2026 E-Chem Expo Recap

We had the opportunity to attend the 26th Biennial E-Chem Expo and Convention in Kingsport, Tennessee earlier this month, and it was an outstanding experience for our team.

Throughout the three-day event, we enjoyed hosting visitors at our booth, connecting with industry peers, and seeing the creativity and innovation reflected in booths across the expo floor. Our time in Kingsport was especially valuable as we engaged in meaningful conversations with fellow professionals and strengthened relationships with our vendor partners.

Representing HAGLER Process at the event were our VP of Sales, Thomas Hagler IV, Service Manager Ethan Tolliver, and Marketing Director Kristin George. We were also proud to attend alongside our partners at Teikoku USA—manufacturers of sealless canned motor pumps—and Dean by Tusk Industrial, specialists in chemical process and high-temperature pumps.

In addition to the expo, our team had the opportunity to tour several divisions of the Eastman plant and enjoy time together exploring the local Kingsport community.

We were especially pleased to be located next to our colleagues at Teikoku, which allowed for impactful, ongoing discussions about the advantages of canned motor pump technology. It was a pleasure connecting with Chatty Sakhalkar (National Sales Manager), Jim Hoffman (Regional Sales Manager), and Matt Jenkins (Field Service Manager).

We were also glad to have the support of our Regional Sales Manager, Chacee Whittington, who played an important role in engaging with attendees and helping manage our booth throughout the event.

Together, we explored current applications, shared insights on industry challenges, and discussed future opportunities for both equipment and service solutions.

Overall, it was a highly productive and rewarding week—filled with valuable conversations, new connections, and strengthened partnerships. We’re grateful for the experience and are already looking forward to the next E-Chem Expo.