clark, iR, and worthington
center of excellence (COE)

Cooper’s expertise with non-OEM large-bore engines and compressors dates back to our acquisition of Nickels Industrial in 2001. Since then, we have continued to develop product and process improvements for legacy equipment. Legendary brands like Clark, Ingersoll Rand, and Worthington now come up to date with the best performance, efficiency, and emissions technology.
Founded in 1918 as an automobile repair shop, Nickles Industrial grew to become one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of aftermarket parts for large industrial engines and compression equipment. Today, our Houston, Texas location is a trusted repair and new parts provider, serving as Cooper’s center of excellence for Clark, Ingersoll Rand, and Worthington integral engines and compressors.
clark, i-r, worthington COE Core Capabilities

- Vast inventory of new and reman exchange components
- Reconditioning power cylinders to O.E.M. specification
- Tin plating Power Pistons to O.E.M. Specifications
CLARK, I-R, WORTHINGTON COE specialty machining tools

- Associated calibrated micrometers, gauges, and specialty inspection equipment
- Bays with large overhead and jib cranes
- Pressure test stand
- G & L VTL boring capacity up to 58” stroke
- Sulzer vertical honing machine
- Tin plate line
proven results
Cooper Case Study: Recently, our Cooper field service team completed the first of two Clark overhauls for a customer in Oklahoma. The Clark TCVA-16 project included new power cylinders, pistons, heads, main bearings, camshafts, a cooling system, a lube system and a rebuilt crankshaft. The scope also included overhauling the turbochargers and compressors, including pistons, rod assemblies, crosshead slides, connecting rods, compressor valves, and unloaders.

Location Information

Address | 16250 Port Northwest Drive Houston, Texas 77041 |
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Established | 2006 |
Property | 11.4 acres |
Roofline | 320,000 ft2 |
Shop | 180,000 ft2 |
Warehouse | 100,000 ft2 |
Office | 92,000 ft2 |
Equipment | 20-ton cranes (5) 10-ton cranes (4) 5-ton cranes (6) |
Contacts
Inside Sales Representative
David Lee
Mobile | +1 (806) 663-9080 |
[email protected] |
Field Machining
Daryl Roberts
Mobile | +1 (903) 267-0241 |
[email protected] |
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