In Memory of John Vernon Hinely
March 23, 1924 - February 16, 2012

HINELY, J. VERNON, passed from this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 16. He was born in Miami, FL on March 23, 1924 to Robert Iley Hinely and Annie Pearl Pringle Hinely. He had four older sisters and one older brother: Mertie Clyde Carter, Louise Hamilton, Hilda Heard, Montine Franklin and William Herbert Hinely. Vernon's younger brother, Robert, died at 12 years old of scarlet fever. When Vernon's father became ill, he left school in the 9th grade to keep the laundry business going, never to return to school. He soon went to work with his brother-in-law, Paul Carter, in the Oxygen Business. He also worked in the Oxygen Therapy Department at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami as a technician. This was one of the first Inhalation Therapy Departments in the country and Vernon was awarded a lifetime membership in the Inhalation Therapy Association, which later became the American Association for Respiratory Therapy. He joined the Army during World War II, was assigned to the Medical Corps and the Technicians School at O'Reilly General Hospital, Springfield, MO, in April, 1943. While stationed in Springfield he met Bonnie Mae Lindsey at church, whom he later married.

Did you know that Tomco can rebuild or refurbish your Baldwin Dry Ice Block Press?

Our Parts and Service Department offers complete block press rebuilding and/or reconditioning.   We can rebuild the hydraulic systems, control panels, insulators, and parts.  After it has been completely restore, we can sand blast, prime and paint with rust inhibitors to your color specifications. 

TOMCO2 Equipment Company exhibited at The IDA World Congress in Perth, Western Australia.  We introduced our carbon dioxide based water treatment systems, ph control systems and remineralization systems. 

Held every two years, the IDA World Congress is the world’s most anticipated and prestigious event focused on desalination and water reuse, combining five days of Technical Sessions, an industry-leading Trade Exhibition, exclusive behind-the-scenes plant tours, and unequaled networking opportunities throughout the Congress week.

TOMCO recently exhibited at the PACK EXPO 2011 in Las Vegas.  We were very pleased with the turn out of the crowd and the people we met. 

Q. Where can I find my National Board Number on my storage unit or vaporizer?

A: The National Board Number (or NB Number) is located on the vessel name plate. For standard urethane insulated storage units the nameplate can be found below the manway cover. On vaporizers the nameplate is on top of the insulated vaporizer pot. Once you have located the nameplate, you will find the NB number at the top (see picture below).