ABOUT US
Innovators of Industrial Torque Wrench Tooling and Tensioning Equipment.
Millennium Torque & Tensioning, Inc. is a privately-owned manufacturer of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric-driven torque tools. Since 1986, MTT has been supplying multiple industries with high-quality torque and tensioning equipment. Our tooling has been successfully used in virtually every industry. Along with a full selection of industrial torque wrench tooling, stud tensioners, nut splitters, flange spreaders, and accessory items, MTT also provides our customers a variety of on-site services & repairs and calibration of all major brands of hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and hand torque tools (both in-house and on the job site).
Inquire with your local MTT representative or call our office directly to learn how Millennium™ can support your tooling needs for day-to-day maintenance, plant shut-down, or turnaround activities. We will customize your tooling packages whether it’s a single unit or trailer full of equipment to meet both your cost and scope completion goals.
With five decades of customer feedback and experience, we have engineered and developed a full line of high-performing torque and tensioning equipment. We stand behind our high-quality products with an experienced and knowledgeable engineering, customer service, technical support, and sales staff ready to assist you with the right tools to get the job done safely and efficiently. In the event of a unique challenge or bolting application, we will partner with you to overcome these obstacles. This is the reason we have grown to become one of the leading torque and tensioning companies serving thousands of customers since 1986.
We look forward to continued success and the opportunity to work with your company.
Meet the Team
Richard Cunningham
Founder
As a pioneer in the industrial bolting industry with 35 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of industrial torque and tensioning tools, Richard founded Millennium with the vision to become a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric torque and tensioning equipment. He led the company to become a strategic partner with giants in the electric utility, oil and gas, petrochemical, and mining industries.
Through strategic positioning, Richard evolved Millennium Torque & Tensioning, Inc. into a full-scale product and service company now known as Millennium Torque & Tensioning, Inc./Millennium Industrial Services (MTT/MIS). With international reach, Millennium Torque & Tensioning, Inc./Millennium Industrial Services has become a major player in the industrial products and services industry.
Andrew Longacre
President / CEO
Andrew has served as the President of Millennium since 2019. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Safety Sciences and Political Science, as well as an Executive MBA. Prior to joining Millennium, he worked in the crane & heavy-lifting industry for both a national crane rental company and OEM crane manufacturer. Andrew directs the overall business strategy along with the operational, financial, sales, and safety aspects of the company.
Hector Ortiz
Vice President of Operations
Hector serves as Vice President of Operations for Millennium and has over 20 years of combined experience in the specialty mechanical services industry. Prior to Millennium, Hector was a successful Branch Manager and subsequently District Manager for a multinational on-site mechanical service provider. Currently, Hector is responsible for all of Millennium’sfield service operations and also serves as our subject matter expert for the valve-related service lines and specialty mechanical services.
Courtney Howell
Account Manager Southeastern US
Courtney joined the Millennium team in 2020. As a seasoned professional with more than 15 years of sales experience, Courtney is knowledgeable in industrial tool and specialty service sales. She holds a BSBA from Duquesne University and a BSN from Florida State College. Currently, Courtney works as an Account Manager for Millennium based out of our newly opened Lakeland, Florida facility overseeing our Florida market.
Erin Cunningham
Marketing Manager
Erin is a 2020 college graduate of Duquesne University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. She is Millennium’s Marketing Manager, responsible for creating sales literature, managing our social media presence, and coordinating campaigns for the sales team. She has also successfully restructured the new branding for Millennium to include our product and service lines under the Millennium name.
Leah Ortiz
Office Manager - Spartanburg, SC
Leah brings over 30 years of Customer Service experience to Millennium. In 2016, Leah began her career in the Industrial Service Industry as a Manpower Scheduler for a multinational on-site mechanical service provider. There, she took on various day-to-day tasks working to become the sole Office Manager for their Charlotte, NC location. In 2020 Leah transitioned over to Millennium as the Office Manager to open our Rock Hill, SC location.
Michael Robbibaro
Accounting Director
Mike is a 2017 graduate from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Prior to working at Millennium, Mike started his career as an Accounts Receivable Coordinator and Staff Coordinator primarily dealing with client Darden Restaurants. After more than two years with Armada, Mike accepted an opportunity with the Allegheny County Airport Authority as a Staff Accountant in their Finance Department. He was with ACAA until he accepted his current position here at Millennium Torque & Tensioning where he operates as our Accounting Director.
Matthew Hartzell
Account Manager Northeastern US
Matthew is a 2019 graduate of The College of Wooster, and he holds a BA in Political Science with a concentration in United States Politics. Upon graduation, Matthew began his career as an Account Manager with Millennium primarily managing our New England territory. Matthew has since transitioned to managing the Southeast Region including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. He specializes in On-Stream Leak Repair, Hot Taps, Line Freezes, and Field Machining service lines.
Robert Roy
Quality Manager
Robert is currently the Control Manager for our Spartanburg, SC facility. He has been in the industry for nearly 10 years. Robert has spent 9 years as a Field Technician and is well-versed in leak sealing, hot taps, line stops, concrete base injection, manual valve repair, and safety valve testing and repair. Robert has worked in various environments from paper mills to nuclear power plants. At his previous employer, Robert was the Head of the Calibration Lab, controlling all equipment used for testing safety valves in the Nuclear Industry.
Fred Kern
Account Manager East Central US
Fred is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a BES in Materials Science Engineering. Prior to Millennium, Fred worked in Sales in the Welding Industry. He has been with Millennium for 15 years and is currently an Account Manager overseeing our Mid-Ohio Valley including West Virginia, Southern Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He specializes in bolting, machining, and heat-treating applications.
Greg Mallett
Account Manager Great Lakes Region
Greg has over 25 years in the machining industry, with the bulk of his time spent as the sales manager for an international cutting tool manufacturing company. He has extensive experience in CNC turning & milling applications, as well as tool selection and the product portfolio Millennium carries. Greg oversees accounts in our Great Lakes Region including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
Ken Canell
Account Manager Spartanburg, SC
Ken brings almost 20 years of experience in Welding and Fabrication sales throughout the Oil & Gas, medical, pharmaceutical, automotive, and food & beverage industries. Serving as an Account Manager, Ken supports Millennium’s MidAtlantic Territory including Eastern Tennessee, Southern Virginia, and all of North Carolina. His specialties include On-Stream Leak Repair, In-Place Machining, Heat Treating, and Line Intervention Services.
Christian Uphoff
Product Specialist Griffith, IN
Christian is former college athlete and recent graduate from Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. Prior to Millennium, Christian oversaw high-volume hospitality management where he gained experience in Sales, Team Management, and Leadership. He now serves as a Product Specialist for Millennium overseeing Product Sales & Rentals in our Great Lakes Territory including Northern Indiana, Illinois, and Western Michigan.
Patrick Porciello
Director of Product Sales and Support Canonsburg, PA
With over 15 years of experience in the Controlled Bolting Industry, Patrick serves as Director of Product Sales and Support for Millennium. Over the last 15 years, Patrick has spent much of his time in the Mid-Stream, Power Generation, Offshore Drilling, and Refining Markets across North, Central, and South America. Patrick is responsible for all of Millennium’s Field Service Operations and serves as our Subject Matter Expert for Torque and Tension-related products.
Dustin Bruening
Account Manager Ohio Valley Region
Dustin is a seasoned professional with over 21 years of combined experience in the Power and Petrochemical Industries, with a strong background in Machining and Heat-Treating Projects. Dustin also served our Country in the United States Army for 10 years. Specializing in Field Machining, Heat Treating, and Technical Bolting Applications, Dustin now serves as an Account Manager with Millennium, handling our Ohio Valley region.
Jack Waggett
Account Manager
Jack brings 20 years of combined experience in the oil & gas, equipment, and construction industries. His background in business development and project management will prove to be a significant asset, benefitting both our organization and esteemed customer base. Jack will oversee accounts in the Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York regions.
Robert Lagrange
Branch Manager Midwestern, US
Robert has been in the Refining and Chemical Industry for the past 20 years. He started as a Unit Operator at a Refinery before becoming a full time Industrial and Residential Firefighter. Since 2005, Robert has worked for a Mechanical Contractor specializing in On-Stream Leak Repair. He started as a Field Technician and worked up to Operations and Sales. Currently, Robert serves as the Branch Manager supporting the Chicago territory for Millennium.
Ashley Swanson
Employee Success and Recruiting Manager
Ashley is a graduate of West Virginia University and Lindenwood University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management. Prior to joining the team at Millennium, she specialized in high-volume recruitment and onboarding and holds experience in collaboration with teams in compliance, customer service, benefits administration, and organizational leadership. Ashley currently serves as the Employee Success and Recruiting Manager at Millennium.
Janis Jones
Accounting Specialist
Janis has over 25 years of experience as an Office Administrator with a primary focus on Finance. She has spent the last 15 years in the Oil & Gas Industry serving as an integral part of structuring district offices to support daily business operations. She currently serves as the Accounting Specialist for Millennium.
Jeff Fyock
EHS (Safety) Director
Jeff serves as Millennium’s EHS (Safety) Director and is responsible for providing direct oversight of Millennium’s Environmental Health & Safety management systems and programs. He has been with Millennium since May 2022. Prior to joining Millennium, Jeff worked for 8 years as an EHS Specialist in the Chemicals Industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Safety Sciences from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and is currently pursuing his Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Kevin Popeck
Business Systems Manager
Kevin serves as Business Systems Manager for Millennium, overseeing the development, administration, and management of all aspects of new and existing technologies, systems, and business processes. Prior to joining Millennium in 2022, Kevin worked in various technology and support functions for multiple large-scale companies in the Pittsburgh area. He is well-rounded with experience in Project Management, Business and Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, and Consulting.
Jadaen Ortiz
Administrative Assistant
Jadaen brings over 7 years of Customer Service experience to the Millennium team. She currently serves as an Administrative Assistant supporting the operational and accounting teams in the business. Jadaen has been with the company since 2021.
Brandon Laitinen
Branch Manager Canonsburg, PA
Brandon has been in the industry for over 15 years and now serves as the Branch Manager for our Canonsburg, PA facility where he oversees all manpower and equipment for the Northeast Region. Prior to joining Millennium in 2018, he worked for a Specialty Industrial Contractor as a Lead Field Technician. He specialized in Power Generation and Oil & Gas Industries. He also has 3 years of experience providing specialized bolting support in the Offshore Drilling and Production Industry, as well as on-site support for Sub Sea Tensioning.