Friday, 27 January 2012

EIGA

Eyes on Europe - EIGA's 2012 Workshop draws a crowd

This week sees a hub of activity take place in Brussels as the European Industrial Gas Association’s (EIGA) 2012 workshop unfolds.

close-up of foreign currencies

Full-year results reflect positive 2011 for Praxair

Praxair, Inc. has reported an enterprising full-year 2011, reflecting on a number of contracts secured and ‘industry-leading profitability’. The Danbury, Connetcicut-based industrial gases major reported fourth-quarter net income and diluted earnings per share of $420m and $1.38, respectively.

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Airgas reports encouraging third quarter earnings

The North American industrial gas specialist, Airgas has unveiled buoyant results during the third quarter of 2012. Highlights include a 12% increase in sales alongside a 21% incline in adjusted diluted EPS on the prior year.

The FREES range of valves will be supplied in the UK by Boiswood.

Innovative cryogenic valves introduced by Boiswood

A new range of novel cryogenic valves from STÖHR ARMATUREN (Stoehr) has been introduced by Boiswood, a UK supplier of gas and liquid pressure control equipment. A major advantage of the patented FREES valves for vacuum jacketed pipes is that they can be installed in any position, making it possible to reduce the length of pipework required.

Industrial gases like oxygen and nitrogen are integral to modern steel production.

Tenaris group to acquire share in major Brazilian steel producer, via local subsidiary

Tenaris S.A., the parent company of Italian gas cylinder manufacturer TernarisDalmine, has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary has bought into a leading Brazilian steel producer. The subsidiary, Confab Industrial S.A. (Confab), completed an acquisition of 25 million ordinary shares of Usiminas.

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Linde provides a whole range of industrial gas and equipment solutions and services.

GENIE® range of gas cylinders released by Linde Gases

Described as a ‘major development’ for the compressed gases industry, Linde Gases has introduced GENIE® – a technologically advanced, ‘groundbreaking’ new range of gas cylinders which represents a significant departure from traditional steel cylinders.

The model 8000A gas purifier is a new release from SGD.

New higher pressure, high capacity gas purifier from SGD

The Model 8000A from SGD is constructed of a machined aluminium shell that accepts a high capacity replaceable cartridge. The shell may be permanently mounted when installed in the gas line and can be serviced without disturbing the line connections.

The KM-FLOW from WITT GmbH

WITT's new digital mass flow controller wings its way to food sector

KM-FLOW, the latest release from German gas system specialists, WITT Gasetechnik promises new solutions to the food industry. The device, promoted the first of its kind, offers digital mass flow controlling for packaging applications.

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Industrial gases like oxygen and nitrogen are integral to modern steel production.

Tenaris group to acquire share in major Brazilian steel producer, via local subsidiary

27 Jan 2012

Tenaris S.A., the parent company of Italian gas cylinder manufacturer TernarisDalmine, has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary has bought into a leading Brazilian steel producer. The subsidiary, Confab Industrial S.A. (Confab), completed an acquisition of 25 million ordinary shares of Usiminas.

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Features

Air Products towers

Better practice – An insider and outsider’s take on corporate strategy in 2012

9 Jan 2012

Jane Dawson speaks to industry insider, Air Products South Africa and end-user expert, IBM for advice on contemporary business strategy.

Michael Blondin, VRV

The past, present and future of the cryogenic equipment industry

9 Jan 2012

In my last column I spoke about the ‘ups and downs’ of travelling to promote our wares. This month, I’m going to talk about how this experience has given a unique vision on the evolution of our niche of an industry.

World financial analysis

Robust and resilient – Global gases in 2012 and beyond

9 Jan 2012

gasworld Editor Rob Cockerill and Spiritus Consulting’s Managing Director John Raquet met at the recent Middle East gases conference in Dubai, to discuss what might shape the industrial gases business in 2012 - and beyond.

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Regional Markets

Biofuels

Microbubbles appear set to provide a new boost to the rapidly growing biofuels production sector

A solution to the difficult issue of harvesting algae for use as a biofuel has been developed using microbubble technology pioneered at the University of Sheffield in the UK. The technique builds on previous research in which microbubbles were used to improve the way algae is cultivated.

John McGlade is Chairman, President and CEO of Air Products.

Mixed first quarter results for Air Products

First quarter revenues of $2.423m increased 1% versus the prior year on higher prices in Merchant Gases and Performance Materials. However, higher volumes from new plants in Tonnage Gases were offset by lower Equipment sales and lower volumes in Performance Materials and Merchant Gases.

Linde provides a whole range of industrial gas and equipment solutions and services.

GENIE® range of gas cylinders released by Linde Gases

Described as a ‘major development’ for the compressed gases industry, Linde Gases has introduced GENIE® – a technologically advanced, ‘groundbreaking’ new range of gas cylinders which represents a significant departure from traditional steel cylinders.

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gasworld conferences

Singapore buildings

Singapore 2012

gasworld is pleased to announce that in June 2012 it will host its very first conference in South East Asian conference.

Singapore, conference

South East Asia Industrial Gas Conference 2012

gasworld is excited to announce that in June 2012, the company will hold its very first South East Asian conference, in Singapore.

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Biofuels

Microbubbles appear set to provide a new boost to the rapidly growing biofuels production sector

A solution to the difficult issue of harvesting algae for use as a biofuel has been developed using microbubble technology pioneered at the University of Sheffield in the UK. The technique builds on previous research in which microbubbles were used to improve the way algae is cultivated.

BOC is part of The Linde Group.

BOC joins forces with Alstom and Drax in flagship CCS project

BOC has revealed it is joining Alstom and Drax as a co-developer on the 426 MW oxy-fired carbon capture and storage (CCS) project currently under development at the Drax site in North Yorkshire, UK.

Teresa Boehl

News from Cryo Corner, with Theresa Boehl

21 Nov 2011 | By Theresa Boehl

All good things must come to an end, the saying goes. Still, the scientists, engineers and officials who spent years planning, building and running the Tevatron particle accelerator undoubtedly felt tinges of sadness when the machine was powered down for the last time on 30th September.

Keith Stewart

Shale we change the industry?

21 Nov 2011 | By Keith Stewart

Following on from my visit to China, I spent two weeks in South Korea and Taiwan before moving on to the US. The difference in the need and use of LNG varies greatly in each country, as does the systems needed to digest the food that is served up.

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