This company has released Version 2.5 of its Oritames Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system (photo), which incorporates autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for improved planning and schedule optimization, as well as improved modeling of sequence-dependent setups, batching and time…
The new pressure sensors of the PS+ Series (photo) can be commissioned particularly easily and provide reliable measurements with intuitive operation. Overhead mounting is possible, since sensor heads can be rotated over a range of 340 deg. After the sensor…
The CP600-Pro (photo) is a premium human-machine interface (HMI) control panel that features a true-glass touchscreen and a strong aluminum front frame that ensures IP66 protection. The device can operate in temperatures from –4 to 140°F. Available in five different…
Insights to the benefits of internships for both students and the employing companies are discussed Internships have become an important part of the professional landscape. Both students and companies in the chemical process industries (CPI) benefit from the relationship. For…
Linde plc (www.linde.com) has completed the sale of selected assets of Linde Korea to IMM Private Equity Inc., in accordance with the recent merger between Linde AG and Praxair, Inc. and the Korea Fair Trade Commission. The assets divested include…
Saipem S.p.A. (San Donato Milanese, Italy; www.saipem.com) has signed a Preliminary Agreement with JSC GazpromNeft Moscow Refinery and an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) Contract with Infrastructure Development and Construction (IDC) for an aggregate value of around €500 million. The…
KBR, Inc. (Houston; www.kbr.com) announced that its subsidiary Plinke GmbH has been awarded a contract by Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) of India to build a Concentrated Nitric Acid plant (CNA) at Bharuch, Gujarat. Under the terms of…
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras; www.petrobras.com.br) announced that its Board of Directors approved new guidelines for the management of its asset portfolio. The new guidelines consider the sale of assets, with emphasis on downstream segment, including the full sale of PUDSA,…
Air Liquide Engineering & Construction (Frankfurt am Main, Germany; www.engineering-airliquide.com) has signed a new supply contract with Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.( Zhanjiang Steel), a subsidiary of Baosteel Group, a large-scale enterprise designed to meet demand for iron…
Parker Hannifin Corp. (Cleveland, Ohio; www.parker.com) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LORD Corp. (Cary, N.C.; www.lord.com) for approximately $3.675 billion in cash. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of each…