Caprolactam upgrade

DSM Nanjing Chemical Company Ltd (DNCC) has awarded Aker Kvaerner the revamp of the Caprolactam plant at its site in Nanjing (Dachang district), China.

Chemical education

One of the most comprehensive educational conference programmes available to chemical process industries professionals will take place at the 50th edition of the Chem Show, 18–20 November 2003, at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City.

Lysine production

Invensys APV has been awarded a contract valued at approximately USD 12 million to install a new lysine production plant at Agroferm’s Esbjerg site.

Gate valve for semiconductor industry

The series XGT high vacuum gate valve was developed in response to demands from the semiconductor industry.

2003 DIN catalogue

The 2003 Catalogue of DIN Translations has been issued.

SMC launches solenoid valve

SMC Corporation of America, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic automation products, has announced the release of the Series SV solenoid valve designed for electronic and general machinery manufacturers.

Series SV solenoid valve

SMC Corporation has introduced the Series SV solenoid valve.

New sales manager Severn Glocon

Severn Glocon Ltd has appointed Mike Davis as Sales Manager, with specific responsibility for the UK, parts of Europe and Africa.

Upgrades for power plants

Basler Electric and E Squared Power Systems have formed an alliance to provide complete turnkey power plant excitation retrofits.

Improved blast furnace performance

A blast furnace stove control system, designed to improve performance and reduce operational costs, has been installed by ABB at the Kremikovtzi Corporation's integrated steelworks in Bulgaria.