Thomas Shewfelt joins UTComp as Director, Sales and Business Development

April 19, 2022

Tom Shewfelt
Tom Shewfelt, UTComp’s new Director, Sales and Business Development

UTComp is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas (Tom) Shewfelt as Director, Sales and Business Development.

Shewfelt is a seasoned sales professional and Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with more than 30 years of experience driving business on a global scale.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tom to UTComp,” said Jo Anne Watton, CEO of UTComp. “As Director, Sales and Business Development, he will advance our growth in industrial non-destructive testing applications for FRP composite assets worldwide.”

“I am excited to be part of the team at UTComp and look forward to serving existing customers as well as generating new opportunities for UltraAnalytix, UTComp’s proprietary non-destructive testing (NDT) technology,” Shewfelt said. “My background in the protective linings and corrosion industries provides a solid base to build on in the FRP composites industry.”

Prior to joining UTComp, Shewfelt spent more than a decade in business and sales management for Polycorp Ltd., an Ontario-based company ​​producing materials and systems for corrosion and abrasion protection in rail car, chemical, mining and other industries.

His industry experience, technical skills and commitment to customer satisfaction will further enhance UTComp’s ability to provide exceptional service and solutions to improve the performance and safety of industrial equipment made of FRP composite materials, Watton said.

Connect with Tom:
Email: t.shewfelt@utcomp.com
Office: 519-620-0772, Ext. 112
LinkedIn


About UTComp Inc.

UTComp Inc. is a global leader in FRP composites engineering and inspection services for chemical processing, oil and gas, pulp and paper, mining and other industries. Our patented UltraAnalytix® NDT inspection system ensures the safe performance and reliability of FRP composite assets while maximizing ROI through proactive service life forecasting, avoidance of production downtime and lower operating expenses. UltraAnalytix results have been validated through academic research and by 500+ comparisons with destructive tests in the field. More than 4,000 assets are now enrolled in UltraAnalytix inspection programs for more than 200 companies worldwide.

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Methods for FRP

Comparison of NDE methods for determining Remaining Strength Factor of FRP for completion of Assessment as per proposed Part 16 update to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1:

NDE Method
Acoustic Emission (AE)
Acousto-ultrasonics (AU)
Attenuation-based ultrasonics (UAX)
UltraAnalytix (UAX+)
Applicable Standard
ASTM E1067
ASTM E1495
ASTM C1332¹
Combines ASTM C1332 & E1495
Inspector Certification Available
ISO, ASNT, SNT-TC-1A
SNT-TC-1A
SNT-TC-1A
SNT-TC-1A
Included in ISO or ASNT Training



Number of Calibration Specimens Required for an Inspection
0
1 or 2
2
0
Destructive Testing and Analysis of Calibration Specimens Required



Available Equipment Provides Output Values



Automated Processing for PDS Available



Remaining Strength Factor and Remaining Life Provided