News bulletin – terminal equipment

NEWS BULLETIN

TERMINAL EQUIPMENT

EMERSON AND CISCO GO WIRELESS

Emerson, a global technology and engineering company, is partnering with Cisco to introduce a next-generation industrial wireless networking solution that fundamentally transforms data management to improve plant productivity, reliability and safety. The new Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateway with the Cisco Catalyst® IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point combines the latest in wireless technology with advanced WirelessHART® sensor technology, delivering reliable and highly secure data. “A secure connection that scales easily is the foundation for every successful IoT deployment,” says Liz Centoni, senior vice-president and general manager IoT at Cisco. “By using the power of the intent-based network, Cisco provides a secure, automated, rock solid infrastructure helping IT and operational teams work together to reduce complexity and improve safety.”

The new product provides enhanced wi-fi bandwidth for real-time safety monitoring, including Emerson’s Location Awareness and wireless video services. A reliable and fast connection between devices and people streamlines decision making by providing real-time analytics and enables a mobile workforce to come together virtually, collaborate and resolve critical issues.

Industrial environments are frequently challenging and hazardous, requiring a scalable, resilient and flexible wi-fi solution that can withstand extreme conditions in remote locations. The new wireless access point supports mobile applications that offer instant access to process control data, maintenance information and operation procedures, enabling improved plant productivity and worker safety.

“Products installed in industrial plants need to last for years, even decades,” says Bob Karschnia, vice-president of wireless at Emerson. “This kind of longevity was a critical design and engineering requirement to ensure this new wireless access point was future-proofed to meet a rapidly evolving technology landscape.” www.emerson.com

ELMAC EXPANDING OVER INDIA

Flame and explosion protection equipment producer Elmac Technologies has secured a partnership agreement in India with Envisafe Protection Technologies (EPT). The new joint venture will see Elmac further expand its presence in Asia and is a step closer to delivering on its strategy for growth by providing technically superior products through a network of preferred partners.

EPT, located in Mumbai, provides a full range of process safety products including flame arresters and pressure and vacuum relief valves to the region’s storage tank protection market. The joint venture will see EPT appointed as Elmac’s Indian licensee for the company’s full range of patent-protected flame arresters and lowpressure venting equipment.

Lew Bingham, managing director at Elmac Technologies, says: “We have an established and proven relationship with EPT and it’s really pleasing to be able to move the relationship on to the next level. The partnership brings together decades of experience and technical capability and presents a real opportunity to further develop our presence in the Indian subcontinent.”

“This is a fantastic opportunity to extend and develop our relationships with Elmac and to be in a position to provide market leading products to the region,” adds Swapnil Patil, managing director of EPT. “We are experiencing strong demand for flame arresters and low-pressure tank protection equipment and having access to world-class, patented technologies will allow us to meet the demands of our growing customer base.”

EPT has fully equipped manufacturing and testing facilities in India, all of which are accredited to ISO 9001 quality management system standards. The flame arresters manufactured on site will be in accordance with EN ISO 16852 and approved to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. elmactechnologies.com

API INCREASES ITS SENIOR STAFFING

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has made three senior appointments in recent months. Shannon DiBari has joined as senior advisor to president and CEO Mike Sommers and executive vice-president and COO Amanda Eversole. Rhonda Bentz has joined as director of strategic initiatives and paid media and Bianca Domally has joined as financial controller.

“All three of these leaders are known for excellence in strategic and operational management and bring a wealth of experience in advocacy organizations – we are lucky to have them here at API,” says Sommers. “They will help bring creative, forward-thinking direction to our association and our membership in support of the critical role this industry plays in the world. We’re thrilled to have them.” www.api.org