OUR MISSION
In a world facing diverse challenges like resource constraints, escalating costs, and environmental concerns, SHB is committed to revolutionizing industrial power generation through innovative biomass boiler technologies.
Our aim is to enhance boiler performance for clients globally, while making strides towards a greener future, one boiler at a time.
EXPERIENCE
Modified four 120 ton per hour Bubbling Fluid Bed (BFB) which increased steaming rate to 160 t/h and lowered erosion in Indonesia
Modified two Power Boilers to SHB Stepped Floor technology in Brazil
(Grupo Jari and Fíbria Jacareí)Modified four recovery boilers for improved dry-solids throughput, emissions, and run time
Designed over 300 CFD models on over 75 power and recovery boilers
Redesigned parts for Automatic Port Cleaner that allow easier replacement and longer life. Over 50 mills now uses our new equipment and parts
Developed Hi-Cyclone Combustion technology for increasing fuel burnout with high buoyancy biomass fuels
Developed & implemented Char Bed Modernization Systems to improve bed stability, carryover, and burning capacity
FOUNDERS
Smiley Brion
President
Smiley attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland Oregon and worked as Manager of European Development and Sales for Devin Associates for five years. In 1989 he supervised the construction of three bakeries for McDonald's Corporation, including the first ever McDonald's in Moscow, Russia.
After that Smiley worked for Anthony-Ross Company for fourteen years, as Quality Assurance Manager, Production Manager, and Director of Customer Service and NW Regional Sales Manager. Smiley has spent the last 18 years as Co-Founder, Partner, and Operations and Customer Service manager at SHB.
Gene Sullivan
Retired
Gene Sullivan, BSCE
Gene graduated from Notre Dame University with a Civil Engineering degree and started his career with the US Navy. Gene started up and commissioned the nuclear reactors on the USS Nimitz, then served as the Nuclear Training Officer after the ship was commissioned.
After the service, Gene worked for Measurex Corporation for twelve years as a Power Plant Application Engineer, and then for Anthony-Ross Company for almost 20 years as Sales manager and Vice President - Sales. Gene has visited over 90% of all pulp and paper mills in the world and has developed many innovative boiler technologies and has numerous patents and patents pending in his name. Gene was a Founder, Partner, President, and Sales Manager of SHB.
Dan Higgins
Chief Engineer
Dan has degrees from Oregon State University and a BSME from Portland State University. Dan has worked in the Pulp and Paper industry for over 35 years.
Dan has developed many innovative products and technologies for biomass boilers with many patents and patents pending in his name. Dan has conducted engineering studies and CFD models on over 85 boilers and designed over 50 boiler modification projects in the pulp and paper industry. Dan has spent the last 18 years as Co-Founder, Partner, and Chief Engineer at SHB, responsible for Engineering and Product Development.
“SHB has maintained Nekoosa’s Port Rodder’s for years. SHB has supported our timelines, worked safely and within budget. With SHB servicing our Port Rodder’s we have experienced exceptional reliability of the units.”
— Domtar, Nekoosa