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McGowan Insurance Group 355 Indiana Avenue, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 275-1606 Website: www.mcgowaninsgrp.com
Company History
McGowan Insurance Group was founded in 1930 by William K. McGowan. Today, well into our third generation of the McGowan legacy, we remain an independent firm located in Indianapolis, partnering with more than 100 insurance companies. Since the beginning of our involvement in the water treatment business over 20 years ago, our approach to the industry has been education. We ensure that our partner insurance organizations understand all verticals and facets of the water treatment business to minimize the ebbs and flows of the normal insurance marketplace.
Business Location
The firm’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, and there are several satellite offices throughout Indiana for the 140 team members. McGowan serves clients all over the country as well as internationally.
Current Business
McGowan provides risk-advisory services as well as commercial insurance products to all verticals in the water treatment industry. We propose lines of coverage such as general liability, pollution and professional liability, excess/ umbrella insurance, equipment and property insurance, automobile or fleet insurance, management liability, workers’ compensation, and other kinds of policies. Through this division, our firm also designs and deploys custom-risk management programs in the areas of DOT compliance, OSHA training and compliance, and safety services.
In addition, our Bonding and Surety Unit and Prestige Personal Insurance Unit provide those products and services to the businesses and families with whom we work. McGowan Benefits Group works with clients to develop appropriate health insurance programs. We service both employer groups and individuals in all areas of benefit need, including health, life, disability, and more. The benefits unit also provides technology solutions and educational programs designed to address both compliance and employee participation. McGowan Compliance Group is an advisory service offering a mix of technology solutions and other resources in support of our clients’ internal administration needs (e.g., human resource compliance, benefit administration compliance, safety services).
AWT Involvement
We have been AWT members since 2004.
AWT Awards
McGowan was named the 2017 AWT Supplier of the Year.
Top Executives
Michael Highum, CPCU–Partner, Risk Advisory; Clayton Highum, CIC–Risk Advisory; Josh Estelle, CIC–Partner, Benefits Group.
McGowan Legacy Building in Indianapolis.
Walchem, IWAKI America Inc. 5 Boynton Road, Hopping Brook Park Holliston, MA 01746 (508) 429-1110 Website: www.walchem.com
Company History
Founded in 1974 as a manufacturer of analytic water treatment equipment and a distributor of chemical injection pumps, Walchem has grown to become a global provider of state-of-the-art water treatment controllers, sensors, and metering pumps. Iwaki began distribution of its products in North America in 1980 through Walchem Corp. By 1991, Iwaki and Walchem formed a joint venture company, Iwaki Walchem Inc., and manufacturing operations in the United States expanded. The merged businesses are known today as Iwaki America Inc.
Current Business
Acquired by Iwaki Co. Ltd. in 2008, Walchem is now a brand of Iwaki America and is sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. Walchem manufactures online analytical instruments and electronic metering pumps and provides solutions by integrating our instruments, sensors, fluid handling, and extensive remote data communications technologies. Iwaki America is responsible for the company’s operations in the Americas and for developing and selling Walchem products worldwide. The Holliston, Massachusetts-based company, has operations in the United States, Argentina, and Brazil; sales offices throughout the Americas; and more than 100 sales channel partners. In addition to Walchem, our subsidiaries include:
Iwaki Pumps—Magnetic-drive pumps for chemical processing and other critical applications. Iwaki Air—Air-operated double diaphragm pumps. Iwaki Aquatic—Aquatic housing systems for laboratory medical and toxicology research. Iwaki Sanwa—Pumps with 316 stainless steel construction for both high and low temperature applications.
Walchem headquarters in Holliston, Massachusetts.
Business Locations/Geographic Areas Served
Walchem products are designed and manufactured in Holliston and supported in more than 100 counties.
AWT Membership
Walchem has been a member of AWT for over 30 years.
AWT Awards
Walchem, Iwaki America Inc. was recognized as the 2020 AWT Supplier of the Year.
Top Executives
John Miersma, Chairman, President, and CEO; Tom Marcone, Corporate VP Marketing; Jeff Hadley, Senior VP Walchem Sales and Business Development; Jeremy Brown, CPA, CFO; and Mark Pantazes, VP Walchem Technology.
AMSA, Inc. 4714 S. Garfield Road Auburn, MI 48611 (989) 662-0377 Website: www.amsainc.com
Company History
AMSA, Inc., was founded in 1996 in Midland, Michigan, by Dr. Attila Relenyi, following his resignation from Dow after 16 years, and Janice Shawl, upon seeing an opportunity to market decylthioethylamine (DTEA*) to small and medium-sized companies.
*DTEA is generic for this chemical composition name, which, in today’s internet, can be confused, but the chemical name is specific and exact.
The decylthioethylamine initial discovery and development in the mid-1980s, led by Dr. Relenyi, was based on finding key molecule features using pattern recognition on over 180,000 compositions with test data relevant to our industry. AMSA has 18 current patents in biofilm control; algaecide control; and/or control of both biotic and abiotic sulfur deposit formation, including process of use, process of manufacture, and select compositions, both liquid and solid.
Current Business
AMSA, Inc. is a specialty chemical manufacturer of custom chemistries that clean organic deposits in industrial cooling water systems. AMSA BCP® chemistry is based on “designed molecules” that provide enhanced performance rather than simply blending raw materials into formulations. AMSA serves both the traditional cooling water market and the cooling water market in renewable geothermal power plants.
AMSA’s main office in Auburn, Michigan
Business Locations and Geographic Areas Served
AMSA has two campuses: Auburn (headquarters) and Bay City, Michigan.
Reactions (chemical reactors) are run in quarterly campaigns in a facility a few hours from AMSA headquarters using all USA-sourced chemicals, with back integration and multiple sourcing overseas, if required.
AMSA exports to Southeast Asia, including Singapore, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines (power industry); the Middle East (Saudi Arabia); the European Union; the Americas; and Brazil; Mexico; Canada; and New Zealand and Australia.
AWT Involvement
AMSA has been a member of AWT since 1996 and is a long-time exhibitor. Our staff serve on the Business Resources and Cooling Committees.
AWT Awards
AMSA was named AWT’s 2009 Supplier of the Year.
Top Executives
Attila G. Relenyi, Ph.D., CEO and CTO; Janice K. Shawl, President and CFO; and Cindy Wallick, Controller.
