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Custom mechanical seal solves issue at potash plant.
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Listening to the pain point of a maintenance manager for an agricultural and industrial phosphate producer yields long-lasting results.
by David Brewer


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David Brewer is the Atlantic coast regional manager for SEPCO. Before this role, he served four years in the U.S. Navy and received three Letters of Commendation. He began his career in the fluid sealing industry in January 1995 with AW Chesterton. Brewer later became Virginia regional manager for John Crane until he joined the SEPCO team. He has served many industries including pulp and paper, chemical processing, food and beverage, power generation, textile, and  waste treatment. He graduated from Lees McRae College. He may be reached at Davidb@sepco.com.
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