About Us
With over 100 years of combined experience, The Western Group stands as a cornerstone in the compressed gas tube trailer industry. Since 1963, they have served customers in the medical, energy, and manufacturing sectors throughout the US and across the globe.
The Western Group specializes in the requalification, refurbishment, design, and leasing of high-pressure tube trailers, storage containers, and their parts. They have also pioneered acoustic emission testing and model acoustic emission technology, making it possible to certify tube trailers safely without dismantling them. This innovation has become an industry standard, dramatically reducing downtime for clients and ensuring faster, safer, and more reliable service.
Vision & Mission
OUR VISION
Our vision is to provide exceptional solutions for an ever-changing world.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to safely provide high-quality innovative products and services to the industries we serve, for the benefit of our employees, customers, and businesses.
OUR CORE VALUES
The Western Group seeks to promote the following values in all job responsibilities.
- Safety- Providing a safe workplace for all team members and maintaining compliance with relevant laws, standards, and specifications.
- Quality- Meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Integrity – Doing the right thing and holding team members accountable.
- Growth – Fostering individual, corporate, and customer success.
These are the values we uphold across our five companies.
As active members of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) for nearly 60 years, this focus on reliability extends not only to the functionality of the equipment but also to the safety of all who interact with it on the road and those who work in the industry. “We want every piece of equipment we make or service to be safe for the road without ever cutting corners,” explains Steve Aderholt, President of The Western Group.
This approach underscores the company’s mission to provide safe, reliable solutions for the compressed gas industry.
The Legacy and Future of The Western Group
The Western Group began as a family-led business driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. Founded by Bill and Helen Piehl, the company was built to manufacture and service specialized equipment essential for the compressed gas industry. From its early days, the goal was to ensure the highest safety standards, pushing boundaries in a competitive market while staying rooted in core values. Bill Piehl’s dedication to creating robust, safe, and reliable tube trailers quickly distinguished the company, making it a leader in compressed gas transportation. That business has since expanded to five separate companies, multiple product lines, and thousands of customers across the United States.
The Western Group has evolved to meet the industry’s changing demands. Today, they support compressed gas transportation and advanced high-pressure valve systems, natural gas transportation, and hydrogen storage solutions for emerging clean energy technologies.
As the industry shifts towards higher pressure solutions and cleaner energy, Western Group remains at the forefront, developing partnerships and exploring new materials such as carbon fiber pressure vessels to reduce the weight and increase the efficiency of their trailers as well as more advanced testing services such as model acoustic emission testing.
The Western Group is committed to innovation as it approaches seven decades of service. With plans to expand the product line and explore new global markets, the team is preparing for the future of high-pressure gas solutions. Hydrogen and natural gas packaging and distribution, in particular, present exciting opportunities for growth and sustainability. The Western Group aims to be a leader in this sector, providing infrastructure solutions that support a cleaner, more efficient energy future.
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Join Our Journey
As The Western Group looks to expand its team, operations, and service offerings, the company is seeking talent in skilled trades to join them as they continue to innovate in the compressed gas industry. The company remains a proud family-driven enterprise with a deep-rooted dedication to quality and looks forward to building the future of compressed gas transportation and storage solutions.
The Western Group utilizes a “Job Evaluation” process that identifies the key competencies required for success within the various job paths available in our organization. Our process assists our management and supervisory staff in determining a sound basis for assigning team members to positions that match their strengths and experiences. The program additionally provides a map for individual team member growth by clearly outlining the competencies and skills required to advance within the organization. Finally, we at Western Group feel our program provides a basis for an effective program of employee training, performance evaluation, and advancement.
