Technical

Velan ABV S.p.A. has appointed Paolo Ranieri as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive. Paolo will be bringing a critical mix of management expertise and technical knowledge to his new position.

Wood Group has opened a 16,000ft2 training facility in Kenedy, Texas, to provide educational programs focused on health, safety and environment (HSE) and technical competency for Eagle Ford shale workers.

Interpump Group’s Muncie Power Products launched several new Muncie valve lines that accommodate high-pressure systems and offer great performance.

Atwood Oceanics, a global offshore drilling contractor, is moving its corporate headquarters to the Energy Crossing II building at 15011 Katy Freeway to accommodate the company's recent record growth.

A new website designed solely for the valve industry was launched. Valveconnect.com solely targets stocks of valves and spares and combines two very useful features.

A new AUMA Support App enables rapid download of actuator documentation. Designed to make life easier for on-site engineers, a Data Matrix code on each actuator can be scanned using a smartphone to obtain support materials.

It has been announced that Foster Wheeler USA Corporation and Tecnimont USA Inc., have signed a collaboration agreement for front-end engineering (FEED) design, detailed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of petrochemicals, chemicals and fertilizer facilities across the US, Canada and Mexico.

AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has renewed and expanded its position on a framework agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which spans a broad range of technical service.The Framework Agreement for Technical Support – Specialist Technical Support (FATS/STS) is an umbrella supply chain agreement used by the MoD Defence Equipment and Support (DES) organisation to ensure the efficient and cost effective procurement of technical services to support the provision of equipment and capability.

SNC-Lavalin subsidiary, Itansuca Proyectos de Ingeniería, has been awarded a consulting services contract by Ecopetrol for oil transportation and logistics in Colombia.

Farris Engineering, a Curtiss-Wright Company, presented its SmartPRV technology at the Saudi Arabian Section of the International Society of Automation (ISA) event in December. The event was be held December 7-11th in Damman, Saudi Arabia.