GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. Celebrates Board of Directors and Board of Advisors

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Under the leadership of President and CEO Roosevelt Petry, Jr., GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. (GP) has a stellar reputation in this industry for a true commitment to serving the industry with pride and skill.  This general contractor and labor service company goes by the motto, “Partnering to Build Alliances for a Better Future.”

GP’s dedication to customers service includes 24 hours, 7 days a week service, immediate response, competitive pricing, qualified personnel, and upgraded equipment.  GP stands out from its competitors, because it pledges quality service to each customer.  In addition, GP always welcomes the challenges of growth that will benefit their customers, co-workers, families, and community.

Though Petry is the President and CEO of GP, he does not work alone to take GP to higher levels.  GP has an experienced and qualified Board of Directors and Board of Advisors that share Petry’s mindset of striving to enhance the opportunities at GPGP recently held a reception honoring the leadership.

Board of Directors

  • John Comeaux, PE
    Director

Board of Advisors

  • Byron S. Bagby
    Senior Vice President for Governmental Programs
    Major General U.S. Army (Retired) ★★

GP is a diverse company providing pipe, steel fabrication, welding, fitting, engineering, computer-aided drafting, and miscellaneous steel components to commercial and industrial organizations.  GP’s impressive operating facilities include over 60,000 sq. ft. pipe shop fabrication facilities.  Their services and supplies meet the needs and certifications of refineries, petrochemical and power generation plants, commercial construction, state transportation, and governmental entities.

With the current demand for quality welders, fitters, and other craftsmen, GP will fill a need for training and testing facilities and procedure qualifications with up-to-date documentation.  GP’s training and testing facility is state-of-the-art, providing welding and fitter training for structural process pipe and pressure vessels.  Welders will be well-qualified in codes, specifications, and processions.

GP is a highly skilled AutoCAD Drafting Services provider.  The company offers cost-effective and high-quality AutoCAD drafting services for all industries, ensuring fast turnaround time and accuracy for all types of AutoCAD drafting projects.  GP’s trusted experience enables them to handle the most voluminous, complex, and sophisticated projects with accuracy and precision.  Clients know that with GP, they are receiving the latest version of the licensed AutoCAD software to undertake AutoCAD drafting and the linking to other data management programs.

GP’s Piping Design Group includes skilled and talented people with great experience in this industry.  The designers are current on the latest trends in the industry and the newest technologies available in plant design.  Trust that their designers are trained to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline 3D environment, both with partners and internally.

The GP verification is well-respected.  The company is capable of providing field personnel to verify existing piping and instrumentation.  By creating new or taking existing process and instrument diagrams, GP can verify exactly what has been built because of their experienced professionals.  These professionals have completed ISTC training, extensive background checks, and drug tests.  In addition, GP’s safety record reflects how serious they take safety and apply this on a daily basis.

GP’s services don’t stop there, and the company also prides itself in its placement services.  GP is always looking for state-of-the-art workforce solutions; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work.  GP offers employers a wide range of solutions and services for the entire employment and business cycle, including permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting.  The focus of GP’s work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities.

GP’s continuously growing portfolio includes completed and in-progress projects for some of the premier Industrial Companies in Southeast Texas.  The list includes: Motiva Enterprises, Premcor Refining Group, Valero, ExxonMobil, Bechtel, Jacobs Engineering, DOW Chemical, Ergon, KBR, Enterprise Products, Turner Industries, TOTAL Refinery, URS Corporation, Fluor, ATOFINA Petrochemical Company, Huntsman Corporation, and more.

Awards and Recognitions include, but are not limited to:

GP has three locations to serve you, with two locations in Port Arthur, Texas, and one location in Houston, TX.  To read more about GP Industrial Contractors, Inc., please visit www.gpic2000.com.

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