Graphite Equipment Repair Center

Mersen Service Centers offer complete packages of services that optimize the life and performance of Corrosion Resistant Heat Transfer Equipment throughout their lifecycle.

Services Offered:

  • Reengineering
  • Reimpregnation
  • Retubing
  • Replacement of Parts
  • Refurbishing
  • Full Code Welding Capabilities
  • Recertification with ASME Repair Stamp
  • Repair of HCL Systems
  • Full Service Machine Shop
  • Field Assessment Services
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Field support
  • Upgrades
  • Training
  • Spare Parts

Services Centers

Gonzales, Louisiana

  • 28,000 sq ft repair shop
  • Certified Code Repair Facility
  • ASME section VIII "U" stamp and NBIC compliant
  • Services:
    • Graphite equipment repair
    • Rebuild & service capabilities
    • Code metal work
Drew Sholar - Service Center Manager/GM

Drew started in the graphite equipment industry as a technician at "Graphite Repairs" over 20 years ago. In 2010, when Mersen took over, he was promoted to the head of the Gonzales facility due to his expertise in service and repair.
Phone: (225) 647-6752
E-mail: drew.sholar@mersen.com
Expertise: Graphite and reactive metals equipment repair

Salem, Virginia

  • 96,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
  • 12,000 sq ft Ta/RME equipment manufacturing and repair building (6,000 sq ft climate controlled)
  • Certified Code Repair Facility
  • ASME compliant
  • Services:
    • Full manufacturing capabilities
    • Graphite equipment & synthesis unit repair
    • Rebuild & service capabilities
    • Code metal work
    • Ta/RME equipment repair
    • Field service
Tim Smith - Service Center Manager

Tim has more than 12 years of field service and manufacturing experience and joined Mersen as the Field Service Manager in 2019. He quickly grew his knowledge of Mersen's Anticorrosion Equipment portfolio via hands-on repairs and customer site services and was promoted to Salem Service Center Manager in 2021.
Phone: (540) 655-8055
E-mail: tim.smith@mersen.com
Expertise: Graphite, SIC, PTFE lined equipment repairs, technical support and troubleshooting, synthesis units, equipment and systems upgrades

Louisville, Kentucky

  • 11,000 sq ft repair shop
  • Certified Code Repair Facility
  • ASME compliant
  • Services:
    • Graphite equipment repair
    • Rebuild & service capabilities
    • Code metal work
Keith Cummins - Service Center Manager/GM, LGI 

Keith has more than 35 years in the graphite industry, specializing in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of heat transfer equipment. Keith is a pioneer in the development of new repair technologies and unique solutions to difficult challenges.
Phone: (502) 893-6575
E-mail: sales.lgi@mersen.com
Expertise: Metal and graphite heat exchangers