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Relocations and expansions across Europe
Netherlocks opens new regional office in Germany D utch interlocking and valve safety system provider Netherlocks has expanded with the founding of a new subsidiary: Netherlocks Safety Systems GmbH, based in Stockstadt, Germany. The company is a world leading provider of industrial and valve safety interlocking systems, servicing many industries including petrochemical, oil and gas, and many other processing operations. Stephen Sadowski, who will be heading up the new enterprise, said: “This is an exciting opportunity, and it’s great to be bringing Netherlocks’ proven technology and expertise to an even broader market.” In addition to the Netherlands and Germany, the company also has offices in the USA, China and the Middle East. Visit: www.netherlocks.com.
Torraspapel announces major investments at its Zaragoza Mill
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orraspapel, part of the Lecta Group, has announced the activation of an ambitious investment program at its MontaÒana (Zaragoza, Spain) paper plant. The €23.3 million investment allocated to 13 projects will allow for emissions reductions, enhanced emissions quality and odour elimination, in addition to enabling the plant to continue operating at current employment levels. The plan was launched at the end of March with contracts being awarded for the supply, assembly and start-up of two electrofilters in the mill’s recovery boilers. This first phase entails an investment of €7.5 million and will reduce emissions levels of solid particles into the atmosphere by 40 per cent as compared to current levels. The two electrofilters will be started up in May 2012. Torraspapel has seven mills in Spain, each of which specializes in specific product lines, thereby ensuring enhanced product knowledge, superior product quality, and a high degree of competitiveness. Visit: www.torraspapel.com
EuroChem to build wastewater treatment facility in Kotelnikovo
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uroChem has announced that its EuroChem-Volgakaliy subsidiary will build a wastewater treatment facility at the site of its future potash mining
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VERLINDE announces new expansion into Pakistan
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ERLINDE FRANCE has announced further developments in its expansion strategy as the company extends its global territorial reach and its lifting equipment services into the untapped potential of Pakistan. Business development manager for Verlinde, Simon Rothechild, said: “Expanding the VERLINDE brand presence into Pakistan at this time is a significant move and comes at an exciting time for the development of our global business. Our team in Pakistan is
already in place and now means the whole Pakistan territory has been opened up to Verlinde. The Pakistan team will now focus on promoting Verlinde and showcasing the wide range of services we can offer this expanding marketplace.” Exciting new contracts in Pakistan for VERLINDE will be announced soon. Based in Lahore, the team in Pakistan is headed up by Verlinde’s Country Representative Shahid Akram. Visit: www.verlinde.com
EDF confirms its investment in Dunkirk methane terminal project
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has confirmed its investment in the Dunkirk methane terminal project, at the Le Clipon site in Loon-Plage. The announcement follows the decision by the Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque to approve the project in May 2010. The Dunkirk methane terminal, expected to come into service by the end of 2015, will have an annual regasification capacity of 13 billion m3 of gas (Gm3) boosting France’s capacity to import natural gas by 20 per cent. The new terminal will give EDF a balanced and diverse portfolio of sources for the supply of natural gas. Visit: www.edf.com
and processing facility. At a cost of 100 million roubles, the first phase of the project involves the installation of a storage pond and a pumping station. Only contractors capable of implementing the AGARÆ Process (Attached Growth
Airlift Reactor), an innovative biological treatment process yet to be used in Russia, were selected. The equipment is specifically tailored to be used during the plant’s construction and subsequent ramp-up to full operational capacity, as
output can be increased by a further 1000 cubic metres per day. Representing investments of half a million euros, the lifespan of the equipment is deemed unlimited when properly serviced. Visit: www.eurochem.ru
