In comparison with 2011, Zachry employee participation went up 3 percent and the average contribution increased by more than $15 per person. Zachry’s theme of “building new realities” for those in need was felt both inside and outside the company.

Zachry takes part in United Way campaigns at all of their locations each year as part of a legacy of philanthropy and community investment, seeking to create meaningful opportunities that deliver a durable and purposeful impact.

Zachry’s efforts were recognized at several sites and offices. The United Way of Warren County posted a banner in downtown Fort Royal, Va. honoring Zachry’s United Way efforts. United Way of Calhoun County, Texas recognized the contributions of Zachry employees at the INEOS Nitriles petrochemical facility; while The United Way of Muscatine, Iowa presented Zachry employees at the Monsanto plant with the honor of “Top Ten Con­tributor” for exceeding overall contributions by 48 percent from last year.

Zachry’s Industrial Services Group at the International Paper Domino plant has received recognition as a top five contributor from the United Way of Greater Texarkana, Texas. The United Way of Southeastern Connecticut has recognized Zachry Nuclear Engineer­ing, awarding Zachry representatives with the “Campaign Committee of the Year” award and the “Campaign Breakthrough” award for exemplifying philanthropic leader­ship by leading the community in giving, spirit, and compassion in a campaign that ex­ceeded $100,000.

Remodeling of the new Design Center’s new office space began several months ago and was completed in April 2013. Many employees have already been transferred with the remainder moving in the coming weeks. Zachry will occupy the fifth floor of this 11-story building, owned by the Denver Post and located at 101 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80202. Phone and fax numbers remain the same.

Zachry Engineering Corporation provides engineering and project management services to customers in the power, emerging energy, transportation, and food and beverage industries. Operating seven Design Centers throughout the country, the Denver, Colorado-based organization offers everything from engineering to startup.

“This project reflects our EPC capabilities for the process industries and will strengthen our relationship with BASF, a leader in the global chemicals industry,” said Bruce Chamrad, director of business development for Zachry. “We are excited to continue our work with BASF, and to expand our presence and investment in the Freeport community.”

The new plant will serve the coatings, construction, adhesives and paper industries, and will manufacture acrylic emulsion polymers used for architectural coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives, and the paper chemicals industry.

“We are excited to help BASF bring their ‘Verbund’ concept to another location,” said Scott Duffy, senior vice president for Zachry. “Using our integrated EPC approach and direct-hire construction model, we will assist BASF in their goals to safely enhance their production site; maximize the production efficiencies of acrylic dispersions; and reduce waste and emissions.”

The detailed engineering and design services for this 100-MW greenfield biomass project included plant layout; detailed balance of plant (BOP) engineering; procurement specifications; technical bid evaluation; field engineering; checkout, startup and training; and as-built documentation.

“This was a great honor,” said Peter Quist. “We are pleased with the success of the project, and look forward to designing more technologically advanced biomass projects in the future. Many thanks go to our skilled engineers, the craft workers on site and Southern Co.”

Construction began in late 2009, with the unit being turned over for commercial operation in 2012. The plant is currently the largest single unit biomass facility in North America. The woody biomass plant uses a bubbling fluidized bed boiler (BFB); selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR); and an axial flow steam turbine and condenser.

“With the support and leadership of Jackson County and the City of Moss Point, we are happy to begin our transition into the Moss Point facility, which will strategically serve the southeast region with our enhanced fabrication capabilities,” Kirk McDonald, Zachry Executive Vice President said. “The area is ideal in regard to our plans for growth, increased employment and proximity to many of our jobs sites and customers.”

Zachry has had a continuous presence in the area for nearly 10 years through the Moss Point Employment Center and a maintenance contract with Chevron, in nearby Pascagoula. Zachry enjoys partnerships with several area non-profit organizations such as the local Salvation Army Angel Tree, American Cancer Society, C.A.S.A., Daily Bread and March of Dimes.

“The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation (JCEDF) welcomes Zachry Industrial again to Moss Point as they add their newest facility to Jackson County. No stranger to the area, Zachry is familiar with our local industry, business climate, labor availability and public-private approach to economic development,” George Freeland, executive director of JCEDF said. “Community and government leaders including Moss Point Mayor Aneice Liddell, the Moss Point Board of Alderman, and the Jackson County Board of Supervisors all worked diligently to bring Zachry to this location. We look forward to continued investments in the facility and the increased employment it will bring to the community.”

“Expanding Zachry’s capabilities to cover the full spectrum of services required by customers in our core markets is a major element of our strategy. This acquisition represents a major step forward on that path,” said John Zachry, CEO of Zachry Holdings, Inc. “JVIC is an impressive and well-managed company. Our customers will benefit from expanded and enhanced services and our employees will benefit from the additional career opportunities.”

The combination of these highly complementary businesses will result in one of the largest organizations dedicated to serving U.S.-based energy and industrial clients. With a workforce of more than 20,000, Zachry will provide a wide range of services including engineering, construction, maintenance, turnarounds and fabrication, as well as a number of highly specialized services. The company will operate in close to 350 sites nationwide.

Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financial advisor to ZHI.

About Zachry Holdings, Inc.
Zachry Holdings, Inc. is a privately held business engaged primarily in the engineering, construction, and maintenance of large industrial facilities in the United States.  Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company serves a broad range of industry sectors including fossil & renewable power generation, petrochemical, refining, forest products, food & beverage, pharmaceutical and nuclear. Visit www.zhi.com for more information.

About JVIC

Founded in 1998, privately held JVIC provides industrial clients with best-class turnaround, construction, engineering and fabrication services.  The company has 20 office locations throughout the United States, and offers services to customers in the refining, petrochemical, midstream oil and gas, forest products and fertilizer/ammonia markets.  Visit www.jvic.com for more information.

The project team will consist of more than 600 employees at peak.  Zachry’s Design Center in Denver, Colo. will provide the engineering and design. Most recently, Zachry’s work with LG&E/KU includes the E. W. Brown Unit 3 Selective Catalytic Reduction Project, scheduled for completion in December 2012.

The Mill Creek scope includes a retrofit of Units 1 &2 with new ductwork; new Pulse Jet Fabric Filters (PJFF); four new booster fans; a single new Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization (WFGD) system; a new chimney; BOP support systems; and electrical/controls.

On Unit 3 Zachry will demolish the existing Unit 3 WFGD, and furnish and install new ductwork; new PJFF and BOP support systems; new ID Fans; and modified electrical/controls. The existing Unit 4 WFDG will be modified and tied in for use with Unit 3. The retrofit scope for Unit 4 includes a new PJFF; new booster fans; a new WFGD; and a new chimney.

Zachry will perform maintenance and reliability services; complete turnarounds; and support capital work for the Green Lake facility. As Zachry transitions the site, they will retain skilled long-tenured employees already working at the plant, as well as hire additional craft to form a workforce of around 60 people.  

The Zachry team plans to mobilize at the Green Lake in early October 2012. The plant produces 545,000 tons of acrylonitrile per year, and also produces acetonitrile, HCN and ACH. The facility retains the designation of an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program “Star” site, adding to Zachry’s 14 other sites that hold the designation. OSHA names the Star sites each year to those that ensure the highest standard of health and safety practices.

The $10 million-plus job will mobilize approximately 100 people beginning in spring 2012. The work includes adding piping and electrical and setting equipment at the plant, requiring a number of turnarounds. The NGL expansion is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013.

CPChem is a longtime Zachry customer, with contracts dating back two decades. This is the first construction contract awarded after the formation of Zachry Industrial’s Regional Projects Group.

Within the three-train design, the Zachry CB&I JV will develop a fixed price/fixed schedule EPC proposal for both a one-train initial development and a two-train initial development, giving Freeport LNG the ability to choose the size of the initial project phase based on customer demand. The FEED, set for completion in late 3^rd quarter 2012, will set the stage for mobilization, likely in 1^st quarter 2013.

As the constructor of the original LNG plant, Zachry has significant experience in the LNG industry as well as large capital experience in the region. Zachry will continue its legacy of hiring a local workforce from the Gulf Coast area and continue to build on its long history of community involvement, seeking to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that deliver a durable and purposeful impact. Zachry has already completed several community service endeavors in Brazoria and the surrounding counties, including: Boys and Girls Club in Brazoria County; 4H; Brazoria County Youth Homes; and more.

“We are excited to welcome NAI into the Zachry Nuclear family,” said Mark Mills, president of Zachry Nuclear Engineering. “Their analytical and software development capabilities complement Zachry’s analysis, software, design and full EPC nuclear offerings.”

Numerical Applications, a division of Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. will expand Zachry’s  geographic footprint, with offices from Washington to the Carolinas, while giving NAI access to the broad resources of San Antonio-based engineering, construction and maintenance provider Zachry Holdings, Inc.

“I truly believe that synergy of the combined organizations will allow us to better support our customers, as we embrace the vision, expand the capabilities and employ the resources that Zachry offers,” said NAI President Dr. Tom George.

The project will upgrade the TECO Fines Dewatering System to achieve moisture content at less than 10 percent. The scope includes the removal of two existing fines filter press equipment systems; the expansion of the existing fines filter structure; the installation of two new horizontal belt filter systems, including pumps, motors, tanks, and accessories; and the installation of two new clarifier tanks and five pump skids.

The job includes removal of existing media filter equipment; installation of new media filters and interconnecting piping; installation of one clarifier overflow tank and interconnecting piping; civil site work, including paving & storm water drainage; installation of one motor control center; and installation of eight variable frequency drives.

From the Home Office in San Antonio, Texas to job sites nationwide, each campaign was conducted with the same goal and theme, “give an hour, change a life.” This year’s theme represents the strong impact of giving back, and embodies the Zachry value of service that has been in place for three generations.

The team would like to extend a special thank you to all the employees, coordinators and especially the United Way agencies themselves, for allowing Zachry to make a difference. Watch for updates on Facebook/ZachryHoldings as United Way kicks off in fall 2012.

The scope of work to be done by the design/construct firm includes a replacement of the traveling water screens and cathodic protection system with new state-of-the-art systems and equipment. Additional modifications will take place to support the new system structure.

“Zachry has been providing nuclear reliability, regulatory and modernization service solutions to the nuclear industry for more than three decades,” said Tom Hannigan, president, Zachry Nuclear, Inc. “We are proud to carry on this tradition of excellence while we build our relationship with Florida Power & Light and perform necessary construction services on one of the most vital pieces of American energy infrastructure.”

The $1 million-plus job, awarded in October 2011 will take place at a Merck and Schering/Plough packaging facility that manufactures well-known products such as Claritin, Coppertone and Dr. Scholls merchandise.

Zachry was awarded the architectural package to relocate a product packaging line from a Merck facility in New Jersey. The design work schedule will coordinate with the relocation of the equipment so as not to affect the startup of the new Claritin packaging line.

The construction portion of the job includes interior demolition and renovation of existing facilities; closing old/creating new door openings; installing new metal studs and drywall; masonry, hollow metal doors and hardware; overhead coiling doors; painting and acoustical ceiling systems.

POWER-GEN is the premiere conference/tradeshow for the power industry, providing comprehensive coverage of trends, technologies and issues facing the generation sector. More than 1,200 companies from all sectors of the industry exhibit each year and more than 19,000 attendees come together for a horizontal look at the industry with key emphasis on new solutions and innovations for the future.

Denver-Colo.-based Zachry Engineering is completing ongoing design services for multiple customers at many of their seven design centers. The projects include both line expansions and new facilities, and require material handling and application of special processing equipment. 

“The Zachry Engineering Charlotte design center has long supported one of the largest frac sand producers in the U.S., and has vast experience in this specialty product business,” said Mike Morris, vice president of Zachry Engineering. “We are now applying our market knowledge at several locations for the major domestic producers.”

This year’s campaign, which was themed with Zachry-sponsored NASCAR racer David Starr and the Zachry No. 81 Toyota, won the prestigious Gold Signature Award from the Profit Sharing Council of America (PSCA) for boosting 401(k) participation by 3.7 percent.

“We set a goal several years ago to win this, mostly because of what it would mean to our employees,” said Cynda Reznicek, director of compensation and benefits. “Hopefully, the real winners are employees who can turn their retirement dreams into reality.”

The campaign was a collaborative effort between several Zachry departments, including the 401(k) benefits group, ESD’s marketing department, benefits communications, Zachry NASCAR group and job site coordinators. Both Home Office and job site employees enjoyed Zachry’s in-house video, scripted and shot at the Home Office and featuring David Starr; educational classes on DVD, recorded in both English and Spanish; hardhat stickers; and prizes.

“Our new facility allows us to retain and expand our staff here in Connecticut,” said Mark Mills, president of Zachry Nuclear Engineering. “In keeping with the ongoing expansion of our Charlotte and Chicago offices, this is just one more indication of Zachry’s long-term commitment to the nuclear power industry.”

Zachry Nuclear Engineering is a full service engineering firm that provides engineering, design and project management services to the nuclear power industry. The professional staff of approximately 175 includes controls, electrical, mechanical, civil and structural engineers, drafters and designers that are skilled in power plant systems, engineering analysis and the unique requirements that apply to the nuclear power industry. Their offices are located in Stonington, Conn.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Chicago, Ill.

“The agriculture and food & beverage industries are highly competitive, and we have to earn the confidence and trust of our customers,” said Mike Morris, vice president of business development for Zachry Engineering. “We have a long history of work in these markets and have expanded our relationships with the most influential industry leaders in the United States.”

Zachry Engineering was selected as one of a few preferred providers of design services for one of the largest U.S. companies in the agriculture business as recently as last year. Preferred provider status is earned based on experience, personnel skill and responsiveness. This status has led to larger and more diverse projects such as plant infrastructure upgrades and improvements, new production line design and plant expansions in facility locations across the country.

Maintenance work began in early September 2011 on the three plants, which have a combined generation capacity of 6,550 megawatts, and include one of the largest coal-fired generating stations in the nation. Georgia Power, a unit of Southern Company, has provided electricity to Georgia for more than a century.

“Georgia Power is an important new customer for us, and this work strategically supports our regional and power industry focus,” said General Manager Trey Thrash for Zachry. “The Southern Company is one of the premier energy companies serving the Southeast, and we look forward to a long and expanding relationship with them.”

“Zachry Engineering has a lengthy history and a good resume in the biomass industry, and we are delighted to be providing design services to another renewable energy resource,” said Mike Morris, vice president for Zachry Engineering. “With more than 30 years of experience in a variety of renewable energy technologies, we are able to bring expertise to the application of biomass projects to support the renewable energy effort in the United States.”

This is the second largest biomass project Zachry has designed for the same customer, and it is the third large-scale waste wood power plant Zachry is currently designing.

Preliminary engineering of the power plant has been underway for several months and construction began in March 2011. Commercial operation is expected to commence in late 2013. The 100-MW biomass plant will be fueled by wood waste from urban wood refuse, harvested trees, power line and roadway clearance, and lumber mill waste. At completion, the plant is expected to create enough electricity to power 70,000 homes.

Several organizations have endorsed the project including the Florida Municipal Electric Association, Florida Wildlife Federation, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Florida Forestry Association, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Florida Farm Bureau and the Alachua County legislative delegation.

Zachry has provided extensive maintenance and capital support at Alcoa for more than 20 years in the power plant smelter & mining operations. The additional work is a testament to the continued value that the industrial services group has provided Alcoa, the world’s leading producer of primary and fabricated aluminum.

“Alcoa is a valued customer,” said Steve Brauer, president of the industrial services group with Zachry. “This new project demonstrates just one of the many ways our team adds value to this site.”

Since 1989, Zachry has provided a variety of services including scaffold erection, insulation, carpentry, planning and scheduling, boiler turnarounds, electrical, crane operations, sandblasting, painting, fuel processing area outages and PMs, water well installation and water truck operations.

Small capital projects have included lignite dryer modifications, SOFA (Separate Over-Fires Air) NOx reduction, 480-volt electrical MCC change-out and swap-over, bleach and bromine system.

Zachry will manage the installation and integration of more than 800,000 multicrystalline solar panels, providing full EPC. The project is expected to create more than 300 local jobs for construction and installation, with completion scheduled for 2013.

“We are excited about working with Sempra to create hundreds of green jobs and promote sustainable economic development,” said Keith Manning, executive vice president of Zachry Holdings, Inc. “This facility will provide decades of clean electricity for thousands of residents, businesses and communities.”

The installation is projected to annually generate about 350,000 megawatt hours of electricity, enough to power approximately 50,000 homes for a number of decades. The environmental impact of carbon emission reduction equates to the removal of 40,000 cars off the roadway or the planting of 20 million trees.

Once built, the 3-on-1 configured, 1,300-MW combined cycle power plant will provide energy to approximately 325,000 homes. Major technology for the plant will include a Mitsubishi TC4F steam turbine, three Mitsubishi M501GAC gas turbines and dry cooling via an air-cooled condenser.

“Our culture and values align well with Dominion, and we are excited about the opportunity this project will bring in renewing our customer relationship,” said Randy Park, vice president for Zachry. “Our successful bid for this work was built around the depth and completeness of our EPC offering, our recent work with Mitsubishi G technology and our flourishing EPC delivery experience.”

As an economic stimulator to the area, the Warren County project will generate regional contract awards for certain materials and services, and will create hundreds of construction jobs. Zachry will look to their extensive employee database, giving hiring preference to former employees (including Virginia residents), as well as qualified local craft to fill available positions.

“Our employees continue to provide significant support to the communities where they live and work,” said Cathy Obriotti Green, vice president of community relations and special projects. “The increase in participation and average contribution — even in a time of economic downturn — clearly shows their commitment to making a difference.

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2010 Recognition Awarded Individual Job Sites and Offices

• BP Texas City Job Site, Winner of the United Way of Galveston County Spirit of the Mainland Gold Award
• Sandy Creek Power Partners Job Site, Top Employee Campaign Contributor, United Way of Waco, Texas
• Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Winner of the 2010 Loyal Company of the Year Award for Philanthropic Leadership in Southeastern Connecticut
• Zachry Holdings Home Office in San Antonio, Sixth Largest Contributor to United Way

About Zachry Holdings, Inc.
Zachry Holdings, Inc. is a privately held business engaged primarily in the engineering, construction, and maintenance of large industrial projects and facilities in the U.S. Based in San Antonio, Texas the company participates in a wide range of the energy sector including traditional and renewable power, petrochemical, refining, forest products and nuclear. Zachry has offices throughout the U.S. and safely employs more than 15,000 craft and professional staff.