Partner Spotlight: Congratulating Syensqo on the OCTC Award of Excellence!

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We love seeing our partners thrive, and today we have some incredible news to celebrate! A huge congratulations goes out to the team at Syensqo’s Marietta facility for receiving the prestigious Award of Excellence from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC).

 

Syensqo earned this well-deserved recognition through their unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and operational reliability. By investing in an advanced database program such as Chateau with its emissions calculations capability and maintaining a robust Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program that exceeds both Ohio EPA and USEPA Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) standards, the Marietta site achieved an incredible 13.6% reduction in HAP emissions from 2024 to 2025.

 

Here at LDARtools, we are incredibly honored to play a supporting role in their success. As the Syensqo team kindly shared with us this week:

 

“LDARtools was definitely a part of this as you guys make sure that we stay in compliance and confidently generate our emissions.”

 

Providing the hardware, software, and support that empowers our clients to stay compliant, track accurate data, and reach their environmental goals is exactly why we do what we do.

 

Congratulations again to everyone at Syensqo’s Marietta facility on this fantastic milestone. We look forward to continuing to work together to drive continuous improvement and compliance!

 

Want to learn more about the awards? Check out the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council website.

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Independence Day Closure

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Our warehouse in Dickinson will be open Friday July 3, 2026 during normal Friday business hours.

However, please note we will have limited staff during this holiday period, so Support responses may be delayed.

Normal business operations will resume Monday July 6.

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Tech Tip: phx42 Charger Care

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Some sites report frustration with the reliability of the phx42 charger, while many other sites experience no frustration at all.

We process hundreds of phx42s through our repair lab with virtually no failures of this part.

The current charger connector is  an off-the-shelf industry standard PVC-jacketed wire with added strain relief and a very high-quality aerospace connector.  We don’t believe there is a better option available.

For best results follow these simple procedures:

  1. Only remove the charger by grasping the silver charger connector.
  2. Don’t…
    1. …pull on the cord to remove the charger.
    2. …pull on the cord to move the phx42.
    3. …move, un-stack, re-stack, or disturb the phx42s when they are connected to the charger.
  3. Due to location of the charger port, the Bluetooth® antenna may interfere with removing the charger connector when using your right hand (a). You can use your left hand (b) or rotate the phx42 180° to allow easier access (c).

phx42 charger handling methods

If you have to replace a broken charger, please keep these things in mind:

  1. If this is a problem for your site, we recommend you keep one or two spares on hand.
  2. New chargers cost $325.92.
  3. Refurbished chargers only cost $101.71. This requires you return the broken one to us so we can refurbish if for the next user!

In you need to address a damaged charger, please submit a hardware issue via the Customer Portal.

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Memorial Day Closure

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In honor of Memorial Day, our Warehouse and Support will be closed Monday, May 25, 2025. We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, May 26, 2025.
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Customer Support Driven by Expertise, Innovation, and People

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In the high-stakes world of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), data gaps and system errors aren’t just inconveniences, they are compliance risks. This is why the Customer Support team at LDARtools has built a reputation which goes far beyond typical “software support.”

What makes them the best in the business? It isn’t just their fast response times, but also a combination of “in-the-trenches” expertise and a culture valuing innovation as much as it values people.

 

1. They’ve Walked a Mile in Your Steel-Toes

LDARtools wasn’t built in a vacuum by people who have never seen a refinery. The company was founded on decades of field experience, and that DNA is woven into the customer support team. When you reach out, you’re talking to people who understand the frustration of a software glitch or a data syncing issue in the middle of a deadline. They don’t just read from a script; they provide practical, real-world solutions based on industry knowledge.

 

2. A Culture of Problem-Solvers

To get a job on the customer support and training team, applicants have to demonstrate more than just “tech-savviness.” They are vetted for their creativity and ability to think through complex logic. This ensures the person on the other end of the line is a natural problem solver understanding how digital ecosystems work together to solve environmental challenges.

 

3. Proactive, Not Just Reactive

While most teams wait for a ticket to be filed, the LDARtools team is often working for you while you sleep. By monitoring system performance and analyzing data trends, they can identify potential bottlenecks and push out software tweaks or updates before they impact your workflow.

 

4. A Suite of Support Resources

They’ve built an entire ecosystem to ensure you’re never left in the dark.

  1. Chateau Onboarding: Dedicated specialists who help migrate your data and customize your database structure for a seamless transition.
  2. The Knowledge Base: An extensive library of digital manuals, “how-to” videos, and FAQs available 24/7.
  3. Regulatory Alignment: A team that stays ahead of the curve, ensuring software updates will reflect the latest 2026 regulations when you are ready to implement them.

 

The Verdict

At the end of the day, a platform is only as good as the team standing behind it. Whether it’s providing a rapid solution over a call or updating Chateau to handle complex reporting requirements, LDARtools treats every support request like a mission-critical operation.

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LDARtools Holiday Closure Schedule

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Our home office and warehouse in Dickinson will be closed and Support will be unavailable on the following days for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays:
    • Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    • Thursday, December 25, 2025
    • Thursday, January 1, 2026
All of our normal business and shipping operations will resume Friday, December 26th, 2025 until we close again for New Year’s Day, but please note we will have limited staff during this holiday period, so Support responses may be delayed on the days we are open through New Year’s.

Have a blessed and safe holiday.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Our home office and warehouse in Dickinson will be closed and Support will be unavailable on Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back on Monday, December 1st, 2025.
Have a blessed and safe holiday.
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Our Focus is on You!

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We have been hard at work this quarter, and we are excited to share a major milestone with our LDARtools community. We’re proud to announce that 19 of our 33 employees are now dedicated to our Chateau software. This significant shift in focus is a direct investment in the tools and support you as a user need to succeed.

 

We have always prided ourselves on providing the best possible support, and with this change, we are doubling down on that commitment.

 

Our current concentration of talent toward Chateau means more than just a number. It means faster updates, quicker answers to your questions, and an even more proactive approach to improving your experience. We believe that exceptional software isn’t just about what it does, but how well it’s supported, and with this increase in focus, we know we’ll be able to achieve just that.
Focus on Chateau
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Closed for Labor Day

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LDARtools will be closed Monday September 1, 2025 in recognition of Labor Day.

We will be conducting normal business operations Friday August 29 and Tuesday September 2.

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LDARtools Employee Spotlight: Zach Van Deusen

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We hope you will join us in welcoming one of the newest members of our team, Zach Van Deusen, as our Chief Marketing Officer.

With more than 13 years of leadership and sales experience in the petrochemical and oil & gas industry, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to LDARtools, spearheading sales efforts to grow the company’s reach and impact.

When asked what he likes best about joining our team at LDARtools, he said, “I am impressed with everyone’s drive and dedication to each other, and our customer satisfaction. I am most excited about spearheading sales, and new customer outreach!”

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