SuspendX™
A New Access Advantage for MISTRAS
Engineered and guided by trusted MISTRAS leaders
Presented for Strategic Review & Pilot Approval
The Access Problem Slowing Critical Operations
Access delays are costing MISTRAS time, money, and competitive advantage. Traditional scaffolding takes days or weeks to erect, requires large crews, and struggles in confined or irregular spaces. Modular deck systems offer some improvement but still face limitations in complex geometries common in refineries and processing plants.
Outsourcing access solutions creates additional schedule risk and cost uncertainty. When access is delayed, downstream work cannot begin—inspections wait, coatings wait, mechanical services wait. These cascading delays compress project timelines, squeeze profit margins, and strain customer relationships. The access bottleneck affects every service line MISTRAS delivers.
Schedule Impact
Days or weeks lost waiting for traditional scaffolding installation
Resource Intensity
Large crews required, driving up labor costs and logistics complexity
Geometric Constraints
Tight spaces and irregular surfaces remain inaccessible to conventional systems
Vendor Dependencies
Outsourcing introduces schedule risk and reduces operational control
Why Access Speed Matters to MISTRAS
The Domino Effect
MISTRAS cannot begin inspections, coatings application, or mechanical work until access platforms are in place. When access installation runs late, every subsequent service falls behind schedule. Even though the delay originates with access, customers perceive the entire project timeline as MISTRAS's responsibility.
This perception gap damages relationships and competitive positioning. Clients remember projects that finish late, not the reasons why. They evaluate MISTRAS on total delivery performance, not individual component delays.
The Strategic Imperative
Faster access directly translates to faster project completion. Compressed timelines improve customer satisfaction, enhance MISTRAS's reputation for reliability, and create capacity for additional work. Speed becomes a differentiator in competitive bidding.
When MISTRAS controls access, we control the critical path. Eliminating external dependencies gives us scheduling certainty and the ability to make real-time adjustments without vendor coordination delays.
Introducing SuspendX™
SuspendX is a fast-installing suspended platform system purpose-built for the environments where MISTRAS works. Unlike traditional scaffolding or rope access, SuspendX provides a stable work platform that can be deployed in hours instead of days.
Pipe Alleys
Navigate dense piping configurations with ease
Congested Units
Access tight spaces in refineries and processing plants
Complex Geometries
Work on undersides and irregular surfaces efficiently
Bridge Structures
Deploy on bridges and large industrial infrastructure
How SuspendX Works
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Lightweight Engineering
Modular components designed for portability without sacrificing structural integrity or load capacity
02
Minimal Crew Required
Just 2–4 trained technicians can deploy the system, dramatically reducing labor costs and coordination complexity
03
Adaptive Configuration
Works in tight, irregular spaces where traditional scaffolding cannot reach or would take weeks to install
04
Multi-Trade Platform
Provides a firm, stable working surface suitable for inspection, coating, welding, and maintenance activities
SuspendX bridges the gap between rope access and traditional scaffolding, offering the speed of one with the stability and capacity of the other. This is a capability nobody else in the industry can offer at this speed and scale.
Direct Benefits to MISTRAS Operations
Faster Project Start Times
Begin inspection and maintenance work within hours of arrival, not days or weeks after scaffolding erection
Reduced Vendor Dependencies
Eliminate scheduling uncertainty and coordination overhead by bringing access capabilities in-house
Complete Schedule Control
Own the critical path and make real-time adjustments without external approvals or vendor availability constraints
Lower Labor Intensity
Deploy with minimal crew size, reducing labor costs by up to 60% compared to traditional scaffolding teams
Improved Margins
Faster deployment and lower labor costs translate directly to better project profitability and competitive pricing
Shutdown Excellence
Compressed turnaround timelines become a competitive advantage in high-stakes shutdown and maintenance windows
SuspendX transforms access from a constraint into a competitive advantage. It becomes a core strategic differentiator that strengthens MISTRAS's position in every market we serve.
Revenue Growth & Margin Expansion
SuspendX creates multiple revenue streams beyond traditional service delivery. Access platform rentals generate recurring revenue with minimal incremental cost. Deployment labor adds profitable service hours to every project. Because the modules are reusable, long-term operational costs decrease while revenue per deployment remains stable.
Beyond direct revenue, SuspendX improves customer satisfaction and retention. Clients experience faster project completion, fewer delays, and better communication. This performance differential increases win rates on competitive bids and expands our addressable market into projects where speed is a critical selection factor.
$XXX
Rental Revenue
Per deployment across multiple service lines
XX%
Margin Improvement
From reduced labor and faster turnaround
XX%
Win Rate Increase
On large competitive shutdown projects
The system scales efficiently across North America. Each regional deployment builds operational expertise and creates reference projects that strengthen our competitive position in adjacent markets.
Engineering & Field Leadership
SuspendX has been designed, tested, and proven in real-world conditions by four experienced MISTRAS professionals who understand both the technical requirements and the operational realities of industrial access.
Nathaniel Curtis
System engineering, structural design, load calculations, and comprehensive field testing protocols
Nick Malezis
Field deployment procedures, system performance optimization, and safety protocol development
Aaron Garland
Large-scale shutdown operations, turnaround planning, and cross-functional implementation strategy
Anthony Pegram
Industrial field experience, system refinement based on real-world use, and operational feedback integration
This team brings decades of combined experience in the exact environments where SuspendX will be deployed. They understand the constraints, the safety requirements, and the operational pressures that shape every decision on a turnaround or shutdown project.
Commercialization & Growth Leadership
Ron Malezis
VP of Marketing & Special Operations (Proposed)
Ron brings 28 years of marketing technology experience and proven expertise in business scaling, demand creation, and strategic positioning. His role ensures SuspendX doesn't just exist—it reaches the right customers, builds market awareness, and scales systematically across North America.
1
Market Intelligence
Identify high-value projects and target customers across the U.S. and Canada
2
Demand Creation
Build awareness and industry positioning through targeted campaigns
3
Sales Enablement
Support regional teams with go-to-market strategy and customer messaging
4
Scalable Growth
Ensure rapid, professional expansion with the right customer partnerships
Ron's leadership gives SuspendX a true commercial engine. The innovation is proven—now it needs strategic deployment, market positioning, and a systematic approach to customer acquisition. That's what Ron delivers.
What We're Asking From the Board
SuspendX is engineered, tested, and ready for deployment. The team is assembled and proven. What we need now is formal approval to move from development to pilot implementation.
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Approval for 3–5 Internal Pilot Deployments
Select real projects across different geographies and service lines to validate performance, refine procedures, and build operational expertise
2
Formation of SuspendX Task Group
Establish a cross-functional team with clear authority to coordinate pilots, gather data, and make rapid operational decisions
3
Budget for Initial Module Production
Fund the fabrication of pilot-phase equipment sufficient to support simultaneous deployments and build inventory for scale
4
Non-Exclusive Support Model
Allow the team flexibility to deploy where demand exists while maintaining operational alignment with MISTRAS priorities
5
Recognition of Leadership Team
Formally acknowledge Nathaniel Curtis, Nick Malezis, Aaron Garland, Anthony Pegram, and Ron Malezis as the core team driving SuspendX forward
SuspendX is ready.
The team is ready.
We simply need approval to begin pilots.