three decades. He takes pride in his ability to recognize potential and existing challenges while developing creative solutions. He knows that when equipment is off-line it cuts into your bottom-line. His experience has shown him how to reduce operating expenses while increasing productivity.

Chris Mason

WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDING PARTNER, ENGINEER

Chris Mason has been designing state-of-the-art galvanizing equipment for more than 30 years. He has engineered more than 100 complete galvanizing plants including 250 of the most advanced furnaces in the industry. His intricate designs continue to evolve into the most practical, energy-efficient, durable, and innovative systems on earth.

Michael Patterson

WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT ENGINEER

Michael Patterson is a Western Technologies Project Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the galvanizing business. He has designed and installed galvanizing equipment around the globe. His knowledge of the industry combined with his engineering talent produces in the most innovative, advanced and energy efficient galvanizing equipment in the market. He knows the value of customer relations and understands that business success begins with trust. Patterson graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in mechanical engineering. When he isn’t working, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.

Tim Mason

WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT MANAGER

Tim Mason has been in the galvanizing business for more than two decades. He spends time on site as the equipment is installed. He takes pride in listening to the customer’s needs while setting them up for success with their new and existing equipment. Mason is available to offer customer support when needed. His experience on job sites around the world have prepared him to come up with creative solutions to business needs. Mason enjoys spending time with his son and his family.

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We invite you to contact us regarding your challenges in the areas of coatings, material handling, kettle and furnace technology and innovations, heat recovery, process controls, pollution control systems, and plant design.

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