New G-160 tube testing tools (photo) are used for leak detection in heat exchangers, condensers and boilers. The new ergonomic design features simple one-handed push-button actuation, patent-pending grippers and durable lightweight cast-aluminum housing. Up to 10 tubes per minute can…
3M (St. Paul, Minn.; www.3m.com) announced that Michael F. Roman is appointed chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2018. He succeeds Inge G. Thulin, who is appointed to a newly created position, executive chairman of the board, also effective July…
CB&I (The Woodlands, Tex.; www.cbi.com) announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $70 million by JG Summit Petrochemical Corporation (JGSPC) for the Stage 1 Expansion project in Batangas City, Philippines. CB&I's scope of work includes the…
Aemetis, Inc. (Cupertino, Calif.; www.aemetis.com) announced that the company successfully built and operated an integrated demonstration unit for more than 120 days of continuous operations with 94% uptime, meeting the requirements for a federal USDA 9003 Biorefinery Assistance Program guaranteed…
Axalta Coating Systems (Philadelphia, Pa.; www.axaltacs.com) has acquired a state of the art manufacturing and distribution facility in Sacramento, Calif. to support growth in its North American Industrial and Refinish businesses. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Axalta…
The Lubrizol Corp. (Wickliffe, Ohio; www.lubrizol.com) announced the promotion of J. Brian Pitts to corporate vice president, chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer. Brian Pitts succeeds Brian Valentine who has announced his decision to leave the organization later this year. …
Wison Engineering Services Co. (Shanghai; www.wison-engineering.com) announced that Wison Petrochemicals (NA) LLC was recently awarded a construction contract for the modularization of the design and supply processes, bulk material procurement and on-site construction and installation for a petrochemical project in…
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, LLC (www.duponttateandlyle.com), a joint venture between DuPont and Tate & Lyle, announced an expansion to their manufacturing facility in Loudon, Tennessee, to increase annual production of bio-based 1,3-propanediol by 35 million pounds. Engineering and…
Hexion Inc.’s (Columbus, Ohio; www.hexion.com) Oilfield Technology Group announced the completion of the expansion project at its resin-coated proppant manufacturing plant in Canada. The proppant plant is located in Sturgeon County, north of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. With this project,…
Shell Thiogro Technology (www.shell.com/sulphur/thiogro) will enable H Sulphur Corp. (Ulsan, South Korea; www.hsulphur.com) to produce a highly concentrated sulfur-enhanced fertilizer for use on a variety of crops across the globe. The product uses Shell Thiogro’s Urea-ES technology, a patented process…