Energy, Oil & Gas Issue 234 September 2026 | Page 67

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IPD
“ It really was Walter’ s dream to start a company. He was a true entrepreneur and managed the business side, while Bob focused on the technical end. The sun never sets on IPD these days,” he says.
That entrepreneurial streak is still easy to spot at IPD. Today’ s market, with its supply chain challenges and shifting trade routes, pushes the company to embrace the agility that’ s always set it apart. Instead of using its heritage as an excuse to stand still, IPD treats its history as a launchpad for change.
For Michael, the issue wasn’ t whether things were shifting. It was how fast IPD could adapt while customers faced the same uncertainty. Tariffs brought new challenges across international markets, and customers searched for ways to keep things running smoothly. The leadership team had to decide how to act without waiting for perfect clarity.“ The neighborhood changed, so we’ re looking
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