We are pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Laiche to Director of Engineering for DSC Dredge, LLC. “Scott has been with DSC for 9 years and has been a vital part of the growth of our Engineering department,” said William J. Wetta, EVP and Chief Technology Officer with DSC, “This is Scott’s second promotion during his time at DSC. He first joined the team as a Mechanical Engineer, and after being promoted to Engineering Manager in 2016 he has done an excellent job embracing what was then a newly created role. Scott embodies the core cultural values which DSC was built upon and has the respect of colleagues and clients alike. We look forward to experiencing his continued growth as he settles into the Director role, now overseeing both our Engineering and Automation teams.”
At DSC Dredge, we specialize in customizing dredging equipment to meet the exact requirements of your unique application. DSC employs one of the largest in-house dredge design/engineering team among all North American and most global manufacturers. This fully self-sufficient team encompasses a blend of Mechanical Engineers, Structural Designers and Automation Engineers who are responsible for all aspects of the project from generating fabrication drawings to performing structural analysis, and designing dredge hydraulics to programming dredge control systems. Our roots go back more than 60 years as a family-owned and -operated dredge manufacturer. And during that time, we have built hundreds of dredges. Our six standard dredge models are world-class. But our strength lies in our ability to modify or custom design any dredge to fit almost any application.
Scott’s wide range of manufacturing and engineering knowledge continues to serve DSC well as he steps into this new leadership role.
“Scott’s promotion marks our confidence in not only his leadership abilities but his ongoing dedication to our clients’ operational successes while maintaining company objectives.” said Bob Wetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, “DSC is going through a phenomenal growth phase and Scott brings hands-on experience and expertise to the table.”
In response to this new role, Scott states “As DSC enters its next phase of growth, I’m excited to be part of what I consider a world-class engineering and automation team. I am also proud to be part of a company that is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of innovation and technology in the dredging industry.” He added that his vision for his team is to build upon the already strong foundation and continue to support this talented group of professionals’ committment to excellence.
Scott holds his P.E. accreditation, is married and has a beautiful baby girl.
DSC is a global leader in the dredge manufacturing industry, engineering superior customized dredging solutions to meet specific application needs, while continuing to exceed customer expectations. DSC Dredge designs and manufactures high quality, durable cutter suction dredges. At DSC Dredge, we help customers make THE RIGHT CHOICE. Quality, Innovation, Service, Commitment and Customization are key DSC attributes which explain why customers choose to work with DSC. DSC Dredge operates from three manufacturing facilities located in Reserve, LA, Poplarville, MS, and Greenbush, MI. For more information about the company and its products, services and customized solutions, please visit www.dscdredge.com and follow us on Social Media.
