A successful leader should be able to inspire their team while also seeing the future of the company and the advantages of such innovation. When the team can think quickly and creatively, they are one step ahead of the competition and in front of them.
Omar Hammoud, owner and CEO of APG-Neuros, has a track record of success as a chief executive officer in the machinery sector. With strong technical and leadership skills that he developed over the course of his previous 25 years in leadership positions with the three leaders in the aerospace industry, Omar founded APG-Neuros nearly two decades ago. When a chance to revitalize the aerospace and defense industries by introducing innovative technologies, cooperative ideas, and a fresh approach to business was discovered, APGNeuros was established. For generations, the aeration market in wastewater treatment and industrial applications has suffered from the loss of talent and the liquidation of quality. What was left were cheap, ineffective products and outmoded business practices. According to APG-Neuros, these discomforts represent a fantastic opportunity that, if pursued by a newcomer with leadership skills, can result in transformation and help build a successful company.
Process engineering, water treatment, engineering, business development, and project engineering are among Omar’s areas of expertise. With a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, he has a strong background in entrepreneurship.
Omar works closely with his customers every day at APG-Neuros to better understand their needs and develop new ones that will increase efficiency, lower operating costs, and reduce carbon footprint.
Every day, Omar spends time with his staff to help them with their problems. At the same time, Omar works with investors to raise money and with savvy manufacturers and technology development partners around the globe to come up with the newest cutting-edge goods and services.
APG-Neuros
Founded in 2005, APG-Neuros’ award-winning company was established to design, develop, and manufacture high-efficiency turboblowers and complete aeration systems. Its focused approach on innovative cutting-edge technologies drives our successful product introduction and High-Speed blower technology. The company’s product solutions are based on technical excellence, proven design, high quality materials applied in aerospace and other significant industries. “We complement our product innovations with stringent reviews and audits including CE, with UL & CSA certification,” Omar says.
APG-Neuros turbo blowers are used in a variety of industrial applications and wastewater treatment processes, with over 1500 units installed in North America and Europe, and more than 5000 units worldwide.
APG-Neuros continues to lead the industry by constantly driving and propelling innovation forward through the most technologically advanced products and aeration solutions to achieve maximum energy efficiency and operational flexibility for our customers.
APG-Neuros’ headquarters are located in Quebec, Canada, and its manufacturing and testing facility is in Plattsburgh, New York, USA.
Redefining the Sector with Innovation
APG-Neuros takes pride in continuing to set trends and lead the market with its innovative ideas made possible by cutting-edge technology. For maximum effectiveness and operational flexibility for customers, the internal R&D program on aeration solutions uses cutting-edge model-predictive control methods using machine learning and artificial intelligence.
APG-Neuros provides complete aeration packages that are effective and cutting-edge, as well as turnkey design solutions to assist in resolving challenging problems. Customers also appreciate the company’s exceptional proximity, round-the-clock support, and responsiveness. APG-Neuros is able to meet every customer need for the present and the foreseeable future thanks to a carefully curated selection of aftermarket support programs and service plans.
Culture of Integrity and Innovation
APG-Neuros’ core values revolve around achieving customer satisfaction by creating innovations and providing quality products and services delivered efficiently. It accomplishes this while growing its installation base using innovative processes, workforce development, and continuous improvement. Omar asserts, “The most important traits to hire a new team member are the potential to deliver innovative solutions, hard work, company loyalty, and customer responsiveness.”
Experience that Develops Expertise
Omar considers himself fortunate to have had 25 years of strong executive experiences in the aerospace and defense industries, which has allowed him to accumulate a wealth of knowledge in high efficiency turbo machinery development since founding APG-Neuros in 2005, and it was Omar’s dream to use this knowledge to help make the world a better place, beginning with the environment.
With Omar’s in-depth review of the state of the wastewater treatment industry, he identified a great need for innovation, which allowed me to successfully introduce the Turbo Blower to address this need. At WEFTEC 2006, he debuted the first high-speed turbo blower in the North American market.By taking the first leap of faith, Omar was able to modernize the aging and otherwise traditional wastewater treatment industry by adopting new technologies that would help municipalities achieve much higher energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Emphasizing on More Efforts
Omar develops further by observing how various nations deal with environmental issues and considering how businesses as an industry fit into all of this on the global stage. Then he considers how he can use his knowledge to assist others in achieving their objectives. This encourages Omar’s team to succeed and the clients to raise their environmental goals in light of the additional innovations anticipated from him and the business. All of this sparks interest and a market resurgence.
Omar notes that he has observed other leaders who are constrained in their pursuit of excellence, who undercut their rivals’ prices in an effort to gain market share and boost sales.
Expanding to Transform the Future
The markets in North America, the UK, and, to some extent, the EU are where APG-Neuros is primarily present. To increase its presence in its current market, the company intends to further expand its product line. The company has already had success securing very large utilities with its 1.1 MW Turbo Blower, and it anticipates that its newest products, starting with its new gas turbine turbo blower, will further expand its market reach.
Omar claims that this ground-breaking product will enable users to power a turbo blower with biogas, natural gas, or hydrogen. This would mean removing all reliance on electricity for APG-Neuros’ clients. Also, it will help its customers achieve maximum efficiency while lowering their environmental footprint. The gas turbine is entering series production and will be installed on APG-Neuros’ customer sites in 2023.
Written by Steve Sanchez.
