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AMPO POYAM VALVES will supply 18 specially engineered check and globe valves for Aramco s CRPO 147/157 offshore trunkline project at the Zuluf field one of the region s largest offshore oil fields. The project involves the engineering procurement construction and installation (EPCI) of a 60-kilometre 48-inch trunkline alongside associated onshore dredging works. Lamprell has been awarded the EPCI contract by Aramco as part of the continued development of the offshore field. AMPO POYAM VALVES supply package includes carbon steel valves featuring an Inconel 625 weld overlay designed to withstand the demanding operating conditions of offshore oil and gas infrastructure. The valves will be manufactured in 30-inch 36-inch and 48-inch sizes all rated at Class 1500 pressure specifications. Th...
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AMPO POYAM VALVES will supply 18 specially engineered check and globe valves for Aramco’s CRPO 147/157 offshore trunkline project at the Zuluf field, one of the region’s largest offshore oil fields.
The project involves the engineering, procurement,
construction and installation (EPCI) of a 60-kilometre, 48-inch trunkline,
alongside associated onshore dredging works.
Lamprell has been awarded the EPCI contract by Aramco as
part of the continued development of the offshore field.
AMPO POYAM VALVES’ supply package includes carbon steel
valves featuring an Inconel 625 weld overlay, designed to withstand the
demanding operating conditions of offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
The valves will be manufactured in 30-inch, 36-inch and
48-inch sizes, all rated at Class 1500 pressure specifications.
Th...
South Africa s Adroit Technologies and Nigeria-based Aril Technologies are strengthening operational safety efficiency and regulatory compliance in Nigeria s oil and gas sector through the deployment of advanced supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology. The project demonstrates how Adroit s scalable SCADA platform enables geographically dispersed oil and gas facilities to be monitored and controlled from a central control room providing real-time operational visibility supporting proactive maintenance and improving decision-making. The partnership originated through the companies mutual relationship with Mitsubishi Electric and has developed into a technology collaboration serving Nigeria s oil and gas market. Our partnership with Aril Technologies demonstrates the value of combining local market expertise with world-class industrial auto...
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South Africa’s Adroit Technologies and Nigeria-based Aril Technologies are strengthening operational safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through the deployment of advanced supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology.
The project demonstrates how Adroit’s scalable SCADA
platform enables geographically dispersed oil and gas facilities to be
monitored and controlled from a central control room, providing real-time
operational visibility, supporting proactive maintenance and improving
decision-making.
The partnership originated through the companies’ mutual
relationship with Mitsubishi Electric and has developed into a technology
collaboration serving Nigeria’s oil and gas market.
“Our partnership with Aril Technologies demonstrates the value of combining local market expertise with world-class industrial auto...
The International Society of Automation (ISA) Saudi Arabia Section has concluded the ISA Saudi Automation Conference 2026 in Al Khobar bringing together more than 800 participants to discuss industrial automation digital transformation and emerging technologies. Held from October 12-14 at Kempinski Al Othman Hotel under the theme Autonomous: Vision to Reality the conference featured more than 50 speakers 33 exhibition booths 20 sponsors and two industry leaders panels. Organised by the ISA Saudi Arabia Section and chaired by Dr. Soloman Almadi the section s president and a Principal Scientist at Aramco the event focused on translating emerging technologies into practical industrial applications. Discussions covered process measurement automation and safety data analytics and industrial control system cybersecurity. p class= MsoNormal...
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The International Society of Automation (ISA) Saudi Arabia Section has concluded the ISA Saudi Automation Conference 2026 in Al Khobar, bringing together more than 800 participants to discuss industrial automation, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
Held from October
12-14 at Kempinski Al Othman Hotel under the theme ‘Autonomous: Vision to
Reality’, the conference featured more than 50 speakers, 33 exhibition booths,
20 sponsors and two industry leaders’ panels.
Organised by the ISA
Saudi Arabia Section and chaired by Dr. Soloman Almadi, the section’s president
and a Principal Scientist at Aramco, the event focused on translating emerging
technologies into practical industrial applications.
Discussions covered
process measurement, automation and safety, data analytics and industrial
control system cybersecurity.
AMPO POYAM VALVES is contributing to the Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County Northern Nevada one of the most significant lithium developments in North America. The project is being developed by a joint venture between Lithium Americas and General Motors with Bechtel Mining & Metals serving as engineering procurement and construction management contractor. Thacker Pass is designed to process sedimentary lithium resources through a shallow open-pit mine and large-scale processing facility covering approximately 642 acres. The operation will produce battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li CO ) for electric vehicle batteries and has an expected mine life of 85 years. Phase 1 construction began in March 2023 with mechanical completion targeted for late 2027 and commercial production expected to ramp up during 2028. ...
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AMPO POYAM VALVES is contributing to the Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Northern Nevada, one of the most significant lithium developments in North America.
The project is being developed by a joint venture between
Lithium Americas and General Motors, with Bechtel Mining & Metals serving
as engineering, procurement and construction management contractor.
Thacker Pass is designed to process sedimentary lithium
resources through a shallow open-pit mine and large-scale processing facility
covering approximately 642 acres. The operation will produce battery-grade
lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) for electric vehicle batteries and has an expected
mine life of 85 years.
Phase 1 construction began in March 2023, with mechanical
completion targeted for late 2027 and commercial production expected to ramp up
during 2028.
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Global automation leader Emerson has announced plans to build its new automation solutions service and operations centre in the Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The Emerson Middle East & Africa Service Centre will expand its local capabilities for customers in Qatar and across the Middle East and Africa. It will include the region s first certified in-country flow calibration lab along with other critical automation technologies designed to help customers optimize operations reduce turnaround time minimize costs and accelerate project timelines. The new 3 500-sq-m facility reinforces Emerson s expanding industrial technology presence in the region and advances Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives around economic growth and diversification. The new site will add to the existing footprint of manufacturing service and distribution locations in the Middle East across Saudi Arabia and UAE along with a broad service network of Emerson accredited service partner...
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Global automation leader Emerson has announced plans to build its new automation solutions service and operations centre in the Umm Alhoul Free Zone.
The Emerson Middle East & Africa Service Centre will expand its local capabilities for customers in Qatar and across the Middle East and Africa. It will include the region’s first certified in-country flow calibration lab, along with other critical automation technologies designed to help customers optimize operations, reduce turnaround time, minimize costs and accelerate project timelines.
The new 3,500-sq-m facility reinforces Emerson’s expanding industrial technology presence in the region and advances Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives around economic growth and diversification.
The new site will add to the existing footprint of manufacturing, service and distribution locations in the Middle East across Saudi Arabia and UAE along with a broad service network of Emerson accredited service partner...
AMPO POYAM VALVES has secured a contract to supply specialised cryogenic gate globe and check valves for the Power Capture and Compression (PCC) Project a key component of the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) initiative in North-East England. Developed by a BP and Equinor joint venture and executed by Technip Energies NZT aims to create the UK s first zero-carbon industrial cluster by capturing up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The project integrates a CCGT power plant with a post-combustion carbon capture system and high-pressure CO2 compression infrastructure for offshore sequestration. AMPO s valve deliveries are scheduled between September 2026 and 2027. This contract underscores the company s growing role in delivering engineered valve solutions for critical carbon capture utilisation and s...
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AMPO POYAM VALVES has secured a contract to supply specialised cryogenic gate, globe, and check valves for the Power, Capture and Compression (PCC) Project, a key component of the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) initiative in North-East England.
Developed by a BP and Equinor joint venture and executed by
Technip Energies, NZT aims to create the UK's first zero-carbon industrial
cluster by capturing up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
The project integrates a CCGT power plant with a
post-combustion carbon capture system and high-pressure CO2 compression
infrastructure for offshore sequestration.
AMPO’s valve deliveries are scheduled between September 2026
and 2027.
This contract underscores the company’s growing role in delivering engineered valve solutions for critical carbon capture, utilisation, and s...
Starlinks a Gulf-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Saudi Arabia. The programme is part of a wider supply chain solution for a leading Middle Eastern aviation company and will be implemented at a new MRO facility located in one of the region s key aviation hubs. The facility is being developed to meet rising demand for aircraft maintenance services and spare parts logistics across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Starlinks is responsible for the overall supply chain solution including supply chain design automation planning and operational implementation. Swisslog will provide the warehouse automation systems and software supporting inventory storage material handling and distribution. The int...
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Starlinks, a Gulf-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Saudi Arabia.
The programme is part
of a wider supply chain solution for a leading Middle Eastern aviation company
and will be implemented at a new MRO facility located in one of the region’s
key aviation hubs. The facility is being developed to meet rising demand for
aircraft maintenance services and spare parts logistics across Saudi Arabia and
the wider Middle East.
Starlinks is
responsible for the overall supply chain solution, including supply chain
design, automation planning and operational implementation. Swisslog will
provide the warehouse automation systems and software supporting inventory
storage, material handling and distribution.
The int...
Starlinks a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in the Gulf region has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation MRO facility in Saudi Arabia. The programme forms a key component of a broader supply chain solution for a leading aviation company in the Middle East. The programme will be implemented at a new aviation maintenance repair and overhaul facility in one of the region s most important aviation hubs. The facility is being developed to support growing demand for aircraft maintenance services and spare parts logistics across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Supporting growth in a key aviation hub As local and regional airlines expand their fleets and increase passenger and cargo capacity supply chains must process greater volumes of materials while ensuring rapid access to critical components. To meet these requirements Starlinks is delivering the overall supply chain ...
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Starlinks, a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in the Gulf region, has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation MRO facility in Saudi Arabia.
The programme forms a key component of a broader supply chain solution for a leading aviation company in the Middle East.
The programme will be implemented at a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in one of the region's most important aviation hubs. The facility is being developed to support growing demand for aircraft maintenance services and spare parts logistics across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
Supporting growth in a key aviation hub
As local and regional airlines expand their fleets and increase passenger and cargo capacity, supply chains must process greater volumes of materials while ensuring rapid access to critical components.
To meet these requirements, Starlinks is delivering the overall supply chain ...
Ampo Poyam Valves has designed and manufactured more than 5 550 cryogenic and non-cryogenic gate globe and check valves for the North Field South (NFS) Onshore LNG Facilities project in Ras Laffan Qatar. Developed by QatarEnergy LNG as part of the expansion of the North Field the world s largest non-associated natural gas field the NFS project includes two new LNG mega trains each with a capacity of 8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The development also features gas treatment facilities natural gas liquids recovery units helium extraction and refining systems and a 1.5 Mtpa carbon capture and sequestration facility. The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 25% compared with similar LNG facilities. It is being executed by a joint venture between Technip Energies France and CCC serving as ...
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Ampo Poyam Valves has designed and manufactured more than 5,550 cryogenic and non-cryogenic gate, globe and check valves for the North Field South (NFS) Onshore LNG Facilities project in Ras Laffan, Qatar.
Developed by QatarEnergy LNG as part of the expansion of the
North Field, the world’s largest non-associated natural gas field, the NFS
project includes two new LNG mega trains, each with a capacity of 8 million
tonnes per annum (MTPA).
The development also features gas treatment facilities,
natural gas liquids recovery units, helium extraction and refining systems, and
a 1.5 Mtpa carbon capture and sequestration facility.
The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
by more than 25% compared with similar LNG facilities.
It is being executed by a joint venture between Technip Energies France and CCC, serving as ...
stc Bahrain a digital enabler has signed a strategic reseller partnership with UiPath announced at LEAP in Riyadh to deliver enterprise-grade Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and cutting-edge automation technologies. The partnership positions stc Bahrain as an end-to-end automation services provider covering process discovery workflow automation and advanced automation capabilities. It represents a major milestone in stc Bahrain s expansion beyond traditional connectivity and infrastructure hosting said a statement from stc. The collaboration diversifies stc Bahrain s managed services portfolio through advanced enterprise automation opening new revenue streams across the enterprise and public sectors. By providing end-to-end automation solutions stc Bahrain said it will enable its business clients to significantly reduce operational costs improve efficiency and streamline complex workflows while reinforcing its position as a comprehensive dig...
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stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has signed a strategic reseller partnership with UiPath, announced at LEAP in Riyadh, to deliver enterprise-grade Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and cutting-edge automation technologies.
The partnership positions stc Bahrain as an end-to-end automation services provider, covering process discovery, workflow automation and advanced automation capabilities. It represents a major milestone in stc Bahrain’s expansion beyond traditional connectivity and infrastructure hosting, said a statement from stc.
The collaboration diversifies stc Bahrain’s managed services portfolio through advanced enterprise automation, opening new revenue streams across the enterprise and public sectors.
By providing end-to-end automation solutions, stc Bahrain said it will enable its business clients to significantly reduce operational costs, improve efficiency and streamline complex workflows, while reinforcing its position as a comprehensive dig...
Swisslog a global leader in automated logistics solutions will demonstrate how adaptable automation can help warehouse operators respond as volumes increase product ranges expand and service requirements evolve at the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo in Riyadh. The event will be held from September 8 10 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. Live automation technology on display Visitors will experience a live demonstration of AutoStore a compact goods-to-person system that stores products in a high-density grid and delivers bins directly to operators helping businesses maximise storage within limited space and scale capacity as needs grow. With experience from over 400 AutoStore projects over 13 years Swisslog covers full system design deployment optimisation and long-term support. The company will also showcase its IntraMove autonomous mobile robot which moves loads of up to 3 000 kg with autonomous nav...
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Swisslog, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, will demonstrate how adaptable automation can help warehouse operators respond as volumes increase, product ranges expand, and service requirements evolve, at the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo in Riyadh.
The event will be held from September 8–10 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.
Live automation technology on display
Visitors will experience a live demonstration of AutoStore, a compact goods-to-person system that stores products in a high-density grid and delivers bins directly to operators, helping businesses maximise storage within limited space and scale capacity as needs grow.
With experience from over 400 AutoStore projects over 13 years, Swisslog covers full system design, deployment, optimisation and long-term support. The company will also showcase its IntraMove autonomous mobile robot, which moves loads of up to 3,000 kg with autonomous nav...
Intech is expanding its Middle East presence after securing a project to deliver an integrated electrical automation solution for a key onshore facility operated by a major regional energy company. The project will support a major field development initiative within the operator s extensive onshore operations and further strengthens Intech s position in the regional energy automation market. The company which has more than 25 years of experience in the Middle East will provide engineering and design services for multiple programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used in power skid applications. The scope includes Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3) PLC systems featuring redundant controllers and marshalling infrastructure. The systems will support process control emergency shutdown and fire and gas functions with redundant com...
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Intech is expanding its Middle East presence after securing a project to deliver an integrated electrical automation solution for a key onshore facility operated by a major regional energy company.
The project will support a major field development
initiative within the operator’s extensive onshore operations and further
strengthens Intech’s position in the regional energy automation market.
The company, which has more than 25 years of experience in
the Middle East, will provide engineering and design services for multiple
programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used in power skid applications.
The scope includes Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3) PLC
systems featuring redundant controllers and marshalling infrastructure.
The systems will support process control, emergency shutdown and fire and gas functions, with redundant com...
Ampo Arabia has secured the largest single order in the history of its Dammam 2nd Industrial City manufacturing plant signing an agreement with international EPC contractor C.A.T. Group to locally manufacture up to 1 200 highly engineered valves. The valves will support Aramco s strategic Zuluf offshore oil field development one of Saudi Arabia s largest energy expansion projects. The agreement highlights C.A.T. Group s confidence in Ampo Arabia s local manufacturing capabilities and reinforces the company s role in delivering critical infrastructure for the Kingdom s energy sector. The project aligns with Aramco s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) programme and Saudi Vision 2030 which aim to boost local manufacturing and industrial diversification. Located about 40 kilometres off Saudi Arabia s n...
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Ampo Arabia has secured the largest single order in the history of its Dammam 2nd Industrial City manufacturing plant, signing an agreement with international EPC contractor C.A.T. Group to locally manufacture up to 1,200 highly engineered valves.
The valves will support Aramco’s strategic Zuluf offshore
oil field development, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest energy expansion projects.
The agreement highlights C.A.T. Group’s confidence in Ampo Arabia’s local manufacturing capabilities and reinforces the company’s role in
delivering critical infrastructure for the Kingdom’s energy sector.
The project aligns with Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add
(IKTVA) programme and Saudi Vision 2030, which aim to boost local manufacturing
and industrial diversification.
Located about 40 kilometres off Saudi Arabia’s n...
Leading Spanish group Ampo Poyam Valves said it has been selected to supply 180 highly engineered large-size gate valves including 148 cryogenic service gate valves for the Riyas natural gas liquids (NGL) Fractionation Trains project in Saudi Arabia. A major project of Saudi oil giant Aramco the Riyas NGL facility is under development in Jubail Eastern Province as part of the second phase of the Jafurah unconventional gas field development which is considered the largest unconventional gas field in the Middle East. The project forms a key component of Aramco s strategy to expand its natural gas production and processing capabilities and diversify the kingdom s energy portfolio. The development of the facility is also expected to support the broader growth of Saudi Arabia s gas and downstream industries. Once operational the facility will process natural gas liquids received from the Jafurah field through two parallel fractionation trains each designed with ...
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Leading Spanish group Ampo Poyam Valves said it has been selected to supply 180 highly engineered large-size gate valves, including 148 cryogenic service gate valves, for the Riyas natural gas liquids (NGL) Fractionation Trains project in Saudi Arabia.
A major project of Saudi oil giant Aramco, the Riyas NGL facility is under development in Jubail, Eastern Province, as part of the second phase of the Jafurah unconventional gas field development, which is considered the largest unconventional gas field in the Middle East.
The project forms a key component of Aramco’s strategy to expand its natural gas production and processing capabilities and diversify the kingdom’s energy portfolio. The development of the facility is also expected to support the broader growth of Saudi Arabia’s gas and downstream industries.
Once operational, the facility will process natural gas liquids received from the Jafurah field through two parallel fractionation trains, each designed with ...
Ampo Poyam Valves has been selected to supply 180 large-sized engineered gate valves including 148 cryogenic service gate valves for Saudi Aramco s Riyas NGL Fractionation Trains project in Jubail Saudi Arabia. The EPC contract for the project was awarded to Spanish engineering firm Técnicas Reunidas. The facility part of the second phase of the Jafurah unconventional gas field development will process natural gas liquids through two fractionation trains each with a capacity of 255 000 barrels per day producing ethane propane butane and pentane. The project supports Aramco s strategy to expand gas production and diversify its energy portfolio. Ampo will provide valves in sizes up to 68 inches for general services and up to 64 inches and 600lbs for cryogenic applications marking one of the company s most tec...
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Ampo Poyam Valves has been selected to supply 180
large-sized engineered gate valves, including 148 cryogenic service gate
valves, for Saudi Aramco’s Riyas NGL Fractionation Trains project in Jubail,
Saudi Arabia.
The EPC contract for the project was awarded to Spanish
engineering firm Técnicas Reunidas.
The facility, part of the second phase of the Jafurah
unconventional gas field development, will process natural gas liquids through
two fractionation trains, each with a capacity of 255,000 barrels per day,
producing ethane, propane, butane and pentane.
The project supports Aramco’s strategy to expand gas
production and diversify its energy portfolio.
Ampo will provide valves in sizes up to 68 inches for general services and up to 64 inches and 600lbs for cryogenic applications, marking one of the company’s most tec...
Ampo Poyam Valves has secured multiple contracts to supply around 15 000 engineered valves for the first five liquefaction trains of the Rio Grande LNG Project in Texas one of the world s largest LNG export facilities under construction. Developed by NextDecade and built by Bechtel the project will have a planned capacity of 48 million tonnes per annum across eight LNG trains. Ampo said most valves for Trains 1 3 have already been delivered with Train 4 deliveries due to begin in mid-July 2026 and Train 5 in early 2027. The company is also providing technical support and field services for the project. OGN /TradeArabia News Service ...
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Ampo Poyam Valves has secured multiple contracts to supply around 15,000 engineered valves for the first five liquefaction trains of the Rio Grande LNG Project in Texas, one of the world’s largest LNG export facilities under construction.
Developed by NextDecade and built by Bechtel, the project
will have a planned capacity of 48 million tonnes per annum across eight LNG
trains.
Ampo said most valves for Trains 1–3 have already been
delivered, with Train 4 deliveries due to begin in mid-July 2026 and Train 5 in
early 2027.
The company is also providing technical support and field services for the project.OGN/TradeArabia News Service
...Swisslog a global leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions has published a framework that addresses a key industry issue: the difference between automation that works when it is first introduced and automation that continues to function as the business evolves. Ready for the Next sets out five principles every operation must apply when evaluating whether its automation is built for the long term. The cost of getting that wrong is rarely immediate. Outdated or inflexible systems will reveal themselves through capacity constraints costly retrofits and technology decisions that become harder to unpick the longer they re left says the report. Swisslog s framework closes that gap by grounding automation investment in long-term outcomes rather than point-in-time delivery. Across the Middle East supply chains are evolving rapidly as businesses expand capacity diversify operations and respond to higher customer expectations. Mo...
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Swisslog, a global leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions, has published a framework that addresses a key industry issue: the difference between automation that works when it is first introduced and automation that continues to function as the business evolves.
Ready for the Next sets out five principles every operation must apply when evaluating whether its automation is built for the long term.
The cost of getting that wrong is rarely immediate. Outdated or inflexible systems will reveal themselves through capacity constraints, costly retrofits, and technology decisions that become harder to unpick the longer they're left, says the report.
Swisslog's framework closes that gap by grounding automation investment in long-term outcomes rather than point-in-time delivery.
"Across the Middle East, supply chains are evolving rapidly as businesses expand capacity, diversify operations, and respond to higher customer expectations. Mo...
Global warehouse automation company Swisslog has published a framework outlining five principles it says businesses should consider when investing in supply chain automation to ensure systems remain scalable as operational requirements evolve. The framework titled Ready for the Next focuses on building automation systems that can adapt to changes in demand product portfolios and fulfilment models rather than meeting only immediate operational needs. Swisslog said the five pillars include prioritising long-term operational outcomes adopting automation through phased implementation deploying scalable software architectures integrating flexible automation technologies and maintaining long-term operational support. Across the Middle East supply chains are evolving rapidly as businesses expand capacity diversify operations and respond to higher customer expectations. Modern logistics has become a strategic game of chess where every workflow every technology ...
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Global warehouse automation company Swisslog has published a framework outlining five principles it says businesses should consider when investing in supply chain automation to ensure systems remain scalable as operational requirements evolve.
The framework, titled Ready for the Next, focuses on building automation systems that can adapt to changes in demand, product portfolios and fulfilment models rather than meeting only immediate operational needs.
Swisslog said the five pillars include prioritising long-term operational outcomes, adopting automation through phased implementation, deploying scalable software architectures, integrating flexible automation technologies and maintaining long-term operational support.
“Across the Middle East, supply chains are evolving rapidly as businesses expand capacity, diversify operations, and respond to higher customer expectations. Modern logistics has become a strategic game of chess, where every workflow, every technology ...
Yokogawa Corporation of America has been selected as Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana US strengthening its role in one of the country s major LNG developments. The contract was awarded by Technip Energies the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the project. Yokogawa will provide engineering and design services an integrated control and safety system system integration and project execution support. The scope includes connecting third-party subsystems and deploying advanced automation solutions to enhance safety efficiency and operational reliability. Located near Cameron Louisiana the facility is planned to produce approximately 9.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG through six liquefaction trains. Valued at 13 bil...
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Yokogawa Corporation of America has been selected as Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, US, strengthening its role in one of the country’s major LNG developments.
The contract was awarded by Technip Energies, the
engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
Yokogawa will provide engineering and design services, an
integrated control and safety system, system integration, and project execution
support.
The scope includes connecting third-party subsystems and
deploying advanced automation solutions to enhance safety, efficiency and
operational reliability.
Located near Cameron, Louisiana, the facility is planned to
produce approximately 9.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG through six
liquefaction trains.
Valued at $13 bil...
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) a provider of flow control products and services has completed its all-cash acquisition of Trillium Flow Technologies Valves Division (TVD) for 490 million plus working capital adjustments. TVD is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered mission-critical valves and flow control equipment used in nuclear and traditional power generation industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. With nearly 200 years of engineering heritage TVD serves a diverse global customer base across high-growth end markets. The acquisition strengthens Flowserve s position by expanding its product portfolio particularly in specialised valve and actuation technologies. It also enhances the company s capabilities in power and nuclear applications while adding scalable service offerings. /p...
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Flowserve Corporation (FLS), a provider of flow control products and services, has completed its all-cash acquisition of Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division (TVD) for $490 million, plus working capital adjustments.
TVD is a leading
manufacturer of highly engineered, mission-critical valves and flow control
equipment used in nuclear and traditional power generation, industrial, and
critical infrastructure sectors.
With nearly 200 years of engineering heritage, TVD serves a
diverse global customer base across high-growth end markets.
The acquisition strengthens Flowserve’s position by
expanding its product portfolio, particularly in specialised valve and
actuation technologies.
It also enhances the
company’s capabilities in power and nuclear applications while adding scalable
service offerings.
Honeywell Technologies has completed the previously announced spin-off of its Aerospace Technologies business which now operates as Honeywell Aerospace. Honeywell Technologies will continue to trade regular way on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) under the ticker symbol HON and shares of Honeywell Aerospace common stock will begin trading regular way on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol HONA effective at the market opening today. Today is a defining moment in Honeywell s legacy said Vimal Kapur Chairman and CEO of Honeywell Technologies. With the completion of this separation we have successfully transformed Honeywell into three independent industry-leading companies: Honeywell Technologies Honeywell Aerospace and Solstice Advanced Materials. Each company is built around a distinct strategy with greater focus and financial flexibility to pursue a long-term growth agenda. Kapur added: This milestone is the culmination of years of discip...
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Honeywell Technologies has completed the previously announced spin-off of its Aerospace Technologies business, which now operates as Honeywell Aerospace.
Honeywell Technologies will continue to trade “regular way” on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) under the ticker symbol “HON,” and shares of Honeywell Aerospace common stock will begin trading “regular way” on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “HONA,” effective at the market opening today.
“Today is a defining moment in Honeywell’s legacy,” said Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell Technologies. “With the completion of this separation, we have successfully transformed Honeywell into three independent, industry-leading companies: Honeywell Technologies, Honeywell Aerospace and Solstice Advanced Materials. Each company is built around a distinct strategy with greater focus and financial flexibility to pursue a long-term growth agenda.”
Kapur added: “This milestone is the culmination of years of discip...
Ampo Poyam Valves will supply 85 high-pressure on-off ball valves for two upgrade projects at the Karachaganak Field in Kazakhstan operated by Karachaganak Petroleum Operating. The valves will support gas reinjection compressor upgrades and trunkline expansion works aimed at ensuring safe and reliable operation of critical gas handling systems. The Karachaganak Field near Aksai is one of the world s largest gas and condensate assets and remains a key regional energy hub. The scope includes manual and pneumatically actuated valves designed for demanding service conditions including sour gas environments containing hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. Manufacturing will be carried out at Ampo s Kazakhstan facility in Atyrau reinforcing the company s local production and service capabilities. ...
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Ampo Poyam Valves will supply 85 high-pressure on-off ball valves for two upgrade projects at the Karachaganak Field in Kazakhstan, operated by Karachaganak Petroleum Operating.
The valves will support gas reinjection compressor upgrades
and trunkline expansion works aimed at ensuring safe and reliable operation of
critical gas handling systems.
The Karachaganak Field, near Aksai, is one of the world’s
largest gas and condensate assets and remains a key regional energy hub.
The scope includes manual and pneumatically actuated valves
designed for demanding service conditions, including sour gas environments
containing hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide.
Manufacturing will be carried out at Ampo’s Kazakhstan
facility in Atyrau, reinforcing the company’s local production and service
capabilities.
...
MeetingPackage has announced an expansion of its integration with Cvent aimed at streamlining and automating hotel group booking and event sales workflows. The enhanced integration will allow hotels to create manage automate and synchronise full group booking proposals directly within the MeetingPackage platform removing the need for sales teams to manually handle proposals across multiple systems. The development builds on an existing partnership between the two companies with more than 200 hotels already using MeetingPackage to automate inbound Cvent request-for-proposal (RFP) workflows. The companies expect more than 2 000 hotels to be connected through the integration ecosystem by the end of 2026. MeetingPackage said its platform already automates much of the RFP process by matching real-time inventory room types mee...
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MeetingPackage has announced an expansion of its integration with Cvent, aimed at streamlining and automating hotel group booking and event sales workflows.
The enhanced integration will allow hotels to create,
manage, automate, and synchronise full group booking proposals directly within
the MeetingPackage platform, removing the need for sales teams to manually
handle proposals across multiple systems.
The development builds on an existing partnership between
the two companies, with more than 200 hotels already using MeetingPackage to
automate inbound Cvent request-for-proposal (RFP) workflows.
The companies expect more than 2,000 hotels to be connected
through the integration ecosystem by the end of 2026.
MeetingPackage said its platform already automates much of the RFP process by matching real-time inventory, room types, mee...
UK based valve and actuation specialist BEL Valves has announced its first Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) win in a multi-million-pound contract that will see the company supply to Indonesia s first Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage project. BEL Valves part of the British Engines Group will supply the facility with a range of manual and motor operated API 6D expanding gate valves ranging from 8 to 24 nominal size and pressure rated to class 1500. The valves will be suitable for low temperature gas service along with low fugitive emissions. The CCUS project forms part of an at scale Indonesian energy development focused on capturing three trillion cubic feet of natural gas and with the potential to isolate 15million tonnes of CO from emissions in its initial phase. The project is BEL Valves first CCUS p...
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UK based valve and
actuation specialist, BEL Valves, has announced its first Carbon Capture
Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) win in a multi-million-pound contract that will
see the company supply to Indonesia’s first Carbon Capture, Utilisation and
Storage project.
BEL Valves – part of
the British Engines Group
– will supply the facility with a range of manual and motor operated API 6D
expanding gate valves, ranging from 8” to 24” nominal size, and pressure rated
to class 1500. The valves will be suitable for low temperature gas
service along with low fugitive emissions.
The CCUS project forms
part of an at scale Indonesian energy development focused on capturing three
trillion cubic feet of natural gas and with the potential to isolate 15million
tonnes of CO₂ from emissions in its initial phase.
The project is BEL Valves’ first CCUS p...
Situated at the crossroads of global commerce the GCC is tied to one of the world s most important trade corridors the Red Sea which carries 12% of global trade. Regional economies are diversifying strengthening their role in international supply chains and investing in advanced manufacturing and distribution zones. In turn warehouse operators face mounting pressure to increase speed resilience and efficiency. Against these structural shifts Swisslog highlights five warehouse challenges that automation is positioned to solve across MENA by 2026. Labour shortages and rising costs Warehouse processes such as picking and palletising can account for up to 60% of operational costs with labour representing more than half of total warehouse expenditure. In high-demand logistics corridors large turnover in manual roles and increasing wage expectations are intensifying pressure on operators to do more with fewer people. High-density ...
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Situated at the crossroads of global commerce, the GCC is tied to one of the world’s most important trade corridors, the Red Sea, which carries 12% of global trade.
Regional economies are diversifying, strengthening their role in international supply chains and investing in advanced manufacturing and distribution zones. In turn, warehouse operators face mounting pressure to increase speed, resilience, and efficiency.
Against these structural shifts, Swisslog highlights five warehouse challenges that automation is positioned to solve across MENA by 2026.
Labour shortages and rising costs
Warehouse processes such as picking and palletising can account for up to 60% of operational costs, with labour representing more than half of total warehouse expenditure. In high-demand logistics corridors, large turnover in manual roles and increasing wage expectations are intensifying pressure on operators to do more with fewer people.
High-density ...
Schneider Electric a global energy technology leader has announced that it is collaborating with Tradeling a major B2B digital ecosystem in the Mena region to introduce its Lauritz Knudsen (LK) and Industrial Automation solutions across the UAE backed by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA). The two parties inked an agreement formalizing synergies at Schneider Electric s Dubai office The NEST marking a new chapter in digital B2B commerce for the electrical and industrial automation sectors. Tradeling is now authorised to distribute a comprehensive portfolio of LK-branded electrical products alongside select Industrial Automation (IA) offerings from Schneider Electric via its unified digital platform and retail presence. The partnership introduces an innovative hybrid route-to-market that combines the reach and convenience of online procurement with the strength of offline engagement. On the new partnership Amel Chadli Pre...
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Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced that it is collaborating with Tradeling, a major B2B digital ecosystem in the Mena region, to introduce its Lauritz Knudsen (LK) and Industrial Automation solutions across the UAE backed by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA).
The two parties inked an agreement formalizing synergies at Schneider Electric’s Dubai office, The NEST, marking a new chapter in digital B2B commerce for the electrical and industrial automation sectors.
Tradeling is now authorised to distribute a comprehensive portfolio of LK-branded electrical products alongside select Industrial Automation (IA) offerings from Schneider Electric, via its unified digital platform and retail presence.
The partnership introduces an innovative hybrid route-to-market that combines the reach and convenience of online procurement with the strength of offline engagement.
On the new partnership, Amel Chadli, Pre...
Ampo Service has supplied high-rating large-sized MRO valves for Aramco s maintenance refurbishment and upgrade projects across its refineries and pipelines demonstrating its capability to deliver tailored solutions for sour service under stringent specifications. The order includes 46 -600# 40 -600# and 30 -600# ball valves along with 6 -900# gate valves many featuring INC625 weld overlay. These valves are engineered to operate safely and reliably under Aramco s demanding conditions meeting SAMSS and IOGP standards. Ampo s advanced engineering in-house production and weld overlay capabilities combined with a local presence in Saudi Arabia enable close collaboration with Aramco s teams ensuring on-time delivery and full compliance. -OGN /TradeArabia News Service ...
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Ampo Service has supplied high-rating, large-sized MRO valves for Aramco’s maintenance, refurbishment, and upgrade projects across its refineries and pipelines, demonstrating its capability to deliver tailored solutions for sour service under stringent specifications.
The order includes
46”-600#, 40”-600#, and 30”-600# ball valves, along with 6”-900# gate valves,
many featuring INC625 weld overlay.
These valves are
engineered to operate safely and reliably under Aramco’s demanding conditions,
meeting SAMSS and IOGP standards.
Ampo’s advanced
engineering, in-house production, and weld overlay capabilities, combined with
a local presence in Saudi Arabia, enable close collaboration with Aramco’s
teams, ensuring on-time delivery and full compliance. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service
Unique Group has opened a new in-house calibration laboratory at its Aberdeen office significantly enhancing survey equipment support for offshore and subsea clients. The facility enables calibration of a wide range of oceanographic instruments reducing reliance on third-party providers and cutting turnaround times. The lab supports equipment from leading manufacturers including Valeport Tritech Paroscientific and Sonardyne. It covers sound velocity sensors bathymetric and CTD sensors pressure sensors and related subsea components. Featuring insulated calibration tanks with controlled temperature and salinity settings the laboratory performs measurements traceable to UKAS standards and aligned with manufacturer-approved methodologies. p class= MsoNo...
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Unique Group has opened a new in-house calibration laboratory at its Aberdeen office, significantly enhancing survey equipment support for offshore and subsea clients.
The facility enables
calibration of a wide range of oceanographic instruments, reducing reliance on
third-party providers and cutting turnaround times.
The lab supports
equipment from leading manufacturers, including Valeport, Tritech,
Paroscientific, and Sonardyne.
It covers sound
velocity sensors, bathymetric and CTD sensors, pressure sensors, and related
subsea components.
Featuring insulated
calibration tanks with controlled temperature and salinity settings, the
laboratory performs measurements traceable to UKAS standards and aligned with
manufacturer-approved methodologies.
Flowserve a provider of flow control products and services for infrastructure markets has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trillium Flow Technologies Valves Division (TVD) for 490 million in cash. TVD provides engineered mission-critical valves used in nuclear and traditional power generation industrial and critical infrastructure applications. The Transaction is expected to close mid-year 2026. The acquisition will expand Flowserve s reach in both conventional and emerging markets by integrating TVD s highly speciali s ed valve and actuation product portfolio differentiated power and nuclear technology and scalable service offerings. TVD s products and capabilities are highly complementary to our portfolio and will enhance our ab...
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Flowserve, a provider of flow control products and services for infrastructure markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division (TVD) for $490 million in cash.
TVD provides engineered, mission-critical
valves used in nuclear and traditional power generation, industrial, and
critical infrastructure applications.
The Transaction is
expected to close mid-year 2026.
The acquisition will
expand Flowserve’s reach in both conventional and emerging markets by
integrating TVD’s highly specialised valve and actuation product portfolio,
differentiated power and nuclear technology, and scalable service offerings.
“TVD’s products and capabilities are highly complementary to our portfolio and will enhance our ab...
Ampo Poyam Valves has supplied a wide range of critical cryogenic valves for the Caofeidian Xintian LNG Receiving Terminal one of the key projects within China s national natural gas production supply storage and transportation system. The terminal is located in Caofeidian District Tangshan City Hebei Province and has a designed annual LNG unloading capacity of 12 million ton ne s. Developed in three construction phases the facility will be equipped with 20 LNG storage tanks each with a capacity of 200 000 cubic meters. The project s EPC contractors are CNOEC for Phase 1 and HQC for Phases 2 and 3 while the end user is Hebei Gas a government-owned company. Ampo Poyam Valves has delivered valves for all three phases of the project betwee...
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Ampo Poyam Valves has supplied a wide range of critical cryogenic valves for the Caofeidian Xintian LNG Receiving Terminal, one of the key projects within China’s national natural gas production, supply, storage and transportation system.
The terminal is
located in Caofeidian District, Tangshan City, Hebei Province, and has a
designed annual LNG unloading capacity of 12 million tonnes.
Developed in three
construction phases, the facility will be equipped with 20 LNG storage tanks,
each with a capacity of 200,000 cubic meters.
The project’s EPC
contractors are CNOEC for Phase 1 and HQC for Phases 2 and 3, while the end
user is Hebei Gas, a government-owned company.
Ampo Poyam Valves has delivered valves for all three phases of the project betwee...
Valmet will supply automation systems for Daklo 1-3 Power Company Limited s Daklo 1 and Daklo 3 hydropower plants currently being built in Kon Plong Ward Quang Ngai Province Vietnam. The order was placed by Industries Equipment and Solution Company (IESC) a local Valmet partner which has signed a contract with the EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) contractor to deliver the systems. The mission critical automation system will control and monitor all essential hydropower processes ensuring safe reliable and high performance electricity generation stated the company. It also supports sustainability goals by optimising water balance and maximising both energy and operational efficiency. We chose Valmet because of its strong reputation and proven expertise in automation for hydropower projects. The solution ensures long-term reliability and efficiency through robust performance complemented by competitive pricing. Valmet ...
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Valmet will supply automation systems for Daklo 1-3 Power Company Limited’s Daklo 1 and Daklo 3 hydropower plants currently being built in Kon Plong Ward, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam.
The order was placed by Industries Equipment and Solution Company (IESC), a local Valmet partner, which has signed a contract with the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor to deliver the systems.
The mission‑critical automation system will control and monitor all essential hydropower processes, ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑performance electricity generation, stated the company.
It also supports sustainability goals by optimising water balance and maximising both energy and operational efficiency.
"We chose Valmet because of its strong reputation and proven expertise in automation for hydropower projects. The solution ensures long-term reliability and efficiency through robust performance, complemented by competitive pricing. Valmet’...
Ampo Poyam Valves has supplied several highly engineered axial flow check valves for two major FPSO projects on the Brazilian coast: the P-84 (Atapu) and P-85 (Sépia) vessel platforms. These installations form part of Petrobras ongoing offshore development in the Atapu and Sépia regions. Each platform will have a daily oil production capacity of 225 000 barrels and a gas processing capacity of 10 million cubic meters. The valves eight 20-inch 150# axial flow check valves made of Duplex material have been installed downstream of critical pumps. Their main function is to protect the pumps against reverse pressure in the pipeline ensuring operational safety and reliability in challenging marine environments. All valves were certified by ABS meeting stringent offshore standards....
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Ampo Poyam Valves has
supplied several highly engineered axial flow check valves for two major FPSO
projects on the Brazilian coast: the P-84 (Atapu) and P-85 (Sépia) vessel
platforms.
These installations
form part of Petrobras’ ongoing offshore development in the Atapu and Sépia
regions.
Each platform will
have a daily oil production capacity of 225,000 barrels and a gas processing
capacity of 10 million cubic meters.
The valves—eight
20-inch, 150# axial flow check valves made of Duplex material—have been
installed downstream of critical pumps.
Their main function is
to protect the pumps against reverse pressure in the pipeline, ensuring
operational safety and reliability in challenging marine environments.
All valves were certified by ABS, meeting stringent offshore standards....
Rockwell Automation a company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation has announced a deepened collaboration with Lucid maker of advanced electric vehicles to support the automaker s expanding manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The facility located in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) marks a historic milestone as the country s first vehicle manufacturing site. Lucid will deploy Rockwell Automation s enterprise software solutions including its FactoryTalk manufacturing execution system (MES) software to manage and optimise production operations across all major shops: general assembly paint stamping body and powertrain. The FactoryTalk MES platform will provide Lucid with real-time visibility traceability and control across its operations helping enable production of the company s future midsize vehicles. Lucid s adoption of FactoryTalk MES is a strategic move that will deliver measurable outcomes ...
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Rockwell Automation, a company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced a deepened collaboration with Lucid, maker of advanced electric vehicles, to support the automaker’s expanding manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
The facility, located in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), marks a historic milestone as the country’s first vehicle manufacturing site.
Lucid will deploy Rockwell Automation’s enterprise software solutions, including its FactoryTalk manufacturing execution system (MES) software, to manage and optimise production operations across all major shops: general assembly, paint, stamping, body, and powertrain.
The FactoryTalk MES platform will provide Lucid with real-time visibility, traceability, and control across its operations, helping enable production of the company's future midsize vehicles.
“Lucid’s adoption of FactoryTalk MES is a strategic move that will deliver measurable outcomes ...
Emerson a global leader in automation technology and software has opened registration for Emerson Exchange 2026 taking place from May 19-21 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The company s flagship users conference being held in the Middle East for the first time will bring together professionals from across the global industrial automation community to envision shape and co-create the next era of innovation. With the theme Imagine the Next this year s users conference will call on delegates to look beyond today s wave of digital transformation and envision the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow s operations said Liam Hurley president Middle East & Africa at Emerson. Our customers are striving to make faster smarter decisions advance toward truly autonomous operations and unlock new levels of performance and value. Exchange will provide them with the inspiration and insight they need to realize these goals. Set to attract mor...
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Emerson, a global leader in automation technology and software, has opened registration for Emerson Exchange 2026, taking place from May 19-21, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Center.
The company’s flagship users’ conference – being held in the Middle East for the first time – will bring together professionals from across the global industrial automation community to envision, shape and co-create the next era of innovation.
“With the theme ‘Imagine the Next’, this year’s users conference will call on delegates to look beyond today’s wave of digital transformation and envision the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow’s operations,” said Liam Hurley, president, Middle East & Africa at Emerson. “Our customers are striving to make faster, smarter decisions, advance toward truly autonomous operations and unlock new levels of performance and value. Exchange will provide them with the inspiration and insight they need to realize these goals.”
Set to attract mor...
Johnson Controls a global leader in smart healthy and sustainable buildings today announced the launch of Metasys 15.0 its flagship open building automation system. Engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical environments Metasys 15.0 delivers scalability built-in resiliency and instant energy intelligence giving facility managers the tools to optimise building performance ensure compliance and accelerate decarbonization the company said. New features include support for up to 1 000 IP devices per server 60 percent more than most Building Automation Systems available today along with multi-server redundancy offering simultaneous backup and a preconfigured ready-to-use Energy Management suite that delivers real-time insights and actionable data. Building operators today must navigate a complex landscape of energy goals operational demands and evolving workforce needs said Kaishi Zhang vice president of Product Management for Building Aut...
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the launch of Metasys 15.0, its flagship open building automation system.
Engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical environments, Metasys 15.0 delivers scalability, built-in resiliency and instant energy intelligence giving facility managers the tools to optimise building performance, ensure compliance and accelerate decarbonization, the company said.
New features include support for up to 1,000 IP devices per server — 60 percent more than most Building Automation Systems available today, along with multi-server redundancy offering simultaneous backup and a preconfigured ready-to-use Energy Management suite that delivers real-time insights and actionable data.
“Building operators today must navigate a complex landscape of energy goals, operational demands and evolving workforce needs,” said Kaishi Zhang, vice president of Product Management for Building Aut...
Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World taking place in Dubai later this month asked eight tech leaders what s next for the industry. Their answers paint a picture of an industry on the cusp of transformation where AI data automation and personalization converge while the human touch remains essential. With input from Asif Alidina Co-Founder and CEO Inntelo AI; Daumantas Grigaravicius Head of Middle East Adyen; Maarten Edelman VP International Sales Dailypoint; Ralp Melis COO ExploreTECH; Jack Bowcott CEO Goki; Siggi Schrot VP Sales EMEA RMS Darren King CEO ROOMNET and Rosanna Wang Chief Operating Officer Aristara. First off FHS World asked what technology trend will most transform hospitality in the next 3 5 years and Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominated the responses. For Inntelo AI s Asif Alidina it s about AI-native platforms: Beyond chatbots AI can unify guest co...
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Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World, taking place in Dubai later this month, asked eight tech leaders what's next for the industry. Their answers paint a picture of an industry on the cusp of transformation, where AI, data, automation, and personalization converge, while the human touch remains essential.
With input from Asif Alidina, Co-Founder and CEO, Inntelo AI;
Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East, Adyen; Maarten Edelman, VP
International Sales, Dailypoint; Ralp Melis, COO, ExploreTECH; Jack Bowcott,
CEO, Goki; Siggi Schrot, VP Sales EMEA, RMS, Darren King, CEO, ROOMNET, and Rosanna
Wang, Chief Operating Officer, Aristara.
First off, FHS World asked what technology trend will most transform hospitality in the next 3–5 years and Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominated the responses. For Inntelo AI’s Asif Alidina, it’s about AI-native platforms: “Beyond chatbots, AI can unify guest co...
Ampo Poyam Valves is a key player in the Marjan Increment Programme supplying over 4 000 highly engineered valves for Aramco in Saudi Arabia s Tanajib Gas Plant Project PK 9&11 led by Tecnicas Reunidas (EPC). Located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia the programme is part of Aramco s long-term strategy to boost production capacity while significantly reducing the carbon intensity of crude oil targeting as low as 10 gr CO eq per barrel. With a design capacity of 2.5 BSCFD of gas and 85 MBCD of condensate from the Marjan Safaniyah and Zuluf fields the project is a cornerstone in ensuring reliable energy supply while supporting decarbonization goals. As part of this ambitious development Ampo Poyam Valves is supplying more than 4 000 highly engineered valves including cryogenic and non-cryogenic ball gate globe and check valves in sizes ranging fr...
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Honeywell has introduced Honeywell Ionic Modular All-in-One a compact end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for commercial and industrial segments. By combining flexible battery storage with Honeywell s advanced control system Honeywell Ionic helps to optimise energy costs absorb fluctuations in energy demand to ensure grid stability and provide back-up power when needed it said. Honeywell s Ionic Control and Energy Management system is fully integrated into the all-in-one modular BESS providing the latest analytic tools to deliver advanced control and customisation onsite. The advanced control software also incorporates industry-standard ISA Secure 2 cybersecurity ensuring protection for users and mitigating vulnerabilities for potential network cyber threats. Today organisations of all sizes are under ...
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AMPO POYAM VALVES has been selected to supply highly engineered cryogenic valves for the Maximising Ethane Recovery and Monetisation (MERAM) project one of Adnoc s major strategic initiatives aimed at boosting the recovery of ethane from gas and enable its monetisation. The project awarded to the joint venture between Técnicas Reunidas and National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) will be executed in the United Arab Emirates with the main facilities located at the Habshan 5 gas processing plant in Abu Dhabi. With an investment of 3.6 billion MERAM is set to become a key pillar in Adnoc s long-term strategy to enhance ethane recovery and support the country s industrial growth. As part of this ambitious project AMPO will deliver a total of 116 cryogenic valves in 2025 and 2026 including 68 valves larger than 12 and 48 valves smaller than 12 with some valves reac...
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ABB has announced that it has been awarded a large order by Seatrium a global provider of marine engineering solutions based in Singapore for the supply of electrical equipment and automation solutions on a new generation of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels for operator Petrobras. The two vessels P-84 and P-85 will be deployed in the Atapu and Sépia fields approximately 200 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. As per the deal ABB will design and construct the topside and hullside electrical equipment electrical substation automation and eHouses for both FPSOs. Petrobras will utilize the ABB s Ability System 800xA and IEC 61850 technologies for substation automation which allow for seamless interoperability between Intelligent Electrical Devices and enhances operational efficiency and system relia...
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The International Energy Agency s latest Oil Market Report demonstrates a structural shift in the industry accelerating the need for automation and intelligent flow control at refineries to maintain profitability and operational resilience. According to the IEA s May 2025 report global oil demand growth is expected to slow to 740 000 barrels per day this year driven by record electric vehicle (EV) adoption and a challenging business climate. At the same time OPEC is increasing output and refining margins reached a 12-month high in April underscoring the volatility that refinery operators must now navigate it stated. In this environment automation and intelligent flow control technologies are becoming essential tools to best weather economic headwinds and remain competitive on the global stage says an industry expert in the oil and gas sector. &nbs...
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Oliver Valves and Oliver Twinsafe have signed an exclusive agency agreement with Abdul Rahman Ali Al Turki Company (ATCO) marking a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia. The agreement was formalised at ATCO s Dammam headquarters attended by senior representatives from both organisations. The signing was witnessed by Chairman Ziad Al Turki and Director Adnan Iqbal. Oliver Valves Group representatives included Trevor Spencer Managing Director Anurag Srivastava General Manager Middle East and Mohammed Aleemullah Business Development Manager. The partnership reflects Oliver Valves continued commitment to bringing British engineering excellence to key global markets. Trevor Spencer commented: Saudi Arabia remains one of the most vital markets in our global strategy. This exclusive agreement with ATCO represents a major step forwa...
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The ISA Saudi Automation Conference (ISASAC) 2025 has solidified its position as a leading platform for industrial automation and digital transformation. Held from May 4 to 6 at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al Khobar KSA the event was organised by the ISA Saudi Arabia Section and sponsored by Aramco bringing together a dynamic gathering of industry leaders professionals and technology innovators. Guided by the theme Autonomous: Vision to Reality the conference delved into the implementation of autonomous technologies across various industries. The event opened with a keynote address delivered by Thamer Al Qarawi Director at Aramco on behalf of Walid Al Naeem VP and Chief Engineer at Aramco and Sam Armani SVP of Business Development at mimik. Their remarks set the tone for three dynamic days of thought leadership and techni...
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Honeywell an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries has announced that its Board of Directors has completed the comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched a year ago and intends to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies. The planned separation coupled with the previously announced plan to spin Advanced Materials will result in three publicly listed industry leaders with distinct strategies and growth drivers. The separation is intended to be completed in the second half of 2026 and in a manner that is tax-free to Honeywell shareholders. The formation of three independent industry-leading companies builds on the powerful foundation we have created positioning each to pursue tailored growth strategies and unlock significant value for shareholders and customers said Vimal Kapur Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. ...
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Endress Hauser has entered into a strategic collaboration with Adnoc Technical Academy (ATA) to develop local talent in process automation technologies. This partnership underscores both organisations commitment to cultivating a highly skilled future-ready workforce. As part of this collaboration the training programmes will be facilitated by Endress Hauser training rig fully equipped with comprehensive measurement technologies designed to support hands-on learning at all skill levels. This setup will enable participants to gain in-depth and practical knowledge in process automation and instrumentation fostering expertise and enhancing their technical competencies. We are proud to partner with Adnoc Technical Academy as this initiative aligns with the UAE s vision to develop human capital and rank among the top 10 in the Human Ca...
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SICK and Endress Hauser are bringing their strategic partnership in process automation to life with SICK s advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology now being an integral part of Endress Hauser s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. The collaboration is designed to offer customers in the process industry enhanced support in increasing plant efficiency protecting the environment and reducing carbon footprint said a statement. EXPANDED OFFERING AND EXPERTISE As a result of the strategic partnership around 800 sales and service employees from SICK will transfer to Endress Hauser across 42 countries. The collaboration in process automation will allow customers to access a broader range of products from a single source and benefit from enhanced expertise in gas measurement technology. With its global sales network Endress Hauser will access new customers re...
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NEOM the sustainable development taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation to unlock an initial investment of more than SAR1.3 billion ( 345 million) in construction robotics. The agreement will accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge construction automation technology in Saudi Arabia said a statement from NEOM. The joint venture was orchestrated by the Saudi group s strategic investment arm NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) which plays a pivotal role in driving the development of NEOM s ecosystem by fostering new businesses and accelerating value creation across NEOM s 15 sectors. The JV aims to automate rebar cage assembly through advanced robotic welding and tying techniques enabling the assembly of large pre-manufactured reinforcement cages. ...
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ALEC part of the Investment Corporate of Dubai (ICD) and a leading construction and related businesses group operating in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has launched its Robotics Strategy focused on transforming core construction processes through the use of cutting-edge automation solutions. The programme was unveiled at its annual Innovation Day event which featured a curated set of 14 construction robotics companies from across the globe that are pioneering the field. Aligning with the company s broader Innovation Agenda it will see ALEC forge partnerships with global robotics leaders to implement innovative solutions in its construction projects as well as to bring these technologies to the region thereby elevating the sector as a whole. Describing how through this strategy ALEC is demonstrating its commitment to supporting government initiatives in ...
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Apparel Group a Dubai-based leading retail and lifestyle conglomerate has partnered with Savoye a premier integrator of automated warehouse solutions to fully automate its largest regional distribution centre in Dubai. Spanning 16 000 square metres this new facility will allow Apparel Group to achieve daily processing capacities of up to 300 000 units establishing it as a logistics leader within the region. In response to soaring growth and increased demand from both B2C and eCommerce channels Apparel Group strategically selected Savoye s cutting-edge solutions to bring precision and speed to its operations. ODATiO Warehouse Management System Central to this facility s transformation is the integration of Savoye s ODATiO Warehouse Management System (WMS) and advanced automa...
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Ritmonio a leader in safety valves metal components and bathroom fittings will showcase its Factory Division at the upcoming BIG 5 Dubai event. Specialising in the manufacture of safety valves designed to prevent overpressure and a range of industrial components Ritmonio s Factory Division serves diverse sectors including heating refrigeration automotive and sanitary industries. Renowned for excellence Ritmonio valves are highly valued for their reliability and safety blending advanced technology with premium materials to deliver superior performance. These valves safeguard devices from overpressure and ensure consistent functionality even under intensive use. By participating in BIG 5 Dubai Ritmonio aims to further solidify its status as an industry benchmark. The quality of its safety valves used by top manufacturers of electric water heaters reflects ongoing i...
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2024 is the year of integration and usage of AI with 90% of automation professionals using or planning to use AI within the coming year. This is according to UiPath a leading enterprise automation and AI software company which published its annual State of the Automation Professional Report that uncovers the current reality future and perception of automation in the workplace. The report which is based on a global survey of 1 909 automation professionals and students revealed that the primary motivation behind integrating AI into workflows is increased productivity (66%) and automation professionals are utilising the technology in various ways including writing code (67%) creating documentation (57%) and testing (47%). Growing and maturing At a macro level most professionals see that their automati...
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2024 is the year of integration and usage of AI with 90% of automation professionals using or planning to use AI within the coming year. This is according to UiPath a leading enterprise automation and AI software company which published its annual State of the Automation Professional Report that uncovers the current reality future and perception of automation in the workplace. The report which is based on a global survey of 1 909 automation professionals and students revealed that the primary motivation behind integrating AI into workflows is increased productivity (66%) and automation professionals are utilising the technology in various ways including writing code (67%) creating documentation (57%) and testing (47%). Growing and maturing At a macro level most professionals see that their automatio...
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L&T Valves is one of the largest suppliers of on-off valves to Saudi Arabia and opening of the new facility marks a significant milestone and the beginning of a new era for world-class Made-in-KSA flow-control solutions catering to the energy and allied sectors. It aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 and the iktva initiative actively supporting local value-chain creation and fostering skill development programmes. The new facility L&T Valves Arabia Manufacturing is strategically located at Al Jubail off the Dammam-Abu Hadriyah Highway in the kingdom. It boasts key systems and processes certified to meet the stringent requirements of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). Additionally the entity is authori...
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Savoye a leading global warehouse automation firm will dive deep into the limitless possibilities set forth by automation and artificial intelligence in the logistics and supply chain sector at the Seamless Middle East 2024. The yearly gathering of industry leaders from sectors including eCommerce retail payments and logistics Seamless Middle East 2024 will set forth an ideal platform for Savoye to showcase its leading expertise in the supply chain and logistics sector. It will also assist the company in identifying the challenges and meeting the evolving demands of the thriving market. Savoye will present its most recent innovations solutions and capabilities at Seamless Middle East including its state-of-the-art ACR (Autonomous Case-Handling Robots) and ODATiO software solutions which are intended to transform warehouse operations increase supply chain efficiency and meet other requirements of...
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Schneider Electric a global leader in energy management and automation has appointed Nihad El Jarroudi as its Vice President of Industrial Automation for Gulf countries. El Jarroudi brings over 18 years of experience within Schneider Electric demonstrating leadership and expertise across diverse sectors. El Jarroudi s journey within Schneider Electric began in France before moving to Morocco where she spearheaded the Mining Minerals and Metals business for French Speaking Africa and Islands. In her new role El Jarroudi will spearhead Schneider Electric s efforts in industrial automation and digital transformation across the Gulf aiming to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency resilience and profitability for businesses across various industries. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the UAE government aims to increase the industrial sector s contribution to GDP from...
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Swisslog a global leader in innovative robotic data-driven solutions will present at LogiMAT 2024 its broad expertise in solutions and services to support all areas of the logistics sector from manufacturing to e-grocery. The intralogistics expert will be using LogiMAT in Stuttgart Germany as a platform to emphasise its commitment to placing people at the forefront of its mission. Visitors will have the chance to learn about the Swisslog solutions designed to increase speed accuracy and efficiency and supported throughout their lifecycle with expert services. There will also be an opportunity for businesses working in the F&B industry to discover how they can automate with confidence. By delving into best practice case studies visitors can gain valuable knowledge about successfully implemented solutions within their industry. ...
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Halliburton Company and Sekal have announced an agreement to jointly provide leading well construction automation solutions as part of a longer-term strategy to deliver fully automated drilling operations. Under the agreement Halliburton and Sekal are collaborating on several technologies and services that incorporate Halliburton digitally integrated well construction solutions and the Sekal DrillTronics automation platform. In addition both parties remote operations centers will provide expertise and support to these offerings. Currently deployed across multiple projects the companies technologies provide end-to-end solutions that automate well construction services from planning to execution. Halliburton and Sekal will expand these projects for other customers. This agreement with Sekal will allow Hallibur...
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Rockwell Automation has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verve Industrial Protection a cybersecurity software and services company that focuses specifically on industrial environments expanding the offerings of Rockwell with an industry-leading asset inventory system and vulnerability management solution. A recent Rockwell Automation report found that operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) attacks are on the rise with 60 per cent of the incidents studied resulting in operational disruption. As companies continually add hardware and software alongside legacy equipment in plants many organisations struggle to manage and protect these assets across an expanded attack surface increasing the potential for cyberattacks. Meanwhile the industry is plagued with significant resource and talent shortages needed to implement and ma...
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Schneider Electric a leader in the digital transformation will showcase its world-class digital energy industrial automation and sustainability solutions many for the first time in the Middle East region at Adipec 2023. Schneider Electric will exhibit 21 solutions products and demonstrations to Adipec visitors including the company s flagship EcoStruxure Automation Expert. This technology is the latest version of the world s first software-centric universal automation system and will be officially debuted in the Middle East at Adipec. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is a cybersecure solution that enables digital-first industrial enterprises and factories water and wastewater treatment facilities and manufacturing plants to be more energy-efficient and future-proof. This solution presents a new approach to designing building operating and maintaining industrial automation systems by enabling t...
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Emerson a global software and engineering leader will exhibit its range of automation technologies approaches and solutions that enable companies to achieve operational excellence while contributing to a sustainable future at Adipec 2023 energy conference. In alignment with the event s theme Decarbonising. Faster. Together. the company will showcase its host of automation technologies and software that can help the energy sector achieve net-zero carbon emissions and a sustainable future. The conference will take place on October 2-5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi UAE. Visitors to the Emerson booth can explore solutions designed to enhance safety and reliability improve production and throughput optimise energy consumption and reduce emissions. Emerson will also feature technologies that can ...
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The 4th Middle East Instrumentation Cybersecurity and Automation Conference & Showcase (MEICA 2023) will bring together global industry leaders and experts to showcase the best practices and standards in these interlinked domains. MEICA 2023 is meant to provide participants with useful insights and strategic networking opportunities ranging from investigating the integration of artificial intelligence in instrumentation to protecting key assets from cyber threats. The conference scheduled for September 12-14 at the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar KSA will be under the theme Benchmarking the Best Practices and Standards for Instrumentation ICS Cybersecurity and Process Automation . The conference is poised to reshape the industry s future with more than 60 participating organisations 50 illuminating presentations and an expo displaying the latest innovations. /...
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Automation Anywhere the No1 leader in cloud-native intelligent automation has announced that Bank AlJazira is saving over 60 000 hours of manual work while improving cost efficiency customer experience quality and security. This is done by deploying the Automation Success Platform the world s first cloud-native AI-powered enterprise automation platform. Bank AlJazira (BAJ) is a publicly traded financial institution founded in 1975 based in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. BAJ provides its clients with personal banking investment banking private banking and asset management services. As part of its strategic direction of enriching lives through financial wellbeing BAJ is undertaking a strategic expansion of its digital presence and is using intelligent automation as a key technology to promote develop and streamline its operations. ...
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ABB has inaugurated a process flowmeter calibration facility in its Minden factory in Germany. The new calibration hall which houses water and air calibration rigs will strengthen the company s calibration capabilities and provide customers with high levels of quality and accuracy in process flowmeters. The new capabilities will enable plant operators across industries such as chemical oil and gas battery hydrogen and power to accurately measure in and outflow as well as raw and produced materials thus controlling their processes in a more precise and efficient way. The new facility will also significantly reduce time to market and streamline production. New calibration hall In a ceremony in Minden ABB CEO Björn Rosengren cut the ribbon to the new calibration hall in the pr...
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Cardiologists will discuss the latest heart problems and injuries as well as address complex cases in the treatment of mitral valve disease at the second medical educational valve programme organised by the Gulf Intervention Society (GIS). The event from June 2 to 3 at Conrad Hotel Dubai will discuss the latest developments related to heart valves diseases in the presence of a group of experts and a number of specialists from Mena region and worldwide. Organised by the ICOM group the event will see attendees welcomed by the GIS Board which forms part of the Gulf Heart Association including Dr Fawaz Almutairi president of the Gulf Intervention Society and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist King Abdulaziz Cardiac Centre National Guard Hospital Riyadh vice-president of the society Dr Abdullah Shehab Professor of cardiology from the UAE the Secretary General of the Society Gen...
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Red Hat a leading provider of open source solutions today announced Ansible Lightspeed with IBM Watson Code Assistant a new generative AI service for Ansible automation. The service is designed to help drive consistent and accurate automation adoption across an organisation making it easier for novice users to automate tasks while removing the burden of low-level task creation from experienced automators the company said. In a time of evolving industry dynamics and economic uncertainty businesses are tasked to do more with less. Organisations need a range of talent to stay resilient drive innovation and realise the full value of hybrid cloud and automation investments but shortages in critical IT skills can threaten these desired end-states. Per IDC 90% of global organisations will experience the IT skills crisis by 2025 which means that b...
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As the conflict in Ukraine has completed a year with no end in sight it has become clear that implementing trade finance document checking technology is now a necessity and not a luxury for banks. Looking at the situation on the ground however financial institutions in the Middle East are still dealing with cumbersome processes when it comes to compliance checks. Could automation provide an answer? Conpend s Marc Smith Founder and Director and Mike Rondaij Senior Solution Architect explain the issues for our readers: Since Russia s invasion of Ukraine several countries in the Middle East have increasingly found themselves between a rock and a hard place eventually opting to remain neutral while Western governments reacted by imposing what are regarded as some of the most complex sanctions packages ever seen. This is not to say that financial insti...
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Lenovo has announced the next generation of ThinkEdge remote automation and orchestration with the introduction of new software solutions to accelerate the deployment of edge solutions. Lenovo s new Lenovo Open Cloud Automation (LOC-A) 2.6 software delivers secure automated setup enabling customers to complete global edge deployments for any number of locations in a matter of minutes with one-touch provisioning from a single device such as a PC smart phone or tablet. New Lenovo XClarity edge-to-cloud management software also simplifies orchestration maintenance and metering with one unified view into all Lenovo edge to cloud solutions. ThinkEdge SE10 Lenovo also introduced its highly adaptable ThinkEdge SE10 an optimised entry level client edge device that allows customers t...
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Many businesses in the UAE are implementing HR software technology to boost efficiency and productivity says Connect Group. Connect s HR software is designed to automate and streamline HR and payroll allowing companies to easily manage the entire employee lifecycle from pre-boarding to offboarding within a single powerful and easy-to-use automated system. It offers positive touch points for employee services offering a win-win scenario for both the workforce and the organisation. Competition is fierce in the talent market. Culture is critical and having a strong employer brand is imperative. HR departments need to be freed up to reexamine how they recruit onboard and retain their talent without being hamstrung by tedious processes like managing annual leave and payroll. We are happy to report that Connect HR has witnessed a 93% increase in clients over the pa...
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US-based corrosion specialist Cortec Corporation has offered a guide to achieve successful preservation during the three main phases of a valve s non-operational life-cycle in the oil and gas industry. Before a pipeline or plant starts operating thousands of components must be fabricated assembled and shipped to the construction site. Valves must be hydrostatically tested by the valve manufacturer to ensure no leaks a Cortec release said. Hydrotesting of valves and components may also be done at coastal fabrication yards where components are assembled into modules and often shipped overseas halfway around the world. Adding VpCI-649 to the hydrotest water does dual duty by protecting against flash rust from the hydrotest water and leaving behind a thin film of corrosion inhibitors that provide both contact and vapour-phase protection. This offers comprehensive coverage that is typically difficult to achi...
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Rockwell Automation the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation has appointed Hussain Al Khater as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia. His appointment marks the latest milestone in the company s more than 50-year commitment to Saudi Arabia s long-term growth strategy playing a vital role in the kingdom s expanding energy and chemicals supply chain. The appointment of Al Khater will herald a reorganisation of Rockwell Automation business operations in the region. The new organisation headed by Al Khater will focus on Saudi market growth. The new structure allows Rockwell Automation to align with the requirements of the kingdom s vision and aligns it for future growth the company said. This realignment will support the MoU that Rockwell Automation signed with Sau...
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Saudi Basserah Information Technology Company a pioneer in artificial intelligence and robotic automation in the kingdom has launched the country s first smart platform for business automation - Anjiz Li (Achieve for me) at the ongoing LEAP Conference in Riyadh. Anjiz Li is a smart Saudi platform that carries out external duties in the platforms of the service providers from the public and private sectors using digital employees through the Robotic automation process. Saudi Basserah Information Technology CEO Engineer Abdulaziz Al Maliki said the company exercising the digital employee concept provides smart and creative solutions through the Anjiz Li platform to overcome the privacy challenges and operating risks as per its endeavour to improve productivity and boost the satisfaction of employees and give them the time to focus on business development. The plat...
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DHL Express a leading global express and logistics provider has marked a breakthrough in retail automation in the Courier Express & Parcel (CEP) industry with the launch of its first digital service point in the UAE. Located at the Dubai Digital Park (DDP) in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) the integrated free zone technology park and member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) this fully automated service point is the first in the Middle East region and across DHL s global network. It is an unparalleled innovation in the industry that is reflective of DHL s market leading position in UAE and initiates an era of digitalizing customer experience in logistics. Launch event The launch event was hosted by DHL Express in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) at DSO s owned DDP Dubai s first in...
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Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cubic a company that specialises in modular systems for the construction of electrical panels. Cubic founded in 1973 serves fast-growing industries such as renewable energy data centers and infrastructure and is headquartered in Bronderslev Denmark. Cubic will be reported as part of Rockwell s Power Control Business in the Intelligent Devices operating segment Rockwell Automation said in a statement. This acquisition strengthens our portfolio of leading intelligent motor control technologies. We are excited to welcome the CUBIC team with their expertise in structural design power systems and global standards to Rockwell said Bob Buttermore vice president and general manager of Rockwell s Power Cont...
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Response Plus Holding (RPM) one of the leading providers of remote healthcare and emergency services in the GCC region will showcase its latest healthcare solutions for the oil and gas industry at Adipec 2022. Hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) Adipec is the world s most influential gathering for energy industry professionals. Adipec will accelerate the energy transition unlock real value in a decarbonised future showcase ground-breaking technologies and explore actionable strategies and solutions to the challenges and opportunities created by complex global energy market dynamics starting from October 31 to November 3. At Adipec RPM will unveil its partnership with Oracle Corporation UK LTD through which they will implement the latest Oracle NetSuite software technology to digitise their daily processes. Oracle NetSuite is a leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution whic...
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A new study has listed factories automation as one of the top three emerging trends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the UAE in 2023. The other two upcoming trends for 2023 in the two GCC countries according to the study by Poly are smart living and smart working. Factories automation As KSA works to establish several smart cities there is a tendency within the kingdom toward factory automation. The main objective is to benefit from Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and smart innovations reduce costs and raise efficiency the study revealed. In the near future around 4000 factories all over the KSA will be largely dependent on automated machines and smart technologies. This is part of the recently launched The Future Factories Program initiated by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources it noted. ...
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A new study has listed factories automation as one of the top three emerging trends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the UAE in 2023. The other two upcoming trends for 2023 in the two GCC countries according to the study by Poly are smart living and smart working. Factories automation As KSA works to establish several smart cities there is a tendency within the kingdom toward factory automation. The main objective is to benefit from Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and smart innovations reduce costs and raise efficiency the study revealed. In the near future around 4000 factories all over the KSA will be largely dependent on automated machines and smart technologies. This is part of the recently launched The Future Factories Program initiated by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources it noted. /d...
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Automation Anywhere a leading firm in cloud-native intelligent automation unveiled the Automation Success Platform a set of innovative solutions that help enterprises engage with employees connect disparate applications whether cloud-native or on-premise enabling business growth and workforce productivity. Automation is expected to add an estimated 15 trillion benefit to the global economy by 2030 according to Gartner. The new Automation Success Platform tools to empower employees are: EMPOWER EVERY EMPLOYEE WITH AARI FOR EVERY APP AARI is the automation co-pilot for every employee allowing them to engage with bots while working in their favorite apps to get work done easier and faster. AARI can now be embedded into any web app like Salesforce and Genesys and in...
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AMPO Poyam Valves a world leader in engineering valves has officially opened its new valve manufacturing and servicing plant AMPO Arabia in Dammam 2nd Industrial City. Covering 5 000 sq m of area the factory will offer valve assembly testing painting and servicing facilities. It also supports AMPO s commitment to the Kingdom s Vision 2030 and the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) local content programme. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Jorge Hevia Ambassador of Spain Hatim Zaher Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia Bader Al Reziza Chairman of the Board of the Eastern Chamber of Commerce local partner Dar Massader together with representatives of companies such as Aramco NPCC Modon CAT Contracting Nesma RTCC Petronash SWCC KBR SADC NWWC AHQ Zeeco WE Energy and Saudi Mechanical Industries amongst others. ...
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Shipsy a leading global smart logistics management technology provider will showcase how its technology empowers 200-plus businesses worldwide to drive cost-efficient and sustainable logistics at Gitex 2022. With the cross-border eCommerce activities intensifying fuel prices fluctuating profit margins getting thinner and eCommerce returns rising businesses in the Middle East are posed with challenges that when addressed using the right technology can transform into novel opportunities. For instance advanced routing capabilities and capacity optimisation drastically reduce logistics costs and boost delivery productivity by ensuring up to 14% more deliveries per driver and enhancing vehicle capacity utilisation by 31%. Sustainability priority Besides expectations around delivery SLAs such as str...
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More than 300 experts from over 50 companies are taking part in the 3rd Annual Middle East Instrumentation Cybersecurity and Automation Conference (MEICA) which opened at Raffles Dubai on Monday. The delegates come from 33 countries including UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Oman US European states and African nations. The forum which runs till September 21 aims to provide key insights on the latest technology related to instrumentation control industrial cybersecurity and process automation from various industries. MEICA was the first instrumentation cybersecurity and automation conference in the Middle East. Keeping in mind market needs this unique platform has evolved and become more inclusive to changing trends with Industrial Cybersecurity being part of the main theme. The event this year will feature technologies fr...
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Some 80% of executives think automation can be applied to any business decision according to a recent survey by Gartner a leading a technological research and consulting firm. As automation becomes embedded in digital business the survey revealed how organisations are evolving their use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their automation strategies. The survey has shown that enterprises are shifting away from a purely tactical approach to AI and beginning to apply AI more strategically said Erick Brethenoux distinguished VP analyst at Gartner. For example a third of organisations are applying AI across several business units creating a stronger competitive differentiator by supporting decisions across business processes. Online survey The survey was conduct...
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Despite the current difficult global political environment the German industrial valves sector has made a good start to 2022. Domestic business increased by 4 per cent in the first half of the year. Foreign sales even increased by a strong 17 per cent. Overall sales in the first six months were 12 per cent higher than in the same period of the previous year. Even though the general conditions are anything but favorable in view of the war in Ukraine and the ongoing supply and material bottlenecks the valve industry has so far been able to decouple itself from the weakening economy says Wolfgang Burchard Managing Director of the VDMA Valves Association assessing the current situation. Part of the growth is due to the backlog of orders from last year which is gradually being reduced. However German valve manufacturers are often doing well even in challenging times thanks to their broad...
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Bahrain s Al Salam Bank in collaboration with 10xDS (Exponential Digital Solutions) has implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution on Blocked and Unblocked Accounts (BUB) within its compliance framework. This comes as part of the bank s efforts to comply with the regulatory requirements issued by the legislative authorities in Bahrain represented by the Ministry of Justice Islamic Affairs and Waqf and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) with utmost accuracy and efficiency. The implementation of RPA automates high-volume compliance-driven back-end operations which were previously performed manually with this technology Al Salam Bank can better focus on high-impact strategic tasks by freeing up their back-end operations teams. This comes in line with the bank s digitisation strategy adding to its portfolio of digital banking services and products. ...
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas today announced the company is to install highly-automated multi-functional overhead cranes in Jebel Ali in a step towards full automation of cranes used for reduction cell tending and securing operations for decades ahead. As part of the plan EGA is replacing 16 cranes that have completed their 25-year useful lives with just 14 new models that incorporate auto-positioning and advanced sensing capabilities. EGA has contracted Fives a French industrial engineering group to supply the new cranes. The first new crane is expected to be delivered before the end of 2023 with all 14 new cranes in operation by the beginning of 2025. According to EGA the increased automation capabilities of the new cranes will improve safety efficiency and reliability. ...
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stc Bahrain a world-class digital enabler has announced the launch of the region s first unified automation and intelligence program uNOC in partnership with Huawei. The programme a first for Mena region will be operated by stc on a unified platform leveraging the latest technologies such as AI machine learning and automation technologies. Announced at Samena Council s Leaders Summit the programme will adopt the highest level of digitization and automation in its operations to streamline and unify stc operations. The uNOC will enable services such as Communication Technologies (CT) IT Business and International Wholesale to operate on a single platform with enhanced digital capabilities. On the launch CEO Nezar Banabeela said: stc Bahrain was proud to be in the forefront of implemen...
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L&T Valves a wholly-owned subsidiary of India s top engineering and construction conglomerate L&T and one of the largest valve manufacturers in the world has appointed Venkatesh Suryanarayanan as the Global Head of Sales. An industry veteran Suryanarayanan has three decades of experience in the flow-control domain covering sales product management and manufacturing. He started his career with the L&T Group in valve manufacturing and later moved to international sales where he handled various responsible across geographies said the statement from L&T Valves. He also played a key role in setting up a valve manufacturing facility in China. He was previously with Emerson Process Management as Director - Business Development (APAC) it added. On his appointment Suryanarayanan said: This is a homecoming for me ...
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Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions) a subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has partnered with SAP to enhance intelligent automation at government and private organisations. The initiative will allow government and private entities to unlock new efficiencies with intelligent automation across their mission-critical processes that will be hosted from state-of-the-art Moro Hub s data centres complying with data residency and cyber security requirements of the UAE. The offering will be based on converting clients capital expenditures (Capex) to predictive operating expenditure (OPEX) primarily aimed to reduce the total cost of ownership and allowing the businesses to focus on their core operations and the estimated savings will be 20 to 30 percent for customers. The announcement was made during Shaping the Future with Digital In...
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Ampo Poyam Valves has recently signed a Corporate Procurement Agreement (CPA) with Aramco covering partnership on the development and supply of highly engineered valves as well as ad-hoc and highly added value services. The deal also provides for rendering technical support in start-up stages commissioning engineered solutions equipment selection preventive and predictive maintenance troubleshooting and training. Further this partnership will support technology joint-development of new solutions relevant to Aramco s operational needs. Ampo Poyam Valves through its new local manufacturing and servicing plant Ampo Arabia will help Aramco in its local content programme becoming a key industry player and providing highly engineered gate globe check ball butterfly lift plug switch plug and angle valves and Integrated Smart Solutions to the world leading company. &nbs...
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Rockwell Automation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Aramco aiming to focus on several areas of collaboration from product localisation to IIOT software to workforce development and training. The goal of the collaboration is to increase the companies contributions to Saudi Arabia s localisation efforts and create additional employment opportunities as a result. Rockwell a leading global company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation will be supporting Aramco s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) programme designed to drive domestic value creation and to encourage the development of a diverse sustainable and globally competitive energy sector in the kingdom. The signing of this MoU was commemorated at the IKTVA Forum & Exhibition from January 24 to 26 in Dhahran KSA under the theme Pa...
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Reinventing business through automation requires enlisting the entire organisation but many companies struggle to overcome the hurdles. While involving a wide range of employees in automation isn t new increasingly powerful types of automation are rapidly emerging write Purna Doddapaneni Head of Automation COE Bain & Company Dallas and Houssem Jemili Partner Bain & Company Middle East in collaboration with UiPath. These include robotic process automation (RPA) and cognitive automation tools deploying machine learning natural language processing and other forms of artificial intelligence. Unlike earlier tools these new technologies hold tremendous promise for automating an even greater amount of manual work and simultaneously giving organisations resources to support effective collaboration and governance. To harness the potential of these new technologies c...
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Ericsson has launched its Intelligent Automation Platform a service management and orchestration product which enables any mobile network to be intelligently automated. Building on existing offerings including cloud native dual-mode 5G Core and the Cloud RAN portfolio the company is adding the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform and a suite of rApps as a natural next step to build the networks of the future. The solution facilitates AI and automation which improves network performance operational efficiency and customer experience to help create smarter networks. The cloud-native solution will work across new and existing 4G and 5G radio access networks (RAN) and will support diverse vendors and RAN technologies including purpose-built and Open RAN. This will create greater choice for communications service providers (CSPs) as they evolve their networks. Ericsson s investment in this platform is ref...
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Ericsson has launched its Intelligent Automation Platform, a service management and orchestration product which enables any mobile network to be intelligently automated.
Building on existing offerings, including cloud native dual-mode 5G Core and the Cloud RAN portfolio, the company is adding the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform and a suite of rApps as a natural next step to build the networks of the future.
The solution facilitates AI and automation, which improves network performance, operational efficiency and customer experience to help create smarter networks.
The cloud-native solution will work across new and existing 4G and 5G radio access networks (RAN) and will support diverse vendors and RAN technologies, including purpose-built and Open RAN.
This will create greater choice for communications service providers (CSPs) as they evolve their networks. Ericsson’s investment in this platform is ref...
Rockwell Automation the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information technology will demonstrate at Adipec how digitalisation and automation can address the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry. This year Rockwell Automation will be exhibiting at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) with Sensia the joint venture launched in 2019. Sensia combines the deep oil and gas domain knowledge of Schlumberger with Rockwell Automation s rich automation and information expertise. At the event from November 15 to 18 2021 in Abu Dhabi Sensia will present their portfolio of data-driven solutions services and products that can help stakeholders across the oil and gas industry drive efficiency and increase safety from the reservoir to the refinery. Commenting on the event Sebastian Grau Regio...
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Acme Intralog will present at Materials Handling Middle East (MHME) solutions for the logistics industry to face new challenges posed by increasing demand from e-commerce and the need to improve efficiency while scaling up operations. Exhibiting at its stand-alone booth B26 and in tie up with partner brands in stand A26 from November 2 to 4 2021 the company will focus on Robotics Pallet and Case Handling solutions that will allow customers from sectors such as retail e-commerce FMCG and pharma to significantly improve their processes. Acme is also a Platinum sponsor of the event the region s dedicated trade show for warehousing intralogistics and supply chain solutions. According to Navin Narayan CEO Acme Intralog: Today companies are looking for flexible and modular warehousing solutions with a high degree of automation to help meet their...
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Valvitalia an international group active in the production of equipment for energy marine and civil industries has secured a contract from top energy infrastructure company Snam for its debut supply in Europe of hydrogen-ready valves for gas transport networks. These valves will be manufactured in compliance with Snam s technical specifications with design functionality and testing parameters in line with the international standard ASME B31.12 for the transport of hydrogen in pipelines said a statement from Valvitalia. For this reason each valve will be subject to an additional high-pressure test with helium instead of air in order to verify its internal and external tightness with a lower density gas it stated. On the contract win CEO Ugo Vinti said: We are proud to extend our collaboration with Snam Group an Italian player leading the global market ...
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With the global warehouse automation market forecast to double by 2025 the region s automation market will be propelled by digitalisation initiatives led by end-user industries. That s according to a global leader in robotic data-driven and flexible automated solutions Swisslog Middle East. Its General Manager David Dronfield says the predicted growth will be the result of strong macro and industry growth drivers. The automation market across the region is set for a paradigm shift due to digitalisation initiatives by end-user industries and the global warehouse automation market is set to double by 2025 on the back of eCommerce fulfilment and increasing warehousing labour costs he said. Putting automation into laser focus will be the 11th edition of Materials Handling Middle East (MHME) the region s dedicated trade show for warehousing ...
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AS-Schneider valves are being successfully used at the Amal oilfield in Oman which uses steam generated at the Miraah solar thermal facility. Steam injection is a common enhanced oil recovery method. Mature oil fields use enhanced oil recovery (EOR) to boost production. Steam injection is an EOR technique widely used in the Middle East. High temperature steam is injected into the well to heat up the subsurface oil. The oil production from a heated well increases due to the effects of lower viscosity vaporisation and thermal expansion. Metal-to-metal seated ball valves have traditionally been used for this high temperature application. These valves can be difficult to procure as they are made from special alloys and require a specialised coating process. AS-Schneider offers Double Block and Bleed valves with a bigger bore globe type needle valve. These DBB valves are faster t...
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Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation today (September 7) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Plex Systems the leading cloud-native smart manufacturing platform. Plex offers the only single-instance multi-tenant Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) manufacturing platform operating at scale including advanced manufacturing execution systems quality and supply chain management capabilities. It has over 700 customers and manages more than 8 billion transactions per day. Plex will be reported as part of Rockwell s Software and Control operating segment which provides leading hardware and software offerings for the design operation and maintenance of production automation and management systems. Plex Systems joins Rockwell at the perfect time as more customers a...
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Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation announced the appointment of Cyril Perducat as senior vice president and Chief Technology Officer. He will report to Rockwell Chairman and CEO Blake Moret. Perducat joins Rockwell following a 25-year career with Schneider Electric where he most recently served as executive vice president Internet of Things and Digital Offers. Perducat has had an extensive career as a technology strategist particularly for systems software networks and solutions businesses. Cyril brings to Rockwell a passion for innovating and building teams and a drive for implementing successful outcomes based on effective change management Moret said. His career has focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing technologies and we ar...
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Celeros Flow Technology offers Copes-Vulcan General Service (GS) Valves for reliable and economical fluid control in multiple power and process applications. Suitable for controlling water steam gas and most other fluids Copes-Vulcan GS Valves are ideally suited for non-severe flow control in conventional and nuclear power stations as well as oil & gas production. Typical applications include heater drains gas and fuel oil control feedwater control and steam/gas pressure reduction. Representing significant refinement in control valve design and performance Copes-Vulcan GS Valves combine advanced levels of body configuration trims and actuation to produce a valve assembly capable of premium performance at a competitive price. They feature a straight-through globe style body design with streamlined precision cast bodies to provide smooth contours and transition...
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Rockwell Automation the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation has announced a partnership with Kezzler AS a cloud-based product digitization and traceability platform. The partnership aims to help manufacturers capture the journey of their products from raw material sources to point-of-sale or beyond using cloud-based supply chain solutions that focus on product traceability. The combined offering is ideal for customers in industries like life sciences food and beverage and consumer packaged goods that are focused on complying with regulatory requirements and meeting consumer expectations in areas like product quality safety and sustainability. Rockwell s supply chain capabilities will combine with Kezzler s traceability technologies to help customers connect suppliers manufacturing logistics and consumers into one real-time traceability platform. Kezzler ...
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Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced a partnership with Kezzler AS, a cloud-based product digitization and traceability platform.
The partnership aims to help manufacturers capture the journey of their products from raw material sources to point-of-sale or beyond using cloud-based supply chain solutions that focus on product traceability.
The combined offering is ideal for customers in industries like life sciences, food and beverage, and consumer packaged goods that are focused on complying with regulatory requirements and meeting consumer expectations in areas like product quality, safety, and sustainability.
Rockwell’s supply chain capabilities will combine with Kezzler’s traceability technologies to help customers connect suppliers, manufacturing, logistics, and consumers into one real-time traceability platform. Kezzler’...
Dubai Customs joined hands with DP World UAE Region the leading enabler of smart trade to enhance the export of cargo load process from Jebel Ali Port with the launch of Automation of Exit/Entry Certificates. On an average 700 documents were being stamped daily at the Customer Service Centre which sums up to approximately over 250 000 documents annually. The Exit Certificate Automation eases the process of refund claims submission at Dubai Customs saving time and cost while further expediting the exports of all kinds of goods. Director General Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said: We are pleased to launch automation of Exit/Entry Certificates initiative in cooperation with DP World which comes within Dubai Customs plans to automate customs procedures and leverage advanced technology to reduce customers time and cost in a way that supports commercial operati...
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Spain s Ampo Poyam Valves today (July 13) announced the launch of its new valves manufacturing and servicing plant in Dammam 2nd Industrial City Saudi Arabia in partnership with the kingdom s Dar Massader Group. The two companies have partnered to form a joint local subsidiary known as Ampo Arabia the company said in a statement. Ampo Arabia an extension of the main valve manufacturing plant in Spain will follow similar structure technical and operational capabilities as well as rotating key staff to ensure consistency and product quality. In addition the local facility will positively impact local delivery lead times and after-sale services to meet demands of current and future projects the statement added. Commenting on the partnership and launch Salah Elkadiki General Manager Ampo Arabia said: Fast reliable and top-quality service at a global scale is one of Am...
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Many warehouse operators that do not know the controls and component on which their automated systems depend on can experience a vulnerable situation due to unplanned downtime said leading automation expert Swisslog. Control system suppliers for example routinely introduce new components and end-of-life older ones. If you don t know you have components that are already or are approaching obsolescence you may find yourself struggling to find replacements for failed parts. Instead of replacing a component you re faced with the challenge of modernizing the panel without the benefit of being able to schedule work around planned downtime. Developing a strategy for keeping automation systems and software current and in good working order is essential to minimizing risk and maximizing equipment performance. Swisslog has developed a number of programs to help its customers extend the life of their warehouse and get more ...
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Many warehouse operators that do not know the controls and component on which their automated systems depend on can experience a vulnerable situation due to unplanned downtime, said leading automation expert Swisslog.
Control system suppliers, for example, routinely introduce new components and end-of-life older ones. If you don’t know you have components that are already, or are approaching, obsolescence you may find yourself struggling to find replacements for failed parts. Instead of replacing a component, you’re faced with the challenge of modernizing the panel without the benefit of being able to schedule work around planned downtime.
Developing a strategy for keeping automation systems and software current and in good working order is essential to minimizing risk and maximizing equipment performance.
Swisslog has developed a number of programs to help its customers extend the life of their warehouse and get more ...
Rockwell Automation is adding Cisco s Cyber Vision solution to its existing LifecycleIQ Services portfolio of cybersecurity threat detection offerings. The two companies have been working together for more than a decade recognizing before many that the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) worlds were coming together. While convergence is essential to a digital transformation it also presents challenges such as siloed networks cybersecurity threats skills shortages and an abundance of production data and solutions. The leaders in their respective industries have worked together to offer jointly developed architectures services and products to help companies address these challenges as they work toward building a Connected Enterprise. As this deeper integration between IT cloud and industrial netwo...
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Intelligent automation offers the potential to double the economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to 1.6 trillion adding an additional 293 billion by 2030 according to new research commissioned by Automation Anywhere. Results of the Saudi Arabia: Showing way to the world research from Ernst and Young (EY) also showed that the KSA has an opportunity to drive technology-led productivity through intelligent automation deployments. Intelligent automation is a combination of RPA and artificial intelligence to accelerate digital transformation. The EY modeller computed the impact of incremental automation adoption across all sectors of Saudi Arabia for three scenarios: Optimistic scenario 50% incremental intelligent automation adoption by organisations across the region will add 293 billion to the nominal gross domestic product (GDP); Moderate scenario 30...
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Virtual Summit to put spotlight on logistics and supply chain automation Companies involved in logistics warehousing and supply chain will have the chance to learn how automation can improve their performance and help manage the ongoing challenges of Covid-19. They can also learn to manage disruptions to supply chains and how to manage social distancing rules and remote workforces at the Middle East Warehousing Logistics & Supply Chain Technologies Forum on March 22-23. The event is timely given that 78% of CIOs from logistics manufacturing and trade companies in the Middle East Turkey and Africa (META) region are currently engaged in or about to start a formal digital transformation program and much of their success may hinge on the type of platform they adopt according to a recent report from research and strategic consultin...
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A global survey analysis of more than 25 000 consumers business buyers and professionals finds that customer expectations are growing amid the transition to all-digital experiences. And employees who are already stretched thin are feeling more pressure to meet demand. In response many business leaders are turning to AI and workflow automation. Data from the Trends in Workflow Automation report calls out four key findings shaping the employee-to-customer relationship: Employees stretched as customer expectations for digital experiences rise: The pandemic and its aftereffects created urgency to adapt nearly overnight to a new set of customer needs and habits accelerating what were once slow digitisation transformations. With restrictions on physical interaction and a sudden upheaval to customers lifestyles and businesses the call for digital change has been lo...
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DP World UAE Region the leading smart trade enabler has announced the completion of implementing Zodiac a terminal operating system (TOS) in Jebel Ali Port s Container Terminal 3 (CT3). The move represents an additional step to fulfil DP World UAE Region s vision to lead smart transformation in its ports and logistics hub a statement said. The fully automated system includes advanced solutions for remote control of the port s facilities it added. With this achievement CT3 will be able to integrate with any terminal that uses the same automation system. Thus enhancing its ability to ensure smooth operations even during crises providing businesses with complete support to access the global supply chain with high efficiency and capacity. Ensuring Smooth Operations The move by DP World UAE Region is in continuation wi...
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Despite the Covid-19 pandemic German manufacturers of industrial valves saw a stable year in sales backed by an increase in domestic demand. While the industry held up well in H1 2020 sales declines in Germany and abroad made themselves felt in the following months. Foreign business declined significantly. Foreign sales fell by 4 per cent last year. Here the euro zone in particular proved to be a brake on growth. Sales contracted by 6 per cent. In contrast sales in Germany increased by 6 per cent at the same time. As a result of the very good start to the year and the stable domestic market German manufacturers of industrial valves have come through the crisis well said Wolfgang Burchard Managing Director of VDMA Armaturen commenting on the situation. The industry s broadly diversified customer structure once again proved to be an advantage. div...
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RM Resources the established provider of education resources for early years primary schools and secondary schools has selected Swisslog s Tornado miniload cranes to power its new build warehouse in Hucknall East Midlands. RM Resources a core component of RM develops and supplies resources which help bring the curriculum to life in both UK and international markets via its two brands TTS and Consortium. Together with Swisslog and the storage density of its system RM Resources will be able to consolidate its warehouse operations in the UK which is currently spread across four different sites. As part of the KUKA Group Swisslog covers the entire automation value chain with robotic and data-driven automated solutions for forward thinking businesses. Swisslog UK s Head of Sales Shane Faulkner says: This project merges four warehouse operations together while simultaneously allowin...
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Emirates NBD a leading bank in the region has won the award for Best Process Automation Implementation for its Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Program at the Asian Banker Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2020. The bank received the international commendation for driving customer experience paperless journeys and process efficiency while mitigating risks using RPA powered by Automation Anywhere a global leader in Robotic Process Automation. It has successfully scaled its automation implementation that is unique in the Middle East with over 100 RPA solutions deployed across Retail Corporate and Compliance functions. An early mover in banking digitalisation and innovation investing AED 1 billion over a three-year period to digitalise customer interactions and processes Emirates NBD implemented agile development by establishing an in-house team of RPA developers testers engineers architects and analysts. Abd...
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Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has won the award for Best Process Automation Implementation for its Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Program at the Asian Banker Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2020.
The bank received the international commendation for driving customer experience, paperless journeys and process efficiency while mitigating risks using RPA, powered by Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation.
It has successfully scaled its automation implementation that is unique in the Middle East with over 100 RPA solutions deployed across Retail, Corporate and Compliance functions.
An early mover in banking digitalisation and innovation, investing AED 1 billion over a three-year period to digitalise customer interactions and processes, Emirates NBD implemented agile development by establishing an in-house team of RPA developers, testers, engineers, architects and analysts.
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While the industrial valves sector was still able to hold its own in the first half of 2020 despite the corona crisis declining demand is currently making itself felt more strongly at home and abroad. Foreign business in particular is clearly declining. Foreign sales fell by 5% in the period January to September 2020. By contrast sales in Germany rose by 10% at the same time. Overall the manufacturers thus achieved a sales increase of 1%. Thanks to a very good start to the year and a stable domestic market German manufacturers of industrial valves have so far come through the crisis well comments Axel Weidner Chairman of VDMA Armaturen the German Valve Manufacturers Association on the current situation. However there are some indications that this will not remain so in the coming months. Many companies are using the time to get fit in terms ...
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Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation has entered into an agreement to acquire Canadian group Fiix. A privately-held AI-enabled computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) company Fiix was founded in 2008 and is presentl headquartered at Toronto. As the number of industrial connected assets multiplies the ability to gain insights from maintenance operations is becoming increasingly important to a manufacturer s ability to gain competitive advantage. This insight enables another level of productivity in addition to the core automation. Fiix s cloud-native CMMS creates workflows for the scheduling organizing and tracking of equipment maintenance. It connects seamlessly to business systems and drives data-driven decisions. The company&r...
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SPS Automation Middle East the region s premier showcase of innovative solutions in industrial and building automation opened virtually today (November 18) with a two-day conference programme and digital exhibition featuring the biggest names in the automation business. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East the third edition of the annual showcase allowed delegates the opportunity to discover innovative technologies and solutions stay abreast of the industry trends and gain insights on how they can enhance their automation strategies said the event organisers. The morning conference session focused on Industry 4.0 and digital transformation in the Middle East spearheaded by a presentation from Dr Hamed Ali Al Hashemi Strategy Director of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health who spoke about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Dr Al Hashem...
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The GCC countries the Czech Republic Slovakia and Japan are most exposed to disruption from automation according to recent analysis conducted from Bloomberg Intelligence. Key insights include: Nearly a quarter of the world s jobs are in sectors with high exposure to replacement from automation. As a high-end estimate this puts 800 million jobs at risk globally. Automation won t annihilate these occupations completely but could threaten many of them. Countries most exposed are the ones that have a large segment of their workforce in clerical support work (Japan) plant operations (the Czech Republic and Slovakia) or rely on cheap labour instead of machines to do routine tasks (the Gulf). Automation can create job polarization -- the disappearance of mid-earning roles -- and higher income inequality. Tr...
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The GCC countries, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Japan are most exposed to disruption from automation, according to recent analysis conducted from Bloomberg Intelligence.
Key insights include:
• Nearly a quarter of the world’s jobs are in sectors with high exposure to replacement from automation. As a high-end estimate, this puts 800 million jobs at risk globally.
• Automation won’t annihilate these occupations completely but could threaten many of them.
• Countries most exposed are the ones that have a large segment of their workforce in clerical support work (Japan), plant operations (the Czech Republic and Slovakia) or rely on cheap labour instead of machines to do routine tasks (the Gulf).
• Automation can create job polarization -- the disappearance of mid-earning roles -- and higher income inequality. – Tr...
Fifty-six percent of finance leaders who responded to a survey have indicated that advancing their digital and automation capabilities is a high priority professional services firm EY said in a new report. Furthermore 69% of respondents are considering the use of automation in multiple processes within finance or are already automating multiple processes and will increase them in the near future. According to the EY Mena Financial Accounting Advisory Services survey report As CFOs safeguard now how can they reframe beyond? the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has shed light on the need for finance leaders to accelerate the adoption of trends that were already underway These results come at a time when finance functions are facing finance and liquidity challenges as well as disruption in business operations with 71% of leaders indicating that preserving the continuity of business operations is a high priority. Ano...
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Fifty-six percent of finance leaders who responded to a survey have indicated that advancing their digital and automation capabilities is a high priority, professional services firm EY said in a new report.
Furthermore, 69% of respondents are considering the use of automation in multiple processes within finance or are already automating multiple processes and will increase them in the near future.
According to the EY Mena Financial Accounting Advisory Services survey report, ‘As CFOs safeguard now, how can they reframe beyond?’ the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has shed light on the need for finance leaders to accelerate the adoption of trends that were already underway
These results come at a time when finance functions are facing finance and liquidity challenges as well as disruption in business operations, with 71% of leaders indicating that preserving the continuity of business operations is a high priority. Ano...
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the labour market to change faster than expected said a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) indicating that what used to be considered the future of work has already arrived. Automation and a new division of labour between humans and machines will disrupt 85 million jobs globally in medium and large businesses across 15 industries and 26 economies by 2025 added the report titled The Future of Jobs 2020 . Roles in areas such as data entry accounting and administrative support are decreasing in demand as automation and digitization in the workplace increases. More than 80% of business executives are accelerating plans to digitize work processes and deploy new technologies; and 50% of employers are expecting to accelerate the automation of some roles in their companies. Covid-19 has accelerated the arrival of the future of work said Saadia Zahidi Ma...
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused the labour market to change faster than expected, said a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), indicating that what used to be considered the “future of work” has already arrived.
Automation and a new division of labour between humans and machines will disrupt 85 million jobs globally in medium and large businesses across 15 industries and 26 economies by 2025, added the report titled “The Future of Jobs 2020”.
Roles in areas such as data entry, accounting and administrative support are decreasing in demand as automation and digitization in the workplace increases. More than 80% of business executives are accelerating plans to digitize work processes and deploy new technologies; and 50% of employers are expecting to accelerate the automation of some roles in their companies.
“Covid-19 has accelerated the arrival of the future of work,” said Saadia Zahidi, Ma...
Rockwell Automation today released the PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system (DCS). This latest DCS version from Rockwell Automation helps industrial producers positively impact the lifecycle of their plant operations with plant-wide and scalable systems to drive digital transformation and operational excellence the company said in a statement. New system capabilities help digitally transform operations by introducing process functionality native to the controller improving the availability of system assets driving compliance in regulated industries while enabling the adoption of analytics at all levels of the enterprise. Intuitive workflows and the use of industry-leading cybersecurity standards will help teams design deploy and support a DCS infrastructure which reduces time-to-market and helps plants realize profit at a faster rate the company said. We re excited to bring PlantP...
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Emerson a global technology and engineering company announced it has completed the acquisition of the Progea Group an industry-leading provider of industrial internet of things (IIoT) plant analytics human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technologies. The addition of Progea s capabilities in analytics industrial visualization and IIoT will build upon Emerson s embedded software and control portfolio for manufacturing infrastructure and building automation applications and enable customers to streamline comprehensive machine and plant control systems to a single partner a statement said. This acquisition will help bridge a critical customer technology gap by lowering total cost of ownership and reducing the barriers that come with working across multiple vendors to drive more successful digital transformation and integration. ...
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Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information technology today announced its partnership with INTECH Process Automation a renowned system integrator and automation solution provider for the oil and gas sector globally. For more than 20 years INTECH Process Automation has helped major oil and gas customers to solve their most pressing issues of instrumentation control and electrical automation. With this Solution Partner agreement INTECH Process Automation is now authorized to deliver Rockwell Automation solutions and services in the UAE a statement said. In line with Rockwell Automation s strategy for growth in the Middle East this solid partnering with INTECH Process Automation will meet the growing needs of the Middle Eastern market. Rockwell Automation and INTECH Process Automation teams will work closely to provide solutions services and g...
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The worldwide corona crisis also clouds the business of German industrial valve manufacturers in the first half of the year. Nevertheless the industry has so far been able to hold its own in a difficult environment. While export business has been very subdued in the wake of the effects of the pandemic domestic business has advanced to become the industry s driving force. The long-term project business in particular has so far had a positive effect on sales. Against the backdrop of a very weak first half of 2019 domestic sales in the first half of 2020 even increased by 20%. Foreign business proved much more difficult in 2020 but was still 3% higher than in the previous year due to a successful start to the year. With sales growth of 9% in the first half of the year German manufacturers of industrial valves can be very satisfied in view of the weakness of ...
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A major oilfield in the Middle East already productive for several years recently underwent a further significant expansion. In a departure from strategies for existing wells the operating company decided to bring another provider on board rather than simply procure the automation components according to a one-stop-shop principle. Key criteria in this process included the interoperability of the existing systems with the new provider s solution and effective remote management. Integration of controllers (RTUs) from Schneider Electric (SE) with the FF gateway from SE Technology Partner Softing resulted in a secure and reliable solution. An increasing number of projects in process automation are now aiming to achieve best-in-class solutions in which the most suitable components from a range of vendors are utilized. This is being driven by a reluctance on the part of facility operators to rel...
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The Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate the rise of industrial automation and enable manufacturers in developed countries to compete with low-cost labour in the developing world; multinational corporations are already considering repatriating some manufacturing production as a result of the unprecedented disruption the pandemic has caused to global value chains; developing countries must respond by developing local industrial capabilities with new technologies and skills that will allow them to become more integrated into world trade. These are some of the key findings from the first virtual panel discussion between representatives of the World Trade Organization (WTO) the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Africa-based technology company mPedigree at the Virtual Edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (#GMIS2020). Xiaozhun Yi Deputy Director-General of the Wor...
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Digital automation addresses a critical need for most companies allowing them to increase output and optimise costs leading to both new revenue opportunities and higher profitability said Investcorp a leader in alternative investment in a new report. Investcorp s white paper Digital Process Automation: Driver of future economic growth outlines the key economic benefits and growth opportunities that could be brought about by a third wave of productivity improvements driven by digital automation In its latest Insights series Investcorp explores the value creation opportunities that the growing digital automation industries present looking to machine-learning AI data lakes and business applications. Although the sector has shown itself to be crucial to growth and cost optimisation we have witnessed disparities in adoption levels across industries and geographies. With digital potential realisation at onl...
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Digital automation addresses a critical need for most companies allowing them to increase output and optimise costs, leading to both new revenue opportunities and higher profitability, said Investcorp, a leader in alternative investment, in a new report.
Investcorp’s white paper “Digital Process Automation: Driver of future economic growth” outlines the key economic benefits and growth opportunities that could be brought about by a third wave of productivity improvements driven by digital automation
In its latest Insights series, Investcorp explores the value creation opportunities that the growing digital automation industries present, looking to machine-learning, AI, data lakes and business applications.
“Although the sector has shown itself to be crucial to growth and cost optimisation, we have witnessed disparities in adoption levels across industries and geographies. With digital potential realisation at onl...
Canninah Mapena is now heading Rockwell Automation s activity in Sub-Saharan Africa from June 1. Operating from the company s offices in Randburg Mapena will lead the business in the region and continue the implementation of Rockwell Automation s global and pan-EMEA sales strategies and initiatives with a focus on bringing the Connected Enterprise to Rockwell Automation customers across the Sub-Saharan region. With extensive experience leading regional departments of other large American and European multinational industrial automation and software companies she is well-placed to offer business development improved customer relationship management and strategic planning to drive Rockwell Automation s growth in the region. In her new role Mapena and her team will continue to increase customer intimacy and collaboration driving sales through inc...
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Bentley Systems Incorporated a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design construction and operations of infrastructure today announced the acquisition of NoteVault a key provider of voice-based field automation for construction management based in US. The acquisition expands Bentley s Synchro digital construction environment with industry-leading mobile field applications to track and manage labour materials and equipment said a statement from the company. Together these comprehensive offerings extend the value of digital twins across construction management enabling projects to combine immersive 4D models of the construction progress with detailed up-to-date reports on resource expenditures thusenabling more effective management of cost schedule and risk leading to better project outcomes it stated. /d...
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Pema Flange Fitting station (PEMA FF) is an ideal solution for both onshore and offshore tower production. The solution simplifies production and improves safety. The continuously growing size of wind turbines requires larger diameters and heavier weights in flanges and tower sections which makes the handling of these components with overhead crane more challenging and requires special skills and tools from the crane operator. With Pema FF station flange fitting is possible without turning the shell and thus cranes can be released to other tasks. Also the amount of repairing is minimized as there is no need for lifting clamps. It is amazing how many different flange designs there is currently on the market. Pemamek has worked together with both onshore and offshore customers to make Pema FF Station flexible for all different variations explained Teemu Tolonen Pe...
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ZorroSign the pioneer of cutting-edge Electronic Signature and Digital Transaction Management technology has today announced a major plan to support businesses of all sizes during the uncertainty created by COVID-19. In an unprecedented move ZorroSign has pledged a free three months subscription to the companies to cope with the crisis. As the business world adjusts to a significant increase in remote workforces ZorroSign is here to help. We are committed to being the type of corporate citizens our employees and families can be proud of. To reinforce business operations of all sizes security and privacy are the cornerstones of the ZorroSign platform but trust is the bedrock of this company. Our customers can trust that we will be there to support their business when they need it most said Shamsh Hadi Chief Executive Officer at ZorroSign. ZorroSign...
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Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and information technology has announced the appointment of Sebastien Grau as the new regional sales director for Middle East Turkey and Sub Saharan Africa region. In his new role Grau brings decades of expertise in areas including energy and international sales operations to Rockwell Automation said a statement from the company. He has more than 15 years of experience in leadership and director-level experience throughout the Middle East and Africa (MEA) along with an MBA in Marketing of New Technologies. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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Rockwell Automation a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately-held Kalypso LP a US-based software delivery and consulting firm specialising in the digital transformation of industrial companies. The transaction is expected to close in the spring of 2020 subject to customary approvals and conditions Rockwell Automation said in a statement. Kalypso has a strong client base in life sciences consumer products and industrial high-tech and it offers a full suite of consulting digital innovation enterprise technology and business process management services that enable the transformation of product design and development production management and client service models. Kalypso s deep roster of experienced consultants and technologists expertise across the digital val...
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Approximately half of all jobs will be materially impacted by automation in the next 15-20 years said professional services firm Accenture in a new report. Meanwhile 79 per cent of executives agree that work is shifting from roles to projects challenging both the function and makeup of the workforce as we know it said Tanushree Guha managing director of Applied Intelligence and global lead for the Workforce Analytics practice at Accenture in the report titled OCED Employment Outlook 2019: The Future of Work . As more and more employees look for different opportunities many are not choosing permanent jobs. In 2018 alone 56.7 million Americans freelanced and it is predicted that by 2027 the majority of America s workers will be freelance. Those choosing part-time work or even working for multiple employers at one time will need to be factored into evolving workforce models says Guha. Advances in di...
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Approximately half of all jobs will be materially impacted by automation in the next 15-20 years, said professional services firm Accenture in a new report.
Meanwhile, 79 per cent of executives agree that work is shifting from roles to projects—challenging both the function and makeup of the workforce as we know it, said Tanushree Guha, managing director of Applied Intelligence and global lead for the Workforce Analytics practice at Accenture in the report titled “OCED Employment Outlook 2019: The Future of Work”.
As more and more employees look for different opportunities, many are not choosing permanent jobs. In 2018 alone, 56.7 million Americans freelanced, and it is predicted that by 2027, the majority of America’s workers will be freelance. Those choosing part-time work or even working for multiple employers at one time will need to be factored into evolving workforce models, says Guha.
“Advances in di...
As AI and emerging technologies such as virtual personal assistants and chatbots make rapid headway into the workplace these technologies will replace almost 69 per cent of the manager s workload by 2024 said research and advisory firm Gartner. The role of manager will see a complete overhaul in the next four years said Helen Poitevin research vice-president at Gartner. Currently managers often need to spend time filling in forms updating information and approving workflows. By using AI to automate these tasks they can spend less time managing transactions and can invest more time on learning performance management and goal setting. AI and emerging technologies will undeniably change the role of the manager and will allow employees to extend their degree of responsibility and influence without taking on management tasks. Application leaders focused on innovation and AI are now accountable for ...
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As AI and emerging technologies such as virtual personal assistants and chatbots make rapid headway into the workplace, these technologies will replace almost 69 per cent of the manager’s workload, by 2024, said research and advisory firm Gartner.
“The role of manager will see a complete overhaul in the next four years,” said Helen Poitevin, research vice-president at Gartner.
“Currently, managers often need to spend time filling in forms, updating information and approving workflows. By using AI to automate these tasks, they can spend less time managing transactions and can invest more time on learning, performance management and goal setting.”
AI and emerging technologies will undeniably change the role of the manager and will allow employees to extend their degree of responsibility and influence, without taking on management tasks. Application leaders focused on innovation and AI are now accountable for ...
Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and information technology has announced two key appointments adding to its growing teams across the Middle East region. Assem Salaam has been appointed as country sales director overseeing Rockwell Automation s sales operations in the UAE Oman Qatar Kuwait and Iraq while Safwat Wahba has been appointed as country sales director for Saudi Arabia Bahrain Egypt Lebanon and Jordan. Commenting on their promotions Sebastien Grau the regional sales director for the Middle East Sub Saharan Africa and Turkey said: With full responsibility for the development of Rockwell Automation s business operations in the Middle East Salaam and Wahba will play a pivotal role in reinforcing and expanding Rockwell Automation s presence across the region. They will work with our Middle East sales teams in the UAE Om...
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Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and information technology, has announced two key appointments adding to its growing teams across the Middle East region.
Assem Salaam has been appointed as country sales director overseeing Rockwell Automation’s sales operations in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq, while Safwat Wahba has been appointed as country sales director for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan.
Commenting on their promotions, Sebastien Grau, the regional sales director for the Middle East, Sub Saharan Africa and Turkey, said: "With full responsibility for the development of Rockwell Automation’s business operations in the Middle East, Salaam and Wahba will play a pivotal role in reinforcing and expanding Rockwell Automation’s presence across the region."
"They will work with our Middle East sales teams in the UAE, Om...
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices organised a Focus Day in partnership with Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry to discuss the importance of deep retro-fitting and also honour the newly-qualified building retrofit specialists. At the event certified specialists qualified through the Building Retrofit Training programme organised by EmiratesGBC in association with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) and Masdar were also honoured said the statement from EmiratesGBC. The Focus Day held under the theme Improving Building Performance through Deep Retrofitting complements the ongoing efforts of EmiratesGBC and building industry stakeholders to drive the retrofitting of existing buildings in the UAE to meet national and global carbon emission targets. Speakers discussed innovativ...
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Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, organised a Focus Day, in partnership with Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry to discuss the importance of deep retro-fitting and also honour the newly-qualified building retrofit specialists.
At the event, certified specialists qualified through the Building Retrofit Training programme, organised by EmiratesGBC in association with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) and Masdar, were also honoured, said the statement from EmiratesGBC.
The Focus Day, held under the theme, ‘Improving Building Performance through Deep Retrofitting’
complements the ongoing efforts of EmiratesGBC and building industry stakeholders to drive the retrofitting of existing buildings in the UAE to meet national and global carbon emission targets.
Speakers discussed innovativ...
Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) has selected Honeywell Process Solutions to be the main automation contractor for its new Petrochemicals and Refinery Integration Al Zour Project (PRIZe). KIPIC is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) set up by Kuwait to manage refinery petrochemicals and LNG import operations in the Al-Zour complex. Under the agreement HPS will provide KIPIC with front-end engineering design and advanced process control technology for the complex which will help KIPIC expedite production start-up and assist with reaching production targets faster and more efficiently a Honewell statement said. The PRIZe project will become the first integrated refining and petrochemicals complex in Kuwait. The new facility developed as part of the Al-Zour Complex will significantly enhance Kuwait s domestic petrochemicals aromatics and gasoline manufacturing ...
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Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) has selected Honeywell Process Solutions to be the main automation contractor for its new Petrochemicals and Refinery Integration Al Zour Project (PRIZe).
KIPIC is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), set up by Kuwait to manage refinery, petrochemicals and LNG import operations in the Al-Zour complex.
Under the agreement, HPS will provide KIPIC with front-end engineering design and advanced process control technology for the complex, which will help KIPIC expedite production start-up and assist with reaching production targets faster and more efficiently, a Honewell statement said.
The PRIZe project will become the first integrated refining and petrochemicals complex in Kuwait.
The new facility – developed as part of the Al-Zour Complex – will significantly enhance Kuwait’s domestic petrochemicals, aromatics and gasoline manufacturing ...
Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that one of its units L&T Valves is showcasing its cutting-edge innovations at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec). A leader in flow-control solutions L&T Valves said the company leverages digital technologies and products to enhance safety reliability and performance in the connected flow-control systems of the future. Its unique digital portfolio includes smart valves with integrated diagnostic and communication modules digital traceability solutions as well as augmented reality apps that facilitate remote inspection it stated. On its participation CEO and Director Mahesh Joshi said: For us Adipec represents a great platform to connect with the most important players and reaffirm our commitment towards the region and reinforce ties with our major stake holders. L&T Valves has been associa...
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Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that one of its units, L&T Valves, is showcasing its cutting-edge innovations at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec).
A leader in flow-control solutions, L&T Valves said the company leverages digital technologies and products to enhance safety, reliability and performance in the connected flow-control systems of the future.
Its unique digital portfolio includes smart valves with integrated diagnostic and communication modules, digital traceability solutions as well as augmented reality apps that facilitate remote inspection, it stated.
On its participation, CEO and Director Mahesh Joshi said: "For us, Adipec represents a great platform to connect with the most important players and reaffirm our commitment towards the region and reinforce ties with our major stake holders. L&T Valves has been associa...
Future advancements including next generation freight automation eCommerce and digital cargo and also addressing how Expo2020 will impact the UAE industry will be highlighted at Cargo Connect to be held next month in Dubai UAE. The event will take place on November 18 at the DWC Dubai Airshow Site. It will focus on technology innovations that are disrupting the cargo industry. Cargo Connect is bringing together some of the biggest names in the industry with opening keynotes delivered by top decision makers from Dubai Airports Emirates SkyCargo FedEx and Etihad said a statement from the organisers. Nabil Sultan divisional senior vice president Cargo of Emirates said: There is no doubt that technological innovations can help the air cargo industry take the next big leap forward in terms of efficiency and service delivery. Artificial Intelligence blockchain and other disruptive technologies ...
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Future advancements including next generation freight, automation, eCommerce and digital cargo, and also addressing how Expo2020 will impact the UAE industry will be highlighted at Cargo Connect to be held next month in Dubai, UAE.
The event will take place on November 18, at the DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. It will focus on technology innovations that are disrupting the cargo industry.
Cargo Connect is bringing together some of the biggest names in the industry with opening keynotes delivered by top decision makers from Dubai Airports, Emirates SkyCargo, FedEx and Etihad, said a statement from the organisers.
Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice president, Cargo of Emirates, said: “There is no doubt that technological innovations can help the air cargo industry take the next big leap forward in terms of efficiency and service delivery.”
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Rockwell Automation the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information has announced the appointment of Sebastien Grau as regional sales director for the Middle East Turkey and Sub Saharan Africa. Welcoming Grau to his new role Rockwell Automation EMEA president Susana Gonzalez said: We are excited that Sebastien has joined our team and will help us further align and connect even more across our key markets of the Middle East Turkey and Sub Saharan Africa. Sebastien has a proven track record of business achievements in some very challenging operational and sales environments she said. As we accelerate our strategy Sebastien s expertise in areas including energy and international sales operations in addition to years of experience in Middle East and Africa will greatly benefit our region. ...
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SPS Automation Middle East the international exhibition and conference for innovative solutions in the automation industry ended its second annual showing at the Dubai World Trade Centre with more than double the number of 2018 visitors and a clear indication that Industry 4.0 has arrived in the region. Some 1 062 visitors from 35 countries attended the futuristic showcase which ended a two-day run recently. The double digit growth in visitor numbers on only a second showing is a resounding result for any trade show remarked Andreas Rex the show director of SPS Automation Middle East which is organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East. This can be seen as a sure sign that the GCC has now entered the digital age and that industrial transformation is rising right to the top of the investment agenda he noted. The two-day conference and exhibition featured 23 exhibitors demonstrating advanced ...
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SPS Automation Middle East, the international exhibition and conference for innovative solutions in the automation industry, ended its second annual showing at the Dubai World Trade Centre with more than double the number of 2018 visitors and a clear indication that Industry 4.0 has arrived in the region.
Some 1,062 visitors from 35 countries attended the futuristic showcase which ended a two-day run recently.
“The double digit growth in visitor numbers on only a second showing is a resounding result for any trade show,” remarked Andreas Rex, the show director of SPS Automation Middle East, which is organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East.
“This can be seen as a sure sign that the GCC has now entered the digital age and that industrial transformation is rising right to the top of the investment agenda,” he noted.
The two-day conference and exhibition featured 23 exhibitors, demonstrating advanced ...
The Middle East region s warehouse automation market is expected to experience a double-digit growth with the rising e-commerce demand being a key driver a new report has said. The report produced by research and advisory firm LogisticsIQ said the regional warehouse automation sector will attain compound annual growth of 17.5% to 2025 to reach a value of 1.6 billion almost triple of today s 600 million. The report was issued to coincide with the 10th edition of the Materials Handling Middle East exhibition which opened in Dubai today (Sept 3). E-commerce fulfilment is driving demand for more warehouse space as well as increasing adoption of automation solutions in the warehouse itself says the report. The biggest customer segment base for warehouse automation in the region will be the e-commerce fashion bea...
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The 10th edition of Materials Handling Middle East the region s dedicated warehousing trade show opened today with a focus on robotics and automation. Mattar Al Tayer director general and chairman of the board of executive directors of Dubai s Road Transport Authority (RTA) today officially opened the 2019 edition of Materials Handling Middle East. The event which runs until September 5 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is co-located with SPS Automation Middle East opening to a crowd of logistics materials handling automation and e-commerce professionals. Al Tayer was joined by Simon Mellor CEO Messe Frankfurt Middle East the show s organiser as they toured the show floor meeting with representatives of local and international exhibitors. The three-day tradeshow will address impactful topics for the industry inclu...
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More than 20 exhibitors key figures and major disruptors in the field of automation IoT and artificial intelligence will share knowledge network and trade around the latest innovations in the industry at the 2nd edition of the SPS Automation Middle East to be held in Dubai in September. The event an international exhibition and conference for smart automation solutions will demonstrate how the 4th Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 is driving ambitious diversification goals across the region. The SPS Automation Middle East organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East will take place on September 3 and 4 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The UAE is leading the way in tech adoption with the aim of transforming the manufacturing sector into a key economic driver to account for a 25 per cent share in the country s GDP by 2025 according to the UAE Industrial and Building Automation Outlook 2023 Report prepared by TechSci ...
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More than 20 exhibitors, key figures and major disruptors in the field of automation, IoT and artificial intelligence will share knowledge, network and trade around the latest innovations in the industry at the 2nd edition of the SPS Automation Middle East, to be held in Dubai, in September.
The event, an international exhibition and conference for smart automation solutions, will demonstrate how the 4th Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0 is driving ambitious diversification goals across the region.
The SPS Automation Middle East, organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, will take place on September 3 and 4, at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
The UAE is leading the way in tech adoption with the aim of transforming the manufacturing sector into a key economic driver to account for a 25 per cent share in the country’s GDP by 2025, according to the UAE Industrial and Building Automation Outlook 2023 Report, prepared by TechSci ...
Emerson a global leader in automation said it has completed the purchase of Zedi s software and automation businesses based in Calgary Canada with approximately 155 employees in North America. By combining Zedi s scalable cloud platform and applications expertise with Emerson s extensive applications controller instrumentation and flow metering portfolio this acquisition expands opportunities for Emerson across the global oil and gas production market said a statement from the company. The addition of Zedi s cloud supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platform will further enable Emerson to help oil and gas producers increase production and lower operating costs through cloud-based monitoring control and optimisation it stated. Lal Karsanbhai executive president of Emerson s Automation Solutions business said: As world energy demand continues to grow helping our vital oil and ...
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Emerson, a global leader in automation, said it has completed the purchase of Zedi’s software and automation businesses based in Calgary, Canada, with approximately 155 employees in North America.
By combining Zedi’s scalable cloud platform and applications expertise with Emerson’s extensive applications, controller, instrumentation and flow metering portfolio, this acquisition expands opportunities for Emerson across the global oil and gas production market, said a statement from the company.
The addition of Zedi’s cloud supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platform will further enable Emerson to help oil and gas producers increase production and lower operating costs through cloud-based monitoring, control and optimisation, it stated.
Lal Karsanbhai, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business, said: “As world energy demand continues to grow, helping our vital oil and ...
Egypt-based IST Networks a leading customer experience (CX) systems integrator has partnered with US-based UiPath a robotic process automation (RPA) market leader to provide RPA services in the Middle East and enable IST clients to automate key business processes across their organisations. Having carefully selected the best CX technologies in the marketplace to empower their customers IST sees its partnership with UiPath as the perfect fit to its CX Technology stack said a company statement. Contact centre agents for instance are well placed to reap the benefits of automatization as they handle numerous repetitive and tedious processes that can be automated using RPA. Moreover jumping between various applications shifts focus away from the customer lowering agent productivity and potentially endangering data accuracy. That is why by using the UiPath RPA platform agents are freed from mind-numbing tasks increase their ove...
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Egypt-based IST Networks, a leading customer experience (CX) systems integrator, has partnered with US-based UiPath, a robotic process automation (RPA) market leader, to provide RPA services in the Middle East and enable IST clients to automate key business processes across their organisations.
Having carefully selected the best CX technologies in the marketplace to empower their customers, IST sees its partnership with UiPath as the perfect fit to its CX Technology stack, said a company statement.
Contact centre agents, for instance, are well placed to reap the benefits of automatization, as they handle numerous repetitive and tedious processes that can be automated using RPA.
Moreover, jumping between various applications shifts focus away from the customer, lowering agent productivity, and potentially endangering data accuracy. That is why, by using the UiPath RPA platform, agents are freed from mind-numbing tasks, increase their ove...
GE Healthcare a subsidiary of General Electric and Rockwell Automation are combining their automation IT and single-use solution expertise to build bioprocessing operations for the digital age. Rockwell Automation is a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information. The two companies will help biopharmaceutical companies create flexible and scalable facilities of the future focused on rapid response to market demands streamlined production technologies and adaptable manufacturing environments said a statement. GE Healthcare has also joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Program as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner to help drive a best-in-class distributed control system offering it said. Kevin Seaver executive general manager Bioprocess Automation and Digital GE Healthcare said: As our company and the healthcare ecosystem move toward precision health flex...
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GE Healthcare, a subsidiary of General Electric, and Rockwell Automation are combining their automation, IT and single-use solution expertise to build bioprocessing operations for the digital age.
Rockwell Automation is a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information.
The two companies will help biopharmaceutical companies create flexible and scalable facilities of the future, focused on rapid response to market demands, streamlined production technologies and adaptable manufacturing environments, said a statement.
GE Healthcare has also joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Program as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner to help drive a best-in-class distributed control system offering, it said.
Kevin Seaver, executive general manager, Bioprocess Automation and Digital, GE Healthcare, said: “As our company and the healthcare ecosystem move toward precision health, flex...
Ericsson and ABB a technology leader focused on digital industries have strengthened their collaboration to accelerate the industrial ecosystem for flexible wireless automation. The partnership will enable enhanced connected services Industrial IoT and artificial intelligence technologies in the future. The partners established their joint vision for future flexible production with automation and wireless communication by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Hannover Messe 2019. This comes in the era of Industry 4.0 and 5G as businesses realize the benefits of increased productivity through automation and digitalization. The MoU confirms the partners agreement to: continue their strong research collaboration explore improvements in manufacturing processes and automation and discover new business opportunities for the industrial ecosystem. Ulrich Spiesshofer CEO ABB said: We are very excite...
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Ericsson and ABB, a technology leader focused on digital industries, have strengthened their collaboration to accelerate the industrial ecosystem for flexible wireless automation.
The partnership will enable enhanced connected services, Industrial IoT and artificial intelligence technologies in the future.
The partners established their joint vision for future flexible production with automation and wireless communication by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Hannover Messe 2019. This comes in the era of Industry 4.0 and 5G, as businesses realize the benefits of increased productivity through automation and digitalization.
The MoU confirms the partners’ agreement to: continue their strong research collaboration, explore improvements in manufacturing processes and automation, and discover new business opportunities for the industrial ecosystem.
Ulrich Spiesshofer, CEO, ABB, said: “We are very excite...
Swisslog a global leader in robotic data-driven and flexible automated solutions has presented its range of modular yet scalable automation solutions at Seamless Middle East exhibition to meet the dynamic needs of retail e-commerce and multichannel logistics. The event which opened yesterday (April 10) will conclude later today (April 11) at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center Dubai UAE. E-commerce has fundamentally changed the nature of the retail supply chain. This segment is currently the fastest growing segment in the global economy. While this means tremendous opportunity for both multi-channel retailers and pureplay e-commerce companies meeting the challenges of omni-channel fulfillment operations is compounded by consumer expectations for speed individuality and convenience forcing retailers to rapidly adjust their supply chain concepts. At the exhibition Swisslog unveiled the late...
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Swisslog, a global leader in robotic, data-driven and flexible automated solutions, has presented its range of modular yet scalable automation solutions at Seamless Middle East exhibition to meet the dynamic needs of retail, e-commerce and multichannel logistics.
The event which opened yesterday (April 10) will conclude later today (April 11), at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center, Dubai, UAE.
E-commerce has fundamentally changed the nature of the retail supply chain. This segment is currently the fastest growing segment in the global economy.
While this means tremendous opportunity for both multi-channel retailers and pureplay e-commerce companies, meeting the challenges of omni-channel fulfillment operations is compounded by consumer expectations for speed, individuality and convenience, forcing retailers to rapidly adjust their supply chain concepts.
At the exhibition, Swisslog unveiled the late...
Leading controls technology company Proserv with a presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE and a key facility in Dammam in Saudi Arabia and C-Automation a manufacturing and field services provider specialising in pressure control systems have announced the sale of Proserv s worldwide drilling services business which was formerly known as TIC to C-Automation Inc. The divested business will now trade as C-Automation Services. Scott Shugart president Drilling Controls at Proserv said of the deal: Following a strategic review of our portfolio providing manpower to our customers to perform welding electrical piping and tubing services no longer complemented Proserv s core offering so a sale process was activated last year and it has resulted in this successful announcement. Proserv remains firmly committed to the drilling market and is act...
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The Middle East industrial valves market size is projected to reach 4.7 billion by 2024 said 6Wresearch a global marketing and consulting firm in a new report. Burgeoning power and energy sectors along with emerging manufacturing industries in the Middle East countries would act as some of the key factors which would drive the industrial valves market during the forecast period according to the report titled Middle East Industrial Valves Market (2018-2024) . Industrial valves market in the Middle East region witnessed a decline in growth during 2014-17 due to the oil crisis which led to slowdown in several projects primarily the demand for valves in Middle East region. However with the shift of Middle East government s investment towards the non-oil sector projects majorly towards industrial and manufacturing sector the market for industrial valves is expected to witness mounting adoption by different end-...
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The Middle East industrial valves market size is projected to reach $4.7 billion by 2024, said 6Wresearch, a global marketing and consulting firm, in a new report.
Burgeoning power and energy sectors along with emerging manufacturing industries in the Middle East countries would act as some of the key factors which would drive the industrial valves market during the forecast period, according to the report titled “"Middle East Industrial Valves Market (2018-2024)".
Industrial valves market in the Middle East region witnessed a decline in growth during 2014-17 due to the oil crisis which led to slowdown in several projects, primarily the demand for valves in Middle East region.
However, with the shift of Middle East government's investment towards the non-oil sector projects, majorly towards industrial and manufacturing sector, the market for industrial valves is expected to witness mounting adoption by different end-...
The new Allen-Bradley 42AF RightSight M30 photoelectric sensor from Rockwell Automation is the latest addition to the smart sensing portfolio. Built with improved environmental resistance and long-distance detection in a mid-sized right-angle housing the RightSight M30 smart sensor offers the flexibility and performance required for a wide range of high-demand applications. Our new photoelectric sensor was developed to help increase reliability in harsh environments where dirt or undesired particles could accumulate on the sensor lens said Adonis Evangelista product manager Rockwell Automation. Built with IO-Link capability the sensor easily integrates into The Connected Enterprise by delivering data and diagnostics from the sensor directly into a control system to help minimize downtime and increase productivity. With this capability the sensor provides information such as signal strength location proximity alarms and ti...
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The new Allen-Bradley 42AF RightSight M30 photoelectric sensor from Rockwell Automation is the latest addition to the smart sensing portfolio.
Built with improved environmental resistance and long-distance detection in a mid-sized, right-angle housing, the RightSight M30 smart sensor offers the flexibility and performance required for a wide range of high-demand applications.
“Our new photoelectric sensor was developed to help increase reliability in harsh environments where dirt or undesired particles could accumulate on the sensor lens,” said Adonis Evangelista, product manager, Rockwell Automation.
Built with IO-Link capability, the sensor easily integrates into The Connected Enterprise by delivering data and diagnostics from the sensor directly into a control system to help minimize downtime and increase productivity. With this capability, the sensor provides information such as signal strength, location, proximity alarms and ti...
Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information has acquired Emulate3D an innovative engineering software developer whose products digitally simulate and emulate industrial automation systems. By using accurate simulation models to improve systems planning and decision-making followed by emulation trials that test the control system before installation Emulate3D s software enables customers to virtually test machine and system designs before incurring manufacturing and automation costs and committing to a final design said a statement from the company. We are excited about the opportunities that Emulate3D s software offers our customers said Fran Wlodarczyk Rockwell Automation senior vice president for its architecture and software segment. They will have the ability to improve their time to market and operational productivity through digital machine proto...
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Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has acquired Emulate3D, an innovative engineering software developer whose products digitally simulate and emulate industrial automation systems.
By using accurate simulation models to improve systems planning and decision-making, followed by emulation trials that test the control system before installation, Emulate3D’s software enables customers to virtually test machine and system designs before incurring manufacturing and automation costs and committing to a final design, said a statement from the company.
“We are excited about the opportunities that Emulate3D’s software offers our customers,” said Fran Wlodarczyk, Rockwell Automation senior vice president for its architecture and software segment.
“They will have the ability to improve their time to market and operational productivity through digital machine proto...
Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information has expanded its Allen-Bradley VersaView 5200 portfolio with five thin clients to help manufacturers more easily manage their applications. The expanded VersaView 5200 portfolio includes five thin clients: single display dual display dual 4K display multi 4K display and integrated display said a statement from the company. The multi 4K is the first in the industry to offer seven displays and is exclusively supported by ThinManager software. The new thin clients each offer unique benefits. The single display offers a compact design with a single DisplayPort video output. The dual 4K display includes a high-performance quad core Intel Atom CPU for more demanding applications it stated. The multi 4K display offers a high-performance quad core Intel i5 CPU for applications requiring multiple displays. Matt Hansen p...
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Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has expanded its Allen-Bradley VersaView 5200 portfolio with five thin clients to help manufacturers more easily manage their applications.
The expanded VersaView 5200 portfolio includes five thin clients: single display, dual display, dual 4K display, multi 4K display and integrated display, said a statement from the company.
The multi 4K is the first in the industry to offer seven displays and is exclusively supported by ThinManager software.
The new thin clients each offer unique benefits. The single display offers a compact design, with a single DisplayPort video output. The dual 4K display includes a high-performance quad core Intel Atom CPU for more demanding applications, it stated.
The multi 4K display offers a high-performance quad core Intel i5 CPU for applications requiring multiple displays.
Matt Hansen, p...
Laboratory automation which involves the use of technologies such as robotic devices to achieve greater efficiencies when carrying out diagnostic testing on humans has emerged as a major trend at ongoing Medlab 2019 being held in Dubai UAE. Medlab 2019 the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region s largest medical laboratory exhibition and congress which opened yesterday (February 4) will run until February 7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event welcomed more than 19 610 medical laboratory industry professionals as well as 678 exhibiting companies from 51 countries and 15 international country pavilions over the four days of the showcase said a statement from the organisers. With over 70 per cent of a physician s clinical decisions said to be influenced by laboratory test results diagnostic tests are an essential link in the healthcare chain. As such clinical laboratory automation plays a maj...
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Laboratory automation, which involves the use of technologies such as robotic devices to achieve greater efficiencies when carrying out diagnostic testing on humans, has emerged as a major trend at ongoing Medlab 2019, being held in Dubai, UAE.
Medlab 2019, the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region’s largest medical laboratory exhibition and congress, which opened yesterday (February 4) will run until February 7, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The event welcomed more than 19,610 medical laboratory industry professionals as well as 678 exhibiting companies from 51 countries and 15 international country pavilions over the four days of the showcase, said a statement from the organisers.
With over 70 per cent of a physician’s clinical decisions said to be influenced by laboratory test results, diagnostic tests are an essential link in the healthcare chain.
As such, clinical laboratory automation plays a maj...
Rockwell Automation a global leader in industrial automation said it works to protect its customers and brands through strict supply chain management and a focus on product authenticity. By selling its products direct or through its network of authorised distributors it helps to ensure that customers receive new genuine products that have a full-factory warranty and support said a statement from the company. In a recent case brought before the US International Trade Commission (ITC) a company was found to be importing non-genuine grey market Allen-Bradley products and selling them in the US as factory sealed and new the company said. Following the investigation the company has consented to cease the importation and sale of any imported infringing Allen-Bradley products and any related inventory that remained in the US could no longer be sold in the country it said. This binding ...
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Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation, said it works to protect its customers and brands through strict supply chain management and a focus on product authenticity.
By selling its products direct or through its network of authorised distributors, it helps to ensure that customers receive new, genuine products that have a full-factory warranty and support, said a statement from the company.
In a recent case brought before the US International Trade Commission (ITC), a company was found to be importing non-genuine, grey market Allen-Bradley products and selling them in the US as ‘factory sealed’ and ‘new’, the company said.
Following the investigation, the company has consented to cease the importation and sale of any imported infringing Allen-Bradley products, and any related inventory that remained in the US could no longer be sold in the country, it said.
This binding ...
Rockwell Automation a global leader in industrial automation and information has sought nominations from leading industrial producers machine builders and system integrators for its Manufacturing Safety Excellence awards. These awards celebrate best-in-class manufacturers that make safety an inherent value in their company culture compliance procedures and use of machine-safety technology said a statement from Rockwell Automation. The 2018 winners will be announced in the fall and will join an esteemed group of companies including AMP Rose Bevcorp The Clorox Company Corning Environmental Technologies Dana Incorporated General Motors The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Honda of Canada Manufacturing Kimberly-Clark Corporation Mesnac OCME Paper Converting Machine Company PepsiCo divisions of Walkers Crisps and Pepsi Flavors and Procter & Gamble. Ideal candidates for these awards are companies demonstrating t...
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Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and information, has sought nominations from leading industrial producers, machine builders and system integrators for its Manufacturing Safety Excellence awards.
These awards celebrate best-in-class manufacturers that make safety an inherent value in their company culture, compliance procedures and use of machine-safety technology, said a statement from Rockwell Automation.
The 2018 winners will be announced in the fall and will join an esteemed group of companies including AMP Rose, Bevcorp, The Clorox Company, Corning Environmental Technologies, Dana Incorporated, General Motors, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Honda of Canada Manufacturing, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Mesnac, OCME, Paper Converting Machine Company, PepsiCo divisions of Walkers Crisps and Pepsi Flavors, and Procter & Gamble.
“Ideal candidates for these awards are companies demonstrating t...
The GCC industrial and building automation market is projected to be worth 10.3 billion in 2023 said top exhibitors taking part in the upcoming inaugural SPS Automation Middle East conference and exhibition in Dubai UAE. German-headquartered Indu-Sol Japanese-based Mitsubishi Electric and Cannon Automata from Italy will be among more than 20 global solutions providers taking part in the event running on September 18 and 19 at Dubai s Festival Arena. Indu-Sol which ensures the proper function of industrial automation systems serves direct requests from the Middle East and works closely with PI (PROFIBUS and PROFINET International) to help regional companies set up manufacturing plants with the latest industrial and data communication technologies. Stefanie Schulze who manages International Sales and Marketing at Indu-Sol said by investing in the right technology Middle East plants could become the most modern in ...
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The GCC industrial and building automation market is projected to be worth $10.3 billion in 2023, said top exhibitors taking part in the upcoming inaugural SPS Automation Middle East conference and exhibition in Dubai, UAE.
German-headquartered Indu-Sol, Japanese-based Mitsubishi Electric, and Cannon Automata from Italy, will be among more than 20 global solutions providers taking part in the event running on September 18 and 19 at Dubai’s Festival Arena.
Indu-Sol, which ensures the proper function of industrial automation systems, serves direct requests from the Middle East, and works closely with PI (PROFIBUS and PROFINET International) to help regional companies set up manufacturing plants with the latest industrial and data communication technologies.
Stefanie Schulze, who manages International Sales and Marketing at Indu-Sol, said by investing in the right technology, Middle East plants could become the most modern in ...
Dubai-based SquareOne Technologies an enterprise information management organisation said it is collaborating with US-based Automation Anywhere a leader in robotic process automation to accelerate digital workforce transformation in the Middle East. Formed in 2008 SquareOne Technologies specialises in business processes automation information exchange management and business Intelligence and analytics solutions. With introduction of RPA a digital workforce solution to its portfolio Squareone enables organisations in the Middle East to increase the employee productivity by 80 per cent and minimise error rates to near 0 per cent all while decreasing costs by a typical 50 per cent said a statement from the company. Ghassan Surkhi general manager SquareOne Technologies said: Our partnership with Automation Anywhere aims to provide the best of the technologies in business process automation. W...
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Dubai-based SquareOne Technologies, an enterprise information management organisation, said it is collaborating with US-based Automation Anywhere, a leader in robotic process automation, to accelerate digital workforce transformation in the Middle East.
Formed in 2008, SquareOne Technologies specialises in business processes automation, information exchange management and business Intelligence and analytics solutions.
With introduction of RPA, a digital workforce solution to its portfolio, Squareone enables organisations in the Middle East to increase the employee productivity by 80 per cent and minimise error rates to near 0 per cent, all while decreasing costs by a typical 50 per cent, said a statement from the company.
Ghassan Surkhi, general manager, SquareOne Technologies, said: “Our partnership with Automation Anywhere aims to provide the best of the technologies in business process automation.”
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The GCC market for industrial and building automation will be worth 10.3 billion in 2023 growing at a CAGR of 10.7 per cent from an estimated 5.6 billion in 2017 said a report by consulting firm TechSci Research. The GCC market for industrial and building automation will be worth 10.3 billion in 2023 growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7 per cent from an estimated 5.6 billion in 2017 said a report by consulting firm TechSci Research. Global events including the Dubai Expo 2020 and mega projects such as Saudi s NEOM city are also driving forces behind advanced control systems and processes in infrastructure development. The whitepaper stated that the GCC s industrial automation market growth is further aided by a predominantly young and educated population that s more aware of automation and its applications across various sectors including manufacturing and services. ...
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The GCC market for industrial and building automation will be worth $10.3 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 10.7 per cent from an estimated $5.6 billion in 2017, said a report by consulting firm TechSci Research.
The GCC market for industrial and building automation will be worth $10.3 billion in 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7 per cent from an estimated $5.6 billion in 2017, said a report by consulting firm TechSci Research.
Global events including the Dubai Expo 2020 and mega projects such as Saudi’s NEOM city are also driving forces behind advanced control systems and processes in infrastructure development.
The whitepaper stated that the GCC’s industrial automation market growth is further aided by a predominantly young and educated population that’s more aware of automation and its applications across various sectors including manufacturing and services.
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Red Hat the world s leading provider of open source solutions has launched Red Hat Process Automation Manager 7 a comprehensive cloud-native platform for developing business automation services and process-centric applications across hybrid cloud environments. Process Automation Manager is the next generation of Red Hat s business process management (BPM) offering Red Hat JBoss BPM Suite and enables organizations to streamline automate measure and continuously improve business operations. Digital transformation can place new demands on both business and IT to deliver greater efficiency and agility throughout the application lifecycle. Process Automation Manager is designed to foster closer collaboration between the two groups by enabling business users to directly participate in creating new business applications using business-friendly concepts while retaining the governance and oversight required by IT for application scalability an...
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Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, has launched Red Hat Process Automation Manager 7, a comprehensive, cloud-native platform for developing business automation services and process-centric applications across hybrid cloud environments.
Process Automation Manager is the next generation of Red Hat's business process management (BPM) offering, Red Hat JBoss BPM Suite, and enables organizations to streamline, automate, measure and continuously improve business operations.
Digital transformation can place new demands on both business and IT to deliver greater efficiency and agility throughout the application lifecycle. Process Automation Manager is designed to foster closer collaboration between the two groups by enabling business users to directly participate in creating new business applications using business-friendly concepts, while retaining the governance and oversight required by IT for application scalability an...
Japan-based Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched OpreX a new comprehensive brand for the company s industrial automation (IA) and control business. The OpreX brand name stands for excellence in the technology and solutions that Yokogawa cultivates through the co-creation of value with its customers and encompasses the entire range of the company s IA products services and solutions said a statement from the company. With the OpreX brand Yokogawa will deliver integrated solutions that support its customers transformation and growth through the lens of their business needs it said. The brand comprises the following five categories: OpreX Transformation: Comprehensive solutions that take the broad view in driving operational excellence throughout an enterprise s business activities from production through to supply chain optimisation and risk and business management. OpreX Contro...
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Japan-based Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched OpreX, a new comprehensive brand for the company’s industrial automation (IA) and control business.
The OpreX brand name stands for excellence in the technology and solutions that Yokogawa cultivates through the co-creation of value with its customers, and encompasses the entire range of the company’s IA products, services, and solutions, said a statement from the company.
With the OpreX brand, Yokogawa will deliver integrated solutions that support its customers’ transformation and growth through the lens of their business needs, it said.
The brand comprises the following five categories:
OpreX Transformation: Comprehensive solutions that take the broad view in driving operational excellence throughout an enterprise’s business activities, from production through to supply chain optimisation, and risk and business management.
OpreX Contro...
Rockwell Automation unveils new control system US-based Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information has released the latest PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS) to help digitally transform process control operations for increased plant-wide value. The system will help industrial producers create smarter more productive and protected operations said a statement from Rockwell Automation. The new system capabilities include a more intuitive design and the ability to see contextualised information from plant assets it stated. These improvements help digitally transform process control operations helping to enable a connected enterprise with reduced time-to-market and a lower total cost of ownership it added. Kris Dornan PlantPAx business development manager Rockwell Automation said: The new system has long helped make connectivity possibl...
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Rockwell Automation unveils new control system
US-based Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has released the latest PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS) to help digitally transform process control operations for increased plant-wide value.
The system will help industrial producers create smarter, more productive and protected operations, said a statement from Rockwell Automation.
The new system capabilities include a more intuitive design and the ability to see contextualised information from plant assets, it stated.
These improvements help digitally transform process control operations – helping to enable a connected enterprise with reduced time-to-market and a lower total cost of ownership, it added.
Kris Dornan, PlantPAx business development manager, Rockwell Automation, said: “The new system has long helped make connectivity possibl...
Dubai Municipality has begun implementing a global system for electronic automation of legislation and planning requirements for school sitemaps replacing the manual method used earlier for data management and the site mapping system Tableau. The Dubai Municipality has started implementing a global system for electronic automation of legislation and planning requirements for school sitemaps. This is the replacement of the manual method used for the data management and the site mapping system Tableau in the municipality said a senior official. Najib Mohammed Saleh the director of the Planning Department said the new system provides and determines all the requirements and planning legislation for the school sitemap such as the maximum number of classrooms and students for each stage of education. He said that the advantages of implementing the idea include being able to provide excellent services to customers and fac...
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Dubai Municipality has begun implementing a global system for electronic automation of legislation and planning requirements for school sitemaps, replacing the manual method used earlier for data management and the site mapping system, Tableau.
The Dubai Municipality has started implementing a global system for electronic automation of legislation and planning requirements for school sitemaps.
This is the replacement of the manual method used for the data management and the site mapping system, Tableau, in the municipality, said a senior official.
Najib Mohammed Saleh, the director of the Planning Department, said the new system provides and determines all the requirements and planning legislation for the school sitemap such as the maximum number of classrooms and students for each stage of education.
He said that the advantages of implementing the idea include being able to provide excellent services to customers and fac...
Milaha a Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics conglomerate has become one of the first companies in the Middle East to deploy and integrate Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions in its back office operations. The new state-of-the-art system codenamed Tam by Milaha -- which means consider it done in Qatari dialect -- mimics human activities using software robots and artificial intelligence to perform clerical tasks and functions such as entry processing and transfer of data. Milaha s president and CEO Abdulrahman Essa Al-Mannai said: The introduction of RPA into our operations is part of a company-wide initiative to automate the workplace with the ultimate goal of maximizing our efficiency and accuracy and we are proud to be one of the first Qatari companies to adopt such cutting-edge technology. Tam will also free up our staff to focus on complex higher-value tasks decision-making and cl...
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Milaha, a Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics conglomerate, has become one of the first companies in the Middle East to deploy and integrate Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions in its back office operations.
The new state-of-the-art system, codenamed “Tam” by Milaha -- which means “consider it done” in Qatari dialect -- mimics human activities using software robots and artificial intelligence to perform clerical tasks and functions such as entry, processing, and transfer of data.
Milaha’s president and CEO Abdulrahman Essa Al-Mannai said: “The introduction of RPA into our operations is part of a company-wide initiative to automate the workplace with the ultimate goal of maximizing our efficiency and accuracy, and we are proud to be one of the first Qatari companies to adopt such cutting-edge technology. ‘Tam’ will also free up our staff to focus on complex higher-value tasks, decision-making, and cl...
By adopting advanced automation technologies and new processes unconventional oil and gas operators can move from average to top-quartile performance capturing up to 7 billion in profits annually according to a recent study conducted by Emerson and industry benchmarking firms of onshore producers in the lower 48. In a lower-for-longer oil price environment many companies are turning to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies and the promise of digital transformation to help embed expertise in work processes improve production and begin the path to operational excellence said the study. Emerson s Operational Certainty programme helps oil and gas operators confidently deploy a digital transformation strategy in a targeted scalable and measurable manner it said. Emerson estimates an average operator that adopts a comprehensive improvement programme could see profitability improve by as much as 10 per ...
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By adopting advanced automation technologies and new processes, unconventional oil and gas operators can move from average to top-quartile performance, capturing up to $7 billion in profits annually, according to a recent study conducted by Emerson and industry benchmarking firms of onshore producers in the lower 48.
In a “lower-for-longer” oil price environment, many companies are turning to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies and the promise of digital transformation to help embed expertise in work processes, improve production and begin the path to operational excellence, said the study.
Emerson’s Operational Certainty programme helps oil and gas operators confidently deploy a digital transformation strategy in a targeted, scalable and measurable manner, it said.
Emerson estimates an average operator that adopts a comprehensive improvement programme could see profitability improve by as much as 10 per ...
Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information says its new Allen-Bradley Micro870 programmable logic controller (PLC) can support smart micro applications that require up to 304 I/O points 280 KB of memory and 20 000 programme instructions. Machine designers can use the new PLC to help optimise the control architecture in large standalone machines or systems said a statement. Yeow Keng Teh product manager micro controllers Rockwell Automation said: Designers today use several PLC sizes for their automation projects. This approach requires inventory management of the different PLC sizes and maintenance of different programmes. Now designers can use the Micro870 PLC to scale their controller to their application needs. This helps simplify inventory management especially for those designing multiple machine types he said. The Micro87...
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Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information, says its new Allen-Bradley Micro870 programmable logic controller (PLC) can support smart micro applications that require up to 304 I/O points, 280 KB of memory and 20,000 programme instructions.
Machine designers can use the new PLC to help optimise the control architecture in large standalone machines or systems, said a statement.
Yeow Keng Teh, product manager, micro controllers, Rockwell Automation, said: “Designers today use several PLC sizes for their automation projects.”
“This approach requires inventory management of the different PLC sizes and maintenance of different programmes. Now designers can use the Micro870 PLC to scale their controller to their application needs. This helps simplify inventory management, especially for those designing multiple machine types,” he said.
The Micro87...
Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information revealed that engineers can simplify their machine safety systems and improve safety performance using its controllers. The Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers can be scaled from safety system levels SIL 2/PLd to SIL 3/PLe said a statement. This scalability can help engineers optimise a safety system design and potentially reduce its costs while adhering to the latest machine safety regulations it said. The high-performance controllers also use increased processing power to achieve faster reaction times and shorter safe distances. This can help create smaller machines save valuable floor space and increase operator efficiencies it added. Dave Sullivan product manager safety systems Rockwell Automation said: Many engineers build safety systems to a higher safety level than an applicat...
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Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information, revealed that engineers can simplify their machine safety systems and improve safety performance using its controllers.
The Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers can be scaled from safety system levels SIL 2/PLd to SIL 3/PLe, said a statement.
This scalability can help engineers optimise a safety system design and potentially reduce its costs, while adhering to the latest machine safety regulations, it said.
The high-performance controllers also use increased processing power to achieve faster reaction times and shorter safe distances. This can help create smaller machines, save valuable floor space and increase operator efficiencies, it added.
Dave Sullivan, product manager, safety systems, Rockwell Automation, said: “Many engineers build safety systems to a higher safety level than an applicat...
Switzerland-based Swisslog a specialist in integrated automation highlighted the group s latest automation solutions for businesses in the region during its debut participation at Seamless Retail Middle East held in Dubai UAE. Swisslog is a subsidiary of the German robots manufacturer Kuka catering to two divisions: logistics automation and healthcare. The two-day event concluded yesterday (April 16) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. Swisslog discussed its latest warehouse automation solutions for forward-thinking businesses in retail e-commerce and multichannel in the UAE and the Middle East said a statement from the company. According to Gartner revenue growth digital transformation and customer focus are the top strategic business priorities for retail CIOs in 2018. While mobile technology has fundamentally changed how consumers shop and buy online consumers also expect retail...
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Switzerland-based Swisslog, a specialist in integrated automation, highlighted the group's latest automation solutions for businesses in the region during its debut participation at Seamless Retail Middle East, held in Dubai, UAE.
Swisslog is a subsidiary of the German robots manufacturer Kuka, catering to two divisions: logistics automation and healthcare.
The two-day event concluded yesterday (April 16), at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Swisslog discussed its latest warehouse automation solutions for forward-thinking businesses in retail, e-commerce and multichannel in the UAE and the Middle East, said a statement from the company.
According to Gartner, revenue growth, digital transformation, and customer focus are the top strategic business priorities for retail CIOs in 2018. While mobile technology has fundamentally changed how consumers shop and buy online, consumers also expect retail...
Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems (BMTS) the leading provider of solutions to the construction sector has opened its advanced Automation Centre for the assembly integration testing and acceptance of electrical automation and instrumentation systems. The centre was inaugurated by Esam Al Mazroei Bahri & Mazroei Group vice chairman as well as BMTS s partners and clients. A one-stop integration centre the new facility is located in Sharjah Industrial Area bringing BMTS s advanced services closer to its customers in the UAE and the GCC region. Underlining BMTS s commitment to strengthening the industrial ecosystem of the UAE and in driving localised manufacturing and testing services the Automation Centre can engineer design manufacture assemble and test all types of complex engineered/configured process-oriented automation systems control panels electrical systems such as motor control centres variable speed dri...
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Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems (BMTS), the leading provider of solutions to the construction sector, has opened its advanced Automation Centre, for the assembly, integration, testing and acceptance of electrical, automation and instrumentation systems.
The centre was inaugurated by Esam Al Mazroei, Bahri & Mazroei Group vice chairman, as well as BMTS’s partners and clients. A one-stop integration centre, the new facility is located in Sharjah Industrial Area, bringing BMTS’s advanced services closer to its customers in the UAE and the GCC region.
Underlining BMTS’s commitment to strengthening the industrial ecosystem of the UAE and in driving localised manufacturing and testing services, the Automation Centre can engineer, design, manufacture, assemble and test all types of complex engineered/configured process-oriented automation systems, control panels, electrical systems such as motor control centres, variable speed dri...
US-based Emerson a global technology and engineering company has unveiled significant enhancements to its Plantweb digital ecosystem the industry s most comprehensive Industrial IoT automation platform. Built on the foundation of best-in-class process control and safety systems Plantweb expands on existing automation infrastructure to make the promise of Industrial IoT scalable and achievable with a broad portfolio of pervasive sensing technologies an extensive suite of analytical software tools secure and robust data infrastructure devices and expert services said a statement from Emerson. Peter Zornio chief technology officer Emerson Automation Solutions said: Manufacturing jobs are rapidly becoming data-centric roles requiring immediately actionable information for experts across the enterprise. Through a deep understanding of customers vision for organisational effectiveness and business...
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US-based Emerson, a global technology and engineering company, has unveiled significant enhancements to its Plantweb digital ecosystem, the industry’s most comprehensive Industrial IoT automation platform.
Built on the foundation of best-in-class process control and safety systems, Plantweb expands on existing automation infrastructure to make the promise of Industrial IoT scalable and achievable, with a broad portfolio of pervasive sensing technologies, an extensive suite of analytical software tools, secure and robust data infrastructure devices and expert services, said a statement from Emerson.
Peter Zornio, chief technology officer, Emerson Automation Solutions, said: “Manufacturing jobs are rapidly becoming data-centric roles, requiring immediately actionable information for experts across the enterprise.”
“Through a deep understanding of customers’ vision for organisational effectiveness and business...
The latest automation and digitisation technologies and growth opportunities for Saudi Arabian process industries will be highlighted at the Symposium on Industrial Systems & Control 2018 to be held in the kingdom. The symposium is taking place at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar on March 27 and 28 and will be providing an exceptional platform for automation professionals equipment manufacturers and service providers to explore new strategies and solutions and showcase the latest products and most recent technical innovations in this area said a statement. The event was announced by the International Society of Automation Saudi Arabia Section (ISA-SAS) and is being held in collaboration with King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM). Dr Khalid Sultan rector of KFUPM chairman of the board of the Saudi Electricity Company and member of the board of directors for Saudi Aramco is set to deliver the...
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The latest automation and digitisation technologies and growth opportunities for Saudi Arabian process industries will be highlighted at the Symposium on Industrial Systems & Control 2018, to be held in the kingdom.
The symposium is taking place at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar, on March 27 and 28, and will be providing an exceptional platform for automation professionals, equipment manufacturers and service providers to explore new strategies and solutions and showcase the latest products and most recent technical innovations in this area, said a statement.
The event was announced by the International Society of Automation Saudi Arabia Section (ISA-SAS), and is being held in collaboration with King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM).
Dr Khalid Sultan, rector of KFUPM, chairman of the board of the Saudi Electricity Company, and member of the board of directors for Saudi Aramco, is set to deliver the...
Dubai will host the inaugural edition of SPS Automation Middle East a dedicated industry platform with focal point centred on the latest trends and technologies across all areas of industrial or building automation. The UAE is looking to invest 75billion in the manufacturing sector by 2025 leading to automation requirements for various industries such as packaging construction oil and gas food and beverage paints and coatings nano-sensors and healthcare said event organisers citing reports. Saudi too has big economic diversification plans with automation at the core as highlighted by its 2017 announcement to build NEOM a 500 billion 26 500-sq-m metropolis on the Red Sea where all services and processes will be 100 percent fully automated. The inaugural edition of SPS Automation Middle East in 2018 has already signed on leading automation players as official Launch Partners including German companies BECKHOFF Automation B...
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Dubai will host the inaugural edition of SPS Automation Middle East, a dedicated industry platform with focal point centred on the latest trends and technologies across all areas of industrial or building automation.
The UAE is looking to invest $75billion in the manufacturing sector by 2025, leading to automation requirements for various industries, such as packaging, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, paints and coatings, nano-sensors and healthcare, said event organisers, citing reports.
Saudi too has big economic diversification plans with automation at the core, as highlighted by its 2017 announcement to build NEOM, a $500 billion, 26,500-sq-m metropolis on the Red Sea where all services and processes will be 100 percent fully automated.
The inaugural edition of SPS Automation Middle East in 2018 has already signed on leading automation players as official Launch Partners including German companies BECKHOFF Automation, B...
Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information has launched the new Allen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller with internal bypass. As an extension of the soft starter family the SMC-50 smart motor controller delivers greater functionality and efficiency across industries said a statement. Soft starters traditionally use solid-state silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) to control voltage to the motor during startup runtime and shutdowns. The reduced torque and current slowly introduces energy to the motor mitigating electrical and mechanical stress to the application it said. If these SCRs remain in the circuit once the motor is up to speed the heat generated by these devices leads to electrical inefficiency it added. The SMC-50 smart motor controller with internal bypass provides access to several communication modules including EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks. br...
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Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has launched the new Allen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller with internal bypass.
As an extension of the soft starter family, the SMC-50 smart motor controller delivers greater functionality and efficiency across industries, said a statement.
Soft starters traditionally use solid-state, silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) to control voltage to the motor during startup, runtime and shutdowns. The reduced torque and current slowly introduces energy to the motor, mitigating electrical and mechanical stress to the application, it said.
If these SCRs remain in the circuit once the motor is up to speed, the heat generated by these devices leads to electrical inefficiency, it added.
The SMC-50 smart motor controller with internal bypass provides access to several communication modules, including EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks.
Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2018 World s Most Ethical Companies. This is the 10th year that the Ethisphere Institute has named Rockwell Automation to the distinguished list of 135 global companies that influence and drive positive change and improve ethical leadership and corporate behaviour said a statement. Blake Moret chairman and CEO Rockwell Automation said: Integrity and honesty is part of our corporate DNA and I am proud that Ethisphere is again recognising the work our employees do to live our company s values every day. Acting with integrity ethics and respect for each other is not only the right thing to do but it is also an imperative for growing our company as we provide long-term value he said. Timothy Erblich CEO Ethisphere ...
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Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies.
This is the 10th year that the Ethisphere Institute has named Rockwell Automation to the distinguished list of 135 global companies that influence and drive positive change and improve ethical leadership and corporate behaviour, said a statement.
Blake Moret, chairman and CEO, Rockwell Automation, said: “Integrity and honesty is part of our corporate DNA, and I am proud that Ethisphere is again recognising the work our employees do to live our company’s values every day.”
“Acting with integrity, ethics and respect for each other is not only the right thing to do, but it is also an imperative for growing our company as we provide long-term value,” he said.
Timothy Erblich, CEO, Ethisphere,...
Art Dubai has announced the full programme for the 12th edition of the Global Art Forum taking place in two sessions in February and March this year. Entitled I Am Not A Robot the current edition of the forum will explore the highly topical theme of automation as well as the opportunities and trepidations brought along with it. Part of Art Dubai s extensive cultural programming the Global Art Forum is an annual arts conference the largest in the Middle East North Africa and South Asia and unique in that it examines culture from a variety of disciplines as well as in bringing together leading minds from a variety of fields to discuss a specific topic. Both sessions of the Global Art Forum are open to the public and free to attend. The opening session of the Global Art Forum 2018 will take place on February 14 at Dubai Design Dist...
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Emirates Engineering one of the world s most technologically advanced aircraft maintenance facilities and an Emirates Group brand said its calibration laboratory has won ISO 17025 accreditation. The laboratory which is located within the company premises adjusts and calibrates the tools and equipment that are used in the servicing and maintenance of aircraft and other components. The certification was awarded by the Dubai Accreditation Department of Dubai Municipality said a statement from Emirates. Quality and accuracy are of paramount importance at Emirates Engineering. Over the last two years we have vigorously put in place a number of measures to ensure that our processes in the calibration lab are compliant to ISO 17025 remarked Mohammed Jaffer Nassar senior VP (Engineering) at Emirates. As one of the first organisations in the aviation industry in the UAE to be certified compl...
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Emirates Engineering, one of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft maintenance facilities and an Emirates Group brand, said its calibration laboratory has won ISO 17025 accreditation.
The laboratory which is located within the company premises, adjusts and calibrates the tools and equipment that are used in the servicing and maintenance of aircraft and other components.
The certification was awarded by the Dubai Accreditation Department of Dubai Municipality, said a statement from Emirates.
"Quality and accuracy are of paramount importance at Emirates Engineering. Over the last two years we have vigorously put in place a number of measures to ensure that our processes in the calibration lab are compliant to ISO 17025," remarked Mohammed Jaffer Nassar, senior VP (Engineering) at Emirates.
"As one of the first organisations in the aviation industry in the UAE to be certified compl...
Intelligent automation will transform workplace outsourcing said research and advisory firm Gartner adding that sourcing and vendor management leaders must prepare to restructure these services and renegotiate contracts. Gartner defines intelligent automation services as the umbrella term for a variety of strategies skills tools and techniques that service providers are using to remove the need for labour and increase the predictability and reliability of services while reducing the cost of delivery. Intelligent automation will alter the provision of managed workplace services over the next few years increasing service quality at a lower price said D D Mishra research director at Gartner. Sourcing and vendor management leaders must prepare to restructure these services and renegotiate contracts to leverage intelligent automation. Automation-driven improvements in service delivery and pricing will allow sourc...
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Intelligent automation will transform workplace outsourcing, said research and advisory firm Gartner, adding that sourcing and vendor management leaders must prepare to restructure these services and renegotiate contracts.
Gartner defines intelligent automation services as the umbrella term for a variety of strategies, skills, tools and techniques that service providers are using to remove the need for labour, and increase the predictability and reliability of services while reducing the cost of delivery.
“Intelligent automation will alter the provision of managed workplace services over the next few years, increasing service quality at a lower price,” said D D Mishra, research director at Gartner.
“Sourcing and vendor management leaders must prepare to restructure these services and renegotiate contracts to leverage intelligent automation. Automation-driven improvements in service delivery and pricing will allow sourc...
US-based Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation has unveiled the new Project Sherlock artificial intelligence (AI) module at its Automation Fair event in Houston US. Creating diagnostic analytics solutions in industrial operations has long required expert data scientists with a deep understanding of the specific application to be analysed. Those experts then require weeks months or even years to understand and model the system this expertise has been boxed in the Project Sherlock artificial intelligence (AI) module said a statement from the company. This data-driven analytics algorithm is delivered inside a module that fits directly into the controller chassis. Once installed Project Sherlock AI leverages novel physics-based modeling to learn the application that controller manages it said. The solution scours controller tags to identify the application or a...
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US-based Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation, has unveiled the new Project Sherlock artificial intelligence (AI) module, at its Automation Fair event in Houston, US.
Creating diagnostic analytics solutions in industrial operations has long required expert data scientists with a deep understanding of the specific application to be analysed. Those experts then require weeks, months or even years to understand and model the system, this expertise has been boxed in the Project Sherlock artificial intelligence (AI) module, said a statement from the company.
This data-driven analytics algorithm is delivered inside a module that fits directly into the controller chassis. Once installed, Project Sherlock AI leverages novel physics-based modeling to “learn” the application that controller manages, it said.
The solution scours controller tags to identify the application or a...
Finland-based Pemamek a leading specialist in automated welding solutions and heavy fabrication automation said it is delivering hi-tech PEMA welding automation to Mississippi-based Ingalls Shipbuilding s Pascagoula shipyard as part of its Shipyard of the Future initiative. Huntington Ingalls Industries is America s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. The extensive and technologically advanced automation solutions will provide Ingalls improved panel production and enhanced work flow said a statement from Pemamek. Ingalls Shipbuilding is a subsidiary of the Huntington Ingalls Industries which is America s largest military shipbuilding company and provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. The multiyear initiative includes significant investments in modern infrastructure and m...
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Finland-based Pemamek, a leading specialist in automated welding solutions and heavy fabrication automation, said it is delivering hi-tech PEMA welding automation to Mississippi-based Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Pascagoula shipyard, as part of its “Shipyard of the Future” initiative.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
The extensive and technologically advanced automation solutions will provide Ingalls improved panel production and enhanced work flow, said a statement from Pemamek.
Ingalls Shipbuilding is a subsidiary of the Huntington Ingalls Industries, which is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
The multiyear initiative includes significant investments in modern infrastructure and m...
Japan s Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced Synaptic Business Automation a new industrial automation and control business concept. Based on the ideals expressed in the Synaptic Business Automation concept Yokogawa will help companies achieve a transformation in how they conduct their business said a statement from the company. Nowadays manufacturers face a variety of challenges which includes volatile shifts in the prices of crude oil and other raw materials and stiffening environmental and safety regulations to structural changes in their industries. To remain competitive they must have the agility to adapt quickly to change it said. To guide its efforts to assist companies in meeting such challenges Yokogawa adheres to a vision statement that reads Through Process Co-Innovation Yokogawa creates new value with its clients for a brighter future. We help companies improve efficiency and p...
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Japan’s Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced Synaptic Business Automation, a new industrial automation and control business concept.
Based on the ideals expressed in the Synaptic Business Automation concept, Yokogawa will help companies achieve a transformation in how they conduct their business, said a statement from the company.
Nowadays manufacturers face a variety of challenges which includes volatile shifts in the prices of crude oil and other raw materials and stiffening environmental and safety regulations to structural changes in their industries. To remain competitive, they must have the agility to adapt quickly to change, it said.
To guide its efforts to assist companies in meeting such challenges, Yokogawa adheres to a vision statement that reads, “Through ‘Process Co-Innovation,’ Yokogawa creates new value with its clients for a brighter future.” We help companies improve efficiency and p...
Global technology leader ABB has successfully deployed its full building automation system - that can control everything from public areas to individual living spaces - at a residential building in Dubai UAE. The system was implemented in the 35-storey Volante Tower in co-ordination with ABB s systems integrator customer Ultimate Solutions said a statement from the company. The Volante Tower comprises 45 exceptional apartments all with sweeping waterfront views overlooking the Dubai canal and the Burj Khalifa. The apartments include a combination of half floor two-bedroom units at 5 000 sq ft and whole floor five- bedroom units at 10 000 sq ft. The tower also boasts a club where residents can enjoy a spa gym swimming pool café and cinema. The common areas including corridors are fitted with sensors in order to decrease wasted energy and improve efficiency up to 30 per cent. Meanwhile the apartments are...
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Global technology leader ABB has successfully deployed its full building automation system - that can control everything from public areas to individual living spaces - at a residential building in Dubai, UAE.
The system was implemented in the 35-storey Volante Tower in co-ordination with ABB's systems integrator customer Ultimate Solutions, said a statement from the company.
The Volante Tower comprises 45 exceptional apartments, all with sweeping waterfront views overlooking the Dubai canal and the Burj Khalifa.
The apartments include a combination of half floor two-bedroom units at 5,000 sq ft and whole floor five- bedroom units at 10,000 sq ft. The tower also boasts a club where residents can enjoy a spa, gym, swimming pool, café and cinema.
The common areas, including corridors, are fitted with sensors in order to decrease wasted energy and improve efficiency up to 30 per cent. Meanwhile, the apartments are...
US-based Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation will showcase its digital oilfield and ConnectedProduction solutions at the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) to be held in Abu Dhabi UAE. The event will take place from November 13 to 16. At the world s leading oil and gas exhibition and conference Rockwell Automation will demonstrate how the automation control and safety systems can help producers improve nearly all aspects of oil and gas production from maximising equipment performance and meeting production targets to lowering operating costs. Pankaj Shrivastava field business leader architecture and software Rockwell Automation said: Leveraging data and turning that into real-time knowledge is the lifeblood of the digital oilfield. Digital oilfield and ConnectedProduction solutions of...
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US-based Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation, will showcase its digital oilfield and ConnectedProduction solutions at the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec), to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The event will take place from November 13 to 16.
At the world’s leading oil and gas exhibition and conference, Rockwell Automation will demonstrate how the automation, control and safety systems can help producers improve nearly all aspects of oil and gas production, from maximising equipment performance and meeting production targets to lowering operating costs.
Pankaj Shrivastava, field business leader architecture and software, Rockwell Automation, said: “Leveraging data and turning that into real-time knowledge is the lifeblood of the digital oilfield.”
“Digital oilfield and ConnectedProduction solutions of...
Danfoss Industries an industry leader focused on energy efficient solutions launched its nextgen high power automation drives at the 16th Energy Efficiency Summit being held today (September 7) in in Hyderabad India. Danfoss India is a 100-per cent owned subsidiary of Danfoss Group. It serves a wide range of industries that rely on Danfoss products such as drives heating valves controls and solutions for heavy industries refrigeration air conditioning HVAC district cooling and under floor heating applications. The drives were launched in the presence of Pradeep Perera energy head India South Asia Department Asian Development Bank and KN Rao director Environment & Energy Conservation Cell ACC Ltd. said a statement. The newly launched VLT drive has been reduced in size by 73 per cent which in turn reduces space constraints in the cabinet or control room which reduces capex on floor...
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Danfoss Industries, an industry leader focused on energy efficient solutions, launched its nextgen high power automation drives at the ‘16th Energy Efficiency Summit’ being held today (September 7) in in Hyderabad, India.
Danfoss India is a 100-per cent owned subsidiary of Danfoss Group. It serves a wide range of industries that rely on Danfoss products such as drives, heating valves, controls and solutions for heavy industries, refrigeration, air conditioning, HVAC, district cooling and under floor heating applications.
The drives were launched in the presence of Pradeep Perera, energy head – India, South Asia Department, Asian Development Bank, and KN Rao, director – Environment & Energy Conservation Cell, ACC Ltd., said a statement.
The newly launched VLT drive has been reduced in size by 73 per cent, which in turn reduces space constraints in the cabinet or control room which reduces capex on floor...
The Department of Economic Development Ajman (DED-Ajman) in the UAE recently completed its Unified Automation Platform initiative resulting in automation of its administrative and customer services. The initiative is part of Ajman s Digital Transformation Plan 2017 - 2022 a programme launched with an aim to help provide people with innovative and smart digital services that are both fully automated and financially efficient. DED-Ajman has plans to further enhance government services via the streamlining of procedures which can increase efficiency and productivity--in line with the goals of digital transformation and in adherence to the emirate s move to create guidelines and standards to facilitate smoother business transactions and meet the needs of the local community. It also intends to launch and implement a series of quality-based projects including the launch of 50 eServices in 2017 which is currently being. T...
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The Department of Economic Development – Ajman (DED-Ajman) in the UAE recently completed its Unified Automation Platform initiative, resulting in automation of its administrative and customer services.
The initiative is part of Ajman's Digital Transformation Plan 2017 - 2022, a programme launched with an aim to help provide people with innovative and smart digital services that are both fully automated and financially efficient.
DED-Ajman has plans to further enhance government services via the streamlining of procedures, which can increase efficiency and productivity--in line with the goals of digital transformation and in adherence to the emirate's move to create guidelines and standards to facilitate smoother business transactions and meet the needs of the local community.
It also intends to launch and implement a series of quality-based projects, including the launch of 50 eServices in 2017, which is currently being. T...
US-based Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation has introduced the Allen-Bradley Stratix 2500 lightly managed switch which closes gap between unmanaged and managed switches. The switch provides the security resiliency segmentation and bandwidth-optimisation benefits of a managed switch without the need for extensive configuration said a statement. Divya Venkataraman global product manager Rockwell Automation said: Unmanaged switches deliver the network connectivity required for less complex industrial applications but they can t provide diagnostics manage traffic or enhance security. Manufacturers need a more robust switch when issues like packet storms are bringing down their network or if they want to protect against growing security threats. This is where a lightly managed option like the Stratix 2500 switch delivers exceptional value...
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US-based Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation, has introduced the Allen-Bradley Stratix 2500 lightly managed switch which closes gap between unmanaged and managed switches.
The switch provides the security, resiliency, segmentation and bandwidth-optimisation benefits of a managed switch without the need for extensive configuration, said a statement.
Divya Venkataraman, global product manager, Rockwell Automation, said: “Unmanaged switches deliver the network connectivity required for less complex industrial applications, but they can’t provide diagnostics, manage traffic or enhance security.”
“Manufacturers need a more robust switch when issues like packet storms are bringing down their network, or if they want to protect against growing security threats. This is where a lightly managed option like the Stratix 2500 switch delivers exceptional value...
McAfee one of the world s leading cybersecurity companies today announced several new innovations that expand machine learning and automation capabilities to strengthen human-machine teams. Plus McAfee has announced support of OpenDXL.com a new independent collaboration portal that offers forums free apps and more giving OpenDXL users easy access to ideas and resources available for application integrations. Today s security teams are facing244 new cyber threats every minute amid a serious talent shortage. Siloed security without automation managed by overwhelmed teams is not a sustainable defence strategy said Raja Patel vice president and general manager Corporate Security Products McAfee. Expanded machine learning and integrated analytics are part of McAfee s vision for a fundamental shift in the way humans and machines work together to secure our digital world. By aligning the str...
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McAfee, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies, today announced several new innovations that expand machine learning and automation capabilities to strengthen human-machine teams.
Plus, McAfee has announced support of OpenDXL.com, a new, independent collaboration portal that offers forums, free apps and more, giving OpenDXL users easy access to ideas and resources available for application integrations.
“Today’s security teams are facing244 new cyber threats every minute, amid a serious talent shortage. Siloed security, without automation, managed by overwhelmed teams is not a sustainable defence strategy,” said Raja Patel, vice president and general manager, Corporate Security Products, McAfee.
“Expanded machine learning and integrated analytics are part of McAfee’s vision for a fundamental shift in the way humans and machines work together to secure our digital world. By aligning the str...
US-based Rockwell Automation has continued to build out its scalable MES applications to allow operations to configure their environment without programming add more applications increase DCS process system integration and expand deployment options. Rockwell Automation is one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation. A new suite of capabilities improves functionality across its portfolio of scalable MES applications based on the FactoryTalk ProductionCentre platform from Rockwell Automation said a statement. The portfolio includes FactoryTalk Production FactoryTalk Performance FactoryTalk Quality and soon FactoryTalk Warehouse applications it said. Todd Montpas product manager information software Rockwell Automation said: We are delivering on what we promised improvements in usability and flexibility while adding entirely new applications. br...
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US-based Rockwell Automation has continued to build out its scalable MES applications to allow operations to configure their environment without programming, add more applications, increase DCS process system integration, and expand deployment options.
Rockwell Automation is one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation.
A new suite of capabilities improves functionality across its portfolio of scalable MES applications based on the FactoryTalk ProductionCentre platform from Rockwell Automation, said a statement.
The portfolio includes FactoryTalk Production, FactoryTalk Performance, FactoryTalk Quality and soon FactoryTalk Warehouse applications, it said.
Todd Montpas, product manager, information software, Rockwell Automation, said: “We are delivering on what we promised – improvements in usability and flexibility – while adding entirely new applications.”
US-based Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation has introduced the Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch the most advanced cable-pull switch on the market. The new switch is the first solid-state cable-pull E-stop in the industry with patented microprocessor-based technology said a statement from the company. Traditional cable-pull switches are prone to nuisance trips and unreliable operation due to temperature-based changes in cable tension it said. The solid-state operation of the Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch offers an electronic rope-monitoring system to compensate for thermal expansion and cable sag it added. The Lifeline 5 switch provides constant access to the E-stop function stopping a machine hazard with a simple pull of the attached cable. The patented microprocessor-based solution simplifies setup and allows for more efficient m...
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US-based Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation, has introduced the Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch, the most advanced cable-pull switch on the market.
The new switch is the first solid-state, cable-pull E-stop in the industry with patented, microprocessor-based technology, said a statement from the company.
Traditional cable-pull switches are prone to nuisance trips and unreliable operation due to temperature-based changes in cable tension, it said.
The solid-state operation of the Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch offers an electronic, rope-monitoring system to compensate for thermal expansion and cable sag, it added.
The Lifeline 5 switch provides constant access to the E-stop function, stopping a machine hazard with a simple pull of the attached cable. The patented, microprocessor-based solution simplifies setup and allows for more efficient m...
US-based Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation has introduced the new Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety light curtain system. The new system is a flexible cost-effective solution that enhances safety while improving productivity through innovative transceiver technology said a statement from the company. Unlike traditional safety light curtains based on pre-defined transmitter and receiver units this next-generation light curtain system features a patented transceiver design that employs plug-in modules to establish each unit s function as a transmitter or receiver it said. Once powered up the transceiver learns its functionality from the plug-in module it added. Five-pin plug-ins are available for basic on/off functionality while eight-pin plug-ins provide manual and auto restart with external device monitoring (EDM). To further simplify setup ...
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US-based Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation, has introduced the new Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety light curtain system.
The new system is a flexible, cost-effective solution that enhances safety while improving productivity through innovative transceiver technology, said a statement from the company.
Unlike traditional safety light curtains based on pre-defined transmitter and receiver units, this next-generation light curtain system features a patented transceiver design that employs plug-in modules to establish each unit’s function as a transmitter or receiver, it said.
Once powered up, the transceiver learns its functionality from the plug-in module, it added.
Five-pin plug-ins are available for basic on/off functionality, while eight-pin plug-ins provide manual and auto restart with external device monitoring (EDM). To further simplify setup, ...
Emerson Automation Solutions a global technology and engineering company has launched the Rosemount CT5800 continuous gas analyser to establish purity and optimise process control in industrial processing applications such as ethylene natural gas and hydrogen manufacturing. The CT5800 is the first quantum cascade laser (QCL) analyser designed for industrial process applications requiring Class I Division 2 hazardous area certification built within a flameproof enclosure said a statement from the company. The CT5800 analyser s unique cell design enables high-accuracy measurement of concentrations of impurities down to low ppm levels in the gas streams with exceptional linearity of response and repeatability and incorporates up to six laser modules housed inside the same enclosure it said. The CT5800 analyser can measure up to twelve components simultaneously greatly reducing the need for multiple analysers it added. ...
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Emerson Automation Solutions, a global technology and engineering company, has launched the Rosemount CT5800 continuous gas analyser, to establish purity and optimise process control in industrial processing applications such as ethylene, natural gas and hydrogen manufacturing.
The CT5800 is the first quantum cascade laser (QCL) analyser designed for industrial process applications requiring Class I, Division 2 hazardous area certification built within a flameproof enclosure, said a statement from the company.
The CT5800 analyser’s unique cell design enables high-accuracy measurement of concentrations of impurities down to low ppm levels in the gas streams with exceptional linearity of response and repeatability, and incorporates up to six laser modules housed inside the same enclosure, it said.
The CT5800 analyser can measure up to twelve components simultaneously, greatly reducing the need for multiple analysers, it added.
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A majority of organizations worldwide have introduced advanced automation in their workplace and nearly half of executives say that they ll require it more broadly by 2018 to cope with rising work volumes a report said. Adding machines to everyday work drives revenue growth creates new job opportunities and connects employees back to the work they want to do added the report entitled Today s State of Work: At the Breaking Point from ServiceNow a US-based cloud computing company. The company surveyed more than 1 850 corporate leaders C-level VPs directors and managers to evaluate the workload of organizational leaders the impact and use of automation in common business services and executives opinions on the future of work. The survey also evaluated the relationship between organizational automation levels and financial performance. The findings include: Companies are approaching a bre...
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A majority of organizations worldwide have introduced advanced automation in their workplace, and nearly half of executives say that they’ll require it more broadly by 2018 to cope with rising work volumes, a report said.
Adding machines to everyday work drives revenue growth, creates new job opportunities and connects employees back to the work they want to do, added the report entitled “Today’s State of Work: At the Breaking Point” from ServiceNow, a US-based cloud computing company.
The company surveyed more than 1,850 corporate leaders—C-level, VPs, directors and managers—to evaluate the workload of organizational leaders, the impact and use of automation in common business services and executives’ opinions on the future of work. The survey also evaluated the relationship between organizational automation levels and financial performance. The findings include:
Companies are approaching a bre...
US-based Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation has developed a three-step approach for building an industrial security programme that extends from the enterprise to the plant level. The new programme will help mitigate risk across people processes and technology said a statement from the company. For industrial organisations security threats will continue to evolve. To keep pace a holistic security programme should evolve with and stay ahead of the changing threat landscape it said. The three steps include: Security assessment: Conduct a facility wide assessment to understand risk areas and potential threats. Defence-in-depth security: Deploy a multi-layered security approach that establishes multiple tiers of defence. Trusted vendors: Verify that your automation vendors follow core security principles when ...
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US-based Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation, has developed a three-step approach for building an industrial security programme that extends from the enterprise to the plant level.
The new programme will help mitigate risk across people, processes and technology, said a statement from the company.
For industrial organisations, security threats will continue to evolve. To keep pace, a holistic security programme should evolve with and stay ahead of the changing threat landscape, it said.
The three steps include:
• Security assessment: Conduct a facility wide assessment to understand risk areas and potential threats.
• Defence-in-depth security: Deploy a multi-layered security approach that establishes multiple tiers of defence.
• Trusted vendors: Verify that your automation vendors follow core security principles when ...
Manufacturers and industrial operators are discovering practical ways to apply IoT across their operations and they are deriving measurable business value as a result said a senior official from US-based Rockwell Automation at an event in London UK. Blake Moret president and CEO of Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information today (May 25) spoke on Internet of Things (IoT) adoption and its impact on industrial productivity at the Cisco s IoT World Forum. The official shared his insights with more than 1 200 business leaders at the event said a statement from the company. The company is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with harnessing the future of smart manufacturing said a statement from Rockwell Automation. As Moret described the positive outcomes associated with IoT will continue to accelerate...
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Manufacturers and industrial operators are discovering practical ways to apply IoT across their operations and they are deriving measurable business value as a result, said a senior official from US-based Rockwell Automation at an event in London, UK.
Blake Moret, president and CEO of Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, today (May 25) spoke on Internet of Things (IoT) adoption and its impact on industrial productivity, at the Cisco’s IoT World Forum.
The official shared his insights with more than 1,200 business leaders at the event, said a statement from the company.
The company is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with harnessing the future of smart manufacturing, said a statement from Rockwell Automation.
As Moret described, the positive outcomes associated with IoT will continue to accelerate...
Automation digitisation-enabled efficiency and growth opportunities for UAE s process industries will form the agenda for 2nd ISA UAE Automation Conference and Exhibition 2017 opening in Abu Dhabi today (May 16). Organised by DMS Global in partnership with the International Society of Automation (ISA) the event is taking place from 16-17 May at St. Regis Nation Tower Corniche. The conference provides an important platform for automation professionals equipment manufacturers and service providers to explore new strategies and solutions and showcase the latest products and most recent technical innovation in this area. Qasem Al Kayoumi the technical centre manager at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is set to deliver a keynote speech on the opening day. According to DMS Global the industrial operations and automation landscape in the UAE is evolving rapidly with the industry undergoing its biggest transfo...
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Automation, digitisation-enabled efficiency and growth opportunities for UAE’s process industries will form the agenda for 2nd ISA UAE Automation Conference and Exhibition 2017 opening in Abu Dhabi today (May 16).
Organised by DMS Global in partnership with the International Society of Automation (ISA), the event is taking place from 16-17 May at St. Regis Nation Tower, Corniche.
The conference provides an important platform for automation professionals, equipment manufacturers and service providers to explore new strategies and solutions and showcase the latest products and most recent technical innovation in this area.
Qasem Al Kayoumi, the technical centre manager at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is set to deliver a keynote speech on the opening day.
According to DMS Global, the industrial operations and automation landscape in the UAE is evolving rapidly, with the industry undergoing its biggest transfo...
US-based Emerson a global technology and engineering company has completed the purchase of the Valves & Controls business of Pentair for 3.15 billion. Headquartered in Schaffhausen Switzerland the Valves & Controls business is a leading provider of valve solutions and services with nearly 7 500 employees around the world said a statement from the company. The business will be integrated into Emerson s Automation Solutions platform it said. David N Farr chairman and CEO Emerson said: This acquisition enables us to continue to grow our global footprint in automation and expand our leadership position in key served markets such as chemical power refining mining and oil and gas. By adding these highly respected products and aftermarket services to our portfolio Emerson is better positioned to serve the needs of our global customers. Mike Train execu...
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US-based Emerson, a global technology and engineering company, has completed the purchase of the Valves & Controls business of Pentair for $3.15 billion.
Headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the Valves & Controls business is a leading provider of valve solutions and services with nearly 7,500 employees around the world, said a statement from the company.
The business will be integrated into Emerson’s Automation Solutions platform, it said.
David N Farr, chairman and CEO, Emerson, said: “This acquisition enables us to continue to grow our global footprint in automation and expand our leadership position in key served markets such as chemical, power, refining, mining and oil and gas.”
“By adding these highly respected products and aftermarket services to our portfolio, Emerson is better positioned to serve the needs of our global customers.”
Mike Train, execu...
By 2020 the industrial sector will be producing nearly 15 trillion gigabytes of data. With increasing amounts of data manufacturers must find more effective and efficient ways to put this data to use says Rockwell Automation a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information. Rockwell Automation is releasing expanded and scalable analytics offerings to help customers more quickly and easily gain insight from their investments in automation technology. Our Connected Enterprise vision has always had analytics and collaboration at its core said John Genovesi vice president of information software and process business Rockwell Automation. As we expand our information solutions offerings a primary goal is to make analytics more approachable and right-sized for the customer. New analytics solutions help our customers move ahead on their connected enterprise journey no matter where they are today. ...
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By 2020, the industrial sector will be producing nearly 15 trillion gigabytes of data. With increasing amounts of data, manufacturers must find more effective and efficient ways to put this data to use, says Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information.
Rockwell Automation is releasing expanded and scalable analytics offerings to help customers more quickly and easily gain insight from their investments in automation technology.
“Our Connected Enterprise vision has always had analytics and collaboration at its core,” said John Genovesi, vice president of information software and process business, Rockwell Automation. “As we expand our information solutions offerings, a primary goal is to make analytics more approachable and right-sized for the customer. New analytics solutions help our customers move ahead on their connected enterprise journey, no matter where they are today.”
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Industrial producers with batch applications can now create more flexible reliable and productive operations with the latest release of FactoryTalk Batch software from Rockwell Automation. The modern software enhances scalability and responsive control of distributed skid-level phases with the integrity of plant-level coordination while delivering an improved reliable user experience with built-in mobility the company said. Rather than trying to force-fit applications into rigid batch control systems producers can now customise a modern batch system to their application s needs said Dan UpDyke product manager Rockwell Automation. These enhancements give batch producers greater flexibility when designing operating and expanding batch systems. They also enable producers to use mobile devices for a more intuitive experience and improved workflows upDuke said. Integration wi...
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Industrial producers with batch applications can now create more flexible, reliable and productive operations with the latest release of FactoryTalk Batch software from Rockwell Automation.
The modern software enhances scalability and responsive control of distributed, skid-level phases with the integrity of plant-level coordination, while delivering an improved, reliable user experience with built-in mobility, the company said.
“Rather than trying to force-fit applications into rigid batch control systems, producers can now customise a modern batch system to their application’s needs,” said Dan UpDyke, product manager, Rockwell Automation.
“These enhancements give batch producers greater flexibility when designing, operating and expanding batch systems. They also enable producers to use mobile devices for a more intuitive experience and improved workflows,” upDuke said.
Integration wi...
Brady has developed a durable solution to safely lock out gate valves with diameters ranging from 3 up to 18 inch. The new Collapsible Gate Valve Lockout also features a tri-folding system to allow for easy storage. The Collapsible Gate Valve Lockout can block gate valves up to 18 inch to neutralise or secure the flow of energy or materials to machines. Every worker servicing a machine can apply a padlock to the lockout device to lock a gate valve in the off-position while maintenance is ongoing. This prevents other workers from inadvertently re-energising machinery which could lead to impactful workplace accidents. Collapsible Gate Valve Lockouts can also be used to secure the flow of water to firefighting systems for example. The Collapsible Gate Valve Lockout can easily be rotated around a valve to lock it in the off- or on-position. The device s tri-folding system makes it practical to store or carry while still being able to cover and lock large 18 inch valves...
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Brady has developed a durable solution to safely lock out gate valves with diameters ranging from 3 up to 18 inch. The new Collapsible Gate Valve Lockout also features a tri-folding system to allow for easy storage.
The Collapsible Gate Valve Lockout can block gate valves up to 18 inch to neutralise or secure the flow of energy or materials to machines. Every worker servicing a machine can apply a padlock to the lockout device to lock a gate valve in the off-position while maintenance is ongoing. This prevents other workers from inadvertently re-energising machinery which could lead to impactful workplace accidents. Collapsible Gate Valve Lockouts can also be used to secure the flow of water to firefighting systems for example.
The Collapsible Gate Valve Lockout can easily be rotated around a valve to lock it in the off- or on-position. The device’s tri-folding system makes it practical to store or carry, while still being able to cover and lock large, 18 inch valves...
The UAE s building automation and control systems (BACS) market is projected to register a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of over eight per cent through 2021 according to a report. The BACS sector encompasses automatic centralised control of a building s lighting control solutions HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) energy management systems security and access control. These systems are used to reduce monitor and optimize energy consumption of a building by controlling HVAC and lighting and other systems and to electronically secure buildings. The UAE growth is mainly due to the growing focus towards infrastructure development and increasing government support coupled with rising adoption of energy efficient devices said the report by TechSci Research a leading management consulting firm. In 2015 the country s BACS market was mainly driven by rising demand from commercial and ...
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The UAE's building automation and control systems (BACS) market is projected to register a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of over eight per cent through 2021, according to a report.
The BACS sector encompasses automatic centralised control of a building’s lighting control solutions, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), energy management systems, security and access control.
These systems are used to reduce, monitor and optimize energy consumption of a building by controlling HVAC and lighting and other systems and to electronically secure buildings.
The UAE growth is mainly due to the growing focus towards infrastructure development and increasing government support coupled with rising adoption of energy efficient devices, said the report by TechSci Research, a leading management consulting firm.
In 2015, the country's BACS market was mainly driven by rising demand from commercial and ...
UAE-based Mai Dubai a bottled drinking water company has awarded a 21 million contract to Swisslog for automation of its storage and distribution logistics at its logistics unit in Dubai. Swisslog is a leading Switzerland-based automation expert in robot-based and data-driven intralogistic solutions. Mai Dubai s commercial operations began in March 2014 and it has been growing exponentially ever since. The company today is a trusted household brand and a serious player in the bottled water industry. Swisslog was roped in as a partner for this project due to their mutual commitment to future growth said a statement from Mai Dubai. Outgoing products from the plant will be shipped in a wide range of bottle sizes to stores businesses and private homes it said. The automation project will see Swisslog Middle East deliver a new automated raw and packing material warehouse extend its production capab...
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UAE-based Mai Dubai, a bottled drinking water company, has awarded a $21 million contract to Swisslog for automation of its storage and distribution logistics at its logistics unit in Dubai.
Swisslog is a leading Switzerland-based automation expert in robot-based and data-driven intralogistic solutions.
Mai Dubai’s commercial operations began in March 2014, and it has been growing exponentially ever since. The company today is a trusted household brand and a serious player in the bottled water industry.
Swisslog was roped in as a partner for this project due to their mutual commitment to future growth, said a statement from Mai Dubai.
Outgoing products from the plant will be shipped in a wide range of bottle sizes to stores, businesses and private homes, it said.
The automation project will see Swisslog Middle East deliver a new automated raw and packing material warehouse, extend its production capab...
Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a long-term master supplier agreement with AVK Saudi Valves Manufacturing Company (AVK) a leading supplier of high quality valves and fire hydrants. As a leader in its industry AVK will supply the city with its state-of-the-art products as the city continues to develop and expand its infrastructure. KAEC is the largest privately-funded new city in the world. Situated on the west coast of Saudi Arabia the city covers an area of 181 sq km of land approximately the size of Washington DC. It comprises King Abdullah Port the Coastal Communities residential districts the Haramain Railway district and the Industrial Valley. The city is under development by Emaar The Economic City a publicly listed Saudi joint-stock company established in 2006. This partnership is a key indicator of the calibre of companies working alongside KAEC in the delivery of a next-generation...
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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a long-term master supplier agreement with AVK Saudi Valves Manufacturing Company (AVK), a leading supplier of high quality valves and fire hydrants.
As a leader in its industry, AVK will supply the city with its state-of-the-art products as the city continues to develop and expand its infrastructure.
KAEC is the largest privately-funded new city in the world. Situated on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, the city covers an area of 181 sq km of land, approximately the size of Washington DC. It comprises King Abdullah Port, the Coastal Communities residential districts, the Haramain Railway district and the Industrial Valley. The city is under development by Emaar, The Economic City, a publicly listed Saudi joint-stock company established in 2006.
“This partnership is a key indicator of the calibre of companies working alongside KAEC in the delivery of a next-generation...
Rotork s experience of retrofitting actuators on existing valve installations began in the early years of the company s history and since the 1960s there has been an area of the business entirely dedicated to retrofit activity A major petrochemical modernisation programme in Turkey includes a retrofit project that will deliver automated actuation and control for over 900 valves at a refinery s tank farms. Tupras is Turkey s largest industrial company and leading refiner operating four refineries of which the Izmit Refinery in Kocael Province by the Sea of Marmara is the largest. First opened in 1961 production at Izmit of commodities including LPG naphtha petrol jet fuel kerosene and diesel is now running at over 11 million tonnes a year. The retrofit project involving the installation of Rotork intelligent valve actuation and two-wire digital control technologies is part of a massive expansion programme which also includes the construc...
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Rotork’s experience of retrofitting actuators on existing valve installations began in the early years of the company’s history and since the 1960s there has been an area of the business entirely dedicated to retrofit activity
A major petrochemical modernisation programme in Turkey includes a retrofit project that will deliver automated actuation and control for over 900 valves at a refinery’s tank farms. Tupras is Turkey’s largest industrial company and leading refiner, operating four refineries of which the Izmit Refinery, in Kocael Province by the Sea of Marmara, is the largest. First opened in 1961, production at Izmit of commodities including LPG, naphtha, petrol, jet fuel, kerosene and diesel is now running at over 11 million tonnes a year.
The retrofit project, involving the installation of Rotork intelligent valve actuation and two-wire digital control technologies, is part of a massive expansion programme which also includes the construc...
Cost pressures the imperative to reduce CO2 emissions new regulatory measures and strong growth in natural gas production are additional factors that drive technology development in the sector between now and 2025 says a DNV GL report The future of oil and gas technology looks increasingly automated digital and smarter according to a new Technology Outlook report published by DNV GL. The report peers into the systems and processes that oil and gas and other sectors will deploy by 2025 as business operates in an increasingly interconnected world. According to the report industry players should expect particular evolutions in subsea production system technology and more efficient drilling and well operations while autonomous pipeline inspection is expected to increase on- and offshore. The new report forecasts technology develop...
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Cost pressures, the imperative to reduce CO2 emissions, new regulatory measures and strong growth in natural gas production are additional factors that drive technology development in the sector between now and 2025, says a DNV GL report According to the report, industry players should expect particular evolutions in subsea production system technology and more efficient drilling and well operations, while autonomous pipeline inspection is expected to increase on- and offshore. The new report forecasts technology develop...
The future of oil and gas technology looks increasingly automated, digital and smarter according to a new Technology Outlook report published by DNV GL. The report peers into the systems and processes that oil and gas and other sectors will deploy by 2025, as business operates in an increasingly interconnected world.
More than 10 000 L&T valves are in operation at some of the largest gas processing and treating facilities in the region such as Gasco Shah Gas OGD III Habshan Gas Development Project and Ruwais NGL L&T valves Limited (formerly Audco India Limited) says it is proud of its long association with the Adnoc group of companies. For over 15 years the company has supplied world-class flow-control solutions to major oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The company started its engagement with Adnoc group in the year 2000 with Gasco Ruwais Upgrade project. Over the years the approved product portfolio has expanded to include gate globe and check valves (GGC) trunnion-mounted ball valves (TMBV) triple-offset butterfly valves (TOBV) double block and bleed plug valves (DBB plug) high pressure and large-size valves and valves in high alloys such as super duplex steels and Inconel. L&T Valves provide safe and reliable flow-control for critical services a...
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More than 10,000 L&T valves are in operation at some of the largest gas processing and treating facilities in the region such as Gasco Shah Gas, OGD III, Habshan Gas Development Project and Ruwais NGL
L&T valves Limited (formerly Audco India Limited) says it is proud of its long association with the Adnoc group of companies. For over 15 years, the company has supplied world-class flow-control solutions to major oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi.
The company started its engagement with Adnoc group in the year 2000 with Gasco Ruwais Upgrade project. Over the years, the approved product portfolio has expanded to include gate, globe and check valves (GGC), trunnion-mounted ball valves (TMBV), triple-offset butterfly valves (TOBV), double block and bleed plug valves (DBB plug), high pressure and large-size valves, and valves in high alloys such as super duplex steels and Inconel.
"L&T Valves provide safe and reliable flow-control for critical services a...
The specialist industrial automation and information solutions provider is offering technologies which leverage the evolving power of the Internet of Things to deliver more benefits for end-users In today s challenging market oil and gas producers face an array of challenges not least how to maximise asset productivity reduce energy consumption upgrade legacy systems and make better use of the vast amounts of data generated by their assets. For Rockwell Automation the specialist industrial automation and information solutions provider that means offering technologies which leverage the evolving power of the Internet of Things to deliver more benefits for end-users. Productivity is about helping our customers run their operations more efficiently maintaining or increasing production levels reducing downtime and using predictive and preventive maintenance programmes Neil Enright Rockwell Automation s Middle East regional sales di...
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The specialist industrial automation and information solutions provider is offering technologies which leverage the evolving power of the ‘Internet of Things’ to deliver more benefits for end-users
In today’s challenging market, oil and gas producers face an array of challenges – not least how to maximise asset productivity, reduce energy consumption, upgrade legacy systems and make better use of the vast amounts of data generated by their assets.
For Rockwell Automation, the specialist industrial automation and information solutions provider, that means offering technologies which leverage the evolving power of the ‘Internet of Things’ to deliver more benefits for end-users.
"Productivity is about helping our customers run their operations more efficiently – maintaining or increasing production levels, reducing downtime, and using predictive and preventive maintenance programmes," Neil Enright, Rockwell Automation’s Middle East regional sales di...
Calibration is fundamental to the operation of any measurement system in order to demonstrate its continued satisfactory operation to the regulatory authorities says Craig Marshall project engineer at NEL In the oil and gas industry an emphasis on environmental standards and fiscal accountability means that accurate measurement is a key driver not only for the regulators that want to be assured of accurate fiscal accountability but for the operators that also want to maximise business efficiency. Over the past few decades metering technology has advanced significantly. However while flow meters can now record and store a vast amount of data recalibrations are still both costly and labour intensive. This is particularly so when multiple meters are involved. To keep pace with technological change and save valuable cost and time for the oil and gas industry a more innovative calibration approach is now required. In the UK the Oil & Gas Au...
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Calibration is fundamental to the operation of any measurement system, in order to demonstrate its continued satisfactory operation to the regulatory authorities, says Craig Marshall, project engineer at NEL
In the oil and gas industry, an emphasis on environmental standards and fiscal accountability means that accurate measurement is a key driver, not only for the regulators that want to be assured of accurate fiscal accountability, but for the operators that also want to maximise business efficiency.
Over the past few decades, metering technology has advanced significantly. However, while flow meters can now record and store a vast amount of data, recalibrations are still both costly and labour intensive. This is particularly so when multiple meters are involved. To keep pace with technological change, and save valuable cost and time for the oil and gas industry, a more innovative calibration approach is now required.
In the UK, the Oil & Gas Au...
The booming oil and gas industry in Latin America and Africa is a key factor fuelling market growth in the global industrial valves and actuators market which generated revenues of 45.28 billion in 2014 and is estimated to reach 59.28 billion by 2019 The oil and gas industry is estimated to be the major revenue contributor to the global industrial valves and actuators market a new study shows. The rise in exploration and production of new oil and gas fields and increased investments in pipelines and refineries in the Americas the Middle East Africa (MEA) and Asia Pacific (Apac) is expected to contribute to the steady growth of the global industrial valves and actuators market says Technovia Research s new report on the global valves and actuators market. According to Technavio s report the global industrial valves and actuators market generated revenues of 45.28 billion in 2014 and estimates this to reach 59.28 billion by 2019 gro...
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The booming oil and gas industry in Latin America and Africa is a key factor fuelling market growth in the global industrial valves and actuators market which generated revenues of $45.28 billion in 2014 and is estimated to reach $59.28 billion by 2019
The oil and gas industry is estimated to be the major revenue contributor to the global industrial valves and actuators market, a new study shows.
The rise in exploration and production of new oil and gas fields and increased investments in pipelines and refineries in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa (MEA), and Asia Pacific (Apac) is expected to contribute to the steady growth of the global industrial valves and actuators market, says Technovia Research’s new report on the global valves and actuators market.
According to Technavio’s report, the global industrial valves and actuators market generated revenues of $45.28 billion in 2014 and estimates this to reach $59.28 billion by 2019, gro...
Even as low order backlog remains a major concern moderate global economic growth competition and rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on CWFC s business operating results and financial condition says a report Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company (CWFC) designs and manufactures highly engineered valves pumps motors generators electronics systems and related products for complex naval defence power generation oil and gas and general industrial applications. Comprehensive range of solutions parent company synergies and strong operational performance are its key strengths even as low order backlog remains a major area of concern. Moderate global economic growth competition and rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on CWFC s business operating results and financial condition. However growth prospects: industrial valve market strategic acquisitions and growing nuclear power market could present ample growth opportuniti...
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Even as low order backlog remains a major concern, moderate global economic growth, competition, and rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on CWFC’s business, operating results and financial condition, says a report
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company (CWFC) designs and manufactures highly engineered valves, pumps, motors, generators, electronics, systems and related products for complex naval defence, power generation, oil and gas and general industrial applications. Comprehensive range of solutions, parent company synergies, and strong operational performance are its key strengths, even as low order backlog remains a major area of concern. Moderate global economic growth, competition, and rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on CWFC’s business, operating results and financial condition. However, growth prospects: industrial valve market, strategic acquisitions, and growing nuclear power market could present ample growth opportuniti...
The valves and accessories manufacturer which is a part of Saudi Arabia s Pan Gulf Industrial Investment says its business has remained consistent over the past four years and has orders worth 100 million in the pipeline Pan Gulf Valves (PGV) one of the leading manufacturers of a comprehensive range of valves and accessories in Saudi Arabia says the projected 15 per cent annual growth in the industrial valves market will fuel its business growth. The subsidiary of Pan Gulf Industrial Investment says its business has remained consistent over the past four years and has orders worth 100 million in the pipeline. Our present business trend has remained consistent with past years due to our backlog. The effect of the current dip in project load has not translated to our revenue generation trend yet says the company s general manager Adil Sabri. Pan Gulf Valves caters to the needs of a range of end-users across industrial infrastructur...
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The valves and accessories manufacturer, which is a part of Saudi Arabia’s Pan Gulf Industrial Investment, says its business has remained consistent over the past four years and, has orders worth $100 million in the pipeline
Pan Gulf Valves (PGV), one of the leading manufacturers of a comprehensive range of valves and accessories in Saudi Arabia, says the projected 15 per cent annual growth in the industrial valves market will fuel its business growth.
The subsidiary of Pan Gulf Industrial Investment says its business has remained consistent over the past four years and, has orders worth $100 million in the pipeline.
'Our present business trend has remained consistent with past years due to our backlog. The effect of the current dip in project load has not translated to our revenue generation trend yet,' says the company’s general manager Adil Sabri.
Pan Gulf Valves caters to the needs of a range of end-users across industrial, infrastructur...
The family-owned company from Nordheim in southern Germany which operates globally has tradition know-how and innovative strength and continues to be a pioneer in the industry even after 140 years Power plants offshore platforms chemical plants marine engines: AS-Schneider industrial valves ensure smooth operation in many such systems. The family-owned company from Nordheim in southern Germany near Heilbronn operates globally and is one of the world-wide leading manufacturers of instrumentation valves and manifolds. AS-Schneider looks back on a nearly 140-year history and was always an innovation driver and idea generator. The core business of AS-Schneider is industrial instrumentation measurement and control technology. These are widely used in plant engineering such as in the oil and gas industry chemical plants power plants refineries and cement plants. The company offers a wide range of products. This ranges from shut-off valves with safety ...
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The family-owned company from Nordheim in southern Germany which operates globally has tradition, know-how and innovative strength and continues to be a pioneer in the industry even after 140 years
Power plants, offshore platforms, chemical plants, marine engines: AS-Schneider industrial valves ensure smooth operation in many such systems. The family-owned company from Nordheim in southern Germany near Heilbronn operates globally and is one of the world-wide leading manufacturers of instrumentation valves and manifolds. AS-Schneider looks back on a nearly 140-year history – and was always an innovation driver and idea generator.
The core business of AS-Schneider is industrial instrumentation measurement and control technology. These are widely used in plant engineering such as in the oil and gas industry, chemical plants, power plants, refineries and cement plants. The company offers a wide range of products. This ranges from shut-off valves with safety ...
Crane ChemPharma & Energy has announced that its Center Line 200 resilient seated butterfly valves are now NSF-61 and NSF-372 certified for potable water and lead-free service. Certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 ensures that a product meets the regulatory requirements for the US and Canada and it can often fulfill the testing requirements for many other countries as well. For more than 40 years Center Line valves have delivered reliable performance in the chemical processing food and beverage power and pulp and paper industries said Alysha King global business line manager for Crane ChemPharma & Energy. With the NSF certification we can now further enhance the breadth of solutions that we provide to our customers and help ensure the safety and quality of potable water systems worldwide king added. Manufactured in stainless steel and aluminum bronze materials the valves offer positive bi-directional shutoff direct mount automation and ex...
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Crane ChemPharma & Energy has announced that its Center Line 200 resilient seated butterfly valves are now NSF-61 and NSF-372 certified for potable water and lead-free service. Certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 ensures that a product meets the regulatory requirements for the US and Canada, and it can often fulfill the testing requirements for many other countries as well.
“For more than 40 years, Center Line valves have delivered reliable performance in the chemical processing, food and beverage, power, and pulp and paper industries” said Alysha King, global business line manager for Crane ChemPharma & Energy. “With the NSF certification, we can now further enhance the breadth of solutions that we provide to our customers, and help ensure the safety and quality of potable water systems worldwide,” king added.
Manufactured in stainless steel and aluminum bronze materials, the valves offer positive bi-directional shutoff, direct mount automation and ex...
AS-Schneider s anti-tamper valve head units protect petroleum valves against unauthorised access and unwanted manipulation Valves play an important role when it comes to the safety of process equipment: Unauthorised access or accidental operation can quickly lead to catastrophic results. However both these scenarios are easily prevented. AS-Schneider the specialist in the field of industrial valves provides a range of anti-tamper valve head units to allow plant operators to reliably protect their valves against undesired operation. The standard design of the anti-tamper valve head unit is equipped with a bore and matching AT-key. The valve can only be operated using this special key. The operator can also lock the bore using a padlock in order to prevent the insertion of the AT-key. This makes it impossible to operate the valve. It can be securely locked in any position closed partially open or fully open says the company in a...
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AS-Schneider’s anti-tamper valve head units protect petroleum valves against unauthorised access and unwanted manipulation
Valves play an important role when it comes to the safety of process equipment: Unauthorised access or accidental operation can quickly lead to catastrophic results. However, both these scenarios are easily prevented.
AS-Schneider, the specialist in the field of industrial valves, provides a range of anti-tamper valve head units to allow plant operators to reliably protect their valves against undesired operation.
The standard design of the anti-tamper valve head unit is equipped with a bore and matching AT-key.
The valve can only be operated using this special key. The operator can also lock the bore using a padlock in order to prevent the insertion of the AT-key. This makes it impossible to operate the valve.
It can be securely locked in any position – closed, partially open or fully open, says the company in a...
VALVES which are used to control pressure temperature and level of liquid are called control valves. These are widely used in industries where the flow and level are required to be maintained. Control valves open or close responding to the process variable defined for its operation by means of electric and pneumatic actuators. The major factors which are driving the control valves market includes: growing investment in the oil and gas sector. This automatically creates demand for control valves as they find application right from the extraction of crude oil and gas till it reaches the end customers via refinery and oil terminals and depots. Emerging economies like China and India are also increasing their hydrocarbon investment which is again boosting the demand for control valves. But despite the growing demand for control valves globally the challenge is of setting up an efficient system of logistics and supply. Another challenge faced by the global valves manufact...
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VALVES which are used to control pressure, temperature and level of liquid are called control valves. These are widely used in industries where the flow and level are required to be maintained. Control valves open or close responding to the process variable defined for its operation by means of electric and pneumatic actuators.
The major factors which are driving the control valves market includes: growing investment in the oil and gas sector. This automatically creates demand for control valves, as they find application right from the extraction of crude oil and gas till it reaches the end customers via refinery and oil terminals and depots. Emerging economies like China and India are also increasing their hydrocarbon investment which is again boosting the demand for control valves.
But, despite the growing demand for control valves globally, the challenge is of setting up an efficient system of logistics and supply. Another challenge faced by the global valves manufact...
SAFETY and security work hand in hand in the manufacturing automation arena. However despite more and more sophisticated frequent and costly cyber attacks security still does not receive the same attention as safety. There is a growing need to elevate security awareness to the same level as safety ensuring not only a safe but also a secure manufacturing environment. This paper explores the current differences in treatment of safety and security discusses reasons for the different treatments and necessary steps to make security an equal player to safety in manufacturing automation. SECURITY AWARENESS Let s face it security awareness today suffers from an identity crisis at manufacturing facilities across the globe. Big small or anything in between there is a general lack of understanding of security best practices. With reported cyber attacks growing by 600 per cent since 2010 according to NSS Labs security awareness among...
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SAFETY and security work hand in hand in the manufacturing automation arena. However, despite more and more sophisticated, frequent and costly cyber attacks, security still does not receive the same attention as safety. There is a growing need to elevate security awareness to the same level as safety – ensuring not only a safe, but also a secure manufacturing environment.
This paper explores the current differences in treatment of safety and security, discusses reasons for the different treatments and necessary steps to make security an equal player to safety in manufacturing automation.
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Let’s face it – security awareness today suffers from an identity crisis at manufacturing facilities across the globe. Big, small or anything in between, there is a general lack of understanding of security best practices.
With reported cyber attacks growing by 600 per cent since 2010, according to NSS Labs, security awareness among...
REGULATORY modifications in 2010 have raised important issues in design and use of industrial safety systems. Certain changes in IEC 61508 now being widely implemented mean that designers and users who desire full compliance must give new consideration to topics such as SIL levels and the transition from 1H to 2H methodologies. In particular these issues can impact users selection of solenoid valves and prepackaged redundant control systems (RCS) for implementation in a safety instrumented system (SIS). Such selections may also be affected by how experienced valve suppliers are at dealing with complex new compliance methodologies. These issues are especially applicable to the oil gas chemical and power industries in applications such as safety shutdown systems boilers furnaces high-integrity protection systems (HIPS) and more. They re of concern to safety engineers and reliability engineers as well as to process engineers engineering executives and plant ...
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REGULATORY modifications in 2010 have raised important issues in design and use of industrial safety systems. Certain changes in IEC 61508, now being widely implemented, mean that designers and users who desire full compliance must give new consideration to topics such as SIL levels and the transition from 1H to 2H methodologies.
In particular, these issues can impact users’ selection of solenoid valves and prepackaged redundant control systems (RCS) for implementation in a safety instrumented system (SIS). Such selections may also be affected by how experienced valve suppliers are at dealing with complex new compliance methodologies.
These issues are especially applicable to the oil, gas, chemical, and power industries – in applications such as safety shutdown systems, boilers, furnaces, high-integrity protection systems (HIPS), and more. They’re of concern to safety engineers and reliability engineers, as well as to process engineers, engineering executives, and plant ...
GLOBAL process automation and instrumentation market in the oil and gas industry is a fast developing market which includes five segments; namely process automation process instrumentation process analyser flow compute and leakage detection system. The growth of the process automation and instrumentation market in the oil and gas industry in the coming years is expected to be significant with the revenue growth estimated to reach 31.24 billion by 2020 growing at an estimated CAGR of 8.23 per cent from 2013 to 2020. According to a new market research report of Oil and gas automation and instrumentation market global forecasts and analysis 2013 to 2020 the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.23 per cent from 2013 to 2020 and reach 31.24 billion in 2020. The major players in the process automation and instrumentation market in the oil and gas industry include ABB (Switzerland) Emerson Process Management (US) Siemens (Germany) Honeywell (US) Rockwell...
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GLOBAL process automation and instrumentation market in the oil and gas industry is a fast developing market, which includes five segments; namely process automation, process instrumentation, process analyser, flow compute, and leakage detection system.
The growth of the process automation and instrumentation market in the oil and gas industry in the coming years is expected to be significant, with the revenue growth estimated to reach $31.24 billion by 2020, growing at an estimated CAGR of 8.23 per cent from 2013 to 2020.
According to a new market research report of “Oil and gas automation and instrumentation market – global forecasts and analysis 2013 to 2020”, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.23 per cent from 2013 to 2020, and reach $31.24 billion in 2020. The major players in the process automation and instrumentation market in the oil and gas industry include ABB (Switzerland), Emerson Process Management (US), Siemens (Germany), Honeywell (US), Rockwell...
MT-ENTERPRISES an industrial services company established in 2004 to serve utilities oil and gas and the petrochemicals users in Saudi Arabia is planning to expand its market reach and offer a more diversified range of products and services to its customers next year. The company which set up a world-class calibration laboratory in 2012 in Saudi Arabia plans to expand its calibration services while committing to its strict international quality system and traceable standards. The process industrial sector goes through typical annual cycles of shut downs seasons and turnarounds. This last season was a busy time for us where we signed many contracts and we are proud to have received a positive feedback for offering dependable quality services as well as delivering on time and at competitive prices. Things have improved a lot in 2013 and we are looking forward to a better year closing says Faisal Tulbah general manager MT-Enterprises Calibration Services. ...
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MT-ENTERPRISES – an industrial services company established in 2004 to serve utilities, oil and gas and the petrochemicals users in Saudi Arabia – is planning to expand its market reach and offer a more diversified range of products and services to its customers, next year.
The company, which set up a world-class calibration laboratory in 2012 in Saudi Arabia, plans to expand its calibration services while committing to its strict international quality system and traceable standards.
“The process industrial sector goes through typical annual cycles of shut downs seasons and turnarounds. This last season was a busy time for us where we signed many contracts and we are proud to have received a positive feedback for offering dependable quality services as well as delivering on time and at competitive prices. Things have improved a lot in 2013 and we are looking forward to a better year closing,” says Faisal Tulbah, general manager, MT-Enterprises Calibration Services.<...
THE oil and gas industry (O&G) is the largest revenue generator for the industrial valves and actuators market globally. As a result the exploration of new oil and gas fields with the corresponding increase in investments in refineries and pipelines in key growth regions is likely to have a high impact on market prospects. The market will also benefit from the rising demand for automation and infrastructure modernisation a new research report says. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan titled Strategic Analysis of the Global Industrial Valves and Actuators market finds that the market earned revenues of 18.37 billion in 2012 ( 17.65 billion in 2011 the base year for the report) and estimates this to reach 22.10 billion in 2016. Currently significant oil exploration activity is taking place in Africa South America the Middle East and Russia notes Frost & Sullivan industrial automation and process control research associate Niranjan Paul. Thes...
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THE oil and gas industry (O&G) is the largest revenue generator for the industrial valves and actuators market, globally. As a result, the exploration of new oil and gas fields, with the corresponding increase in investments in refineries and pipelines in key growth regions, is likely to have a high impact on market prospects. The market will also benefit from the rising demand for automation and infrastructure modernisation, a new research report says.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan titled ‘Strategic Analysis of the Global Industrial Valves and Actuators’ market, finds that the market earned revenues of $18.37 billion in 2012 ($17.65 billion in 2011 the base year for the report) and estimates this to reach $22.10 billion in 2016.
“Currently, significant oil exploration activity is taking place in Africa, South America, the Middle East and Russia,” notes Frost & Sullivan industrial automation and process control research associate Niranjan Paul. “Thes...
Rotork intelligent electric valve actuators and two-wire digital control systems have been specified for a major plant upgrade at the Caltex Kurnell site in Sydney Australia. The upgrade project is converting the existing refinery site into an import terminal for the storage and distribution of petrol diesel jet fuel and fuel oil. A large proportion of the 300 actuators involved are the latest IQ3 units the third generation of Rotork s pioneering non-intrusive intelligent electric actuator product range. All the new actuators will be monitored and controlled by ten hot-standby Rotork Pakscan P3 bus networks. Designed specifically for the remote operation of valve actuators and the spacious environments associated with tank farms Pakscan provides the vital link between actuators in the field and the host control system. Many of the actuators will be supplied on new valves whilst a number are being retrofitted by Rotork Site Services Australia onto...
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Rotork intelligent electric valve actuators and two-wire digital control systems have been specified for a major plant upgrade at the Caltex Kurnell site in Sydney, Australia. The upgrade project is converting the existing refinery site into an import terminal for the storage and distribution of petrol, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil. A large proportion of the 300 actuators involved are the latest IQ3 units, the third generation of Rotork’s pioneering non-intrusive intelligent electric actuator product range. All the new actuators will be monitored and controlled by ten hot-standby Rotork Pakscan P3 bus networks. Designed specifically for the remote operation of valve actuators and the spacious environments associated with tank farms, Pakscan provides the vital link between actuators in the field and the host control system. Many of the actuators will be supplied on new valves whilst a number are being retrofitted by Rotork Site Services Australia onto...
ABB the leading power and automation technology group has won a project from Foster Wheeler for the automation of bulk inventory operations management of the chemical complex that is under construction by Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) in Jubail Industrial City II Saudi Arabia. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2013. Under the scope of this contract ABB will design and execute the automation of the tank farms and portions of the packaging centre that will include the transport of bulk raw materials and finished products to and from the complex and internally between production units through pipes trucks or trains. ABB s T-MAC Plus system will be deployed to optimise the operation and will increase energy efficiency safety and control with a scalable solution that is compatible with the management systems of most of today s industries. Innovative automation technologies from ABB combined with our industry knowledge and experience will provi...
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ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a project from Foster Wheeler for the automation of bulk inventory operations management of the chemical complex that is under construction by Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) in Jubail Industrial City II, Saudi Arabia. The order was booked in the first quarter
of 2013.
Under the scope of this contract, ABB will design and execute the automation of the tank farms and portions of the packaging centre that will include the transport of bulk raw materials and finished products to and from the complex and internally between production units, through pipes, trucks or trains. ABB’s T-MAC Plus system will be deployed to optimise the operation and will increase energy efficiency, safety and control, with a scalable solution that is compatible with the management systems of most of today’s industries.
“Innovative automation technologies from ABB, combined with our industry knowledge and experience, will provi...
VALVES the heart of oil gas and petrochemical plants and production facilities are valuable assets. Well heads X-mass trees platforms valves wing valves upper master valves lower master valves ZVs MOVs PCVs HCVs launcher and receiver valves for scrapers are so critical in production that no company can afford to have any problems with them. Saudi Arabia-based Oil & Gas Services Gate Company (OGSG) says replacing valves should always be the last option as replacing them will cause a big loss in production because of shutdown; replacing them will mean spending on high-priced new valves; and replacing them will lead to delay in operation due to a long lead time for manufacturers to supply valves. p style= font-size:x-small; text-alig...
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VALVES, the heart of oil, gas and petrochemical plants and production facilities are valuable assets. Well heads, X-mass trees, platforms valves, wing valves, upper master valves, lower master valves, ZVs, MOVs, PCVs, HCVs, launcher and receiver valves for scrapers are so critical in production that no company can afford to have any problems with them.
Saudi Arabia-based Oil & Gas Services Gate Company (OGSG) says replacing valves should always be the last option as replacing them will cause a big loss in production because of shutdown; replacing them will mean spending on high-priced new valves; and replacing them will lead to delay in operation due to a long lead time for manufacturers to supply valves.
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Global O&G automation and control market to hit $8.7bnTHE global oil and gas automation and control systems market will reach a value of 8.63 billion in 2013 with safety and optimisation of oil and gas processes driving expenditure in the market says a report. According to a Visiongain report the global oil and gas automation and control systems market is forecast to record moderate and continuous growth over the next decade as oil gas and power companies try to increase productivity reduce costs and improve their safety standards. Automation and control systems are used throughout the industry from oil and gas field operations to production and processing plants and distribution and retailing of petroleum products. Integrated monitoring and control systems raise efficiency speed and performance of companies operations. The lead analyst of the oil and gas automation and control systems market 2013-2023 report comments that Oil and gas industry leaders are investing in automation and control systems to ensur... Read MoreGlobal O&G automation and control market to hit $8.7bn
THE global oil and gas automation and control systems market will reach a value of $8.63 billion in 2013, with safety and optimisation of oil and gas processes driving expenditure in the market, says a report. According to a Visiongain report, the global oil and gas automation and control systems market is forecast to record moderate and continuous growth over the next decade, as oil, gas and power companies try to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve their safety standards. Automation and control systems are used throughout the industry from oil and gas field operations, to production and processing plants, and distribution and retailing of petroleum products. Integrated monitoring and control systems raise efficiency, speed and performance of companies’ operations. The lead analyst of the oil and gas automation and control systems market 2013-2023 report comments that “Oil and gas industry leaders are investing in automation and control systems to ensur... Amot unveils shut off valvesAMOT has launched two products with extended application range: Chalwyn diesel engine spark arrestors with nearly three times the reach to now cover engines up to 1100hp (825kW) and Amot emergency air shut-off valves extending up to a 10-inch size for the larger valves of the latest engine designs. The Chalwyn diesel engine spark arrestor prevents the risk of fire from the ignition of flammable material caused by spark emission from the exhaust and can replace existing silencers. Exhaust connection pipe sizes up to 10-inch are offered in the newly extended range. Previously only available for engines up to 400hp these quenching type units have a cyclonic design with glowing particles from diesel exhaust spun and repeatedly impacted against the internal spark arrestor surfaces. This cools and breaks them down before eventual safe discharge. The spark arrestors are full stainless steel design and are certified to stringent international Atex standards. Amot d... Read MoreAmot unveils shut off valves
AMOT has launched two products with extended application range: Chalwyn diesel engine spark arrestors with nearly three times the reach to now cover engines up to 1100hp (825kW) and Amot emergency air shut-off valves extending up to a 10-inch size for the larger valves of the latest engine designs. The Chalwyn diesel engine spark arrestor prevents the risk of fire from the ignition of flammable material caused by spark emission from the exhaust and can replace existing silencers. Exhaust connection pipe sizes up to 10-inch are offered in the newly extended range. Previously only available for engines up to 400hp, these quenching type units have a cyclonic design, with glowing particles from diesel exhaust spun and repeatedly impacted against the internal spark arrestor surfaces. This cools and breaks them down before eventual safe discharge. The spark arrestors are full stainless steel design and are certified to stringent international Atex standards. Amot d... Honeywell wins Qafco automationThe Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco) has renewed a contract with Honeywell to provide safety and automation systems for Qafco s existing plants expansion projects and future projects. The agreement one of the longest duration agreements of its kind to be signed in the Middle East is for 10 years with an option to extend for an additional four. Founded in 1969 as Qatar s first large-scale venture to support diversification of the country s economy Qafco has evolved into a world-class fertiliser producer currently exporting ammonia and urea to more than 35 countries. The partnership between Qafco and Honeywell is built on mutual trust and respect says Khalifa Al Sowaidi vice-chairman and CEO of Qafco. For our greenfield sites we will deploy Honeywell s advanced process control and operator trainer simulator technologies to optimise process performance and workforce training. For our brownfield sites we will receive risk-free project imple... Read MoreHoneywell wins Qafco automation
The Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco) has renewed a contract with Honeywell to provide safety and automation systems for Qafco’s existing plants, expansion projects and future projects. The agreement – one of the longest duration agreements of its kind to be signed in the Middle East – is for 10 years with an option to extend for an additional four. Founded in 1969 as Qatar’s first large-scale venture to support diversification of the country’s economy, Qafco has evolved into a world-class fertiliser producer currently exporting ammonia and urea to more than 35 countries. "The partnership between Qafco and Honeywell is built on mutual trust and respect," says Khalifa Al Sowaidi, vice-chairman and CEO of Qafco. "For our greenfield sites, we will deploy Honeywell’s advanced process control and operator trainer simulator technologies to optimise process performance and workforce training. For our brownfield sites, we will receive risk-free project imple... World demand for valves to reach $94bn through 2015WORLD demand for industrial valves is expected to increase 5.4 per cent per year to reach 93.5 billion in 2015 says a new forecast. Gains will be driven by continuing robust growth in the Asia-Pacific region as well as strong recovery in the US and West European markets from a weak 2010 base. In the developing world especially in China and India valve suppliers will gain from rising urbanisation. Additionally valve demand growth in the US will outpace the global average through 2015 due to recovery in the domestic economy after the 2007-2009 recession. In Japan and Western Europe valve demand will also recover from recent declines but advances will continue to considerably lag the world average through 2015 says the World Industrial Valves a new study from The Freedonia Group a Cleveland-based industry research firm. According to the study the oil and gas industry will see strong growth in valve demand with increasing offshore shale and... Read MoreWorld demand for valves to reach $94bn through 2015
WORLD demand for industrial valves is expected to increase 5.4 per cent per year to reach $93.5 billion in 2015, says a new forecast. Gains will be driven by continuing robust growth in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as strong recovery in the US and West European markets from a weak 2010 base. In the developing world, especially in China and India, valve suppliers will gain from rising urbanisation. Additionally, valve demand growth in the US will outpace the global average through 2015 due to recovery in the domestic economy after the 2007-2009 recession. In Japan and Western Europe, valve demand will also recover from recent declines, but advances will continue to considerably lag the world average through 2015, says the World Industrial Valves, a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm. According to the study, the oil and gas industry will see strong growth in valve demand, with increasing offshore, shale and... Pipeline crunch shifts shale race from drill bits to valvesTHE US shale oil revolution can t be stopped but it could be delayed by a potential shortfall of 10-tonne valves and giant pipeline pumps essential for rebalancing markets upended by the surge in production. Amid an unanticipated boom in inland oil output that turned the domestic market upside down last year firms from Enterprise Products Partners to Shell Pipeline and Plains All American have launched a 20 billion bonanza to build expand or reverse two dozen pipelines in the past year. But as they help effectively to switch the flow of oil from the north to southern refineries and relieve the glut of cut-price landlocked crude concerns are growing that the firms that make key pipeline components may be straining to keep pace. The supply chain hasn t quite caught up says Terry McGill president of Enbridge Energy the US division of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge which has some 4 billion worth of US projects on the books. Thus far there ... Read MorePipeline crunch shifts shale race from drill bits to valves
THE US shale oil revolution can’t be stopped, but it could be delayed by a potential shortfall of 10-tonne valves and giant pipeline pumps essential for rebalancing markets upended by the surge in production. Amid an unanticipated boom in inland oil output that turned the domestic market upside down last year, firms from Enterprise Products Partners to Shell Pipeline and Plains All American have launched a $20 billion bonanza to build, expand or reverse two dozen pipelines in the past year. But as they help effectively to switch the flow of oil from the north to southern refineries and relieve the glut of cut-price, landlocked crude, concerns are growing that the firms that make key pipeline components may be straining to keep pace. “The supply chain hasn’t quite caught up,” says Terry McGill, president of Enbridge Energy, the US division of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge, which has some $4 billion worth of US projects on the books. Thus far, there ... Tyco Flow’s excellence in valves industry recognisedTYCO Flow Control has earned a prestigious award for excellence in the valve industry for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in the Southeast Asian markets. Tyco Flow Control has been named Southeast Asia s Industrial Control Valves Company of the Year for 2011 by independent analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. The award which is part of the annual Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Award programme recognises companies in a variety of regional and global markets which have demonstrated outstanding achievements and superior performance in many different areas. These include leadership technological innovation customer service and strategic product development. Lawrence Thong managing director of Tyco Flow Control s Southeast Asia Group accepted the award on behalf of Tyco Flow Control at a ceremony held recently in Singapore and attended by other recipients from a variety of industries ranging from automotive industrial t... Read MoreTyco Flow’s excellence in valves industry recognised
TYCO Flow Control has earned a prestigious award for excellence in the valve industry for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in the Southeast Asian markets. Tyco Flow Control has been named Southeast Asia’s Industrial Control Valves Company of the Year for 2011 by independent analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. The award, which is part of the annual Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Award programme, recognises companies in a variety of regional and global markets which have demonstrated outstanding achievements and superior performance in many different areas. These include leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development. Lawrence Thong, managing director of Tyco Flow Control’s Southeast Asia Group accepted the award on behalf of Tyco Flow Control at a ceremony held recently in Singapore and attended by other recipients from a variety of industries ranging from automotive, industrial t... Termo API 6D valves unveiledTermo is Turkey s most established valve brand known for its high quality and wide range of products. As the pioneer of new technologies in the local market for 45 years Gedik Casting and Valve the owner of Termo brand exports about 40 per cent of its total production all around the world. The company started to produce new valves in accordance with API (American Petroleum Institute) 6D norms which are used in natural gas and oil storage and transmission projects as well as in petrochemical industry. Regarding the new product Termo exports manager Gokhan Turnal says: Energy demands of Turkey and Europe keep increasing. Turkey has role of an energy gate between Europe and energy sources in the Middle East and Caspian region. So many oil and natural gas transmission projects cross over Turkey. Furthermore in Turkey there are many natural gas and oil storage facilities. We observed a high demand for this product at an affordable price not only in Turkey but also i... Read MoreTermo API 6D valves unveiled
Termo is Turkey’s most established valve brand known for its high quality and wide range of products. As the pioneer of new technologies in the local market for 45 years, Gedik Casting and Valve, the owner of Termo brand, exports about 40 per cent of its total production all around the world. The company started to produce new valves in accordance with API (American Petroleum Institute) 6D norms which are used in natural gas and oil storage and transmission projects as well as in petrochemical industry. Regarding the new product, Termo exports manager Gokhan Turnal says: “Energy demands of Turkey and Europe keep increasing. Turkey has role of an energy gate between Europe and energy sources in the Middle East and Caspian region. So many oil and natural gas transmission projects cross over Turkey. Furthermore, in Turkey there are many natural gas and oil storage facilities. We observed a high demand for this product at an affordable price not only in Turkey but also i... Bifold unveils mount valvesBifold Group has introduced its range of direct mount solenoid valves manifold and accessories for general valve actuator applications. These valves are available in 3/2 or 5/2 5/3 port configurations. Compact in its design the solenoid valve features a Namur mounting pattern according to VDI/VDE 3845 designed to mount to any Namur valve actuator thus reducing actuator response times space requirements and also negating the need for a back plate. Installation costs are lower as the need for tubing fittings brackets and assembly labour are greatly reduced. All mounting screws and seals are included with the valve. What differentiates the Bifold design to any other on the market is the unique patented mounting/spacer block which is free to rotate through 360 deg. This feature avoids the solenoid housing from coming into contact with the switch box and ensures the filter regulator remains upright at all times. This range of products also incl... Read MoreBifold unveils mount valves
Bifold Group has introduced its range of direct mount solenoid valves, manifold and accessories for general valve actuator applications. These valves are available in 3/2 or 5/2 5/3 port configurations. Compact in its design, the solenoid valve features a Namur mounting pattern according to VDI/VDE 3845 designed to mount to any Namur valve actuator thus reducing actuator response times, space requirements and also negating the need for a back plate. Installation costs are lower as the need for tubing, fittings, brackets and assembly labour are greatly reduced. All mounting screws and seals are included with the valve. What differentiates the Bifold design to any other on the market is the unique patented mounting/spacer block which is free to rotate through 360 deg. This feature avoids the solenoid housing from coming into contact with the switch box and ensures the filter regulator remains upright at all times. This range of products also incl... Making a mark with weldings and valvesBUOYED by its over 40 per cent growth in export sales Turkey-based Gedik Holding is embarking on a major expansion plan worth about 250 million in the coming years. As part of the plan the group through its company Gedik Casting & Valve plans to set up a new casting and valve factory in Sakarya followed by a new welding facility in Hendek through its another subsidiary Gedik Welding. The total volume of our new investments in Sakarya and Hendek will reach up to 250 million when projects are completed says Dr Mustafa Koçak CEO of Gedik Holding. The group is going to expand its welding production capacity by building a new production hall in Hendek. Additionally Gedik Casting & Valve has also built a new casting facility in Sakarya Hendek 2nd Organised Zone (nearly 200 km east of Istanbul) thereby increasing its sand casting capacity from 5 000 tonnes per year to 25 000 tonnes per year. The new foundry will cater to valve energy and t... Read MoreMaking a mark with weldings and valves
BUOYED by its over 40 per cent growth in export sales, Turkey-based Gedik Holding is embarking on a major expansion plan worth about $250 million in the coming years. As part of the plan, the group through its company Gedik Casting & Valve plans to set up a new casting and valve factory in Sakarya followed by a new welding facility in Hendek through its another subsidiary Gedik Welding. “The total volume of our new investments in Sakarya and Hendek will reach up to $250 million when projects are completed,” says Dr Mustafa Koçak, CEO of Gedik Holding. The group is going to expand its welding production capacity by building a new production hall in Hendek. Additionally, Gedik Casting & Valve has also built a new casting facility in Sakarya Hendek, 2nd Organised Zone (nearly 200 km east of Istanbul) thereby increasing its sand casting capacity from 5,000 tonnes per year to 25,000 tonnes per year. The new foundry will cater to valve, energy and t... ABB wins Sadara automation dealABB the leading power and automation technology group has won the main automation contract for Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) a joint venture (under formation) between affiliates of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) and The Dow Chemical Company (Dow). Work is under way on establishing Sadara and the related integrated chemical complex in Jubail Industrial City Saudi Arabia. When fully operational in 2015 the facility will be the largest plastics and chemicals production complex ever built in a single phase. All parties have agreed not to disclose the amount of the order. ABB which is taking part in WPC 2011 was selected as the project s main automation contractor (MAC). The scope of supply includes process automation systems safety systems project management project engineering commissioning assistance post-commissioning site support as well as engineering operator and maintenance technician training. ABB s combination of leading-edge... Read MoreABB wins Sadara automation deal
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won the main automation contract for Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), a joint venture (under formation) between affiliates of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) and The Dow Chemical Company (Dow). Work is under way on establishing Sadara and the related integrated chemical complex in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. When fully operational in 2015, the facility will be the largest plastics and chemicals production complex ever built in a single phase. All parties have agreed not to disclose the amount of the order. ABB, which is taking part in WPC 2011, was selected as the project’s main automation contractor (MAC). The scope of supply includes process automation systems, safety systems, project management, project engineering, commissioning assistance, post-commissioning site support, as well as engineering, operator, and maintenance technician training. “ABB’s combination of leading-edge... Saad M Alyan offers quality instrumentationSAAD M Alyan Est is one of the leading traders of high-quality instrumentation products and calibration equipment in Saudi Arabia. Since 1979 we have been dealing in a wide range of process instrumentation products. Therefore customers can be assured that we are reliable suppliers of instrumentation for pressure temperature flow level and calibration accessories says Saad Alyan general manager. Serving in the industrial field for over 30 years the company s local market expertise in the sales and marketing of quality instruments has enabled it to offer users optimum solutions to all their problems he says. The firm represents some of the world renowned companies having top-of-the-line high-quality products. In addition to these companies we also have buyers located in Europe and the US he says. Among the company s high-profile clients in Saudi Arabia are Saudi Aramco Sabic Saudi Electric Company SWCC and more. Our strategy is to b... Read MoreSaad M Alyan offers quality instrumentation
SAAD M Alyan Est is one of the leading traders of high-quality instrumentation products and calibration equipment in Saudi Arabia. “Since 1979 we have been dealing in a wide range of process instrumentation products. Therefore customers can be assured that we are reliable suppliers of instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow level and calibration accessories,” says Saad Alyan, general manager. Serving in the industrial field for over 30 years, the company’s local market expertise in the sales and marketing of quality instruments has enabled it to offer users optimum solutions to all their problems, he says. The firm represents some of the world renowned companies having top-of-the-line, high-quality products. “In addition to these companies, we also have buyers located in Europe and the US,” he says. “Our strategy is to b... Amot valves deliver savingsDesigned to offer exceptional flow capacity for a in valve combined with versatility in operating requirements and allowable pressure limits Amot Model 4057 and 4457 3-way pilot valves were developed for use in manual and automatic hydraulic or pneumatic control systems. Aluminium and stainless steel versions feature a balanced force design simplifying system design by enabling pressure to be applied to any port. The choice of panel or bracket mounted further simplifies their flexible and low-cost installation and the use of the Amot patented Tad Pole seal provides lower friction and longer cycle life than conventional O-rings. Modular construction incorporates a sliding spool that moves to either a rest position opening Port 2 to Port 3 with Port 1 closed or to an actuation setting with the second port open to the first and the third one closed. Amot is a global control solutions company offering specialised mechanical hydraulic pneumatic e... Read MoreAmot valves deliver savings
Designed to offer exceptional flow capacity for a ¼in valve combined with versatility in operating requirements and allowable pressure limits, Amot Model 4057 and 4457 3-way pilot valves were developed for use in manual and automatic hydraulic or pneumatic control systems. Aluminium and stainless steel versions feature a balanced force design simplifying system design by enabling pressure to be applied to any port. The choice of panel or bracket mounted further simplifies their flexible and low-cost installation and the use of the Amot patented ‘Tad Pole’ seal provides lower friction and longer cycle life than conventional O-rings. Modular construction incorporates a sliding spool that moves to either a rest position opening Port 2 to Port 3 with Port 1 closed, or to an actuation setting with the second port open to the first and the third one closed. Amot is a global control solutions company, offering specialised mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, e... Training, the key to success in the changing world of managing valves: Severn GloconTHE UK government has underlined its commitment to increase the budget for apprenticeships to over 1.4 billion ( 2.28 billion) in 2011-12 helping it says to create a new generation of skilled workers to drive economic growth. John Hayes minister for Business Innovation and Skills has said that the government wanted businesses to deliver 100 000 more apprentices by 2014. He says: Our ultimate goal remains to see apprentices achieve equivalent esteem and status with university graduates so that a place on an apprenticeship scheme is as valued as one at a university. One company actively involved in the training of apprentices is valve manufacturer and aftermarket service provider Severn Glocon. It has been running its apprenticeship scheme for 20 years and in that time has seen more than 20 school-leavers progress through the training some of whom have then gone onto higher education. The scheme takes trainees from age 16 runs for 42 months and combi... Read MoreTraining, the key to success in the changing world of managing valves: Severn Glocon
THE UK government has underlined its commitment to increase the budget for apprenticeships to over £1.4 billion ($2.28 billion) in 2011-12, helping, it says, to create a new generation of skilled workers to drive economic growth. John Hayes, minister for Business Innovation and Skills has said that the government wanted businesses to deliver 100,000 more apprentices by 2014. He says: “Our ultimate goal remains to see apprentices achieve equivalent esteem and status with university graduates, so that a place on an apprenticeship scheme is as valued as one at a university.” One company actively involved in the training of apprentices is valve manufacturer and aftermarket service provider, Severn Glocon. It has been running its apprenticeship scheme for 20 years and in that time has seen more than 20 school-leavers progress through the training, some of whom have then gone onto higher education. The scheme takes trainees from age 16, runs for 42 months and combi... Emerson’s flow calibration centre opens in Abu DhabiEMERSON Process Management has set up a flow calibration and service centre in Abu Dhabi. The facility is Middle East s first ISO and VSL certified centre says Keven Dunphy Emerson s business director Flow Division Middle East and Africa. We serve a variety of companies around the world with oil and gas comprising 40 per cent of our business. A bulk of our oil and gas customers are here in the Middle East he says. We have been working for last five years to improve the foot print of Emerson Process capabilities within the Middle East and Africa. Part of that was the establishment of regional office around five years ago. Then we went ahead to open sales offices within the region one in Abu Dhabi Saudi Doha and Johannesburg. Emerson is a 26 billion group of companies serving different markets. Emerson Process Management is a key part of the group with about 3 billion turnover. The company has been investing in the region t... Read MoreEmerson’s flow calibration centre opens in Abu Dhabi
EMERSON Process Management has set up a flow calibration and service centre in Abu Dhabi. The facility is Middle East’s first ISO and VSL certified centre, says Keven Dunphy, Emerson’s business director Flow Division, Middle East and Africa. “We serve a variety of companies around the world, with oil and gas comprising 40 per cent of our business. A bulk of our oil and gas customers are here in the Middle East,” he says. “We have been working for last five years to improve the foot print of Emerson Process capabilities within the Middle East and Africa. Part of that was the establishment of regional office around five years ago. Then we went ahead to open sales offices within the region – one in Abu Dhabi, Saudi, Doha and Johannesburg. Emerson is a $26 billion group of companies serving different markets. Emerson Process Management is a key part of the group with about $3 billion turnover. The company has been investing in the region t... ABB and Dresser Masoneilan tie up to manage ESDV valvesABB has announced that it will collaborate with Dresser Masoneilan a global leader in process control valves on an integrated process to monitor test and manage emergency shutdown valves (ESDV) during all operational conditions from normal plant operations to abnormal situations. These valves are crucial process elements for the oil gas and petrochemical industries as well as many other industrial processes. Our collaboration with industry leaders like Dresser Masoneilan helps us to offer our mutual customers best-in-class safety solutions that will protect the integrity of their processes and the surrounding community says Luis Duran Americas business development manager for safety systems ABB. The combined solution leverages the capabilities of ABB s 800xA High Integrity SIS (Safety Instrumented System) and Masoneilan s SVI II ESD (emergency shutdown device) and PST Controller to improve overall plant safety and increase the availability of ES... Read MoreABB and Dresser Masoneilan tie up to manage ESDV valves
ABB has announced that it will collaborate with Dresser Masoneilan, a global leader in process control valves, on an integrated process to monitor, test and manage emergency shutdown valves (ESDV) during all operational conditions, from normal plant operations to abnormal situations. “Our collaboration with industry leaders like Dresser Masoneilan helps us to offer our mutual customers best-in-class safety solutions that will protect the integrity of their processes and the surrounding community,” says Luis Duran, Americas business development manager for safety systems, ABB. The combined solution leverages the capabilities of ABB’s 800xA High Integrity SIS (Safety Instrumented System) and Masoneilan’s SVI II ESD (emergency shutdown device) and PST Controller to improve overall plant safety and increase the availability of ES... ABB enhances best-selling automation systemSINCE its introduction in 2004 ABB s Industrial Extended Automation System 800xA has been sold to more than 6 000 new and existing ABB customers in a diverse range of industries. This figure includes new system installations as well as existing ABB system evolutions to 800xA. System 800xA serves as the foundation for a number of unique industry-specific automation applications. Designed from the beginning to act as an integration platform it has been proven to promote collaboration improve operator effectiveness achieve seamless control solutions and provide flexible evolution paths through integrating diverse usually separate plant systems applications information or fieldbus and controller platforms. With system 800xA ABB basically rewrote the rules for what could be done with an automation system says ABB s Ali Al-Dawood local business unit manager for the petrochemical oil and gas sectors in Saudi Arabia. As the first true integration pla... Read MoreABB enhances best-selling automation system
SINCE its introduction in 2004, ABB’s Industrial Extended Automation System 800xA has been sold to more than 6,000 new and existing ABB customers in a diverse range of industries. This figure includes new system installations, as well as existing ABB system evolutions to 800xA. System 800xA serves as the foundation for a number of unique industry-specific automation applications. Designed from the beginning to act as an integration platform, it has been proven to promote collaboration, improve operator effectiveness, achieve seamless control solutions, and provide flexible evolution paths through integrating diverse, usually separate plant systems, applications, information or fieldbus and controller platforms. With system 800xA, ABB basically rewrote the rules for what could be done with an automation system, says ABB’s Ali Al-Dawood, local business unit manager for the petrochemical, oil and gas sectors in Saudi Arabia. “As the first true integration pla... Valves’ decline expected to reverse, growth to followAFTER a 5 per cent drop last year the valve industry appears to have stabilised and will probably see some minor growth this year according to the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA). The association s annual forecast for valve shipments in the US and Canada predicted total industrial valve shipments for 2010 will be 3.855 billion which is slightly higher than the 3.802 billion in 2009 shipments. Between 2009 and 2008 the industry saw its first decline for the decade; however compared to other manufacturing industries the fall was not as severe. The decline of last year followed almost 10 years of steady upward movement from about 3.1 billion in 2001 to the high in 2008 of about 4.0 billion. Overall the decade has been good for the valve business. The period between 2004 and 2008 was actually unprecedented in growth. Like essentially all manufacturing industries 2009 showed a steep decline in demand and was troubling for our industry. Fortuna... Read MoreValves’ decline expected to reverse, growth to follow
AFTER a 5 per cent drop last year, the valve industry appears to have stabilised and will probably see some minor growth this year, according to the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA). The association’s annual forecast for valve shipments in the US and Canada predicted total industrial valve shipments for 2010 will be $3.855 billion, which is slightly higher than the $3.802 billion in 2009 shipments. Between 2009 and 2008, the industry saw its first decline for the decade; however, compared to other manufacturing industries, the fall was not as severe. The decline of last year followed almost 10 years of steady upward movement from about $3.1 billion in 2001 to the high in 2008 of about $4.0 billion. “Overall, the decade has been good for the valve business. The period between 2004 and 2008 was actually unprecedented in growth. Like essentially all manufacturing industries, 2009 showed a steep decline in demand and was troubling for our industry. Fortuna... Emerson ranked No 1 in survey of process automation usersEMERSON Process Management an Emerson global business has again earned top rankings in Control magazine s annual 2010 Readers Choice survey of process automation users. This marks the 17th consecutive year that Emerson products were chosen first in more product categories than any competitor. Emerson earned 31 first-place wins three times more first-place product category wins than its nearest competitor. It s gratifying to know that so many industry professionals recognise the value our technologies provide says Steve Sonnenberg president Emerson Process Management. The survey results confirm our continuing focus on developing and delivering innovative ways to meet users evolving needs he adds. Emerson s intelligent measurement control and analytical instruments and its automation systems and software are part of its industry-leading PlantWeb digital plant architecture which helps process operations improve efficiency and profita... Read MoreEmerson ranked No 1 in survey of process automation users
EMERSON Process Management, an Emerson global business, has again earned top rankings in Control magazine’s annual 2010 Readers Choice survey of process automation users. This marks the 17th consecutive year that Emerson products were chosen first in more product categories than any competitor. Emerson earned 31 first-place wins – three times more first-place product category wins than its nearest competitor. Emerson’s intelligent measurement, control, and analytical instruments and its automation systems and software are part of its industry-leading PlantWeb digital plant architecture, which helps process operations improve efficiency and profita... Emerson-Roxar deal creates integrated automation firmEMERSON has announced it has acquired Roxar. The deal creates the world s first integrated automation solutions company whose products span from subsea oil and gas reservoirs to platform and floating production to transmission and ultimately through refining and production of goods. Roxar becomes part of Emerson Process Management adding subsea reservoir management and production optimisation for global upstream exploration and production (E&P) customers. Headquartered in Stavanger Norway Roxar has annual revenue of 200 million. It has 28 offices in 19 countries with a network of wholly owned offices in Europe the Americas Africa CIS Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Roxar s International customer base includes all of the multinationals major independents and the majority of national oil companies. This acquisition is strategic to extending our solutions to help E&P owners meet the automation challenges of offshore subsea comments Stev... Read MoreEmerson-Roxar deal creates integrated automation firm
EMERSON has announced it has acquired Roxar. The deal creates the world’s first integrated automation solutions company whose products span from subsea oil and gas reservoirs, to platform and floating production, to transmission, and ultimately through refining and production of goods. Roxar becomes part of Emerson Process Management, adding subsea reservoir management and production optimisation for global upstream exploration and production (E&P) customers. Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Roxar has annual revenue of $200 million. It has 28 offices in 19 countries with a network of wholly owned offices in Europe, the Americas, Africa, CIS, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Roxar’s International customer base includes all of the multinationals, major independents and the majority of national oil companies. “This acquisition is strategic to extending our solutions to help E&P owners meet the automation challenges of offshore subsea,” comments Stev... ABB’s Automation Sentinel upgradeABB s Industrial cpmPlus Smart Client is now available as an included upgrade for System 800xA Automation Sentinel software management programme subscribers that have the history option in their Automation Sentinel contract. This upgrade will be provided to these subscribers at no additional cost. Automation Sentinel is an innovative programme for ABB control system software management that helps customers actively manage their lifecycle costs by extending support for and the value of existing ABB software investments. With this programme ABB customers keep their installed software products up to date and maintain a flexible and affordable path forward to evolve to the latest system software versions at the their desired pace. Part of ABB s collaborative production management suite cpmPlus smart client enhances System 800xA Information Management by allowing customers to securely access System 800xA via any internet connection for real-time visibility into the ... Read MoreABB’s Automation Sentinel upgrade
ABB’s Industrial cpmPlus Smart Client is now available as an included upgrade for System 800xA Automation Sentinel software management programme subscribers that have the history option in their Automation Sentinel contract. This upgrade will be provided to these subscribers at no additional cost. Automation Sentinel is an innovative programme for ABB control system software management that helps customers actively manage their lifecycle costs, by extending support for, and the value of, existing ABB software investments. With this programme, ABB customers keep their installed software products up to date and maintain a flexible and affordable path forward to evolve to the latest system software versions at the their desired pace. Part of ABB’s collaborative production management suite, cpmPlus smart client enhances System 800xA Information Management by allowing customers to securely access System 800xA via any internet connection for real-time visibility into the ... Reliable GE valves go the extra mileFor years valves have been considered critical components of reciprocating compressors. Valves equipped with steel rings have in general had a rather limited life cycle especially in cases where the gas contains impurities. Frequent machine shutdowns for maintenance were required. The use of special plastic materials for rings has corrected these problems thereby improving compressor reliability and operational longevity says GE Oil and Gas. Another fundamental innovation introduced by GE Oil and Gas is the use of flat seat single (or double) ring geometry. This configuration has made it possible to achieve optimal performance using plastic materials with the following benefits: Dramatic increase in operating life (up to twenty times the life of steel rings under identical operating conditions); Longer maintenance intervals and MTBF and consequently reduced operating costs; Dramatic increase in reliability and operating safety (plastic material... Read MoreReliable GE valves go the extra mile
For years valves have been considered critical components of reciprocating compressors. Valves equipped with steel rings have in general had a rather limited life cycle, especially in cases where the gas contains impurities. Frequent machine shutdowns for maintenance were required. The use of special plastic materials for rings has corrected these problems thereby improving compressor reliability and operational longevity, says GE Oil and Gas. Another fundamental innovation, introduced by GE Oil and Gas, is the use of flat seat, single (or double) ring geometry. This configuration has made it possible to achieve optimal performance using plastic materials with the following benefits: ABB maintains leading market share in automation servicesIn the newest version of ARC Advisory Group s Supplier Provided Automation Services Worldwide Outlook ABB maintained its leading worldwide market position. The study reports that the total worldwide market for these services had expanded to close to 17.3 billion at the end of 2008 despite adverse conditions in the automation marketplace and will increase by a compound annual growth rate of 7 per cent over the next five years. ARC identified Services as the fastest growing automation market segment in 2008. The report cites several results of the current economic crisis as contributing factors to the growth of the automation services sector such as postponed capital projects massive job reductions across all industries and slowdowns in developing economies such as China and Latin America. Services provided by automation suppliers help end users take advantage of resident supplier expertise to reduce plant maintenance costs operating costs and project cos... Read MoreABB maintains leading market share in automation services
In the newest version of ARC Advisory Group’s “Supplier Provided Automation Services Worldwide Outlook,” ABB maintained its leading worldwide market position. The study reports that the total worldwide market for these services had expanded to close to $17.3 billion at the end of 2008, despite adverse conditions in the automation marketplace, and will increase by a compound annual growth rate of 7 per cent over the next five years. ARC identified Services as the fastest growing automation market segment in 2008. The report cites several results of the current economic crisis as contributing factors to the growth of the automation services sector, such as postponed capital projects, massive job reductions across all industries, and slowdowns in developing economies such as China and Latin America. Services provided by automation suppliers help end users take advantage of resident supplier expertise to reduce plant maintenance costs, operating costs and project cos... Taking complexity out of automationZEROTECH a worldwide consulting and engineering group specialising in industrial automation and control systems and power transmission and distribution has tied up with Pro-face a leading global supplier of a broad range of industrial automation hardware and software solutions. Our principal products include the Pro-face brand operator interfaces HMI software and industrial computers. Pro-face offers dedicated and PC-based open-architecture visualisation and control solutions says a Zerotech spokesman. Pro-face is supported by major offices and over 1 200 representatives around the world and now by Zerotech Arabia for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia he says. Pro-face products line includes the AGP3000 series that integrate data presentation with user input to save space simplify usage and eliminate user error. Pro-face is the world leader in graphic operator interfaces and is famous for high performance and reliability. In the more and more interconnected wor... Read MoreTaking complexity out of automation
ZEROTECH, a worldwide consulting and engineering group specialising in industrial automation and control systems, and power transmission and distribution has tied up with Pro-face, a leading global supplier of a broad range of industrial automation hardware and software solutions. “Our principal products include the Pro-face brand operator interfaces, HMI software and industrial computers. Pro-face offers dedicated and PC-based, open-architecture, visualisation and control solutions,” says a Zerotech spokesman. Corrocoat secures deals for valvesNEW contracts worth in excess of 1million ( 1.46 million) have been won by anti-corrosion specialists Corrocoat Corrosioneering for the manufacture and corrosion protection of large bore power generation CW system butterfly valves. Corrocoat Corrosioneering is one of the few engineering companies in the UK with the skills and facilities to manufacture and corrosion protect this kind of critical equipment. The company provides a total solution from initial design consultation through to manufacture delivery and installation. The bespoke nature of the service enables the company to respond to individual customer requirements including the ability to ensure that new units will act as direct replacements for existing plant minimising disruption and costs. The ability to provide equipment quickly and to budget are key elements in the service offered to customers. Corrocoat Corrosioneering s latest contracts call for valves ranging in size from 36 inches to 132 inches in d... Read MoreCorrocoat secures deals for valves
NEW contracts worth in excess of £1million ($1.46 million) have been won by anti-corrosion specialists Corrocoat Corrosioneering for the manufacture and corrosion protection of large bore power generation CW system butterfly valves. Corrocoat Corrosioneering is one of the few engineering companies in the UK with the skills and facilities to manufacture and corrosion protect this kind of critical equipment. The company provides a total solution, from initial design consultation through to manufacture, delivery and installation. The bespoke nature of the service enables the company to respond to individual customer requirements, including the ability to ensure that new units will act as direct replacements for existing plant, minimising disruption and costs. The ability to provide equipment quickly and to budget are key elements in the service offered to customers. Surging demand for valves and actuators continuesSURGING demand from various process industries government regulations on emission control and the spiralling need for resources like water and power will support steady long-term growth in the world valves and actuators market. The rising demand for resources globally will fuel market expansion even as investments in growing economies like China and India positively impact market prospects. While retrofitting of products will represent a potential revenue generator in mature markets the growing interest in plant automation directs focus on quarter-turn valve products. The biggest challenge facing the market is the ability of suppliers to meet the current levels of consumer demand. Furthermore in a highly fragmented market suppliers confront the issue of setting competitive pricing standards. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan about the world industrial valves and actuators markets finds that the market earned revenues of 26.69 billion in 2007 and est... Read MoreSurging demand for valves and actuators continues
SURGING demand from various process industries, government regulations on emission control and the spiralling need for resources like water and power will support steady, long-term growth in the world valves and actuators market. The rising demand for resources, globally, will fuel market expansion even as investments in growing economies like China and India positively impact market prospects. Honeywell helps KJO improve process automationAL-KHAFJI Joint Operations (KJO) has benefited from a long and successful relationship with Honeywell which dates back over 20 years. Honeywell has been the key provider of automation solutions for KJO s various crude oil production processing and loading facilities. And this relationship continues to grow as the company embarks on upgrading its control system to the latest release of the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS). For Al-Khafji s automation upgrade Honeywell and its Experion PKS was the obvious choice based on a solid history of delivering proven technology integrated services and on-site support.This long and successful relationship with Honeywell has enabled KJO realise the following benefits: Increased investment protection through process control continuity and reliability . Improved safety and efficiency of process operations. Minimal downtime during operations the &nb... Read MoreHoneywell helps KJO improve process automation
AL-KHAFJI Joint Operations (KJO) has benefited from a long and successful relationship with Honeywell which dates back over 20 years. Honeywell has been the key provider of automation solutions for KJO’s various crude oil production, processing and loading facilities. And this relationship continues to grow as the company embarks on upgrading its control system to the latest release of the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS). For Al-Khafji’s automation upgrade, Honeywell and its Experion PKS was the obvious choice based on a solid history of delivering proven technology, integrated services and on-site support.This long and successful relationship with Honeywell has enabled KJO realise the following benefits: Selecting the right systems for instrumentationABB Limited and its Instrumentation Alliance partner JWF Solutions will be hosting two half-day workshops at the Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore Systems exhibition as well as showcasing the latest temperature pressure data recording and flow metering equipment. The first workshop Achieving SIL Compliant Safety Systems will be held on September 3 and will review the requirements placed on Safety System Integrators and EPC contractors to supply a SIL compliant safety system. Vikram Baliga of ABB will cover all aspects of setting up a SIL compliant safety system including how to select the right certified instrumentation and safety systems and an explanation of the support data needed to meet the requirements of the standard. The second workshop Oil and Gas production in the North Sea presents some difficult challenges for the measurement of flow will help delegates understand the various flow metering options available for North Sea oil an... Read MoreSelecting the right systems for instrumentation
ABB Limited and its Instrumentation Alliance partner, JWF Solutions, will be hosting two half-day workshops at the Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore Systems exhibition as well as showcasing the latest temperature, pressure, data recording and flow metering equipment. The first workshop, Achieving SIL Compliant Safety Systems, will be held on September 3, and will review the requirements placed on Safety System Integrators and EPC contractors to supply a SIL compliant safety system. Vikram Baliga of ABB will cover all aspects of setting up a SIL compliant safety system, including how to select the right certified instrumentation and safety systems and an explanation of the support data needed to meet the requirements of the standard. GE’s new calibration systemThe new advanced modular calibration system from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a hand-held test and calibration system that combines an advanced multi-function calibrator with world class pressure measurement and generation capability. Its modular concept allows its discrete components to be used as stand-alone instruments allowing significant flexibility both in cost of ownership and in functionality. It will find application throughout all industrial sectors. The advanced modular calibration system uses three basic components to perform duties formerly requiring a wide range of different instruments. At its core is its advanced electrical frequency and temperature calibrator. This compact and robust multi-function unit can measure and source mA mV V Ohms frequency and a variety of RTDs and thermocouples. Pressure measurement is provided by interchangeable pressure modules that attach to the calibrator via a carrier. The calibrator and the... Read MoreGE’s new calibration system
The new advanced modular calibration system from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a hand-held test and calibration system that combines an advanced, multi-function calibrator with world class pressure measurement and generation capability. Its modular concept allows its discrete components to be used as stand-alone instruments, allowing significant flexibility both in cost of ownership and in functionality. It will find application throughout all industrial sectors. Smallest Coriolis instrumentationBronkhorst High-Tech European leaders in thermal mass flow metering and control has introduced its new highly compact and accurate Mini Cori-Flow series believed to be the smallest Coriolis effect instruments in the market. Offering a range of purpose-made meters and controllers as well as dedicated liquid dosing systems Mini Cori-flow has been specifically developed to precisely measure very low flow rates down to a few grams an hour although larger models will handle up to 30kg/hr and beyond. The unique design of the Coriolis sensor delivers unsurpassed performance irrespective of changing operating conditions with regard to pressure temperature density conductivity and viscosity. Suitable for both liquid and gas flow applications and capable of bi-directional measurement these instruments are equipped with robust IP65 weatherproof housings and available with Atex approval for use in hazardous areas; while the controllers feature adaptable PID controls for ... Read MoreSmallest Coriolis instrumentation
Bronkhorst High-Tech, European leaders in thermal mass flow metering and control, has introduced its new highly compact and accurate Mini Cori-Flow series, believed to be the smallest Coriolis effect instruments in the market. Offering a range of purpose-made meters and controllers, as well as dedicated liquid dosing systems, Mini Cori-flow has been specifically developed to precisely measure very low flow rates, down to a few grams an hour, although larger models will handle up to 30kg/hr and beyond. The unique design of the Coriolis sensor delivers unsurpassed performance, irrespective of changing operating conditions with regard to pressure, temperature, density, conductivity and viscosity. Valves that meet the challengesHydrocarbon processing applications place unique and challenging demands on inline components such as valves and other associated control devices. Samson Controls have used their extensive engineering experience to develop a range of modular control valves which can be tailored to the individual requirements of an application and therefore meet the challenges faced in most hydrocarbon processing applications Samson control valves are available in globe angle and three-way body styles in all common pressure ratings and in all common materials to enable optimum application flexibility. Their 240 and 250 series of valves are designed to conform with ANSI DIN and JIS standards and can be combined with various flange styles and butt-weld ends. Pneumatic actuators with a rolling diaphragm and springs evenly arranged in the actuator case are made to precisely fit on valves over robust yokes to ensure a compact and integral control valve package. In certain pressure reduc... Read MoreValves that meet the challenges
Hydrocarbon processing applications place unique and challenging demands on inline components, such as valves and other associated control devices. Samson Controls have used their extensive engineering experience to develop a range of modular control valves which can be tailored to the individual requirements of an application and therefore meet the challenges faced in most hydrocarbon processing applications Valves provide solutionThe Inbal Automatic Control Valve is a pressure operated sleeve actuated valve designed from basic concepts with a built in actuator to function as a control valve in fire protection. The Inbal Valve utilises the unique NMMP (no moving mechanical parts) design which ensures a long life of dependable operation the company says on its website. The small physical dimensions and the low weight enable the Inbal Valve and the control trim assembly to occupy much less space and significantly reduce the time and labour needed for installation. The Inbal Valve withstands pressure surges and is entirely resistant to false tripping. Opening is quick yet smooth virtually eliminating water hammer. All valves are rated at 21 bar (300 psi) and are available in sizes 40 mm to 300 mm. The Inbal Valves are approved by Factory Mutual (FM) by VdS Schadenverhütung) Type Approved by Lloyd s Register American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Bureau ... Read MoreValves provide solution
The Inbal Automatic Control Valve is a pressure operated, sleeve actuated valve designed from basic concepts, with a built in actuator to function as a control valve in fire protection. The Inbal Valve utilises the unique NMMP (no moving mechanical parts) design which ensures a long life of dependable operation, the company says on its website. Badger valves meet difficult challengesBadger Meter control valves available in Britain through Pump Engineering Ltd are making an important contribution to oil extraction in ultra deep oil wells where the ability to overcome the difficult challenges associated with these applications such as extreme pressures wide flow ranges and very low temperatures is extremely important. As a consequence of increasing global demand and escalating fuel prices particularly since the mid 1990s oil and gas production has increased significantly at much greater depths. While market forces have driven the need for production companies to push back the boundaries and extract oil and gas from greater depths technological advances have been required to overcome the challenges to enable safe and efficient deep sea oil extraction. For example as oil and gas production moves to deeper waters flowline pressures rise and seawater temperatures fall and this can result in the formation of hydrates. If these ice-like h... Read MoreBadger valves meet difficult challenges
Badger Meter control valves, available in Britain through Pump Engineering Ltd, are making an important contribution to oil extraction in ultra deep oil wells where the ability to overcome the difficult challenges associated with these applications, such as extreme pressures, wide flow ranges and very low temperatures, is extremely important. As a consequence of increasing global demand and escalating fuel prices, particularly since the mid 1990s, oil and gas production has increased significantly at much greater depths. Valves system to prevent sabotageThe new QL and GL mechanical valve interlocks from Smith Flow Control ensure potentially hazardous valve operations are performed in the correct sequence eliminating the possibility of operator error or deliberate sabotage. They can be integrated with any size of ball plug gate butterfly and globe valve. Mechanical interlocks are typically used to support Permit to Work procedures such as safety relief valve changeover pig trap loading and retrieval or filter changeover. Because they simply replace the original handwheels or levers the QL and GL interlocks are easily retro-fitted to operational plant without requiring shut-down. In addition their fitting does not compromise the certified pressure envelope of host valves. Fitting kits can either be bespoke to match the topworks of a specific make and model of valve or as universal fittings. The latter option allows the interlocks to be re-sited and re-used if the original plant is decommissioned... Read MoreValves system to prevent sabotage
The new QL and GL mechanical valve interlocks from Smith Flow Control ensure potentially hazardous valve operations are performed in the correct sequence, eliminating the possibility of operator error or deliberate sabotage. They can be integrated with any size of ball, plug, gate, butterfly and globe valve. High flow valves for critical applicationsASCO/JOUCOMATIC said it had expanded the scope of its Series 327 3/2-way pilot valves to include and high flow (Kv 1.5) versions. The new valves meet the growing demand for direct acting valves with high reliability and low ( Based on the principle of a balanced poppet type construction the new valves have the same outstanding reliability as the popular basic flow models and are ideal for demanding applications in the chemical petrochemical and oil and gas industries. The new multi-purpose pilot valves are suitable for normally open normally closed and universal operation and for the selection or diversion of flow. The valves can also be used for 2/2-way operation by closing one of the ports. Suitable for use with air and inert gas they feature a brass or stainless steel body stainless steel internals and are recommended for pilot applications that require high flow wide pressure ranges and no minimum oper... Read MoreHigh flow valves for critical applications
ASCO/JOUCOMATIC said it had expanded the scope of its Series 327 3/2-way pilot valves to include ¼' and ½' high flow (Kv 1.5) versions. The new valves meet the growing demand for direct acting valves with high reliability and low (<10 Watts cold) power consumption. Tyco Valves offer maximum safetyA Bellows Sealed Globe Valves supplied by Tyco Valves and Controls has been installed at Shell UK s Stanlow manufacturing complex to afford optimum protection against risk of accidental emissions of hydrofluoric acid (HF) which is used as a catalyst in the production of unleaded petrol. Zero emissions of HF via the valve are achieved by the special design which features extended multi-wall hydro-formed bellows welded to the valve stem and bonnet to provide a continuous metallic barrier between the process fluid and the atmosphere. The Descote Bellows Sealed Globe valves also have a stuffing box for secondary sealing and a fully entrapped body/bonnet gasket that ensures joint integrity. Seat leakage is eliminated by a hard faced knife-edge seating which cuts through process impurities. Descote is widely recognised across the international chemical industry as a specialist in dealing with hazardous media and this expertise is recognised by EuroChlor valve approval... Read MoreTyco Valves offer maximum safety
A Bellows Sealed Globe Valves supplied by Tyco Valves and Controls has been installed at Shell UK's Stanlow manufacturing complex to afford optimum protection against risk of accidental emissions of hydrofluoric acid (HF) which is used as a catalyst in the production of unleaded petrol. Zero emissions of HF via the valve are achieved by the special design which features extended multi-wall hydro-formed bellows welded to the valve stem and bonnet to provide a continuous metallic barrier between the process fluid and the atmosphere. New integrated multiple-ball valves introduced by Flow-TekUS-based Valve specialists Flow-Tek a subsidiary of Bray international Inc has introduced a new fully integrated line of multiport ball valves - the Multiport Series. Offering 3-way and 4-way flow control the Multiport Series valves are available in two different body styles a compact standard port and a block style full port. Cost effective Multiport Series ball valves feature multidirectional flow combined with shutoff capacity in one valve thus valve duplication and the need for an extra shutoff valve are eliminated. Standard applications for Multiport Series valves include mixing or blending of line medias; diversion of flow to different location; bypass of flow around strainers meters and heat exchangers; direct flow out-of or into storage tanks; and shutoff flow from different directions. Valve bodies are available in standard & full port 1/4 -8 in stainless steel and carbon steel construction. Pressure ratings range from 800 psi to 1000 psi dependin... Read MoreNew integrated multiple-ball valves introduced by Flow-Tek
US-based Valve specialists Flow-Tek, a subsidiary of Bray international, Inc has introduced a new, fully integrated line of multiport ball valves - the Multiport Series. Offering 3-way and 4-way flow control, the Multiport Series valves are available in two different body styles, a compact standard port and a block style full port. Cost effective Multiport Series ball valves feature multidirectional flow combined with shutoff capacity in one valve, thus valve duplication and the need for an extra shutoff valve are eliminated. GLT Valves boasts broad range of production capabilitiesGLT Valves a US-based enterprise specialising in the design development manufacture and marketing of top-quality valves for a wide range of industries boasts a wide range of production capabilities. The management of GLT Valves is firmly committed to technological developments and strives to provide a quality product at a competitive price to meet the needs and requirements of our customers in a timely manner. As a valves specialist GLT Valves product range includes Gate Globe and Check valves in both the cast and forged type. They also offer an advanced line of highly competitive ball valves available in floating or trunnion mounted and in a variety of types and sizes. Their valves are manufactured for a broad range of applications which includes the oil and gas industry chemical and petrochemical mining pulp and paper construction power generation ship-building and a host of other industries. GLT Valves entire product are manufactured with the... Read MoreGLT Valves boasts broad range of production capabilities
GLT Valves, a US-based enterprise specialising in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of top-quality valves for a wide range of industries, boasts a wide range of production capabilities. The management of GLT Valves is firmly committed to technological developments and strives to provide "a quality product at a competitive price to meet the needs and requirements of our customers in a timely manner." New valves allow material traceabilityMaxiflo Technologies Ltd an exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Maximator Germany has launched a range of valves fittings and tubing for pressure ranges from 1500 to 4500 bar. Manufactured from stainless steel each item offers traceability of the material which is of paramount importance in the oil and gas industries. Key features include 1/4 inch 3/8 inch 9/16 inch and 5/16 inch pipe sizes two way three way and replaceable seat valves. Fittings include tees crosses elbows and straight connectors inline filters check valves and high pressure adaptors. Contact: Maxiflo Technologies; Tel: 44 1914274723; email sales@maxiflo.co.uk ... Read MoreNew valves allow material traceability
Maxiflo Technologies Ltd, an exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Maximator, Germany, has launched a range of valves, fittings and tubing for pressure ranges from 1500 to 4500 bar. Manufactured from stainless steel, each item offers traceability of the material which is of paramount importance in the oil and gas industries. Key features include 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 9/16 inch and 5/16 inch pipe sizes, two way, three way and replaceable seat valves. Fittings include tees, crosses, elbows and straight connectors, inline filters, check valves and high pressure adaptors. Contact: Maxiflo Technologies; Tel: +44 1914274723; email sales@maxiflo.co.uk ...Heat exchanger eliminates gasketsAdvanced thermal efficiency in the broadest range of demanding industrial applications is delivered by the gasket-free Maxchanger Plate Heat Exchanger from SWEP Ltd PHE. The all-welded Maxchanger unit functions much like a plate and frame heat exchanger but eliminates the need for gaskets making the units much more compact than a traditional gasketed plate heat exchanger. Maxchanger occupies less than half of the space necessary for a shell and tube exchanger unit and is available in both single and multiple pass designs. Designed for high performance industrial applications not suitable for traditional gasketed plate heat exchangers Maxchanger units are used extensively in applications involving deionised water high pressures/ high temperatures steam hydraulics refrigerants (including ammonia) and heat transfer media demanding the use of exotic metals such as titanium hastelloy and alloy 20. The plates are rotated and welded together betw... Read MoreHeat exchanger eliminates gaskets
Advanced thermal efficiency in the broadest range of demanding industrial applications is delivered by the gasket-free Maxchanger Plate Heat Exchanger from SWEP Ltd PHE. The all-welded Maxchanger unit functions much like a plate and frame heat exchanger, but eliminates the need for gaskets, making the units much more compact than a traditional gasketed plate heat exchanger. Maxchanger occupies less than half of the space necessary for a shell and tube exchanger unit, and is available in both single and multiple pass designs. Designed for high performance industrial applications not suitable for traditional gasketed plate heat exchangers, Maxchanger units are used extensively in applications involving deionised water, high pressures/ high temperatures, steam, hydraulics, refrigerants (including ammonia) and heat transfer media demanding the use of exotic metals such as titanium, hastelloy and alloy 20. The plates are rotated and welded together betw... Valves prevent atmospheric leakUltra-Seal from Hindle Valves is a series of flanged free-floating (seat supported) ball valves available in both reduced and full bore designs in three pressure classes and in a wide scope of sizes. The valves are designed for use in a wide range of chemical and hydrocarbon services and are suitable for adaptation to specific arduous services such as low temperature cryogenic high cycle high vacuum and fugitive emission detection. The Ultra-Seal ball valves feature high integrity stem seal which eliminates atmospheric leakage and ensures compliance with ISO 15848-1 2 class A says the firm. A one piece body construction ensures compact size minimum weight and leak elimination. The product complies with Annex III Module H of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and schedule four of the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999. A floating ball design gives tight shut-off with flow in either direction. Contact: Chris Dave... Read MoreValves prevent atmospheric leak
Ultra-Seal from Hindle Valves is a series of flanged, free-floating (seat supported) ball valves, available in both reduced and full bore designs, in three pressure classes and in a wide scope of sizes. The valves are designed for use in a wide range of chemical and hydrocarbon services and are suitable for adaptation to specific arduous services such as low temperature, cryogenic, high cycle, high vacuum and fugitive emission detection. The Ultra-Seal ball valves feature high integrity stem seal which eliminates atmospheric leakage and ensures compliance with ISO 15848-1 + 2 class A, says the firm. A one piece body construction ensures compact size, minimum weight and leak elimination. The product complies with Annex III Module 'H' of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and schedule four of the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999. A floating ball design gives tight shut-off with flow in either direction. Contact: Chris Dave... Ball valves meet safety standardsFlow Control Technologies (FCT) the major French pipeline ball valve manufacturer has an extensive track record of supplying critical service valves to the oil and gas industry worldwide. The reputation for reliability has been earned over many years of delivering a wide range of ball valve designs to all the major oil and gas fields of the world it says. In the constant drive for greater reliability such equipment is now often subject to additional assessment criteria such as the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) qualification of the new safety standard IEC 61508 and the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The trunnion mounted ball valve ranges of FCT have recently been assessed according to IEC 61508 and found to comply to SIL 3 in the case of a single valve configuration and to SIL 4 where two valves are used in series. This applies to the HPA HRA DB DBW and TE branded valves and include 3- piece 2- piece fu... Read MoreBall valves meet safety standards
Flow Control Technologies (FCT), the major French pipeline ball valve manufacturer, has an extensive track record of supplying critical service valves to the oil and gas industry worldwide. The reputation for reliability has been earned over many years of delivering a wide range of ball valve designs to all the major oil and gas fields of the world, it says. In the constant drive for greater reliability, such equipment is now often subject to additional assessment criteria, such as the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) qualification of the new safety standard, IEC 61508 and the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The trunnion mounted ball valve ranges of FCT have recently been assessed according to IEC 61508 and found to comply to SIL 3 in the case of a single valve configuration and to SIL 4 where two valves are used in series. This applies to the HPA, HRA, DB, DBW and TE branded valves and include 3- piece, 2- piece, fu... Valves give greater safetyTHE UK-based Safety specialist Castell Iso-Lok has introduced a stainless steel version of its successful V-Safe valve cover offering greater safety and security. This highly visible and effective device secures the regulation of liquids and gases by enclosing wheel operated valves protecting against inadvertent or unauthorised operation and ensuring that potentially hazardous maintenance can be carried out safely says the company. Available with either a highly visible yellow polyester resin coat or in a high polish natural stainless steel finish the Tamper Proof Cover comes in four different sizes to fit wheel diameters from 100mm up to 350mm adds the company. It consists of two hinged half-moons with a multi-hole padlocking facility says the company. Perforations in the edges reduce weight and prevent the build up of fugitive emissions it adds. When locked the cover completely encloses a valve handwheel making op... Read MoreValves give greater safety
THE UK-based Safety specialist Castell Iso-Lok has introduced a stainless steel version of its successful V-Safe valve cover, offering greater safety and security. This highly visible and effective device secures the regulation of liquids and gases by enclosing wheel operated valves, protecting against inadvertent or unauthorised operation and ensuring that potentially hazardous maintenance can be carried out safely, says the company. Available with either a highly visible yellow polyester resin coat or in a high polish, natural stainless steel finish, the "Tamper Proof Cover" comes in four different sizes, to fit wheel diameters from 100mm up to 350mm, adds the company. It consists of two hinged half-moons with a multi-hole padlocking facility, says the company. Perforations in the edges reduce weight and prevent the build up of fugitive emissions, it adds. When locked, the cover completely encloses a valve handwheel, making op... Yokogawa a leader in instrumentation systemsIn little more than a decade Yokogawa Middle East (YME) has established itself as one of the fastest growing and leading providers of totally automated advanced process instrumentation and control systems in the region. When YME established its operational base in Bahrain as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation of Japan in 1990 the company began with a pioneering staff of four people. Today YME has dramatically expanded its regional presence with annual turnover of US 25 million and employs a total of 80 people maintaining six regional offices and nine representative offices from its Bahrain headquarters. Since its establishment in 1915 Yokogawa Electric Company has pioneered the development of leading edge technologies in measurement control and information. Automated instrumentation still continues to be a specialist core business for Yokogawa through its 19 000 staff employed operating in 28 countries and through 112 w... Read MoreYokogawa a leader in instrumentation systems
In little more than a decade, Yokogawa Middle East (YME) has established itself as one of the fastest growing and leading providers of totally automated advanced process instrumentation and control systems in the region. When YME established its operational base in Bahrain as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation of Japan in 1990 the company began with a pioneering staff of four people. Today, YME has dramatically expanded its regional presence with annual turnover of US$25 million and employs a total of 80 people maintaining six regional offices and nine representative offices from its Bahrain headquarters. Since its establishment in 1915, Yokogawa Electric Company has pioneered the development of leading edge technologies in measurement, control and information. Automated instrumentation still continues to be a specialist core business for Yokogawa through its 19,000 staff employed operating in 28 countries and through 112 w... Valves provide strict controlThe UK-based process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has introduced a new series of valve interlocks. The new QLS and GLS interlocks provide a mechanical process management system for potentially hazardous valve operations requiring strict sequential control says the company. A new feature is onsite lock re-coding. This lets plant managers quickly adapt interlocking sequences to change in process logic. The new safety devices can be integrated with most quarter-turn and multi-turn valves up to 3-inch diameter in ball plug gate butterfly and globe formats. Retro-fitting on operational plant is possible without shutdown since the interlocks simply replace original hand wheels or levers. Also the fitting does not compromise the certified pressure envelopes of host valves says the company. Fitting kits can either be bespoke to match the topworks of a specific make and model of valve or as universal fittings. The latt... Read MoreValves provide strict control
The UK-based process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has introduced a new series of valve interlocks. The new QLS and GLS interlocks provide a mechanical process management system for potentially hazardous valve operations requiring strict sequential control, says the company. A new feature is onsite lock re-coding. This lets plant managers quickly adapt interlocking sequences to change in process logic. The new safety devices can be integrated with most quarter-turn and multi-turn valves, up to 3-inch diameter, in ball, plug, gate, butterfly and globe formats. Retro-fitting on operational plant is possible without shutdown, since the interlocks simply replace original hand wheels or levers. Also the fitting does not compromise the certified pressure envelopes of host valves, says the company. Fitting kits can either be bespoke to match the topworks of a specific make and model of valve or as universal fittings. The latt... Valves prove to be preciseThe UK-based Anderson Greenwood Crosby part of Tyco Valves & Controls has recently supplied 400 spring-operated pressure relief valves model JOS-E/JBS-E to Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV for the Karachaganak oil and gas field in Kazakhstan. The Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV is a joint venture between British Gas Agip Texaco and LUKoil. The valves supplied were designed to comply with American Petroleum Institute specification requirements and incorporate as standard a balanced bellows to negate the effects of superimposed variable back pressure which is typically associated with valves discharging into closed systems says the company. The material used on the bellows is Incontel 625 which is particularly beneficial to the Karachanganak project due to the sour process medium. In order for Tyco to secure the order the valves were required to meet very precise customer specifications due to the valves having to provide overpressur... Read MoreValves prove to be precise
The UK-based Anderson Greenwood Crosby, part of Tyco Valves & Controls, has recently supplied 400 spring-operated pressure relief valves, model JOS-E/JBS-E to Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV for the Karachaganak oil and gas field in Kazakhstan. The Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV is a joint venture between British Gas, Agip, Texaco and LUKoil. The valves supplied were designed to comply with American Petroleum Institute specification requirements and incorporate as standard a balanced bellows to negate the effects of superimposed variable back pressure, which is typically associated with valves discharging into closed systems, says the company. The material used on the bellows is Incontel 625, which is particularly beneficial to the Karachanganak project due to the sour process medium. In order for Tyco to secure the order, the valves were required to meet very precise customer specifications, due to the valves having to provide overpressur... Offshore first for latest valvesThe offshore oil and gas industry has placed its first orders for the new Tandem Ball Valve launched by Ball Valves (UK) Ltd (BVUK). The 1-12-inch and 3-6-inch 1500 class valves for emergency shutdown (ESDV) duties have been supplied installed and tested successfully tested offshore North Sea following lengthy negotiations which ultimately demanded a delivery schedule of just nine weeks. The BVUK-supplied Tandem Ball Valve offers a fully approved bi-directional fire safe and its anti-static tandem design provides the double isolation necessary for ESDV applications occupying the same face-to-face flange space as a single ball valve of the same size it says. Consequently weight and cost savings and other operational benefits are significant. The Tandem Ball Valve design from BVUK offers ANSI class ratings from 2-inch to 12-inch with pressure ratings of up to 1 130 kg with other sizes and individual customer s requirements being accommodated where... Read MoreOffshore first for latest valves
The offshore oil and gas industry has placed its first orders for the new Tandem Ball Valve launched by Ball Valves (UK) Ltd (BVUK). The 1-12-inch and 3-6-inch 1500 class valves for emergency shutdown (ESDV) duties have been supplied, installed and tested successfully tested offshore North Sea following lengthy negotiations which ultimately demanded a delivery schedule of just nine weeks. The BVUK-supplied Tandem Ball Valve offers a fully approved bi-directional fire safe and its anti-static tandem design provides the double isolation necessary for ESDV applications, occupying the same face-to-face flange space as a single ball valve of the same size, it says. Consequently, weight and cost savings and other operational benefits are significant. The Tandem Ball Valve design from BVUK offers ANSI class ratings from 2-inch to 12-inch with pressure ratings of up to 1,130 kg with other sizes and individual customer's requirements being accommodated where... Manually-operated valves offer precisionA range of Research Control manually-operated valves which combines the precision and flow characteristics of automatically actuated valves is a recent offering from Badger Meter supplied in the UK from liquid handling specialists Pump Engineering. The SMV series of globetwo-way valves is available in sizes from 1/2 to 1-inch in a choice of materials including stainless steel Alloy 20 Monel Hastelloy and other more specialist materials. The valves are designed with the stem threads above and out of the process fluid thereby reducing the possibility of thread contamination and corrosion says the company. Contact: Chris Newberry Pump Engineering Ltd Tel: 44 1903 730900; Fax: 44 1903 730234; e-mail: sales@pumpeng.co.uk ... Read MoreManually-operated valves offer precision
A range of Research Control manually-operated valves which combines the precision and flow characteristics of automatically actuated valves, is a recent offering from Badger Meter, supplied in the UK from liquid handling specialists Pump Engineering. The SMV series of globetwo-way valves is available in sizes from 1/2 to 1-inch, in a choice of materials including stainless steel, Alloy 20, Monel, Hastelloy and other more specialist materials. The valves are designed with the stem threads above and out of the process fluid, thereby reducing the possibility of thread contamination and corrosion, says the company. Contact: Chris Newberry, Pump Engineering Ltd, Tel: +44 1903 730900; Fax: +44 1903 730234; e-mail: sales@pumpeng.co.uk ...Valves withstand variationsTHE UK-based Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation Products part of Tyco Valves & Controls has extended its range of compact Double Block and Bleed valves. It now includes to include the Large-Bore Keyblok available from 10mm to 50mm and from ANSI 150 to 2500 Rating Full-Bore sizes it says. The Large-Bore Keyblok is a high-integrity double block and bleed valve with loaded seat technology to ensure it withstands extreme variations in pressure and maintains bubble-tight sealing. Combining piping isolation and bleed valves in a single assembly Keyblok valves offer weight and space savings reduced leakage and safer hook-up as well as reducing pipework vibration and associated stresses says the company. Suitable for applications including chemical seals level bridle applications chemical injection and open and closed drains gauge isolation and direct or remote mounting the Large-Bore Keyblok has been developed to withstand both high and lo... Read MoreValves withstand variations
THE UK-based Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation Products, part of Tyco Valves & Controls, has extended its range of compact Double Block and Bleed valves. It now includes to include the Large-Bore Keyblok, available from 10mm to 50mm and from ANSI 150 to 2500 Rating Full-Bore sizes, it says. The Large-Bore Keyblok is a high-integrity double block and bleed valve with loaded seat technology to ensure it withstands extreme variations in pressure and maintains ''bubble-tight'' sealing. Combining piping isolation and bleed valves in a single assembly, Keyblok valves offer weight and space savings, reduced leakage and safer hook-up, as well as reducing pipework vibration and associated stresses, says the company. Suitable for applications including chemical seals, level bridle applications, chemical injection and open and closed drains, gauge isolation and direct or remote mounting, the Large-Bore Keyblok has been developed to withstand both high and lo... Parker Hannifin launches range of miniature steel needle valvesParker Hannifin has launched a new range of miniature stainless steel needle valves and manifolds for fluid instrumentation applications which provide exceptional size savings without sacrificing performance. The range operates at up to 414 bar (6000PSI) and offers bubbletight seating and sealing with lifecycles of more than 6 000 operations yet typically reduce weight and space requirements by 50 per cent compared with conventional products. The High Performance Miniature range includes two- and three-way manifolds for pressure and flow measurement applications and a needle valve range which can be specified in globe or angled flow patterns. The needle valves are available with a user-specified choice of female or male interfaces and may additionally be provided with integral single- or double-female CPI or ALOK compression tube connections. These latter options halve potential leak paths and assembly labour requirements compared with conventional pi... Read MoreParker Hannifin launches range of miniature steel needle valves
Parker Hannifin has launched a new range of miniature stainless steel needle valves and manifolds for fluid instrumentation applications which provide exceptional size savings without sacrificing performance. The range operates at up to 414 bar (6000PSI), and offers bubbletight seating and sealing with lifecycles of more than 6,000 operations, yet typically reduce weight and space requirements by 50 per cent compared with conventional products. The High Performance Miniature range includes two- and three-way manifolds for pressure and flow measurement applications, and a needle valve range which can be specified in globe or angled flow patterns. The needle valves are available with a user-specified choice of female or male interfaces, and may additionally be provided with integral single- or double-female CPI or ALOK compression tube connections. These latter options halve potential leak paths and assembly labour requirements compared with conventional pi... Promotions
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