NEWS & EVENTS

CHEVRON REFINING INSTALLS O’BRIEN ENCLOSURES
August 15, 2021
After a lengthy review Chevron Refining in Pascagoula, MS decided to install 17 O’Brien weatherized enclosure systems for there draft pressure transmitters in one of there cracking units. This purchase represents a $62K investment and is the single largest O’Brien project awarded to Criterion Controls to date.

ALLIANCE SOURCE TESTING CHOOSES THERMO FISHER
February 2, 2021
Alliance Source Testing in Decatur, AL has chosen to purchase six Thermo Fisher 55i hydrocarbon analyzers as they continue to expand their fleet of stack testing trailers around the country. We have been associated with Alliance Source Testing for over 10 years and are committed to continuing after sales training and support as they continue their phenomenal growth projectory. We would like to acknowledge our regional manager Jeff Marincic for his continued support and confidence in our organization. His assistance and guidance through the years has proven invaluable to our success at representing Thermo Fisher.

TRONOX CHEMICALS SELECTS SERVOMEX ANALYTICAL
January 8, 2021
Tronox Chemicals in Hamilton, MS has chosen to use two Servomex Servotough SpectraExact Analyzers for the critical chlorine measurement in the manufacture of Titanium Dioxide pigment. These two process analyzer systems, including commissioning, represents in excess of $100K in sales. Once again, Doug Hicks our Regional Manager, with his product knowledge and quote support proved invaluable to the success of winning this opportunity.

A GLIMPSE ON THE INSIDE
December 31, 2020
Our highest priority throughout the year was to protect the health and well-being of our employees, channel partners, customers, friends and family. Though we have missed sorely all the face to face meetings with customers and channel partners we are confident in our ability to conform our business model to continue the high level of after sales support we have become known for. 2020 was a challenging year for all American families and business’s. It is our hope and prayer that together we will overcome the challenges of the past and approach 2021 with excitement and enthusiasm. Thank you for the past 16 wonderful years of supplying instrumentation, sensors, and analyzers to the industrial marketplace. May the new year bring clarity where there is confusion and comfort where there is heartache.

STATE OF ALABAMA CERTIFIES CRITERION CONTROLS
December 10, 2020
After several months of intense effort Criterion Controls is now an approved vendor with the State of Alabama. Our new status as a STARRS certified vendor will enable our company to bid on projects and applications that are only available to approved vendors. Our effort paid off quickly with the award of a Thermo Fisher 2025i particulate analyzer for the Montgomery area.

SYNOVOS PLASTICS CHOOSES SERVOMEX ANALYTICAL
September 19, 2020
Synovos Plastics in Burkville, AL has chosen the Servomex Servotough FlueGas Exact Analyzer as the new combustion analyzer for use on all flue gas measurements. After struggling for years with several competitive insitu analyzer manufacturers they have decided that the Servomex close-coupled flue gas analyzer, with its ease of service and long lasting sensor will reduce there maintenance time and cost on this demanding application. A big “Thank You” goes out to our regional sales manager Doug Hicks on his tireless effort and securing this order.

AURA PRESSURE CONTROLS EXTENDS OUR TERRITORY
June 20, 2020
After several successful years representing AURA Pressure Controls in the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia they have chosen Criterion Controls to become the authorized representative for the state of Florida as well. Working together with our regional sales manager Charlie Brown we are confident in our abilities to continue to successfully represent AURA in Florida and we appreciate there confidence in our organization.

SENTRY EQUIPMENT APPOINTS NEW REGIONAL MANAGER
January 15, 2020
We welcome the addition of Colin Anderson as our new Regional Sales Manager in the Southeast. Colin has been with Sentry Equipment for several years working in the bulk solids division of the company. Colin is well versed in process sampling systems and heat exchangers and we look forward to his expertise in the territory. We wish our past regional sales manager (Derek Lindsey) all the best as he transitions into a new and exciting career path in another industry segment. Derek’s vast knowledge and past support has been a Godsend for Criterion Controls and he will be sorely missed.

SHELL CHEMICAL SELECTS SENTRY EQUIPMENT COBRA SAMPLERS
November 2, 2019
After an extensive evaluation of suppliers Shell Chemical has chosen Criterion Controls to supply 12 process samplers for H2S sampling. Fast response from Sentry Equipment along with a willingness to customize a sampler for Shell’s particular requirements led to the successful award of 12 detector tube samplers and 1 cylinder sampler. Special thanks to Colin Anderson, Derek Lindsey and Valdo DeLaGarza for their support and hard work on securing this project.

THERMO FISHER PROMOTES CHRISTINA HORNER
June 1, 2019
After many years of working together in the Environmental & Process Division of Thermo Fisher; Christina Horner has been promoted to the National Sales Director position within the Thermo Fisher Water Purity Group. We wish her all the best in this new endeavor. EPD divisional manager Jeff Marincic is assuming responsibility for the day to day management of the southeast territory. With Jeff’s vast knowledge of Thermo Fisher analyzers we anticipate a seamless transition and continued superior support for the customers in our territory.

PLASTICS MANUFACTURER CHOOSES SERVOMEX
April 15, 2019
A major plastics manufacturer located in the Montgomery, AL area chose Servomex as the preferred supplier for their critical wet chlorine measurement. Servomex supplied the Model 2500 SpectraExact, in a heated enclosure with all Hastelloy wetted components. Total system cost was $136,000.00 and was purchased under a service agreement for installation startup and commissioning.

WIKA INSTRUMENTS SIGNS EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE AGREEMENT
January 2, 2019
WIKA is a global market leader in pressure sensors, temperature sensors, level, force and flow measurement. With their recent acquisition of Tecsis LP located in Columbus, OH we are now pleased to represent both companies in the Southeast USA. We look forward to working closely with our Sales Manager Rob Turner as well as the Divisional Manager Mark White to deliver excellent sales representation in our assigned territory.

CANTY PROCESS SYSTEMS CHOOSES CRITERION CONTROLS
November, 15 2018
Canty Process Systems and Criterion Controls have entered into an exclusive agreement for representation of their product line for the states of Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Canty has been in business since 1977 and specializes in vessel monitoring equipment. They currently manufacture lighting, cameras, sight flow indicators, quick opening closures, glass to metal seals and particle sizing systems.

SENTRY EQUIPMENT HIRES CRITERION CONTROLS
April 2, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Sentry Equipment Corporation in Oconomowoc, WI has chosen our firm to represent their product line to the Refining, Chemical and Petrochemical customers in the Southeast. Representing the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle for their sample coolers and heat exchangers. Working closely with our new regional sales manager Jeff McKinney we’re confident we can market the products successfully to the industrial customers in our region.

COBRA SAMPLING SELECTS CRITERION CONTROLS
January, 11 2018
Cobra Sampling located in Houston, TX has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there new sales representative for the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Cobra Sampling is the new leader in high quality gas and liquid industrial samplers for the Refining, Chemical and Petrochemical markets. We are very excited to be joining the sales team in the Southeast and look forward to working with Derek Lindsey/Cobra Sampling Product Manager to provide our customers with closed loop low-emission samplers to furnish our customers safe and reliable process monitoring.

WIKA/TECSIS SENSORS ENLARGES TERRITORY RESPONSIBLITIES
September 5, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Tecsis Sensors (Division of WIKA Instruments) has expanded our territory to include the entire State of Tennessee. Working closely with our Tecsis National Sales Manager Rob Turner we are confident in our abilities to grow the market penetration in this new territory.

ARGOS CEMENT CHOOSES FTIR CEMS FROM THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
May 2, 2017
Argos Cement Company in Calera, AL has chosen the Thermo Fisher FTIR CEMS for the measurement of Hydrogen Chloride in the cement kiln for compliance of the National Emissions Standard 40 CFR 60 and 63 from the Environmental Protection Agency. This was truly a team effort between Criterion Controls and the sales team from Thermo Scientific. We appreciate the vast effort put forth by our regional manager Christina Horner that led to the successful conclusion of the first HCl CEMS in our territory.

HIMMELSTEIN & COMPANY SELECTS CRITERION CONTROLS
April 1, 2017
Himmelstein & Company located near Chicago, IL has selected Criterion Controls as there new sales representative for the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Himmelstein is a leader in the design and manufacture of torque transducers for the Automotive, Aviation/Aerospace, Military and Industrial Manufacturing Industries. We would like to extend a “Big Thank You” to Eric Hubbard of Comtel Corporation for the gracious introduction and recommendation which facilitated our selection as sales agent for the Southeast territory.

THERMO SCIENTIFIC EXPANDS CRITERION CONTROLS TERRITORY
January 2, 2017
Thermo Scientific process instruments has expanded our territory to include Arkansas and the Florida panhandle for the sensor division product line. These products include the Sarasota density gauge, nuclear level and density gauges, ultrasonic flowmeters and paperless chart recorders. In addition, Gary Hunter has been appointed our new regional sales manager. We extend a welcome aboard to Gary and look forward to working with him to market the product line throughout the region.

THERMO FISHER PROCESS INSTRUMENTS SELECTS CRITERION CONTROLS
July 5, 2016
Thermo Scientific process instruments manufacture a variety of equipment; including flow measurement; moisture, level and density measurement; and process analytical measurements. The wide range of instrumentation includes gas and liquid flow computers, online/in-process analyzers, liquid flowmeters and sensor systems. We are pleased to have been selected to handle this instrumentation in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Together with Bruce Franke our regional manager we look forward to representing the products in a manner that increases our penetration into the process markets and builds customer loyalty.

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THERMO FISHER ENVIRONMENTAL INCREASES TERRITORY COVERAGE
May, 5 2016
Thermo Fisher environmental instruments has expanded the territory responsibilities for Criterion Controls, Inc. to include the state of Georgia and the Florida panhandle. Working closely with our regional sales manager Christina Horner we are confident in our abilities to have a positive influence on sales in this new geography.

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SPECTRUM SYSTEMS SELECTS CRITERION CONTROLS TO PROVIDE LAZER ANALYZERS
April 6, 2016
We are pleased to have been selected to provide a quantity of 8 Servomex Laser Analyzers for the measurement of ammonia slip at several power plants in the southeast. After extensive review from several suppliers, Spectrum Systems of Pensacola, FL chose the Servomex Servotough Laser analyzer as the best overall analyzer for performance, cost and ease of use. A big thank you to my Servomex partners Allan Overmeyer and Doug Hicks for their assistance in winning this substantial opportunity.

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CRITERION CONTROLS WINS AWARD AT SERVOMEX ANNUAL SALES CONFERENCE
March 10, 2016
Servomex awarded Criterion Controls with the “Top Performer of 2015” award at the annual sales meeting and conference. We are grateful for this recognition of year over year sales growth and would like to acknowledge the efforts of Allan Overmyer and Doug Hicks for their outstanding support and contribution towards the achievement of this award.

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TECSIS LP APPOINTS CRITERION CONTROLS AS THEIR EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE AGENT
January 15, 2016
Tecsis LP is a manufacturer of high precision pressure transducers and load/force transducers located in Columbus, OH. We are pleased to be appointed there exclusive sales representative for the states of Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Tecsis LP has gathered a core team of design engineers with more than a century of combined experience in designing and manufacturing quality transducers for the Test & Measurement, Military, Automotive, Petrochem, and Industrial markets. We expect outstanding success in representing there products at the government and military accounts in our area.

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ADVANCED TELEMETRICS SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH CRITERION CONTROLS

January 1, 2016
Criterion Controls, Inc. has been selected by Advanced Telemetrics International as there exclusive representative in the Southeast. ATI is the leading provider of wireless telemetry systems to the rotating equipment industry. Headquartered in Dayton, OH they have been in the business of solving unique rotating sensor measurements since 1989. These products are used extensively in the automotive, aerospace and ship building industry.

AURA GAS CONTROLS SELECTS CRITERION CONTROLS AS THEIR EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR
September 12, 2015
AURA Gas Controls located in Virginia Beach, VA has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there exclusive channel partner in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida panhandle. AURA is a division of CONCOA (Controls Corporation of America) and manufacturers high precision gas regulators for the refining, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical and semi-conductor industries. We look forward to promoting the products in our assigned area and working closely with the AURA associates.

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THERMO FISHER PROCESS INSTRUMENTS ADDS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO AREA RESPONSIBILITIES
August 30, 2015
Criterion Controls has expanded their territory coverage for the Thermo Fisher SOLA II total sulfur analyzer to include the state of Tennessee. We welcome this increased area of responsibility and look forward to continuing our close working relationship with Thermo Process Instruments.

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HARGROVE ENGINEERS SELECTS CRITERION CONTROLS FOR CHEVRON FLARE PROJECT
April 2015
Criterion Controls has been selected by Hargrove Engineers to supply all the total sulfur analyzers, process sample probes and heated gas sample transport lines for the Chevron flare gas project. The requirement to meet the new EPA subpart Ja rule for flare gas emissions has warranted the upgrade on 4 existing flare gas lines and new installation on 2 flare gas lines to monitor for total sulfur emissions during a flaring event. We would like to thank Don Rodriguez, Kirk Mankin and Seth Morrell for all their assistance in providing the proper equipment to meet the customers’ expectations.

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THERMO PROCESS INSTRUMENTS EXPANDS TERRITORY RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE MASS SPECTROMETER
January 1, 2015
Thermo Fisher Process Instruments has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as their sales representative for the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida for their Mass Spectrometer product line. Thermo Fishers extensive offering includes the Process Prima-Pro and Environmental Sentinel-Pro Mass Spectrometers as well as the Prima BT benchtop analyzer, APIX dQ and the Quattro mass spectrometers. This new product and territory assignment strengthens the relationship between our two companies and with this appointment we offer stream lining of the after sales support in the Southeast with superior product knowledge and application support.

THERMO FISHER ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH CRITERION CONTROLS

June 1, 2014
Thermo Fisher Environmental Instruments has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there exclusive sales representative for the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Thermo is the largest manufacturer in the world of Ambient and Emissions monitoring equipment. In addition they manufacture a full line of Particulate Monitors, FTIR CEMS, Mercury CEMS and complete CEMS systems for the power, cement, paper, chemical, petro-chemical and refining industry. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship between our two companies.

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ORBITAL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS PARTNERS WITH CRITERION CONTROLS

April 2, 2014

Orbital Global Solutions has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there exclusive sales representative for the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Orbital provides equipment for measuring the properties of natural gas. There GasPT analyzer is a leap forward in natural gas quality analysis. Additionally, there VE Thermowells have a patented technology that eliminates vortex induced vibrations in high velocity pipelines.

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HUNT REFINING SELECTS THERMO FISHER SOLA ANALYZER

March 5, 2014
Hunt Refining in Tuscaloosa, AL has chosen Criterion Controls, Inc. to furnish four Thermo Fisher SOLA II analyzers to meet the upcoming EPA Rule 40 CFR 60 Subpart Ja. After 3 years of exhaustive evaluation we are pleased to be the supplier of choice for their total sulfur measurement for flare lines. Thank you Dana Shay (Thermo Fisher Regional Manager) for all your hard work in helping to secure this significant opportunity.

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MEMPHIS LG&W STANDARDIZES ON RYCOM INSTRUMENTS

January 20, 2014

Criterion Controls was selected to supply Memphis Light, Gas & Water with 44 Rycom Magnastick ferromagnetic locators. After an extensive evaluation of several leading manufacturers we are pleased to be awarded this opportunity. This order represents the single largest order for ferromagnetic locators in the history of Rycom Instruments. A BIG thank you to our regional manager Jim Grimes for his support and assistance in securing this project.

O'BRIEN LLC SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH CRITERION CONTROLS
February 1, 2013
O'Brien LLC, a division of AMETEK Process & Analytical, has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there exclusive sales representative for the southern states. O'Brien's heat transfer expertise provides for complete sample stream consistency. There broad range of products include tube bundles for liquids and gases, enclosure heaters, insulated enclosures, instrument sun shades and pipe stands.

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QUEST-TEC SOLUTIONS SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH CRITERION CONTROLS
January 10, 2013
Quest-Tec Solutions has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there exclusive sales representative for the states of Mississippi and northern Alabama. On September 27, 2001 Daniel Measurement and Controls sold the rights to the engineering and manufacturing of their liquid level gage and valve product lines to Quest-Tec Solutions. Quest-Tec Solution manufactures magnetic level indicators, liquid level gages, sight glasses, steam level indicators and valves.

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HV TECHNOLOGIES SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH CRITERION CONTROLS
January 3, 2013
HV Technologies has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there exclusive sales representative for the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, western Tennessee and the Florida panhandle. HV Technologies provides a complete and broad range of High Voltage Test Equipment and Service Solutions for the Utility and Electrical Power Industries. Products include: Cable Testing & Diagnostics, Cable Fault Location Systems, Insulating Oil Test Equipment, AC/DC Dielectric Test Systems and Impulse Test Equipment.

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H2SCAN SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH CRITERION CONTROLS
January 1, 2013
H2scan has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as there exclusive sales representative for the states of Alabama, Tennessee and the Florida panhandle. H2scan provides the most accurate, tolerant and affordable hydrogen leak detection and process gas measurement solutions for industrial markets. H2scan's product line includes the HY-OPTIMA in-line portable hydrogen monitors for process optimization in industrial applications and the HY-ALERTA product line of portable hydrogen leak detectors and fixed area monitors designed to ensure safety within an enclosed or open area where there is the potential for a hydrogen leak.

JAMESON CORPORATION DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
March 15, 2012
Jameson Corporation and Criterion Controls, Inc. sign distribution agreement to handle their Construction and Maintenance Tool products. Jameson has been manufacturing tools for telecommunications, contractors, tree care, CATV and power utilities since 1956. Products include Buddy® Rodders, Fish Tapes, Duct Hunter™ Traceable Rodders, Glow Fish Rods, Work Lights, Splicer Scissors and Knives, Fiberglass Lay Up Sticks, Line Clearance Tools and Aerial Cable Placement Tools.

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WESCHLER INSTRUMENTS NOW REPRESENTED BY CRITERION CONTROLS, INC.
February 1, 2012
Weschler's Measurement and Control Group has selected Criterion Controls, Inc. as their exclusive sales representative for the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida panhandle and western Tennessee. Weschler supplies a wide range of products to sense, transmit, measure, display and record your power and process data. Key products include analog and digital panel meters, sensors, transducers, controllers, and more. Weschler is North America's largest distributor of analog and digital panel meters and are best known for their "Transformer Advantage" product line of temperature monitors for oil-filled transformers & load tap changers.

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CRITERION CONTROLS WINS GOLD & SILVER FOR HONEYWELL TEST & MEASUREMENT
January 15, 2012
Criterion Controls, Inc. won the prestigious Gold Award at the 2012 Honeywell Test & Measurement National Sales Meeting for the greatest "Year over Year Percentage Growth".

Criterion Controls, Inc. won the prestigious Silver Award at the 2012 Honeywell Test & Measurement National Sales Meeting for the greatest "Performance against Revenue Objectives".

We would like to thank Honeywell Test & Measurement employees Jay Brennan, Tomas Araya and Ben Dykes for their participation in the achievement of these awards.