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Welcome History of Outlaw Padding Company
In 1987 Ben Currey went to work for Arizona Pipeline Company (APL). In his ten years of employment, Ben utilized several methods for separating fines from backfill to pad the constructed pipelines. During this time, Ben Currey created the concept of a padding machine that would be versatile in a variety of conditions, such as narrow right of ways, rocky conditions, or mountainous terrains, etc. The machine would have to be self sufficient and not require any supporting equipment in padding cross country pipelines.
By the end of June (1997) Ben demoed his first padding machine for Mr. Joe Stokes, Senior Executive Vice President for APL, who was excited to rent the padding machine for a Southwest Gas 16'' pipeline project in Carson City, NV. Shortly thereafter, the padding machine was modified to be powered by the 325BL Cat Excavator's hydraulic system and diesel engine; and has an added function of operation via remote control.
Part of our success is attributed to working with the following companies, who have either used our padding machines, padding buckets, or both! (See company listings below)
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President and Owner, Albert “Ben” Currey, of Outlaw Padding Company worked in the gas and oil industry for 23 years prior to his invention of the first padding machine. During his tenure, Ben constructed natural gas and oil pipelines, oil refineries, and compressor stations.
In January 1997 Ben Currey invented his padding machine. Within 6 months the first padding machine had been built. The machine was built in record time with the help of his son (Ben Jr.).
In 1998 Outlaw Padding Company was started. Since then, Outlaw Padding Company has grown with additions to their product line. We have added several padding buckets (2002) to our line of padding machines.