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            <title>IFAT ENTSORGA show Over 2,700 exhibitors from 45 countries</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This year, IFAT ENTSORGA show, which takes place at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from 13 to 17 September 2010, is bigger than ever: Over 2,700 exhibitors from 45 countries (2008: 2,605 exhibitors from 41 countries) will be presenting their innovations and technology solutions to the trade visitors on the five days of the fair. 37 percent of the exhibitors are international, i.e. come from outside Germany. This represents a rise of approximately five percent as compared to the previous event. An increase is also seen in the amount of exhibition space taken up by the event – to around 200,000 square metres (2008: 192,000 square metres). &nbsp;The high level of international interest is reflected not only in the total of 15 country pavilions being organised for exhibitors, but also in the number of delegations registered for the event: Over 20 groups of participants from around 40 countries are expected in Munich for the World´s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:27:43 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Allweiler is looking for its oldest pump to celebrate their 150 years</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Allweiler has been manufacturing pumps in Germany for 150 years, making it the country's oldest pump manufacturer. To celebrate, they are looking for the three oldest Allweiler pumps still in service anywhere in the world. Submissions will be accepted until the end of December 2010 and the operators will receive a modern replacement pump at no charge.
Since Allweiler's founding in 1860, building long-lived and reliable pumps has been one of the company's most important objectives. Having the right materials, designs, and configurations was just as important back then as it is today. &quot;Just as we optimize our pumps today to minimize overall costs for the operator with high efficiency and long maintenance intervals, 50 or 100 years ago Allweiler pumps were designed to be reliable. Giving customers the best possible solutions has always been our focus,&quot; according to Stefan Kleinmann, Vice-President of the Industry business segment and member of the Allweiler AG management board. The success of this strategy is evidenced by numerous patents, awards, and innovative solutions from every era of the company's history, including 150 years of market leadership.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:36:40 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Statoil selects Emerson as a preferred supplier for automation and safety systems</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Emerson Process Management is one of three suppliers chosen for a long-term frame agreement with Norway’s Statoil that positions Emerson to bid on future automation and safety systems for the international oil and gas producer.&nbsp; The agreement supports Statoil’s strategy of using innovative technologies to solve the energy needs of the future, including making the most of emerging opportunities in shale gas, heavy oil, and deep-water production, as well as further development of the Norwegian Continental Shelf.&nbsp; Emerson’s integrated safety and automation system will help Statoil maximize production while reducing operating costs and minimizing safety and environmental risks.
&nbsp;“It’s exciting to work with customers as forward-thinking as Statoil,” said Steve Sonnenberg, president of Emerson Process Management.&nbsp; “We expect this new agreement to strengthen our existing relationship – and open the door to new opportunities for improved results.”]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:32:14 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Siemens ends reduced working hour schemes at all locations in Germany</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Siemens is ending all reduced working-hour arrangements at its facilities in Germany. “The German government’s provision to extend funding for reduced working hour schemes helped us weather a difficult economic phase,” said Walter Huber, head of Human Resources for Germany. “The show of unity on the part of politicians, trade unions and the company enabled us to keep our employees’ expertise at the company. Now demand is on the rise again, and we’re ideally equipped in terms of personnel,” Huber continued.In June 2009, at the height of the reduced working hour arrangements, some 19,000 Siemens employees were affected. The number of people working shortened hours at the company has steadily declined in recent months, dropping to just 600 in July 2010. The interim measure of cutting back on working hours enabled Siemens to keep the number of employees in Germany stable.&nbsp; At the beginning of the crisis, in the fall of 2007, Siemens had roughly 126,000 employees in Germany, compared to the current figure of approximately 128,000.Siemens emerged from the crisis with momentum in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 (end of June). Orders of nearly €21 billion were up 22 percent compared to the prior-year quarter, while revenue rose slightly to just over €19 billion. Total Sectors profit climbed 40 perrcent year-over-year, to a record high of slightly over €2.3 billion.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:43:02 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>International Powder/Bulk conference &amp; exhibition in Shanghai</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Only a few weeks to go until the International Powder/Bulk Conference &amp; Exhibition (IPB) opens its doors for the eighth time. The established exhibition is China’s largest and most specialized event for powder, granule and bulk solids technologies. The 2010 exhibition takes place in the INTEX Shanghai from 27–29 September and will feature 150 exhibitors. Under the flag of NürnbergMesse China, IPB is a permanent feature in the exhibition calendar for the bulk solids sector. The exhibition and conference are organized jointly by the Chinese Society of Particuology, NürnbergMesse China Co., Ltd. and Worldwide Exhibitions Co., Ltd. The organizers are supported by the Association of Powder Process Industry and Engineering (APPIE) of Japan, the publisher Vogel Industrie Medien and POWTECH, the leading international exhibition for mechanical processing technologies in Nürnberg, Germany.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:13:17 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>NAMUR: Functional safety, this year’s topic at the  Annual General Meeting</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The safety of plants must be given the highest priority during planning and operation. Automation makes a major contribution in this respect, the key phrase here being “functional safety”. Reason enough for NAMUR to select this topic for this year’s Annual General Meeting, which will be held on the 11th and 12th of November 2010 in Bad Neuenahr and deals with subjects ranging from the inception of safety technology to the outlook for anticipated developments in the future.
With more than 40 years experience in the area of safety and over 25,000 installed safety systems, HIMA is NAMUR partner for this year’s Annual General Meeting. 
Steffen Philipp, Managing Director and Partner, and Thomas Hinzmann, Director of the Process Automation Marketing &amp; Sales and Service, will demonstrate in their opening presentation, “Functional safety free of compromises”, that much more than the use of certified components needs to be taken into consideration when it comes to functional safety. On the contrary, the entire safety life cycle, the human factor as the greatest source of error and an intelligent integration of the safety solution in the automation environment should be looked at in a no-holds-barred manner with regard to plant availability and efficiency.&nbsp;]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:28:49 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>WirelessHART approved as standard for wireless communication in process automation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The HART Communication Foundation announced that the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has approved the WirelessHART specification as a European National Standard (EN 62591). CEN released the standard to CENELEC, the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, whose members are the national electrotechnical committees of 31 European countries. CENELEC approved the WirelessHART European Standard on 01 June 2010.
“In March, the WirelessHART specification was approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission as a full international standard (IEC 62591Ed. 1.0),” says Ron Helson, Executive Director of the HART Communication Foundation. “Approval as a European National Standard further confirms acceptance of the technology by users and suppliers as a technically sound, reliable and secure solution for wireless communication in process automation.”
The IEC Standard was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard without any modification. According to the announcement of approval issued by CENELEC, “members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration”.
Released in September 2007, WirelessHART is an open and interoperable wireless communication standard designed to address the critical needs of industry for reliable, robust and secure wireless communication in real-time industrial process measurement and control application]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:31:33 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>ABB acquires K-TEK to boost offering for oil and gas, water markets</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ABB has completed its acquisition of Prairieville, Louisiana company K-TEK, which becomes part of the Measurement Products business unit within ABB’s Process Automation division. With over 350,000 installations since its founding in 1975, K-TEK is recognised as a global leader in level detection technology. The operation employs more than 250 people with facilities in China, Netherlands, India and South Africa in addition to the US. &nbsp;Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABB’s Process Automation division, noted K-TEK’s leadership position in the oil and gas industry, where ABB has a large installed base. “This acquisition will provide our mutual customers in oil and gas, water and other industries with access to an expanded range of leading-edge instrumentation and sensing technologies.” he said. “We see a lot of potential for synergy between ABB’s extensive geographic reach and exposure to other industries, and K-TEK’s depth in level detection technology.”]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:38:47 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Honeywell aquires Matrikon to be integrated with the Advanced Solutions business of HPS</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Honeywell announced it has completed the acquisition of Matrikon for approximately $139 million (approximately €110 million). Matrikon will be integrated with the Advanced Solutions business of Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS). Matrikon’s open connectivity in process control business, MatrikonOPC, will operate as a separate business entity within HPS.
&quot;The Matrikon brands are outstanding additions to our technology portfolio,&quot; said Norm Gilsdorf, president of HPS, a business within Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions group. &quot;Combining our experienced teams and products will enable us to create stronger, enterprise-wide solutions that improve business performance for respective customers.&nbsp; In addition, the deal provides significant opportunity to grow within our existing customer bases in both mature and emerging markets around the world.&quot;
Based in Edmonton, Canada, Matrikon specializes in technology to manage production, optimize operations and monitor assets at industrial plants including oil and gas, refining, energy, power and mining companies. HPS provides automation and control systems, field instrumentation, safety systems, simulation technology, wireless technology and integrated facility and process security systems for industrial process manufacturers. Matrikon and HPS’ products are highly complementary, specifically in the areas of asset management, production management, operations optimization, plant cyber security and data collection and visualization. In addition, Honeywell supports MatrikonOPC’s commitment to vendor neutral open connectivity in process control (OPC), leading new technology development and helping people adopt open standards based solutions.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:39:16 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Siemens' production of process instruments concentrated in Haguenau, France</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Siemens Industry Automation Division is concentrating its production of components for the process industry in the French location of Haguenau. With the construction of a new 10,000 square meter production line facility for flowmeters, the location has been expanded to become the main mechatronic manufacturing center for process instrumentation and analysis in Europe. &quot;Concentrating and expanding our production competence in Haguenau is an important step in our global growth strategy in process instrumentation and analysis&quot;, explained Hans-Georg Kumpfmueller, CEO of the Business Unit Sensors and Communications on the occasion of the inauguration ceremony in Haguenau.Up to now, Siemens manufactured in Haguenau field devices such as positioners, pressure and temperature transmitters, as well as process analysis equipment such as gas analyzers and laser spectrometers for the global market. These components form the basis for automation procedures in the process industry, for example in chemical and petrochemical plants, the production of food or the water treatment industry.The production site in Haguenau has been expanded by 10,000 square meters up to 30,000 square meters to include facilities for the manufacture of magnetic flowmeters. In future it will be the workplace for more than 500 employees. The new production unit is equipped with state-of-the-art production and test systems, as well as with flowmeter calibration rigs for pipelines with a diameter exceeding two meters. &quot;Modern, highly-efficient production sites make an important contribution to flexibility, short delivery times and high quality standards. In Haguenau, we have invested in cutting-edge production technologies. This both strengthens the location and sharpens our global competitiveness&quot;, Kumpfmueller commented.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:52:07 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Air-pollution control at IFAT ENTSORGA 2010 – Optimised products to combat the downturn</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Messe München talked to Barbara Leyendecker, Spokeswoman for the Section on Air-Pollution Control Technology and Guntram Preuß, Industry Expert from the Air-Handling Technology Association, affiliated in the VDMA, German Engineering Federation, Frankfurt.&nbsp;Messe München International (MMI): Mr Preuß, what kind of companies are involved in the air-pollution control technology sector in Germany?
Guntram Preuß: The suppliers of air-pollution control technology for industrial processes are primarily involved in downstream environmental protection, i.e. technology that is used in cases where integrated environmental protection measures are not achieving the desired result. Also gaining ground are applications in the field of separation techniques within processes, for example for recovering materials. In addition to the manufacturers of series products, many companies specialise in specific customer segments and on the separation of individual harmful substances. Added to this are system constructors who supply turnkey solutions for air-pollution control – from development through manufacture to commissioning and maintenance. In total in Germany there are currently over 150 such companies, mainly small and medium-sized, together employing an estimated 9,000 people. The largest customer segments are power stations, waste incineration plants and the metal, chemicals and food industries.&nbsp;MMI: What effects has the economic crisis had on turnover in the sector?
Preuß: Following the previous years, which had been very successful, companies last year suffered around a 20-percent drop in sales to approximately 1.7 billion euros. For 2010 we are expecting another slight downturn. Many system constructors have not felt the effects of the crisis until this year – in 2009 they were still busy, because projects in this area have long time frames. But they are seeing a fall in new orders. So now there is some free capacity.&nbsp;MMI: Where, in your view, are the opportunities for filling this gap?
Preuß: In the very important sales market of Europe, we can only expect a rather below-average trend, but in terms of the market in East and Southeast Asia, in particular, German suppliers of air-pollution control technology are expecting growing demand. Rising demand is also predicted from North America and Latin America. Here the sector is seeing an improvement in the climate for investment, for example in the automotive industry, in systems engineering and in sectors related closely to raw materials. For a real upturn in the market, however, we need to see the existing international regulations on air-pollution control being adhered to, and the European standards being adopted in other countries. As well as these opportunities we have to keep an eye on the continued risks. As a result business will initially become more short term. In addition, as economic activity picks up, we will see rising raw materials costs.&nbsp;MMI: Mrs Leyendecker, what general technological trends are you seeing in air-pollution control? 
Barbara Leyendecker: Against a background of rising energy prices and the debate about climate protection, demand is rising ever more for energy-efficient products. Promising developments here, for example, are new methods for heat recovery, adapted control techniques, demand-oriented filter cleaning and energy-efficient fans. Other responses to the demand situation are modularised and standardised products with elements that can be combined as needed to suit the individual requirements of the customer. As well as this customers are increasingly keen to see suppliers stick rigidly to deadlines and to manage complexity. &nbsp;MMI: What significance does the environmental trade fair IFAT ENTSORGA have for your member companies and for the sector in general?
Leyendecker: The companies involved in air-pollution control who are members of the VDMA are technology leaders worldwide. As around 60 percent of their sales are for export, they are effectively transferring German environmental standards – designed to meet strict legal requirements – to other countries. As such they are playing an important part in realising environmental and climate goals. By taking part in IFAT ENTSORGA, they are benefiting from the international reach of this event and the exhibition centre. Above all the companies are hoping for contacts with foreign trade visitors, in particular from the up-and-coming economic regions. Another thing that attracts these companies is the fact that all the key players in environmental protection as regards air, water and waste are here at the event. The exhibitors of air-pollution control technology hope for valuable synergy effects to come from this constellation. Following the downturn seen since around the middle of 2009, the sector is now glimpsing a few signs of recovery and hoping that IFAT ENTSORGA will deliver the necessary impetus for an upswing. Overall, in the area of environmental protection technology, the companies are seeing good prospects for growth in the medium term and hoping for a successful event in September in Munich.&nbsp;IFAT ENTSORGA 2010 takes place between 13 – 17 September at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:17:27 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute announces selection of NTS for Certification Laboratory</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) today announced the selection of National Technical Systems as its independent third-party lab to provide conformance testing for the ISA100.11a certifications starting this month. NTS provides companies and government organizations throughout the world with process and product compliance services, managed engineering services, design engineering services, and program management support. 
“WCI selected NTS as the first independent provider of ISA100.11a conformance testing based on its depth of capabilities in wireless protocol testing, quality of operations, and geographic support,” said Andre Ristaino, managing director of WCI.
“We are pleased to be selected as the first lab to provide ISA100.11a conformance testing,” said Osman Sakr, CTO of National Technical Systems.&nbsp; “The ISA100.11a standard will greatly enhance the implementation of wireless systems in the automation and control environment.”
With the recent availability of the ISA100.11a Stack Conformance and Device Interoperability Test Kits designed to verify conformance, suppliers will be able to use the same test kits that NTS uses during certification testing. Suppliers will use these test kits as part of their quality assurance processes and in preparation for formal conformance testing. NTS is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited test lab.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:07:44 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Dow and BASF receive award for HPPO Technology</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and BASF received a 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award at a ceremony held at the Ronald Reagan Center in Washington, D.C. The two companies were honored for their jointly developed hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) technology that vastly improves the production process of a key chemical intermediate, propylene oxide. Propylene oxide from the HPPO process can be used in a variety of applications from home insulation, appliances, automobiles and furniture to aircraft de-icers, paints, brake fluids and pharmaceuticals. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The award has been presented on behalf of the White House by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency annually since 1996. It recognizes breakthrough technologies that transfer sustainability principles from the research lab into the real world to enable environmentally responsible and economically viable routes to commercial chemical manufacturing. It is the seventh Presidential Green Chemistry award for Dow and the fourth for BASF. 
“The EPA’s recognition is a testimony to the power of innovation and collaboration that came together in this project,” said Guillermo Novo, Dow’s Vice President for Polyurethanes. “It will require more new technologies and partnering like this between companies, governments, NGOs and communities to secure our sustainable future.” 
“We are proud to have such an outstanding example of joint research and development,” said Jacques Delmoitiez, President of BASF’s Polyurethanes division. “This state-of-the-art technology combines economic success with improved environmental performance and has set the standards for future projects.”]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Honeywell to modernize production system of largest turkish steel maker</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Honeywell announced it has been awarded a contract to modernise a key steel manufacturing plant operated by Turkey’s largest steel producer. Honeywell will implement a range of process automation solutions and services at Erdemir Iron and Steel Company’s Karadeniz Eregli production facility in Zonguldak, located on the Black Sea. The changes will boost reliability and ease-of-operation at the site.Honeywell will implement an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and two C300 Controllers at Karadeniz Eregli, giving plant operators unprecedented control of the production process and improved decision making in the control room. Operators will be able to access more diagnostics information than they could previously and the system will be easier to use, thanks to the Experion PKS’ intuitive user interface. Meanwhile, the open design of the new system will make it easier for Erdemir to modify or extend in the future. It will boost reliability and help prevent unplanned shut-downs of the plant. At the same time, the new system’s integrated maintenance features will reduce maintenance costs. Honeywell will also deliver a range of services including consultancy, installation, start-up and system training.“This project is significant not just for the future of the Karadeniz Eregli plant but to our market competitiveness,” said Serdar Ertan, operations manager, Erdemir. “Honeywell’s solution to our challenges was compelling: their technology is proven, their segment experience immensely strong, and their service and support package was reassuring.”&nbsp;“As Turkey’s economy grows, so too does the need for a plentiful supply of raw materials such as steel,” said Naci Erakin, country leader for Honeywell Process Solutions Turkey.&nbsp; “With the Experion system, Erdemir’s production line will be transformed into a model of efficiency. This will enable it to take advantage of the building boom in Turkey and hold its own against local and global competition well into the future.”Erdemir began operating in 1965 and today has a production capacity of 5.2 million tons/year of crude steel. The company is Turkey’s only flat steel producer and manufactures plates, hot and cold rolled sheet and tinplate. The Karadeniz Eregli production facility is the company’s largest.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:16:17 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Lanxess: Focus on Asia extensive investment in China, Singapore and India</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As in previous years, Lanxess will continue to strengthen its market position in Asia and above all in China. &quot;We want to benefit from the huge opportunities offered by the Asian market. This is one of Lanxess' key strategic goals,&quot; said Dr. Werner Breuers, member of the Board of Management speaking to international journalists at a press conference in Düsseldorf ahead of the K 2010 plastics fair. One of the main areas of the company's investment in Asia is the Performance Polymers segment, which combines the rubber business with that of thermoplastics. In 2009, this segment alone accounted for nearly half the Group's sales. In Singapore, for example, work recently began on building a plant for the production of butyl rubber, which is due to go on stream in 2013. A total of EUR 400 million has been set aside for this project. In Nantong near Shanghai, Lanxess, together with TSRC Corporation, is building a facility for NBR rubber at a cost of around EUR 36 million. It is scheduled to begin production in 2012. At its production site of Jhagadia in India, the construction of a compounding plant for the two engineering plastics Durethan (polyamide) and Pocan (polybutylene terephthalate) is due to commence operation at the beginning of 2012. The cost of this investment is more than EUR 10 million.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:59:09 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>EU chemical industry expected to grow by 9.5% in 2010</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[“We anticipate output in the chemical industry* to grow by 9.5% in 2010, and our expectations for 2011 point to a growth of 2% compared to 2010”, says Dr Hubert Mandery, Director General of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council. Cefic anticipates a period of consolidation around the second half of 2010 and early 2011. This explains the marked reduction in growth rate forecast for 2011. Despite the high growth figures for 2010, output at the end of 2011 will still be below previous levels, and it is likely to be another two years before those are seen again. Chemicals (excluding pharmaceuticals) experienced a sudden fall in output in the second half of 2008 and into early 2009. Despite an almost equally sharp rebound in the second half of 2009, as much of the inventory liquidation in supply chains was reversed, the final 2009 figure showed a fall of 11.3% compared to 2008. Recovery in output levels has continued in the first quarter of 2010, and this is likely to continue in the second quarter of the current year. Cefic forecasts a year-on-year production growth of 9.5% for 2010 and 2% in 2011. Basic chemicals sectors are now registering the fastest rebounds, but in all cases chemicals output* remains well below previous levels. Growth in chemicals production has continued more strongly and for longer than was expected at the time of our November 2009 forecast. However, the overall economic recovery in Europe remains fragile. Consequently, Cefic still expects a pause in the rate of growth of most commodity chemicals sectors, since underlying market demand must be rebuilt: a recovery built on inventory corrections alone is not sustainable. Surveys also indicate that capacity utilisation within the industry remains well below normal levels. There remain significant uncertainties in the economic environment. Any defaults on sovereign debt could trigger renewed problems for those banks whose loans turned bad, and the chemicals sector would be sensitive to the further economic shocks resulting from such a scenario. The development of the EU chemicals industry will also depend on the effectiveness of consolidation measures taken within EU countries. “The European chemicals industry continues to face relentless global competition. Access to raw materials and energy at globally competitive prices remains a prerequisite for a successful recovery,” comments Hubert Mandery. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:55:51 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Second NAMUR Conference in China in Shanghai on November 18th to 19th 2010</title>
            <link>http://www.pcne.eu/content/industry-news/pcn/second-namur-conference-in-china/index.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NAMUR as a user association of automation in the process industry has many member companies, which have production sites and service activities in China. Therefore it was a logical step that NAMUR decided to hold a conference in Shanghai in November 2009 under the headline “NAMUR comes to China”. The conference turned out to be very successful and there were 88 registered participants from 19 member companies.
Apart from exchanging experiences and ideas, one of the main objectives of the conference was the definition of topics with considerable importance for the companies. These identified topics form the starting point for future experience exchange. NAMUR established several working groups in 2010 to dig deeper into these topics that are of special interest in the Chinese context.
The results of the working groups will be presented during the next NAMUR conference in China in November 2010. But presentation of results will not be the only purpose of the conference. It will again be a great opportunity to share knowledge in the wide field of automation with colleagues. 
The second NAMUR conference in China will take place in Shanghai on November 18th to 19th 2010. Pepperl+Fuchs, the sponsor of the European NAMUR general meeting in 2009, will also be the sponsor of this event.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:36:29 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>BASF’s board of executive directors appointed Kurt Bock as chairman</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has appointed Dr. Kurt Bock (51) to succeed Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht as chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF. Dr. Martin Brudermüller (49) will become vice chairman of the Board of Executive Directors. Both appointments will take effect following the end of the Annual Meeting on May 6, 2011.
“Kurt Bock is an entrepreneur with an extensive international experience. Under his leadership, he will continue the company’s success together with his colleagues on the Board of Executive Directors and the global BASF team,” said Eggert Voscherau, chairman of the Supervisory Board of BASF SE. The Supervisory Board will decide on further appointments to the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE in early 2011.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:42:36 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>AchemAsia draws process engineers, chemists and many more to Beijing</title>
            <link>http://www.pcne.eu/content/industry-news/pcn/achemasia-draws-process-engineers/index.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With 413 registered exhibitors, AchemAsia opens on June 1st, 2010, at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. Organizers DECHEMA and CIESC together with their partners expect more than 15,000 visitors at the 8th International Exhibition-Congress on Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.
&nbsp;&quot;In regard of the global economic situation, this is a tremendous success and proof of China's important role for the worldwide industrial and scientific community&quot;, said Dr. Kurt Wagemann, Executive Director of DECHEMA. &quot;At the same time, this underlines the importance of the process industries within the Chinese economy.&quot; The topics covered in the exhibition and more than 80 lectures in the congress by international experts include sustainability, renewable resources, water treatment, but also innovative technologies like ionic liquids and advanced materials. 
AchemAsia was launched more than 20 years ago to provide a platform for the process industries in Asia and has developed into the most international event of its kind in the region. The exhibition and congress will start on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 2 p.m. with an opening ceremony and two plenary lectures on sustainability, one of the major topics of this AchemAsia. The event will close on Friday, June 4th, 2010.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:23:42 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Beijer Electronics enters strategic alliance with American QSI Corporation</title>
            <link>http://www.pcne.eu/content/industry-news/pcn/beijer-electronics-enters-strategic-alliance/index.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Beijer Electronics has entered a strategic alliance with QSI Corporation, a US based company, who develops and sells rugged operator interfaces and mobile data terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. This strategic alliance will increase Beijer Electronics presence in the US.
QSI will build its product offering around Beijer Electronics' new software platform iX and sell it through its channels in the US. By including the iX platform in their offering QSI can address the entire market for industrial automation. They will also include Beijer Electronics iX panels in their current product offering. 
Beijer Electronics' President and CEO, Fredrik Jönsson, comments on the cooperation: &quot;The cooperation with QSI increases our footprint on the US market. Together we will be able to offer our US customers a strong product range in which our software platform iX is a key component.&quot; 
QSI designs and sells robust HMI panels and mobile data terminals for use in industrial applications and transport vehicles. Their products, sold under both their own name and as customer specific solutions, are robust and able to withstand extreme environments like vibration, large temperature differences and other environmental parameters. The company operates in the US and is headquartered in Salt Lake City. 
The iX platform is by far Beijer Electronics’ largest investment in product development and this new software technology provides a scalable and flexible solution that brings simpler programming and facilitates integration with other systems. Five models of the iX panels were launched last fall, and the software is available on a standalone basis for use in existing operator systems.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 16:59:03 +0100</pubDate>
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