DALLAS/FT. WORTH, Texas, Dec. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lide Industries, LLC in Mexia, TX, became the 75th worldwide recipient of The American Petroleum Institute's (API) standardization certificate for 12F, which encompasses shop welded storage tanks for production liquids. Lide, a 37-year-old company, manufactures oil field storage tanks and vessels, and specialized tanks and vessels for a broad industry base, all supported by a design and engineering staff. Lide serves clients in the Gulf Coast states as well as in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, and throughout the continental U.S. This certification now allows Lide Industries to use the API-12F monogram on their products and gives their customers assurances of dependable, quality products.
According to Vice President and General Manager Dan Edling, "We are extremely proud to stand among 74 others that adhere to the strict API guidelines, providing consistently manufactured products. We've always believed our products and processes were superior. Now we're able to show it in a tangible way." The certificate was awarded to Lide Industries after months of intense auditing sessions which included reviews of their practices from the purchase and handling of materials to production, employee qualifications and training.
The development of consensus standards by API began in 1924 and API now maintains over 500 standards covering all segments of the oil and gas industry. API standards promote the use of safe, interchangeable equipment and operations through the use of proven, sound engineering practices.
Lide Industries, LLC is a subsidiary of Permian Holding, Inc., a privately held corporation which also owns Permian Tank and Manufacturing, Inc.
For more information about Lide Industries, LLC, visit www.lideindustries.com or call 254-562-0233.
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