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membering the early days: “It was late November/De-
cember 1976. I couldn’t see beyond a foot what I was
going to be doing. I just got in with both feet to start my
own business.”
He notes it wasn’t about a particular company, but
rather about a particular technology, that engendered
his enthusiasm. “I am a mechanical engineer. I already
had several patents, and my education and experi-
ence had been in the heat transfer, thermal dynamics,
specifically in thermal pollution control systems and
industrial furnaces and ovens. I knew how to design
and build, while incorporating leading edge technology
and innovations.”
The establishment of Epcon came about while Jam-
aluddin was working in Mexico for a Chicago-based
company, as a joint business venture. When the peso
was devalued, the Mexicans essentially wanted out
of the partnership. “At the time, I was General Man-
ager of one of their divisions of a Mexican company,
located in Houston. Through my efforts, I obtained a
contract to design and build a brand new multi-million
dollar, 55-gallon drum manufacturing plant, Sharney
Container.
“When the Mexicans shut down the operation in Hous-
ton, I called Mr. Sharney, President of Sharney Con-
tainer, and advised him of the situation, and that I may
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
Epcon Industrial Systems LP
WHAT:
Custom design and manufacturing of
thermal oxidizers, industrial ovens, and specialty
finishing systems
WHERE:
250,000 square foot manufacturing
facility based in Greater Houston, Texas
WEBSITE
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