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New MD appointed at Rapra
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New agreement seals supply of gas seals
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ohn Crane has announced a major new supplier frame agreement with Siemens AG that is expected to secure business worth some 10 million over the next two years. With the potential for future extensions, the deal provides for John Crane gas seal equipment to be supplied via Siemens to a range of turbo-machinery applications in the Middle East, Caspian, Asia Pacific and South American regions. It also includes the supply of aftermarket services. John Crane has developed a new standard gas seal designed to meet Siemens’ specific operating parameters. It is expected that the agreement will also allow John Crane and Siemens to collaborate more closely than previously, leading to the development of new solutions to market requirements. Environmental considerations are expected to play a key role, especially in such areas as the current energy market demand for greater efficiency with lower emissions. John Crane has also extended the scope of the offering it makes to Siemens to cover other areas of turbo-machinery equipment such as speciality engineered bearings and filters. Contact: John Crane EAA, Nash Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1SS, UK. Tel: +44 161 886 5993, Fax: +44 161 886 5990, Email: [email protected], Web: www.johncrane.co.uk
Utex invests in two acquisitions
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tex Industries is investing in a phase of customer service and growth with the acquisition of two companies, CAM Specialty Products Inc and DuraQuest Inc. CAM Specialty Products is a designer of high performance urethane products focused on the Oil & Gas and various industrial markets. This transaction is intended to build on the current growth of Utex. The transaction is effective immediately, with the current management team remaining in place. DuraQuest provides moulded rubber and drilling shock absorber products focused on the Oil & Gas and other industrial markets. ‘We are looking forward to working with Utex and see this as an excellent opportunity to grow the company and continue to provide even better service 6
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to our customers, commented Lewis Dean, DuraQuest’s President. Contact: UTEX Industries Inc. 10810 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77043, USA. Tel: +1 713 467 1000, Email: [email protected], Web: www.utexind.com
New MD appointed at Rapra
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mithers Rapra, the polymer testing, research and consulting company, has promoted sales and technology director Michael Day to become managing director. In his new role, he assumes the day-to-day running of Smithers Rapra’s operations and will lead the testing, analysis, consultancy, processing and research activities of the company. Mr Day has been with the company since May 2007. Prior to joining Smithers Rapra, he held general and senior management positions with Forensic Science Service Ltd, Qinetiq Ltd, Thames Water and the Anglian Water Group. Former vice president and managing director, Mr Jim Dowey has returned to the US where he will be president of the newly consolidated Smithers Scientific Services, Smithers Rapra and iSmithers. The two appointments are part of a series of recent organisational changes that have been implemented to improve the focus of The Smithers Group on its external markets and strategic growth. Contact: Smithers Rapra, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4NR, UK. Tel: +44 1939 250383, Fax: +44 1939 251118, Web: www.rapra.net
Conferences and Courses Experts to debate multilayer packaging films
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MI is organising an international conference on Multilayer Packaging Films on 24–26 November 2008 in Cologne, Germany. This event will bring together experts in barrier film technology to discuss the latest in
markets, technology and materials. Although not directly concerned with sealing as such it may be of potential interest to those who have an interest in barrier films for the reduction of permeation. Contact: Applied Market Information Ltd, 45–47 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QP, UK. Tel: +44 117 924 9442, Fax: +44 117 311 1534, Email: [email protected], Web: www. amiconferences.com
Training programme refocused to reflect environmental issues
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n response to increased demand for varying levels of training Garlock Sealing Technologies now offers customized, modular courses for authorized distributors, end-users and engineering firms. The training programmes range from providing a basic understanding of the various products to more in-depth courses focusing on the proper selection and installation of sealing devices. Industry specific modules are also offered.
Contact: Garlock Sealing Technologies, 1666 Division Street, Palmyra, NY 14522; USA. Tel: +1 315 597 3104, Fax: +1 315 597 3039, Email: robert.ewanow@garlock. com, Web: www.garlock.com
Get aware of sealing for pumps
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he Pump Centre is running a two day Awareness Event at Runcorn, UK with the title ‘Seals for Pumps’ on 18–19 November 2008. This event will cover the wide range of seal types that are of interest to those involved with the design, operation and maintenance of pumping equipment. It will cover the dynamic product seals and also bearing seals and the wide range of static seals and gaskets that may be used. Delegates will receive both presentation handouts and a copy of the Seals and Sealing Handbook. Contact: The Pump Centre, ESR Technology Ltd, Whittle House, 410 Birchwood Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6FW, UK. Tel: +44 1925 843512 or +44 7968 707 753, Email: [email protected], Web: www.pumpcentre.com
September 2008
New agreement seals supply of gas seals
J
ohn Crane has announced a major new supplier frame agreement with Siemens AG that is expected to secure business worth some 10 million over the next two years. With the potential for future extensions, the deal provides for John Crane gas seal equipment to be supplied via Siemens to a range of turbo-machinery applications in the Middle East, Caspian, Asia Pacific and South American regions. It also includes the supply of aftermarket services. John Crane has developed a new standard gas seal designed to meet Siemens’ specific operating parameters. It is expected that the agreement will also allow John Crane and Siemens to collaborate more closely than previously, leading to the development of new solutions to market requirements. Environmental considerations are expected to play a key role, especially in such areas as the current energy market demand for greater efficiency with lower emissions. John Crane has also extended the scope of the offering it makes to Siemens to cover other areas of turbo-machinery equipment such as speciality engineered bearings and filters. Contact: John Crane EAA, Nash Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1SS, UK. Tel: +44 161 886 5993, Fax: +44 161 886 5990, Email: [email protected], Web: www.johncrane.co.uk
Utex invests in two acquisitions
U
tex Industries is investing in a phase of customer service and growth with the acquisition of two companies, CAM Specialty Products Inc and DuraQuest Inc. CAM Specialty Products is a designer of high performance urethane products focused on the Oil & Gas and various industrial markets. This transaction is intended to build on the current growth of Utex. The transaction is effective immediately, with the current management team remaining in place. DuraQuest provides moulded rubber and drilling shock absorber products focused on the Oil & Gas and other industrial markets. ‘We are looking forward to working with Utex and see this as an excellent opportunity to grow the company and continue to provide even better service 6
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to our customers, commented Lewis Dean, DuraQuest’s President. Contact: UTEX Industries Inc. 10810 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77043, USA. Tel: +1 713 467 1000, Email: [email protected], Web: www.utexind.com
New MD appointed at Rapra
S
mithers Rapra, the polymer testing, research and consulting company, has promoted sales and technology director Michael Day to become managing director. In his new role, he assumes the day-to-day running of Smithers Rapra’s operations and will lead the testing, analysis, consultancy, processing and research activities of the company. Mr Day has been with the company since May 2007. Prior to joining Smithers Rapra, he held general and senior management positions with Forensic Science Service Ltd, Qinetiq Ltd, Thames Water and the Anglian Water Group. Former vice president and managing director, Mr Jim Dowey has returned to the US where he will be president of the newly consolidated Smithers Scientific Services, Smithers Rapra and iSmithers. The two appointments are part of a series of recent organisational changes that have been implemented to improve the focus of The Smithers Group on its external markets and strategic growth. Contact: Smithers Rapra, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4NR, UK. Tel: +44 1939 250383, Fax: +44 1939 251118, Web: www.rapra.net
Conferences and Courses Experts to debate multilayer packaging films
A
MI is organising an international conference on Multilayer Packaging Films on 24–26 November 2008 in Cologne, Germany. This event will bring together experts in barrier film technology to discuss the latest in
markets, technology and materials. Although not directly concerned with sealing as such it may be of potential interest to those who have an interest in barrier films for the reduction of permeation. Contact: Applied Market Information Ltd, 45–47 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QP, UK. Tel: +44 117 924 9442, Fax: +44 117 311 1534, Email: [email protected], Web: www. amiconferences.com
Training programme refocused to reflect environmental issues
I
n response to increased demand for varying levels of training Garlock Sealing Technologies now offers customized, modular courses for authorized distributors, end-users and engineering firms. The training programmes range from providing a basic understanding of the various products to more in-depth courses focusing on the proper selection and installation of sealing devices. Industry specific modules are also offered.
Contact: Garlock Sealing Technologies, 1666 Division Street, Palmyra, NY 14522; USA. Tel: +1 315 597 3104, Fax: +1 315 597 3039, Email: robert.ewanow@garlock. com, Web: www.garlock.com
Get aware of sealing for pumps
T
he Pump Centre is running a two day Awareness Event at Runcorn, UK with the title ‘Seals for Pumps’ on 18–19 November 2008. This event will cover the wide range of seal types that are of interest to those involved with the design, operation and maintenance of pumping equipment. It will cover the dynamic product seals and also bearing seals and the wide range of static seals and gaskets that may be used. Delegates will receive both presentation handouts and a copy of the Seals and Sealing Handbook. Contact: The Pump Centre, ESR Technology Ltd, Whittle House, 410 Birchwood Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6FW, UK. Tel: +44 1925 843512 or +44 7968 707 753, Email: [email protected], Web: www.pumpcentre.com
September 2008