IRWIN Industries was founded in Long Beach, California in 1922 during
the Signal Hill oil boom. From its beginning in the production fields,
Irwin has grown in size and stature in the petrochemical industry
serving both refineries and productions fields. In 1981, Westinghouse
Electric Company purchased IRWIN, enabling the company to become a
significant participant in power plant retrofit and maintenance
services.
In 1987, IRWIN was acquired by Park Corporation – a privately held
company whose portfolio includes a diverse range of manufacturing
and service companies. Backed by Park Corporation's vast resources,
IRWIN has evolved into one of the nation's leading construction and
contract maintenance companies.
IRWIN established its Ventura fabrication group in 1996. Today,
IRWIN's Ventura group provides fabrication, construction and maintenance
services to petrochemical, manufacturing and other heavy industries
throughout the Western region.
With the acquisition in 2001 of Unit Construction and Hobbs-Bannerman
Engineering, IRWIN gained civil construction capabilities and
engineering support, forming an organization capable of successfully
completing turnkey construction projects for the industrial community.
To accommodate the continued expansion, IRWIN purchased a 52,000
square-foot facility in Long Beach, California to house the company's
administrative and tools & transportation functions and craft &
safety training center.
IRWIN
University was established in 2006 to provide ongoing training
and development opportunities in a wide range of disciplines, including
safety and compliance, craft and technical skills, professional
development and supervision. The institution has grown substantially
since its inception and now offers an enhanced curriculum that combines
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER),
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO),
and IRWIN-specific craft, business skills and environmental, health
& safety programs. Select courses are also offered to outside
customers and vendors.
In 2008, the newly formed IRWIN Holdings Company became the parent
corporation to IRWIN Industries, Inc. and Hobbs Bannerman, Inc., which
were restructured into distinctly separate companies to provide superior
service to their respective markets. As part of the 2008 restructuring,
two additional companies were formed as part of the IRWIN Holdings
portfolio: Rig-One Equipment Leasing Company and Streamlined Support
Systems (S3).
IRWIN’s strength since its inception has been its well-trained and
dedicated work force. IRWIN's 1,000-plus employee workforce is committed
to delivering the highest quality customer service possible. We invite
you to experience the IRWIN difference.
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