RATERMANN Cryogenics [email protected] \ 1-844-341-3433 website: CRYOORDER.COM 38-CryoNews February 2026 HOUSTON, TX – 12/19/25 – Ratermann Manufacturing, a leader in industrial gas and cryogenic solutions, today announced the appointment of Blandon Thomas as its new Learning and Development Specialist. Based in Houston, Texas, Thomas will spearhead both internal and external training programs, reinforcing the company’s commitment to operational excellence and industry education. The addition of Thomas marks a strategic investment in Ratermann’s established culture of learning. His role is designed to bridge the gap between engineers, and technicians have the knowledge required to maintain operational certainty. By improving education capabilities, Ratermann aims to reduce downtime, minimize errors during installation, and enhance safety standards across its customer base. Thomas brings extensive experience in training and education from industries parallel to the industrial gas and cryogenic sectors. This background positions him to provide immediate, high-impact support to internal teams and external customers alike. His approach blends technical expertise with a passion for education, ensuring complex concepts are translated into Currently, Thomas is available for in-person training sessions at the company’s Houston training facility. These sessions offer a complete overview of Ratermann’s products and solutions, providing hands-on Furthermore, Thomas is leading the curation of custom courses designed to tailored programs aim to build capability in high-stakes environments. “This role formalizes something we’ve always believed, that operational certainty starts with education,” said Jake Williams, Director of Marketing. “Blandon gives us the ability to move beyond documentation and deliver “Our responsibility doesn’t end when a product ships,” said Marie Ratermann, V.P. of Sales at Ratermann Manufacturing. “Investing in training ensures our customers and our own teams are equipped to make the right decisions in the right way, not just the fast way.” You can reach Blandon today at [email protected] “I’ve always been driven by learning. At Ratermann, that curiosity is focused on our customers; understanding how they operate, where friction exists, and how we can make their day-to-day work easier and more reliable.” Ratermann Manufacturing Enhances Educational Initiatives with Appointment of Blandon Thomas as Learning and Development Specialist Pictured (Left to Right): Marie Williams, Blandon Thomas, and George Ratermann
