fuelforthought Process Automation Capabilities Expanded After Acquisition


Pepperl+Fuchs (Germany) has acquired Walsall Ltd., a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. With this acquisition, Pepperl+Fuchs intends to expand the Process Automation Division to include expertise in the development and manufacture of electromechanical equipment for use in hazardous areas.


In December 2009, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH acquired Walsall Ltd. Walsall’s headquarters is located in the West Midlands region of England and specialises in


the development, certification and production of electromechanical products for use in hazardous areas. The company’s hundred plus year heritage dates back to the early days of Walsall Conduits PLC, which once dominated the world in electromechanical explosion protection equipment.


Walsall’s main products are based around enclosures in the increased safety, intrinsic safety and flameproof protection classes with approvals for the integration


of a wide range of electrical apparatus. Enclosures are available in a variety of materials, including stainless and mild steel, fiberglass reinforced plastic, aluminum, and cast metal. All product ranges are certified for use as a combination if more complex system solutions are required. As a complement to the core products, other product ranges include lighting, signaling equipment, emergency shutdown equipment, and installation accessories such as cable glands, thread conversion adaptors, stopping plugs and breather drain devices, which can all be used in hazardous areas.


In order to ensure continued market growth, Walsall was delighted to enter into cooperation with Pepperl+Fuchs, a company having a well-established distribution


organisation. Through the acquisition of Walsall Ltd., Pepperl+Fuchs will expand its existing process automation product range and enter the electromechanical explosion protection market.


By combining the product and manufacturing strengths of Walsall with the expertise and sales network of Pepperl+Fuchs, this vertical integration will allow us to respond to our customers’ requirements faster and with more comprehensive components and solutions.


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East Hills Instruments(USA) has announced that it has finalised an agreement with Taal Collaborative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. granting them the exclusive distribution rights for India. Taal Collaborative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. will sell and market the Magnum Pro and Winchester Engineering through their existing channels of distribution.


Cary Ratner, President of East Hills Instruments


says “we are looking to mimic the success and synergy we have in our existing international markets into India.” He further states, “this deal will allow our brands to gain a stronger international market share and brand awareness in India”. Taal Collaborative Solutions is one of the leading distributors of test and measurement equipment in India.


TCS will immediately be rolling out a marketing


$17 Million Electrification Order in Kazakhstan


Substation and transformers to ensure efficiency and reliability as part of electrical balance of plant, delivery includes System 800xA for power plant control


ABB(USA) has won an order worth $17 million


for the electrification of a gas-based thermal power plant to be built near the Akshabulak oilfield in southern Kazakhstan. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2009.


Owned by Crystal Management Ltd, a private


investment company, the project supports the government’s initiative to reduce environmental pollution by using natural gas burn-off to generate cleaner electricity.


ABB will be responsible for the engineering and commissioning of the electrical facilities for the power plant. The scope of the project includes a 110/6 kV substation and turnkey electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) solution. Key products to be supplied include power and distribution transformers, an Extended Automation System 800xA power-plant control system, and a micro SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) for real-time monitoring. The project is expected to be completed by 2011.


"ABB technologies to be deployed at this plant


will help improve energy efficiency and contribute to reducing environmental impact, helping to deliver cleaner power to consumers in the region," said Claudio Facchin, global head of ABB’s substation business, within the company’s Power Systems division. "Energy-efficient generation processes contribute significantly toward optimising fuel consumption and lowering emissions.” ABB has previously executed several power projects in the region aimed at improving power supply, enhancing grid reliability and boosting energy efficiency.


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Fluid Power Actuators in Project to Provide Energy Independence for Chile


Rotork’s (UK) fluid power valve actuators have been installed throughout a major new LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) importing and distribution project that is expected to meet 40% of the demand for gas in Chile and secure energy independence for the country. The LNG complex at Quintero Bay encompasses the installation of a sea terminal to receive LNG from tankers and a plant for regassifying and distribution by pipelines into central Chile.


Rotork Fluid Systems has received orders for heavy duty, scotch-yoke pneumatic, gas-over-oil and high


pressure gas actuators which have been supplied to valvemakers in France, Italy and Spain. The majority of the eighty-seven CP and GP range pneumatic actuators supplied are operating cryogenic service ball and butterfly valves at the Quintero Bay marine terminal and the adjacent storage and regassification plant.


The GO range gas-over-oil and HPG range high pressure gas actuators have been supplied for a new


28 kilometre pipeline which links the Quintero LNG complex to the Electrogas terminal at Quillota for integration with the existing gas network and fuelling combined cycle power plants operated by Endesa Chile. The GO unit is installed on a Class 600 24inch ball valve at the City Gate in the Quintero LNG terminal, whilst the HPGs are installed on Class 600 8inch and Class 300 12inch ball valves at the Electrogas Plant Gate in Quillota.


Designed for safety and shutdown duties, GO and HPG actuators use the pipeline gas as the motive


power source. Valve operating speed is adjustable in both directions and manual hydraulic override is provided as standard. All the Rotork actuators supplied are certified to ATEX 94/9/EC and IP66M/67M in accordance with PED 93/27/EC.


The sales and engineering participation of Rotork’s local representative in Chile, Ineco, S.p.A, has been


a key factor in the company’s success with this important project. Rotork’s activity was co-ordinated at Rotork’s USA head office in Rochester and involved.


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Bargmann Takes over Munich Showcase


Since January 1, 2010, Norbert Bargmann has assumed responsibility for analytica, the International Trade Fair for Analysis, Laboratory Technology and Biotechnology. He succeeds Klaus Dittrich, who was appointed Chairman & CEO of Messe München the same day.


Norbert Bargmann, who has been a member of


the Management Board at Messe München since October 2001, was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Management Board effective January 1, 2010. As a result, the helm of the international trade show analytica is being taken over by a renowned exhibition professional with close contacts in the political and commercial sectors.


85th Annual International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement


The International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (ISHM) announces that the 85th annual edition of the school will be held on May 11 - 13, 2010 at the Cox Communications Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Dating back to 1924, ISHM is the oldest and one of the largest petroleum industry schools devoted to fluid measurement and control. The purpose of the school is to provide instruction in both technical and non-technical subjects for measurement personnel in the oil and gas industry. With more than 160 technical classes on gas and liquid measurement and control, over 40 special hands-on-workshops, and 110 manufacturer exhibits, this school provides students with a comprehensive learning opportunity.


Reply Card no 20 During the past few years, Bargmann has been


responsible for the success and growth of several leading international trade fairs for capital goods at the Munich venue including BAU and DRINKTEC.


As Director of the Business Unit for "New


Technologies", Bargmann assumes responsibility for analytica as well as other international exhibitions such as productronica, electronica and Laser World of Photonics. In his previous position, he was also in charge of automatica, the International Congress Centre Munich (ICM), the M,O,C and the Guest Events and International Site Evaluation Departments, which will remain under his purview.


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program that will include; trade shows, direct mailings, manufacture co-op advertising, as well as an aggressive internet and e-mail campaign. Mr. Tal Gryn, President of TCS says that “the quality and reputation of the EHI brands are a perfect fit for TCS and our continued growth”.


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Magnums and Winchesters on Sale in India


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