James Riggins
30+ years in industrial chemical systems. 100+ municipal and industrial projects. Zero specification failures.
30+ years building an industrial legacy
James Riggins is the Founder and Lead Spec Solutions Partner at LibertyCES (Liberty Chemical Equipment & Supply Inc.), a California-based industrial chemical equipment and systems engineering company serving water treatment plants, municipalities, and industrial facilities nationwide.
Previously at Harrington, James founded LibertyCES to provide specialized engineering partnerships rather than catalog distribution — reviewing every project's real process conditions himself before a single part number gets recommended.
"My mission has always been simple: to be the #1 Spec Solutions Partner in the West. After 30+ years in this field and countless testimonies from operators, engineers, and plant managers, I can say that goal has been achieved. Not because of sales — but because every project has been about one thing: solving problems and building trust."— James Riggins, Founder, LibertyCES
The Journey
Early years at Harrington. James learned the industrial chemical equipment business from the inside — the specs, the failures, the chemistry, the clients. He saw firsthand how large-distributor constraints limited what was possible for engineers who needed real answers.
Breaking away to build LibertyCES. He founded Liberty Chemical Equipment & Supply so engineers and plant managers could get a single partner who specs and quotes the right answer the first time — not another SKU from a catalog.
The engineer who can do it all. Pumps, controls, instrumentation, valves, tanks, piping, chemical feed skids — when others say "no," James gets the call and makes it work.
Engineering Philosophy
Every component in a chemical system must make sense in the context of the whole. Material compatibility verified before specification. Hydraulics calculated, not estimated. Instrumentation integrated with control logic. Secondary containment meeting regulatory requirements.
Zero bypass. Zero guessing. Systems engineered to survive real duty cycles.
Spec-first engineering partner specializing in chemical feed systems, pump skid design, chemical storage tanks, industrial piping, and SCADA-integrated controls
Expert in material compatibility verification, hydraulic calculations, and compliance-focused system design
Known for handling aggressive chemistry — sulfuric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride — and mission-critical applications
Real Systems, Real Installations
Built on People. Driven by Precision.
A tight, high-trust unit that sweats the details, communicates like partners, and delivers specifications that run without compromise.
30+ years. Harrington to LibertyCES. Known for spec'ing and quoting any solution to any problem, with zero spec failures across 100+ projects nationwide.
The operational backbone. Aligns schedules, documentation, and vendor logistics so projects move cleanly from spec to delivery. Guards Liberty's standards and your timeline.
Relationship specialist. Keeps communication tight and expectations clear. Makes sure LibertyCES is treated as a partner — not a catalog vendor.
Continuity and innovation in one. Learns directly from James' decades of field experience and positions Liberty for the future of industrial fluid handling systems.
We partner exclusively with the industry's leading manufacturers and build to a standard that does not negotiate on compliance, uptime, or material compatibility. Every system we spec is a system we stand behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Riggins?
James Riggins is the Founder and Lead Spec Solutions Partner at LibertyCES (Liberty Chemical Equipment & Supply Inc.), a California-based industrial chemical equipment and systems engineering company. He has 30+ years in industrial chemical systems and has specified 100+ municipal and industrial projects nationwide with zero specification failures.
What is James Riggins' background before founding LibertyCES?
James previously worked at Harrington, where he learned the industrial chemical equipment business from the inside — the specs, the failures, the chemistry, and the clients. He founded LibertyCES to provide specialized engineering partnerships rather than catalog distribution, personally reviewing every project's real process conditions before a part number gets recommended.
What kind of equipment and chemistry does James Riggins specialize in?
Pumps, controls, instrumentation, valves, tanks, piping, and chemical feed skids — full-system specification, not single-component sales. He's specifically known for handling aggressive chemistry (sulfuric acid, sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride) and mission-critical applications where material compatibility and hydraulic calculation, not estimation, determine whether the system survives real duty cycles.
How do I get a spec review from James Riggins?
Call, text, or email directly — (559) 395-5500 or [email protected] — or use the spec review request form. A real spec review starts with fluid, chemistry, concentration, temperature, flow, pressure, and current equipment, not a part number lookup.
Talk directly to James about your process conditions
Fluid, chemistry, concentration, temperature, flow, pressure, and current equipment — that's what a real spec review needs to start.
Ready to buy or need a fast answer? Call, text, or email James directly — (559) 395-5500 · [email protected].