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10 minutes with... Dirk Zschalich
July
In a new addition to gasworld magazine, take ten minutes out to catch-up with Herose GmbH Managing Director Dirk Zschalich.
5000th LNG vessel loads at Ras Laffan port
1 Jul 2011
Qatargas has been reflecting on two significant milestones of late, after the company not only signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with ENARSA in Argentina, but also saw the 5000th LNG tanker load for LNG cargo at Ras Laffan.
A new generation in medical air mixers
26 Jul 2011
WITT-Gasetechnik has helped to raise the bar across medical synthetic air mixers with its latest technology release.
A-Gas International expansion plans backed by LDC
19 Jul 2011
A-Gas International, the UK-based provider of specialist industrial gases and chemicals, is ready to execute a rapid expansion strategy in the UK and internationally
Air Liquide announces new business with Valero Energy Corporation
7 Dec 2011
Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP has entered into agreements with Valero Energy Corporation (Valero) for the long-term supply of hydrogen to its Texas City and Port Arthur refineries.
Air Liquide announces new business with Valero Energy Corporation
1 Jul 2011
Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP has entered into agreements with Valero Energy Corporation (Valero) for the long-term supply of hydrogen to two Texas refineries.
Air Liquide in Africa – Introducing innovation and investment
July
Richard T. Jahr, Vice-President of Middle East-Africa Zone for Air Liquide Group, discusses the group’s long-term commitment to the African gases market – a business projected to represent a significant slice of group Gas & Service sales by 2015.
Air Liquide Japan makes management change
1 Jul 2011
Air Liquide Japan has announced the appointment of Koshi Kitadai as the Chairman of Air Liquide Japan, effective 1st July 2011, and Etienne Lepoutre as its President and CEO, effective 15th July 2011.
Air Liquide taps into nanopowder boom with latest supply contract
12 Jul 2011
Tapping into the potential of nanopowders, French industrial gas group, Air Liquide, has entered into a long-term agreement with Nanomakers.
Air Products ‘flips the switch’ on new solar farm
19 Jul 2011
John McGlade, Air Products’ Chairman, President and CEO, has flipped the switch on the company’s new 2MW solar farm, capable of supplying enough energy to power more than half of Air Products’ administration buildings.
Air Products has made a number of mid-season Executive changes
12 Jul 2011
The North American industrial gas firm, Air Products, Inc. has announced a sequence of executive changes, effective immediately.
Air Products targets semiconductor sector with latest acquisition
7 Dec 2011
Air Products latest acquisition, of Poly-Flow Engineering LLC (PFE), reflects the firm’s targeted driver into the semiconductor equipment sector.
Air Products’ closing price cause for stir
11 Jul 2011
Air Products caused a stir among trading forums earlier this week when it logged a 52 week high, trading above $96.95.
Airgas announces National Branch winners
12 Jul 2011
Dickson, Hempstead Highway, Midland and Palmdale have been named this year’s top Airgas branches.
Airgas breaks ground on Roseville medical gas fill plant
7 Dec 2011
Airgas, Inc.is moving ahead with plans to construct a state-of-the-art facility in Roseville, Minnesota to meet the fast-growing demand for cylinder gases and related products in the region.
AMCS Corporation to supply ASU to client in Southern Europe
19 Jul 2011
AMCS Corporation has entered into an agreement to supply a major regional industrial gas supplier in Southern Europe with a cryogenic ASU.
An app answer to the ‘how long will my cylinder last?’ query
25 Jul 2011
Responsive Respiratory has launched an android and iphone ready app which estimates cylinder lifecycle and other useful oxygen facts.
An introduction to...Cryogenic freezers
July
Chilling and freezing are critical steps in many food production and distribution processes, as our equipment profile this month demonstrates.
BOC – Bringing a low carbon economy closer to the UK
28 Jul 2011
BOC, a member of the Linde Group, has launched a new lightweight hydrogen cylinder which offers the same amount of energy as 10 car batteries.
Breakthrough as biofuels approved for air travel
8 Jul 2011
Just this week, the US Aviation authority approved the useage of biofuel blends in plane fuel - great news for the already burgeoning fuel source.
Chevron and TEPCO agree 20 year LNG deal
27 Jul 2011
Yesterday, Chevron publicised an agreement to deliver 3.1m tons of LNG to Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) for up to two decades.
Cylinder filling plant contracts add to busy months for iGas
1 Jul 2011
UK-based iGas Technlogy Solutions has enjoyed a busy few months, with new contracts signed, the completion of a new system for a customer, and a change in location.
Et Voila! Air Liquide wins for human resources
8 Jul 2011
Air Liquide has been awarded the esteemed Trophée du Capital Humain: “Sharing of Knowledge” for its world class human resources policies.
Expanded application of CW-CRDS technology from Tiger Optics
7 Dec 2011
Tiger Optics is deploying more gas analyzers from its HALO product line, amid increasing demand for its devices to monitor gas mixtures.
Expansion, cultivation and success in Latin America – Conference review
July
gasworld conferences’ second foray into South America, the Latin America Industrial Gases Conference 2011, proved that sequels can easily be as strong as their antecedents.
Fewer carbon footprints with Air Liquide’s nitrogen facility
27 Jul 2011
Air Liquide Industrial U.S. LP's latest nitrogen facility boasts eco-benefits with its on-site reduced carbon footprint.
Flexible biogas plant answers demand from META-BIO
6 Jul 2011
During 2011, Xergi’s French subsidiary, Xergi SAS is scheduled to supply a biogas plant to the French bio-energy company META-BIO Energies.
Food processing – An evolving business
July
The reality is that food production has become a major industry controlled by a diminishing number of powerful multinational organisations. Food processing is big business – and something of an evolving market right now, as Tony Wheatley explains.
Food processing – Finger on the Pulsair
July
Gasworld consults food processing extraordinaire, Pulsair Systems to discover just what industrial gases can offer the growing food & beverage sector.
Food processing – From farm to freezer
July
Food processing is an industry that relies ever more on gases and associated technologies, as Tony Wheatley explains.
Further electronics developments in Korea for Air Products
19 Jul 2011
Air Products is to increase the production of gaseous nitrogen and expand its nitrogen pipeline in the Gumi National Industrial Complex of North Gyeongsang Province, Korea.
Honeywell is LNG choice for Korea Gas Corporation
6 Jul 2011
Ratifying an already strong alliance, Korea Gas Corporation has selected Honeywell's solutions to aid its growth in LNG.
Hot topic – Unrest in MENA: An insider’s view
July
Jane Dawson speaks to Middle East success story and recent upstart, GulfMerger, for an informed perspective on the latest uprisings, unrest and change in MENA.
ICS Dry-Ice Express – Coldchain and cold storage solutions
July
ICS Dry-Ice Express is an industry leader in the safe, fast and economical shipping of perishable commodities. Learn more about the firm in gasworld's July 2011 company profile.
J Kent Masters named CEO for Foster Wheeler
25 Jul 2011
In a managerial turnaround effective from October, Foster Wheeler AG has announced that J Kent Masters is to assume the role of company CEO.
Leading by example, tier one firm Air Liquide invests in critical research
28 Jul 2011
Air Liquide demonstrated the altruistic side of industrial gas earlier this week when it offered €120,000 to critical research into neuronal degeneration.
MATHESON offers new gas solutions for the biofuels industry
1 Jul 2011
MATHESON has revealed that it is now offering new industrial gas technologies and gas management solutions to help lower costs and improve the productivity of biofuels processes.
McGlade applauds ‘strong volume growth’ following a successful third quarter
25 Jul 2011
Air Products reported encouraging results for its fiscal third quarter ended 30th June 2011, news which reiterates the firm's recently revised 2015 fiscal targets.
Mitsubishi LNG carrier hoped to lead market
14 Jul 2011
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd has completed the development of a new generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. The new ‘EXTREM’ offers 20% less fuel consumption than conventional carriers.
New BCGA Technical Manager appointed
18 Jul 2011
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has announced that Jake (Peter) Lake will be joining the association as Technical Manager with effect from 1st October 2011.
New name and new visions for NEL Hydrogen
5 Jul 2011
Hydrogen Technologies has been acquired by a new owner group, as a result, the firm will change its name to NEL Hydrogen. Nevertheless the firm is confident of a lucrative year ahead.
On Site Gas Systems sponsors inaugural Surat Basin Energy show
1 Jul 2011
On Site Gas Systems was a silver sponsor of the 2011 Surat Basin Energy and Mining show that was held in Queensland, Australia in late June, demonstrating its gas provisions for the mining industry.
On the road to recovery
19 Jul 2011
Over three months have now passed since the earthquake that devastated Japan. In various ways, the industrial field has started out on the road to recovery. Signs of a change have also appeared in the gas market, The Gas Review (TGR) reports.
Opportunities aplenty in Sri Lanka
19 Jul 2011
The economy of Sri Lanka is rapidly growing, with investment ongoing across a number of platforms and an industrial gas demand to suit.
PBI-Dansensor – Driving growth in MAP
July
In an exclusive interview with gasworld, PBI-Dansensor Sales & Marketing Director Karsten Kejlhof discusses the company’s expansion plans and challenges facing the food processing industry.
Philips applauds innovation at Air Products
8 Jul 2011
Air Products wins accolade for its innovative approach to helium consumption – a much needed approach in tight times.
Pittcon 2011
July
Pittcon 2011 remains the year’s key event for anyone who works in the laboratory, Pat Carlucci reports.
Powerful evidence of strong momentum of China economy
19 Jul 2011
The 16th Beijing Essen Welding and Cutting Fair was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, from 2nd to 5th June.
Praxair China supplies technology to Shandong Steel Mill
19 Jul 2011
Praxair (China) Investment Co. Ltd. has signed a combustion equipment contract with Shandong Guangfu Group Co., Ltd. to implement its proprietary oxy-fuel technology.
Praxair declares unchanged third quarter dividend
28 Jul 2011
North American tier one industrial gas firm, Praxair, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share.
Praxair expands German capacity to accommodate growing demand
25 Jul 2011
Praxair, Inc. has established a new air separation unit at its complex in Hurth, Germany which will more than double Praxair Deutschland's total site capacity.
Praxair Q2 growth pushed by Asia and South America
28 Jul 2011
Praxair, Inc. has revealed annual sales growth of 13% in its latest quarterly fiscal results, thanks in part to sales growth in Asia and South America.
Praxair secures multi-year hydrogen supply deal with HSC LLC
8 Jul 2011
Praxair, Inc., the North American industrial gas collective, yesterday signed a multi-year hydrogen contractor with Hemlock Semiconductor, L.L.C.
Promising signs from full year 2011 financial results
6 Jul 2011
For the Japanese gases business it’s been a mixed start to the year... but there has been some positive news emanating from the region, with the recent financial closings of the majors.
Qatargas and Gasal sign deal for pipeline supply of nitrogen
1 Jul 2011
Qatargas Operating Company Limited and Gasal Q.S.C, the joint venture between Air Liquide, Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company, have announced a new gas supply agreement.
Regional Markets: Focus on Africa
July
As one of the so-called developing economies, Africa is embedded in the hopes and expectations of future gases growth.
Robust quarterly results for Airgas
29 Jul 2011
Having recently avoided a take-over attempt, Airgas has gone on to record net earnings of $74.8m, or $0.93 per diluted share, for its first quarter ended 30th June 2011.
Second carbon dioxide foray for IBG
26 Jul 2011
Brazilian industrial gas figurehead, Industria Brasileira de Gases (IBG) invests R$18,0m with its second carbon dioxide production plant.
Servomex Americas announces US launch of laser gas analyzer range
7 Dec 2011
Servomex has announced the US launch of the SERVOTOUGH Laser series, a range of high performance process gas analyzers designed for the in-situ measurement of a wide range of gases present in extreme or harsh process conditions.
Stefan Messer made Honorary Senator of the TU Darmstadt
12 Jul 2011
Stefan Messer, Managing Partner of the single largest privately managed industrial gas group, Messer, has been made an Honorary Senator of Darmstadt University.
'Strength continues': Chart reports second quarter 2011 results
27 Jul 2011
For 2011 second quarter ended 30th June 2011, Chart witnesses a startling appreciation in net income, sales and profit.
Success 'down-under' as Chart E&C wins $40 million LNG equipment project in Australia
27 Jul 2011
After announcing borderline astonishing quarterly fiscal results, Chart Industries, Inc. has publicised a significant LNG equipment contract in Eastern Australia.
Sulphur dioxide – Common, irreplaceable and on the ascent
July
Jane Dawson explores the market trends of a gas that's fundamental to the food and beverages industry.
User-friendly and robust: The latest cryogenic flow metering system for tank trucks
28 Jul 2011
Hailing from North Carolina, Hoffer Flow Controls has introduced the Integrated Cryogenics Electronics (ICE) flow metering system for tanker truck applications.
Versatile, robust and durable - NTM's latest hydrogen sensor
14 Jul 2011
NTM Sensors, a division of NexTech Materials, Ltd., has released a patent-pending hydrogen sensor which promises to answer a variety of needs.
Western Australia key to global LNG future
14 Jul 2011
Barely days after Western Australia was tipped as the next big LNG locale, The Linde Group announces a significant FLNG partnership in the region.
White Martins signs new contract with Braskem
19 Jul 2011
Just over a month since the gasworld conference drew to a close in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and a significant new contract for a major player in Brazil has been announced.
Winners, welding and testing success for BOC
5 Jul 2011
Over the last month, the UK division of BOC has undergone a number of successes; from winning analytical accreditation to celebrating the talents of the next generation of welders.
Worthington Cylinders acquires BernzOmatic
6 Jul 2011
Worthington Industries, Inc.’s Pressure Cylinder segment has purchased the BernzOmatic business from Irwin Industrial Tool Company, a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid.
