Across the United States, industrial companies are confronting some of the most serious challenges in decades. From aging infrastructure to the escalating costs of regulatory noncompliance, businesses in sectors like construction, petrochemicals, and manufacturing face a complex environment that threatens both their competitiveness and sustainability.
Recent data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency showed more than $4.5 billion committed to pollution control investments in fiscal year 2023, underscoring the steep financial stakes of regulatory enforcement. At the same time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration continues to record thousands of workplace fatalities and millions of injuries annually, with the financial toll of serious incidents often exceeding $40,000 per case.
In response, Yang Chai LLC is preparing to launch as a consulting partner dedicated to helping companies close critical performance gaps. The firm will provide integrated services in industrial safety, quality control, process optimization, and workforce training, all designed to equip organizations with the tools to operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably in an increasingly demanding market.
The company’s founding reflects the vision of Ana Lizeth Chay, a chemical engineer whose career spans more than fifteen years across some of the most challenging industrial environments in Mexico. From her early work at petrochemical facilities in Veracruz to her leadership roles in manufacturing and construction in Nuevo León, Chay has built a record of guiding organizations through safety inspections, risk mitigation, and process improvements. Her technical expertise, bolstered by advanced training in non-destructive testing and compliance with international safety standards, has shaped her belief that better systems and better training are key to preventing accidents and improving industrial performance.
Indeed, for Chay, the decision to establish Yang Chai in the United States is driven by a recognition of urgent national needs. “The United States industrial sector is under pressure not just to innovate, but to do so while protecting its workforce and meeting strict environmental and safety expectations,” she says. “I believe that by combining engineering expertise with workforce development, we can help companies rise to these challenges and secure long-term success.”
One of the firm’s central goals will be addressing the workforce gap that continues to widen across industrial fields. Reports from the National Association of Manufacturers project that more than two million skilled jobs may remain unfilled within the decade, largely due to an aging workforce and insufficient vocational training pipelines.
Toward this end, Yang Chai intends to respond by designing training programs that align with real-world industrial needs, using models like ADDIE to ensure effectiveness. These programs will aim to help companies retain talent, reduce operational errors, and build resilience in a labor market where expertise is in short supply.
At the same time, the firm will work to prevent the costly safety violations that continue to disrupt American industries. With OSHA penalties for serious infractions ranging as high as $161,000 per violation, even large companies face significant financial risks when compliance falls short. Yang Chai will provide risk assessments, emergency preparedness planning, and behavior-based safety initiatives to help organizations build strong internal safety cultures while reducing liability and protecting employees.
The firm also plans to advance quality assurance practices, an area where lapses often lead to costly recalls, production delays, and reputational damage. By implementing methodologies like Statistical Process Control and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Yang Chai will support clients in producing reliable, high-quality products that meet both regulatory standards and customer expectations.
Nationally, the firm’s work could yield measurable benefits: reducing accident rates, helping firms avoid multimillion-dollar penalties, and boosting productivity in sectors critical to United States competitiveness. Its emphasis on small and mid-sized enterprises, which often lack the resources for specialized engineering or safety departments, ensures that these companies, too, will have access to strategies that can sustain growth and compliance.
As industrial America navigates an era of heightened regulation and rapid technological change, Yang Chai aims to serve as a trusted partner. Guided by Chay’s expertise and a commitment to building safer, more capable workforces, the company is preparing to help United States industries adapt to new demands while protecting their most valuable asset: their people.
