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Nick Barbush Promoted to Vice President of Industrial

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We are proud to announce the promotion of Nick Barbush to Vice President of Industrial at VEC.

Nick joined VEC in 2013 and has been an integral part of our growth ever since. Early in his career with VEC, he played a key role in expanding our virtual design and construction capabilities,Nick Barbush, VP of Industrial at VEC. helping establish a strong foundation that continues to support our teams and clients today.

Building on that success, Nick transitioned into a project manager role, where he has led several large industrial projects across a range of markets. His ability to navigate complex challenges while keeping teams aligned and projects moving forward has contributed to consistently strong outcomes for our clients.

Nick is known for going above and beyond to ensure every project is successful. He consistently exceeds client expectations and has earned a reputation as a clear, dependable communicator who keeps both clients and colleagues informed and confident throughout the project lifecycle. His collaborative approach and commitment to doing what is right for both the client and VEC set him apart as a leader.

Throughout his time at VEC, Nick has demonstrated a deep commitment to our values and a focus on delivering excellence in every aspect of his work. His leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to continuous improvement make him exceptionally well suited for this new role.

Please join us in congratulating Nick on this well-deserved promotion and in celebrating his continued contributions to VEC’s success.

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VEC Opens New Office in Tennessee

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VEC’s new office is located in Spring Hill, in the Greater Nashville Area

Girard, Ohio (October 1, 2024): VEC, Inc., a national contractor, recently opened a new office near Nashville, Tennessee. This office location positions the company to serve current and future clients in the Southeastern United States. VEC has three offices in Ohio including a mechanical pipe, stainless steel pipe, structural steel and electrical fabrication facility.

VEC’s Nashville office is located at 5000 Northfield Lane, Spring Hill.

“We are so excited to be a part of Greater Nashville and the surrounding community,” said Bruno Frate, Vice President of Civil and Infrastructure. “We’ve worked here for the past two years, helping to construct the Ultium Cells 2 EV Battery Plant, so we’re thrilled to have a permanent location down here.”

“The new office in Spring Hill is part of VEC’s plan for strategic growth. We’re focusing on several different types of projects in the Southeastern United States from this office and we’re looking forward to forming strategic partnerships with local businesses and vendors,” said Jeff Barber, Executive Vice President of Projects at VEC. “We’ve had the good fortune to work with several local unions at the Ultium Cells 2 Battery Plant and we look forward to continuing to employ these great individuals for the foreseeable future.”

VEC is completing work on the Ultium Cells 2 Battery Plant in Spring Hill and was recently awarded work at the Ford Blue Oval Battery Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Founded in 1965, VEC is a privately held construction company performing electrical and mechanical construction including process piping, structural, electrical and mechanical fabrication and industrial piping. The company’s markets of focus are automotive, chemicals, manufacturing, mission critical and pipeline facilities.

To learn more about VEC, Inc., please visit VECOhio.com.

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VEC Attends Great Service Forums Winter Session

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VEC, Inc. recently attended the Great Service Forums (GSF) Winter Session in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to capitalize on new business opportunities and collaborate with industry professionals.

GSF is an organization that aims to lift the service and maintenance capabilities of electrical contractors to new heights. The GSF programs focus on successful management, business development, and sales networking for electrical contracting companies. The members of the VEC team that attended the conference include Dominic Spelich, Executive Vice President of Client Services, Mike Reiser, Executive Vice President of the Industrial Division, and Dave Jakovina, Service Department Manager.

Ultium Cells 1 Low Voltage installation.

VEC Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Systems Integrator

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The Systems Integrator Division at VEC, Inc., a local electrical and general contracting provider, is celebrating 20 years of technological excellence!

VEC, Inc. is comprised of six divisions that provide full contractor services to a variety of industries. The Systems Integrator Division consists of certified engineers who provide technology solutions to customers. Their team helps customers with audio/visual applications, CCTV security applications, professional sound systems, voice & data cabling applications, and data network solutions.