Cooper News Archives

Dustin Molyneaux Named Vice President, Gulf Coast Region

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin Molyneaux as Vice President, Gulf Coast Region.

Dustin Molyneaux brings more than 16 years of experience in the machinery manufacturing industry. Dustin’s journey began at Dresser-Rand in 2008, where he wore many hats, including Client Service Manager, Commercial Operations Manager, and Service Center Manager. Following the acquisition of Dresser-Rand by Siemens Energy in 2017, Dustin climbed the ranks holding positions such as Director of Sales – Atlantic, Director of Business Development and Digital Solution Sales, North America, and Head of Sales North America – Industrial Applications Services. By 2022, he was promoted to Head of Global Repair Operations, and in 2023, Dustin made a strategic move to Shermco Industries as VP of National Accounts. Dustin now serves as Cooper’s VP – Gulf Coast Region where he will lead our team with vision and integrity, driving growth, and fostering strong relationships across the Gulf Coast.

Dustin holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Louisiana State University.

Patrick Gillespie Named Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Cooper is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Gillespie to Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Patrick is a sales leader with extensive experience and proven leadership. Patrick will oversee sales for the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, as well as marketing & sales operations. Patrick will also be responsible for leading Cooper’s global emissions reduction sales.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Patrick earned a BA in International Relations and Russian Language from Boston University. He began his career with General Electric in Moscow as part of the Strategic Marketing team for the Russia and CIS region.

In 2015, Patrick returned to the U.S. and joined Cooper as the Sales Operations Manager. Over the years, he has advanced through a series of commercial leadership roles, His positions at Cooper have included Director of Sales for the Western U.S., North America, and most recently, Vice President of Sales – Americas. In these roles, Patrick has been instrumental in developing partnerships with our customers to help keep their fleets running in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

We look forward to Patrick’s continued success and growth at Cooper.

Bernie McCoy, Jr. Named Senior Vice President, Field Operations

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernie McCoy, Jr. as Senior Vice President, Field Operations.

Bernie McCoy is a 20+ year leader in the oil & gas and new energy industries. He has held various leadership roles at TechnipFMC and Shermco Industries in engineering, project management and field operations. Bernie brings a wealth of strategic leadership experience to support our mission and values, advance our ambitious goals, and drive future growth at Cooper.

Bernie holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA both from Texas A&M University.

Kenneth Pucheu Named Chief Financial Officer

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth “Kenny” Pucheu as Chief Financial Officer.

Kenny has had a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the Oil & Gas sector where he demonstrated an exceptional ability to lead finance organizations and business transformations across a variety of global markets.

Kenny joins Cooper from NexTier Completion Solutions where, as EVP and Chief Financial Officer, he played a pivotal role in steering the company through the challenges of the pandemic to emerge as a top-performing company in the sector. His leadership in finance, accounting, M&A, Information Technology, and Digital Initiatives contributed to the company’s strong growth in revenue, earnings, and market capitalization.

Before NexTier, Kenny held a broad leadership position at the Keane Group, Inc., spearheading finance and operational initiatives and driving a digital transformation that significantly enhanced financial performance. Prior to Keane Group, Kenny held several roles of increasing responsibility at Schlumberger.

Kenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and executive education from Wharton and the Harvard Business School.

Cooper Acquires Tucker Valve Seat Company

Houston, TX, Feb. 5, 2024 – (prunderground.com) – Cooper Machinery Services (“Cooper”) today announced the acquisition of Tucker Valve Seat Company. This action advances Cooper’s position as the leading manufacturer and service provider of mission-critical compression and engine systems.

Founded in 1957 and based in Odessa, Texas, Tucker Valve Seat Company is a manufacturer of superior industrial alloy valve seats for critical applications such as LP, gas, diesel, natural gas, and unleaded fuels. “We are excited to become a member of the Cooper family.”, said Phillip Carrasco, Tucker’s leader. “Together, we will strengthen Tucker’s commercial efforts and improve customer relationships.

“The Tucker Valve Seat Company is a great addition to the Cooper organization. Like Cooper, Tucker is a mainstay in our industry having served our customer base for nearly 70 years. Tucker’s strategy is based on high quality products and strong customer service, so they fit perfectly with the Cooper culture.”, said Cooper CEO, Scott Buckhout.

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713-354-1900
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Cooper Acquires Terrecorp, Inc.

Houston, TX, Nov 1, 2023 –(prunderground.com)– Cooper Machinery Services (“Cooper”) today announced the acquisition of Terrecorp, Inc.(“Terrecorp”). This action advances Cooper’s position as the leading manufacturer and service provider of mission-critical compression and engine systems.

Founded in 1998 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Terrecorp is a manufacturer of aluminum, bronze, and steel-backed bearing shells and bushings for a large variety of reciprocating engine brands such as Ajax, Clark, Cooper-Bessemer, Ingersol Rand, and Worthington.

“We are excited to add Terrecorp to the Cooper family. Terrecorp’s quality products, robust manufacturing processes, and short lead times are highly regarded in the compression market. This acquisition further expands the products and services we can directly offer our customers”, said Cooper CEO, Scott Buckhout.

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Cooper Machinery Services
Matt Forcey
713-354-1900
www.cooperservices.com

David Tomes Named Vice President of Used & Refurbished Equipment

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of David Tomes as Vice President of Used & Refurbished Equipment.

David is a 40+ year gas compression guru who began his career in the industry as a Cooper mechanic in 1980 working globally on reciprocating engines-compressors. In 1996, he moved to NRG Energy where he managed their United States operation. Since 2010, David has owned his own compression business specializing in AJAX, Clark, Cooper-Bessemer, Ingersoll Rand, Waukesha, and Worthington models. Today, David leads Cooper’s used and refurbished parts and equipment business located in Odessa, Texas.

Good Neighbor Update

Don’t miss Cooper’s latest release in Gas Compression Magazine and Compressor Tech2 addressing the Good Neighbor Rule and Cooper’s positioning to support customers with a powerhouse of service personnel, substantial inventory, and state-of-the-art CleanBurn Plus^TM technology.

Contact a Cooper sales representative today to discuss cost-effective emissions reduction solutions to help your Cooper-Bessemer®, Clark, Ingersoll Rand, Superior®, and Worthington engines achieve compliance.

Cooper’s CEO Featured in Gas Compression Magazine

Scott Buckhout gave his first interview as Cooper’s CEO in the April issue of Gas Compression Magazine.

In the article, Buckhout addresses industry challenges and opportunities, market indicators, environmental initiatives, and Cooper’s future.

Click one of the links below to read more.

The Good Neighbor Rule is Here

On March 15, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Good Neighbor Rule which requires upwind states to reduce emissions of the ozone precursor NOx from electric generating units (EGUs) and certain stationary industrial sources, in accordance with the EPA’s 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The rule requires a large portion of the reciprocating compression fleet in the United States above 1,000 hp to operate at no more than 3g/bhp-hr NOx for 2-stroke cycle lean burn engines, 1.5g/bhp-hr for 4-stroke cycle lean burn engines, and 1g.bhp-hr for 4-stroke cycle rich burn engines by mid-2026. Click here to view the states affected by the Good Neighbor Rule.

Cooper understands that requirements associated with the Good Neighbor Rule, particularly the horsepower limit and narrow implementation window, have come as a surprise to many in the industry, and that there is great concern around the cost and speed at which these engines can be upgraded.

Cooper Stands Ready for Good Neighbor

In preparation for Good Neighbor, Cooper has invested millions of dollars in expanding our operations and perfecting our CleanBurn™ technology, which has reduced emissions in the industry for decades. As a result of these efforts, Cooper has the parts, manpower, and technology available to help you achieve compliance with Good Neighbor in a cost-effective manner.

Cooper’s standard CleanBurn™ kits will take 2-cycle lean-burn engines down to the required 3g/bhp-hr NOx and a 4-cycle lean-burn engine down to 1.5g/bhp-hr NOx. Cooper’s CleanBurn Plus™ technology achieves 0.5g/bhp-hr NOx on both 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines.

Our goal is to keep the industry’s Cooper-Bessemer°, Clark, Ingersoll Rand, and Worthington engines running long into the future.

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