February 2012
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Pfeiffer Vacuum extends HiCube range
8 Feb 2012
Pfeiffer Vacuum has extended its HiCube range to incorporate a new pro turbopump station which is pitted towards fast down-time applications.
‘Tweet us!’ says Analox Sensor Technology
1 Mar 2012
Analox Sensor Technology is encouraging its customers to contact them via twitter with any issues or queries regarding its products.
10 minutes with...William J. Kroll
February 2012
Take 10 minutes out this month to catch-up with William J. Kroll, Chairman and CEO of MATHESON.
ACD receives order from TGE Marine Gas Engineering for LNG fuel gas pumps
10 Feb 2012
ACD has received an order from TGE Marine Gas Engineering to supply LNG fuel gas supply pumps for a new LNG carrier from MEYER WERFT GmbH. The new tanker will transport LNG with a cargo capacity of 15,600 cbm. The vessel will be Bureau Veritas (BV) classified and meet the highest environmental standards.
Aeroplanes and incredible India
February 2012
As most of us global sales guys spend so much of our time in the air, I thought I would mention how I see so many of the major airlines today as careless ventures that see the business traveller only as a gravy train for their bottom line.
AGA and Lantmännen Agroetanol to utilise and purify carbon dioxide
10 Feb 2012
AGA Gas AB and Lantmännen Agroetanol AB have signed a Letter of Intent for the construction of a carbon dioxide factory that both utilises and purifies carbon dioxide. The factory is to be built on the premises of Lantmännen Agroetanol on Händelö in Norrköping, eastern Sweden and will be put into operation during autumn 2013.
Agreement will see construction of hydrogen production facility in Sweden
7 Feb 2012
AGA Gas AB and Sandvik have signed a long-term contract for hydrogen gas supply to several of Sandvik’s production units in Sweden. The deal will see the Northern Europe gases company construct a whole new hydrogen production facility to meet the demand.
Air Liquide acquires ASU from Georgia Gulf Corporation
9 Feb 2012
Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP has purchased an air separation unit (ASU) from Georgia Gulf Corporation in Plaquemine, Louisiana.
Air Liquide brings new ASU online in Geismar, Louisiana
February 2012
Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP today announced the start up of a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) at its facility in Geismar, La. to increase its supply of nitrogen, oxygen and argon to customers in a range of industries, including refining, natural gas, chemicals, metals, and many others.
Air Liquide brings new ASU online in Geismar, Louisiana
17 Feb 2012
A new ASU has started up at the facility of Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP in Geismar, Louisiana, with the increased production capacity set to expand the company’s customer base.
Air Liquide completes electronics expansions
1 Mar 2012
Air Liquide Electronics has announced the successful completion of a series of expansions at its ALOHA™ manufacturing sites in California, US, Chalon, France, and Tsukuba, Japan.
Air Liquide confirms its commitment towards patients
29 Feb 2012
Air Liquide is renewing its support for the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients Associations (EFA), a year after the signature of a partnership agreement.
Air Liquide contract will see first introduction of ASPAL water treatment solution to China market
9 Feb 2012
Work is underway for Air Liquide China to introduce its ASPALTM water treatment solution to the Chinese market, after the company recently signed a supply contract with Golden Huasheng Paper Company.
Air Products agrees to acquire DA NanoMaterials
1 Mar 2012
This morning, Air Products publicised its agreement to acquire DuPont’s stake in DuPont Air Products NanoMaterials LLC JV.
Air Products showcases over 20 years of R&D success at ‘Spirit of Innovation’ exhibition
8 Feb 2012
The question has been levelled within the industrial gases business, whether the industry still invests enough in research and development (R&D). Last week saw Tier One player Air Products demonstrate more than 20 years of R&D projects.
Air Products to fuel more than 1000 material handling units with latest order
13 Feb 2012
With Air Products latest hydrogen fuel cell contract, the firm is set to breach the 1,000 unit milestone. The latest order will mean that Air Products will provide both the infrastructure and fuelling for over 1,000 material handling units.
Airgas declares quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share
2 Mar 2012
Airgas, Inc’s Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share.
AMCS and Anwil SA celebrate opening of new plant in Poland
17 Feb 2012
AMCS Corporation marked the official opening of the new air separation plant (ASU) in Poland supplied to ANWIL SA this month, a leading chemical company and member of the ORLEN group of companies.
An introduction to... MicroBulk
February 2012
In today’s economy, most market sectors have been challenging and business professionals need ways to profitably grow their business. A MicroBulk system enables industrial gas distributors (from the independent to the international gas companies) to provide improved service to their customers.
Annual personnel changes to Afrox Board
24 Feb 2012
Yesterday, Afrox reviewed Board personnel changes during 2011 which included the resignation of four Directors, and appointment of two additions.
Appointments & product additions from Weldability-SIF
22 Feb 2012
The UK based company, Weldability-SIF has extended its range of Sifbronze copper coated wire to accommodate robot welding applications. In addition, the firm has also appointed a new Marketing Manager.
B&R Compliance announces major HCI program update
1 Mar 2012
B&R Compliance Associates LLC has announced the release of a major update to its Healthcare Installation (HCI) Program. This update incorporates the new changes in the 2012 edition of NFPA 99 and the significant revisions to 2010 edition of NFPA 55.
Banking on LNG in the port of Hamburg
15 Feb 2012
The Linde Group and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have agreed to advance the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the port of Hamburg.
BOC and New Zealand Steel sign air gases supply contract
15 Feb 2012
BOC is to invest around $70m in a new air separation plant (ASU) and associated equipment to supply products to the New Zealand air gases market.
Brazilian project nears completion but more planned for INOXCVA
6 Feb 2012
After announcing its entry into the Brazilian industrial gas market in June 2011, INOXCVA has revealed that the first phase of the project is complete. In an exclusive interview the company also offered updates on further expansion plans.
Carbon dioxide and political persuasions
February 2012
In the end, should the global community and industry not take certain significant steps with the implementation for reduction of CO2 emissions, we may not have a globe left to survive. This happens to be the dark view of what may happen in decades or centuries to come, should things not significantly change with CO2 abatement initiatives.
CGA guidance - a response to CO2 incidents
20 Feb 2012
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has released a safety alert titled, Potential of Carbonated Beverage Systems to Create a Life-Threatening Environment (CGA SA-22).
CGA releases safety alert
20 Feb 2012
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has released a safety alert titled, Potential of Carbonated Beverage Systems to Create a Life-Threatening Environment (CGA SA-22).
China first: Carbon monoxide purification plant successfully used in glycol synthesis with a calcium carbide furnace exhaust
8 Feb 2012
Beijing Peking University Pioneer Technology Co. Ltd (PKU PIONEER) has recently signed an agreement with Xinjiang Tianye (Group) Co., Ltd for the use of its carbon monoxide (CO) purification technology.
Competitive valves and fittings range from Boiswood
22 Feb 2012
A comprehensive new range of valves, fittings, adapters and fabricated assemblies has been introduced by Boiswood. The high quality stainless steel and nickel alloy products are manufactured by SSP and are available for next day delivery from stock.
Compliance – Regulations and the gases business
February 2012
Broadly speaking there are two fundamental issues that make compliance a strategic imperative for the gases industry: the first is public safety and the second is the energy efficiency that in turn influences their carbon footprint.
Composite Pressure Vessels Symposium 2011 – A review
February 2012
Ahead of gasworld’s upcoming sub-theme feature exploring cylinder technology, Dr. Roy Irani took time out at the recent pressure vessel symposium in Hasselt, Belgium from 15th - 17th November to provide a condensed briefing of proceedings.
Corken releases gas compressor suited to corrosive or toxic processes
9 Feb 2012
Corken, Inc. has released a new horizontal gas compressor, the T-Style THG600 Series. According to manufacturer, Corken, the devices are designed for corrosive or toxic processes.
Cryogas Express meets the long-haul challenge
15 Feb 2012
Cryogas Express began setting new industry standards almost from the day the company commenced operation, it claims, and can now boast the first successful bulk argon delivery across 4,800 km of Southern Africa.
Cryogenic tank operations – An overview of background and future
February 2012
Independent Cryogenics’ Hannes Rucker describes the role of the cryogenic distribution business, developments, trends and his view that the future will become high performance oriented.
Cylinder optimisation in Central Europe – An interview with Andrey Ruban
February 2012
As Area Sales Manager of CEE for Worthington Cylinders, Andrey Ruban sees opportunities for the cylinder business in Central and Eastern Europe, writes Rob Cockerill.
Duo sets standards for energy savings with world-scale hydrogen plant
10 Feb 2012
Air Products and ExxonMobil have established a new world-scale hydrogen production plant in Rotterdam. The world-scale facility is pitted to improve energy efficiency by 15% and reduce CO2 emissions by 200,000 tons per year.
Edwards launches two new GXS vacuum pumps
1 Feb 2012
Edwards, a global manufacturer of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, has extended its range of GXS dry pumps to meet the demands of high volume industrial OEMs and end-users.
Electronic Fluorocarbons 'pleased' with new partnership
3 Feb 2012
Electronic Fluorocarbons, LLC has entered a new partnership with the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative, Inc. The Pennsylvania based company is confident in the new agreement.
Electronic Fluorocarbons, LLC in new partnership
1 Mar 2012
Electronic Fluorocarbons, LLC has entered a new partnership with the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative, Inc. In an official announcement the company described itself as ‘pleased’ with the venture.
Expansion and Acquisitions - highlights of Air Liquide's fiscal 2011 report
18 Feb 2012
Yesterday, tier one industrial gas player, Air Liquide publicised its consolidated financial report for 2011. Highlights included sizeable sales in developing economies but slower growth in electronics and steel-making.
'Fastest growing player in South Africa' Air Liquide's €40m investment
6 Feb 2012
Air Liquide has signed a long-term contract with Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium – South Africa’s second largest steel producer.
Foster Wheeler central to UK CCS
31 Jan 2012
Earlier today, Foster Wheeler AG publicised the award of a significant CCS project in the UK. Located in Yorkshire, Umberto della Sala described the firm as, “delighted to win the project management.”
GAWDA issues bulletin in response to helium tragedy
1 Mar 2012
GAWDA, the Gases and Welding Distributors Association has issued an important helium bulletin in response to a tragedy following inhalation of the gas.
GAWDA responds to helium tragedy
27 Feb 2012
GAWDA, the Gases and Welding Distributors Association has issued an important helium bulletin in response to a tragedy following inhalation of the gas.
General Monitors releases Gassonic Observer-H Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector
17 Feb 2012
The Gassonic Observer-H is ideal for gas leak detection in pressurised systems and features HART communications, Modbus with single and block transfer modes, Emerson AMS Intelligent Device Manager support, and event logging.
Gulf Cryo broadens product portfolio with acquisition
21 Feb 2012
Gulf Cryo, manufacturer of industrial, medical and specialty gases in the Middle East has ratified its footing in the region with its latest acquisition in Jordan.
Hale Hamilton releases modular cylinder filling manifold solution
1 Feb 2012
Hale Hamilton has recently launched a new range of modular cylinder filling manifold solutions. Dubbed the N11000 Series, the new series was developed in partnership with one of the company’s leading Asian Industrial Gas customers.
Helium prices rise
1 Mar 2012
Air Products’ customers saw a price increase on liquid and bulk helium on January 1, 2012.
Herzstein becomes first manufacturing representative on US Task Force
20 Feb 2012
Dr Jessica Herzstein, Global Medical Director at Air Products, has been appointed to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Herzstein is one of the newest members and the first physician appointed from the manufacturing industry.
Hot topic – LNG explained…
February 2012
Jane Dawson explores the growing chatter and fervour for the LNG market and the opportunities that exist for the industrial gas community.
HyGear acquires funding for development of GTL plant
17 Feb 2012
HyGear has announced the inception of the second phase of its gas to liquid (GTL) development programme, following the successful conclusion of the technology development phase year.
Hymera hydrogen generator helps solve project conundrums
6 Feb 2012
The new system from BOC, a member of The Linde Group, promises to power a wide range of applications, particularly monitoring. The Hymera DC incorporates an automatic battery charger, so that power can be maintained in locations where changing batteries is not practicable.
Increased measurement accuracy promises FCI
21 Feb 2012
A new video release from the Californian based global company, Fluid Components International, promises to increase process measurement accuracy.
Increased specificity and sensitivity in Mocon’s adaptation
28 Feb 2012
Baseline-MOCON, Inc. has released a new 10.0Ev lamp energy level for its piD-TECH® plus photoionisation sensor line.
Industrial Scientific recruits Kilian to lead sales in Australasia and Americas
23 Feb 2012
Larry Kilian has joined Industrial Scientific Corporation as the new Senior Director of Americas, Australia and New Zealand sales.
LGR introduces 'world's first' portable greenhouse gas analyser
22 Feb 2012
Los Gatos Research (LGR), has introduced the ‘world’s first’ ultra-portable greenhouse gas (GHG) analyser, which reports methane, carbon dioxide and water vapour with parts per billion precision.
Linde acquires Carbo-V® Technology
10 Feb 2012
Linde Engineering Dresden GmbH has acquired the Carbo-V® Technology of the insolvent Choren Industries GmbH, Freiberg from the insolvency administrator Dr Bruno M Kübler
Linde and Cryostar pivotal to turn-key geothermal plant
16 Feb 2012
Linde Engineering has announced plans to instal a turn-key geothermal power plant for GEOenergie Kirchweidach GmbH at Kichweidach in Germany. French company Cryostar is also playing a part, supplying the ORC technology and the expansion turbine.
Linde highlights oxyfuel benefits to aluminium production
1 Mar 2012
Oxygen is fast finding new growth avenues. Indeed, later this month Linde will draw attention to the ways in which oxygen can improve efficiency and reduce emissions in aluminium production.
Liquid air engine nearer to commercialisation
22 Feb 2012
The Dearman Engine – a zero emission engine which runs on liquid air – took a step closer towards commercial realisation when Ricardo and a team of UK academics stated that the proposal could be completed within two years.
Matheson considers bulk gas capabilities
23 Feb 2012
Matheson, North American industrial gas provider, has published a new brochure detailing its capabilities in bulk gas supply, onsite production and pipeline delivery.
Matheson launches 'Right Way' public program
28 Feb 2012
Matheson, the largest subsidiary of Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation Group, has launched a public program to publicise safety, quality and sustainability.
Matheson publishes new brochure on bulk gas capabilities
23 Feb 2012
Matheson addresses bulk requirements for Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Helium, Carbon Dioxide, and Hydrogen, and has published a new brochure detailing its capabilities in bulk gas supply, onsite production, and pipeline delivery.
Media Partners - Singapore 2012
21 Feb 2012
The main media partner for the South East Asian Industrial Gas Conference 2012 is EnergyAsia - which is produced by the publishing house, The Strategist Pte Ltd.
MOCON launches non-invasive oxygen analyser capability for pharmaceutical applications
17 Feb 2012
Minneapolis-based MOCON, Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of permeation instrumentation, has launched a new capability for its OpTech® – O2 system.
New auto-darkening welding helmets from Weldability-SIF
21 Feb 2012
The UK based company, Weldability-SIF has launched the SIFecoLITE, a new auto-darkening welding helmet under its Sifbronze brand.
New EtherCAT® fieldbus interface for Bronkhorst flow instruments
17 Feb 2012
Bronkhorst High-Tech has announced the availability of an EtherCAT® fieldbus interface on its thermal mass flow meters and controllers for gases and liquids, as well as its digital pressure controllers.
New Executive Board appointment at Burckhardt Compression
16 Feb 2012
Burckhardt Compression has appointed Dr Daniel Schillinger as a new Executive Board Member.
New generation of flow meter technology available with MID approval
8 Feb 2012
The Flowcom 3000 has been designed with a modular hardware configuration. This unique design allows for: tailor made application software, a friendly user interface, and simple adjustment of individual parameters – allowing for a broad range of unique requirements.
New hydrogen generation plant for Indonesia
17 Feb 2012
Caloric claims to have further boosted its market position and demonstrated its strength with the recent sale of a new hydrogen generation plant in Indonesia, its fourth plant sold to Asia in 2011.
News from Cryo Corner, with Theresa Boehl
February 2012
My involvement in the Cryogenic Society for the last few years has had an unintended side effect. Whenever I’m out and about in Chicago, the city where I live, I find myself stumbling across hints of the cryo world that I would not have noticed before.
NG China 2012 officially endorsed by ANGVA
27 Feb 2012
NG China 2012 has received official endorsement by ANGVA, the Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association.
North Dakota sees multiple ASU projects planned
1 Mar 2012
Matheson announced in November plans to build a new large capacity air separation unit to meet growing demand for merchant liquid oxygen and nitrogen in North Dakota. Air Liquide has also invested in the same region.
Orthodyne – Instruments, detectors and analytical engineering
February 2012
What started as a family business manufacturing wireless (radio) sets in the 1920s has evolved into a whole new field of technology and innovation for Belgium-based Orthodyne. For almost 30 years the company was involved in the wireless business, but this dwindled in the early 1950s as transistor radios imported from America brought the curtain down on the firm’s wireless activities.
Oxygen Generating Systems wins EMS WORLD Top Innovators 2011
1 Mar 2012
The ability to provide medical-grade oxygen to patients efficiently and continuously in response to a disaster is a must.
Pentair Haffmans launches in-line CO2 meter
20 Feb 2012
Pentair Haffmans has launched an in-line CO2 meter. The AuCoMet-i promises to deliver speedy, accurate C02 measurements in beer and carbonated beverages.
Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces HiCube™ pro turbopump stations
8 Feb 2012
Pfeiffer Vacuum, has introduced HiCube™ Pro turbopump stations which feature HiPace turbopumps and the dry ACP multi-stage backing pump from the Adixen Division of Pfeiffer Vacuum.
PolarTech product highlights CO2 as an effective cleaning media
10 Feb 2012
PolarTech, based in Esbjerg, Denmark, has developed and patented a cleaning technology which uses liquid CO2 for cleaning and maintenance processes.
Praxair Electronics supplies Applied Materials with delivery system
15 Feb 2012
Praxair Electronics’ sub-atmospheric dopant gas delivery system has been selected to be the factory default standard for Applied Materials’ flagship Varian VIISta® ion implant platform.
Praxair sells advanced component business
2 Feb 2012
Praxair, Inc has sold its advanced components business to FM Industries, Inc. of Fremont, California. FM Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of NGK Insulators of Japan.
Praxair’s acquisition trail
1 Mar 2012
Praxair Distribution, Inc. has acquired Pasadena, TX-based Welders Industrial Supply, an independent distributor offering industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment, supplies and related services.
Premium Engineering to supply equipment for SIBUR project
17 Feb 2012
Premium Engineering has won a contract to supply equipment for a SIBUR project in Tobolsk, a town in Tyumen Oblast, Russia and the historic capital of Siberia. The value of the contract is $25m, a deal that will see Premium Engineering deliver a propane cryogenic plant to Tobolsk-Neftekhim LLC.
Productivity with conscience: 50th Milestone for Cryolor
3 Feb 2012
Cryolor Asia Pacific reached a milestone earlier this week when its Chennai facility delivered the 50th tank. The achievement, marked with a ceremony, was all the more laudable given the way in which the project was undertaken – with a strong sense of corporate social responsibility.
Promotions in Praxair
31 Jan 2012
Both Eduardo Menezes and Scott Telesz are due congratulations after being promoted Executive Vice Presidents for the Danbury based industrial gas giant, Praxair.
Qatargas CEO ‘Executive of the year’
16 Feb 2012
Qatargas Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani has been presented with the coveted title ‘European Gas Conference - Executive of the Year’ during an awards ceremony at the 2012 European Gas Conference.
Regional Markets – Focus on Central Europe
February 2012
From the BRICs last month, to Central Europe this issue. The message remains the same: unperturbed. Here we focus on the industrial gas markets of Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, where the demand for gases is in a somewhat strong growth mode.
Revenue Growth – highlights from Afrox annual report
24 Feb 2012
Afrox, a subsidiary of The Linde Group has recorded an 11% increase in annual revenue for the period ended 31st December 2011. Revenue also exceeded the R5bn mark.
Safety leading indicators preferred in latest white paper
1 Mar 2012
Predictive Solutions Corporation and Carnegie Mellon University have joined forces in a new white paper entitled, ‘Predictive Analytics in Workplace Safety: Four Safety Truths that Reduce Workplace Injuries.’
Sherwood Valve LLC introduces advanced fill valve
21 Feb 2012
Sherwood Valve LLC has introduced a new Advanced Fill Valve for propane bulk tank and engine fuel applications.
South East Asia Sponsors
February 2012
Join these sponsors and push your brand to the South East Asian industrial gas community
Standing room only – EIGA 2012 review part 2
3 Feb 2012
Day two of the European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) saw workshop momentum accelerate. Indeed, delegates divided into three streams A, B and C- each designed to offer a more focused opportunity for discussion about the respective topics- large plants, cylinder plants and healthcare.
Stateside job creation thanks to Airgas
31 Jan 2012
The industrial gas community is a labour-intensive sector, nevertheless Airgas was recently recognised for significant job creation by the State Department of Commerce.
StG now exclusive UK distributor of GENTEC equipment
7 Feb 2012
Scientific and Technical Gases Ltd (StG) has announced that the company is now the exclusive distributor of GENTEC equipment in the UK. The company signed the deal with Genstar Technologies last year (2011) to supply a full range of High Pressure gas equipment, including regulators, gas panels, outlet points and change-over units.
Taylor Minster Leasing (TML) undergoes management buy-out, deal keeps company 'in the family'
7 Feb 2012
Taylor Minster Leasing B.V., based in the Netherlands, has completed the acquisition of the shares of both TML Tankcontainers Ltd in Marlow, UK and the management company Taylor Minster Leasing Ltd.
TNSC reduces forecast after latest fiscal results
28 Feb 2012
Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, TNSC has released its fiscal report for the first three quarters of 2012, certain sectors have seen sales depreciate.
William J Kroll elected CGA Chairman
1 Mar 2012
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has appointed William J. Kroll as its chairman.
Worthington recalls MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP cylinders
27 Feb 2012
Ohio based Worthington Cylinders has issued a voluntary recall of its MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP cylinders due to a potential leak.
