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The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has announced the appointment of Martyn Lyons as their newly elected Chairman.


Martyn Lyons, Operations Director of Simon Storage Ltd, has been an active member of the TSA Executive Council since 1999, and represents TSA on a number of industry forums, including the HSE’s ‘Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum.


Hugh Bray, Executive Director of TSA said:


“Martyn has extensive experience and a very thorough knowledge of all aspects of our industry. TSA’s aim is to


continue increasing it’s effectiveness in representing the interests of our members in TSA’s


dealings with


government departments and regulatory bodies.”


LINK www.tankstorage.org.uk


MILLERS OILS INTRODUCE CVL TURBO - A NEW OCTANE BOOSTER


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The Department of Trade and industry are offering £7 million in open competition to support Collaborative R&D projects, which involve science-to-business and business-to-business interactions, that address the following braod areas:


Bio-based industrial feedstock and product form Non-Food Crops


Technology validation for economic exploitation of Non-Food Crops


Biocatalysis and Biotransformations for New and Improved Industrial Processes


Submission date: 7th February 2005 LINK


www.dti.gov.uk/ technologyprogramme/


Continued research and development by Millers Oils has resulted in a new octane booster, CVL Turbo, which builds on the success of Millers’ competition-based CVL and VSP fuel treatments. CVL Turbo will increase the octane of unleaded pump fuel by up to 4 octane (40 points) to provide a cost effective “pump fuel based” alternative to the commercially available competition fuels that are in the market. Independent tests have shown that a combination of CVL Turbo and Shell Optimax® (pump fuel) will give a Research Octane Number (RON) of between 101 and 102 octane.


Caution is advised as some competition fuels only guarantee 95 octane! While claiming octane values of 102 RON or higher, the detailed specification may only guarantee a minimum of 95 RON (meaning you may only get 102 under certain conditions).


Clearly there are significant benefits to using a super-


unleaded pump fuel of consistent quality under British Standard 7800:2000 as the basis because the minimum base octane is guaranteed. CVL Turbo adds less than 40p / litre to the cost of the base fuel, giving an approximate price of £1.30 per litre, compared with specialist competition fuels ranging from £2.25 per litre and upwards.


CVL Turbo is suitable for turbo and non-turbo engines and will appeal to track day enthusiasts, rally competitors and other forms of competitive motoring where the additional octane will improve performance. It is fully compatible with nitrous injection systems.


LINK


Tel: 0800 281053 www.millersoils.co.uk


LEADING LUBRICANT MANUFACTURER D. A. STUART COMPANY LAUNCHES JOINT VENTURE IN CHINA


A global manufacturer of industrial lubricants and specialty chemicals has today announced its expansion into the Chinese market through the launch of a joint venture in Shanghai.


D.A. Stuart Company (Shanghai) Limited is the result of a $6 million investment from the D. A. Stuart Company Group, based in Warrenville, Illinois, and its partner Shanghai Razor Blade Company (SRBF).


The Shanghai-based manufacturing plant will expand the coverage of the Stuart brand of rolling oils and metalworking fluids in China and will comprise on-site product development facilities and technical support laboratories. The joint venture will also serve as the headquarters of the D.A. Stuart business in Asia. Construction of the facility will commence in early 2005.


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Until now, D.A. Stuart serviced its business with China directly from the U.S., and favorable market conditions


have enabled the group to expand its share.


Commenting on the new venture, Val Anthony Pakis, President and CEO of D.A. Stuart Company, stated: “The Chinese steel and metalworking markets will continue to grow due to the general economic uplift in Asia, and increased production demands from the Chinese automotive and manufacturing sectors.”


“Our majority share in this joint venture represents a significant investment in this growth market. It will help us protect our existing business in the area and also allow us to respond quickly to more opportunities in what is fast becoming the largest and most influential global manufacturing base.”


LINK www.d-a-stuart.com


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