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BASF has co-developed and introduced the Integrated Pneumatic Module (IPM) mainly to simplify the configuration for linear and quarterturn actuators, both in standard and more complex configurations. According to Matko Dijkman, Senior Automation Manager at BASF, the IPM has been designed to prevent unnecessary mistakes in the installation and maintenance process. The IPM also has potential in plant availability, safety and savings, for example, in stock keeping.

After almost four decades of working for one of the top five oil and gas companies, Rob Crena De Iongh has gained invaluable knowledge and expertise in the oil and gas industry. Throughout his professional career he has worked with a large variety of rotating and static equipment like valves, pumps, compressors and gas-turbines.

Crane’s instrumentation and sampling products have been engineered over many years to solve severe process applications by working closely with customers to understand their needs. Crane has unparalleled knowledge of analytical instrumentation, pressure measurement and sampling processes in the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical industries. Their mission is to help its customers increase safety and productivity, whilst exceeding emission codes and standards to help protect the environment.

Why is training so essential for water utilities, engineers and operators? There are continuous changes in regulation of water distribution systems, changing laws and water quality mandates. In order to ensure compliance, utilities and their staff need proper training on the tools and methodology to keep up with an ever-changing industry.

For even the most experienced engineers and technicians, analytical sampling system design presents a unique challenge. Analytical sampling is an intricate process, and what can seem like inconsequential design deviations can significantly influence sample accuracy. Inaccuracy leads to troubleshooting, troubleshooting leads to downtime, and downtime leads to lost dollars stemming from design flaws or installation errors that could have been eliminated upfront.

An early interest in machinery brought Dan Heberer into the world of mechanical engineering, which eventually led to a career in rotating equipment and pumping systems. Heberer worked with a long term focus on rotating equipment and gained diverse knowledge of the chemical industry.

As facilities get older, more repairs and replacements are required to keep a plant and its applications operational. Inspection teams are called in to make recommendations on the best steps to move forward, and that is where William Wilson found his niche.

The pulp and paper industry is vast and highly dispersed, and its ecosystem made up of companies that use wood as their raw material to produce pulp, paper, cardboard and other pulp products.

Since its founding in 1876, Bonney Forge has been recognized for its manufacturing excellence and high-quality product standards. For the last 144 years, the company has exceeded expectations and earned the trust of end users worldwide. Its dedication to customers’ needs and its investment in expanding its manufacturing capabilities has made the company a world leader in the valve market.

Nearly 40 years ago, Leslie Controls had the privilege of installing critical valves across the entire fleet of nuclear power plants for a major power generation company in Asia. The valves worked flawlessly over those many decades and continue to work without problems.