Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
$30,000.00
Redesign and Optimization of Wellmaster's Press X Press 4" Variant Coupling to Develop and Test a New_x000d_ Press X Press 6" Coupling Product
FY 2020-21
Summary
Wellmaster is a leading North American manufacturer and wholesaler of products for the groundwater, oil and gas, nursery and greenhouse sectors. Established in 1987, Wellmaster's 60,000 square foot facility is located on nine acres in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Recently, Wellmaster produced a 4" variant of the Press X Press coupling specifically for the Florida market, where it received significant interest from local drillers as a more optimal solution to connect casing rather than just an option to address specific challenges. However, for Wellmaster to expand the product to a larger North American distribution network, they need to design a 6" variant that will meet provincial and state statutory/regulatory requirements, as well as provide superior performance and net costs compared to current market options. Thus, this collaborative project with Lambton College will focus on redesigning and optimizing Wellmaster's Press X Press 4" variant coupling to develop and test a new Press X Press 6" coupling product.
The success of this project will enable Wellmaster to produce and bring to market a new product with a substantial and sustainable competitive advantage over existing options. From 2021 to 2025, it is forecasted that this new product will produce up to 35,000 units for sale in Canada and internationally, as well as provide a total of $2.4 million in additional national and export-related revenue. It is also estimated that this production will lead to the creation of 7-12 full-time positions. The development of this system will provide an option for repairing existing well infrastructure that has been neglected or ignored, as well as providing a better solution for new water wells. In Ontario, a significant portion of the population derives their drinking water from well-based sources. If the infrastructure is not maintained properly, this can lead to water shortages and/or quality issues that can have lethal consequences. Therefore, the Press X Press system will be an elegant and efficient method for repairing and maintaining well systems.
Program
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
560752-2020
Name nom
Sheikhzadeh, Mehdi
Department département
Head Office
Organization id
26621
Institution établissement
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2020
Competition year année de concours
2020
Award amount
30000
Program id
CARD1
Program name en
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Program name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée - niveau 1
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
1561
Committee name en
Applied Research and Development Grants
Committee name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée
Area of application code
500
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Research subject code
1700
Research subject group en
Design and manufacturing
Research subject group fr
Conception et fabrication
Research subject en
Design and manufacturing
Research subject fr
Conception et fabrication
Installment
inst:1 - 1
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Redesign and Optimization of Wellmaster's Press X Press 4" Variant Coupling to Develop and Test a New_x000d_
Press X Press 6" Coupling Product
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
Wellmaster is a leading North American manufacturer and wholesaler of products for the groundwater, oil and gas, nursery and greenhouse sectors. Established in 1987, Wellmaster's 60,000 square foot facility is located on nine acres in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Recently, Wellmaster produced a 4" variant of the Press X Press coupling specifically for the Florida market, where it received significant interest from local drillers as a more optimal solution to connect casing rather than just an option to address specific challenges. However, for Wellmaster to expand the product to a larger North American distribution network, they need to design a 6" variant that will meet provincial and state statutory/regulatory requirements, as well as provide superior performance and net costs compared to current market options. Thus, this collaborative project with Lambton College will focus on redesigning and optimizing Wellmaster's Press X Press 4" variant coupling to develop and test a new Press X Press 6" coupling product.
The success of this project will enable Wellmaster to produce and bring to market a new product with a substantial and sustainable competitive advantage over existing options. From 2021 to 2025, it is forecasted that this new product will produce up to 35,000 units for sale in Canada and internationally, as well as provide a total of $2.4 million in additional national and export-related revenue. It is also estimated that this production will lead to the creation of 7-12 full-time positions. The development of this system will provide an option for repairing existing well infrastructure that has been neglected or ignored, as well as providing a better solution for new water wells. In Ontario, a significant portion of the population derives their drinking water from well-based sources. If the infrastructure is not maintained properly, this can lead to water shortages and/or quality issues that can have lethal consequences. Therefore, the Press X Press system will be an elegant and efficient method for repairing and maintaining well systems.
