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Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines and propulsion systems chosen for Chinese LNG carrier vessels
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, is to supply its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines and propulsion systems for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier vessels under construction in two Chinese shipyards.
The two orders are similar in scope of supply but have been issued separately. The first is from the Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group Co. Ltd together with its trading partner, Shanghai CSR Hange Shipping Engineering Co. Ltd. The other order has been issued by Cosco (Dalian) shipyards .The ships are being built for two different Chinese owners, the Zhejiang Yuanhe Ocean Shipping Company and Dalian Inteh Group Co.Ltd.
Each vessel will be powered by a Wärtsilä 50DF engine, a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP), a gearbox and related systems. The Wärtsilä 50DF engines selected to power these vessels will enable them to operate primarily on LNG while retaining the option to switch to conventional marine fuels if necessary. Deliveries of the Wärtsilä equipment are scheduled to begin in the summer of 2014, and the ships will be launched approximately one year later. Visit: www.wartsila.com
Iveco secures conquest order from TJ Transport
Iveco has secured a conquest order from TJ Transport for a Trakker Hi-Land 8x4 (AT340T41K) rigid tipper – one of the first examples of Iveco’s new Trakker model to enter operation in the UK.
Featuring a low-roof sleeper cab, the new Trakker stands out for its revised cab design which ensures drivers enjoy the comfort offered by the road-going Stralis, but packaged to suit the needs of operators accessing construction sites, landfills and similar off-road locations.
The new vehicle is the customer’s first Iveco 8-wheeler and was delivered by local dealer Hendy Van & Truck and supplied on an Iveco Elements repair and maintenance contract. It is an addition to TJ Transport’s 80-strong fleet which includes rigid tippers, some of which feature crane mounted bulk material grabs, together with tractor units operating with a mixture of tipper and roll-on roll-off trailers for large scale waste disposal. Visit: www.iveco.com
Saab receives launch order for new Acro seats from Braathens Regional
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for new Acro seats in Braathens Regionals 340/2000 fleet, meaning Braathens Regional will be the launch customer for the modification.The seats are one of a series of upcoming modifications to adapt the aircraft into the next 25 years of operations and in line with Saab’s long-term commitment to the fleet.
The lightweight Acro seats have been developed in cooperation between Saab and Acro, where Acro was responsible for the seat design adapted to the Saab footprint and Saab was responsible for the type certification into the Saab aircraft. The seat modification is thereby available via a Saab Service Bulletin which makes a modified aircraft fully transferable between countries. The seats are sold and distributed exclusively through Saab. The seats offer, in addition to customer appeal, a substantial weight reduction, additional legroom and reduced maintenance due to a robust, modular, easy-clean structure. Visit: www.saab.com
Additional orders for 15 firm ATRs and 25 options
The Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and the regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR have announced the signature to increase the order placed at the 2013 Paris Airshow by an order for additionally 15 firm ATRs and options for 25 aircraft.
Commenting on this announcement, Martin Møller, chairman of NAC, declared: “We are pleased to have inked such an outstanding amount of ATRs this year. Their strong performance and reliability, coupled with their proven operational success in very different environments make them the right choice for us when thinking about expanding our regional aircraft activities.”
Filippo Bagnato, CEO of ATR, said: “In the last few years, we have developed and consolidated a very fruitful partnership with NAC. The result is that today the ATRs are entering into new markets, are being operated by an increasing number of airlines and are contributing to further deploy regional air connectivity in many countries.” Visit: www.atraircraft.com
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Vossloh gains large order in South Africa
The Vossloh Group is progressing successfully with the internationalisation of its Transportation business division and has signed a contract with the South African company Swifambo Rail Leasing (Swifambo) for the supply of 70 locomotives to be used on passenger services.
Tipping the scales for Swifambo in favour of Vossloh were the versatility, power and efficiency of these EURO-family units sourced from Vossloh España in Albuixech, Valencia. Thanks to their green attributes, their design components and innovative technology, these types of locomotives are ideal to optimise rail transport. Swifambo will supply the locomotives to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) which is revamping and expanding its fleet with Vossloh locomotives.
The complete deal is worth around €250 million. The versatile EURODual locomotives from Vossloh can run on both electrified and non-electrified lines. The first units are scheduled to be shipped out to South Africa in the second quarter of 2014, the final ones by the end of 2016. Visit: www.vossloh.com
Balfour Beatty Construction awarded Eastman Corporate Business Centre
Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected to provide preconstruction and construction management at risk services for Eastman Chemical Company’s new Corporate Business Centre. Located in Kingsport, Tenn., the facility will be an innovative ‘workplace of the future’ that will bring multiple company organisations together into one building to foster employee creativity and collaboration.
The multi-storey office facility will be designed to accommodate more than 850 employees and feature amenities such as a fitness centre, cafeteria, customer meeting spaces, customer innovation space, and conference rooms. The design will incorporate branding and sustainability elements, Eastman’s high-performance and energy efficient building products where possible, flexible space solutions, and maximum natural light.
Preconstruction services are already underway. Construction is anticipated to begin the first quarter of 2014 with completion aimed for late summer 2015. Visit: www.balfourbeatty.com
Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, has announced that Vallourec Tubos do Brasil, Vallourec’s wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, has been selected to supply premium pipes for the offshore Xerelete field in Brazil, of which Total became an operator in June 2012. The Xerelete field is located in the Campos Basin, around 250km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in 2400m water depth. Vallourec’s products will be used in the exploration and appraisal wells for additional oil and gas resources.
The tubes will be produced at Vallourec Tubos do Brasil in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The mill successfully achieved the extensive qualification process required by Total and is now part of its approved suppliers, for providing OCTG products, such as casings, tubing and accessories with premium connections.
Philippe Crouzet, chairman of Vallourec’s management board, added: “We are very pleased to have been selected by Total for their operatorship in Brazil. On top of our long-term presence in this country, the qualification and selection of our local subsidiary recognises the level of technological expertise and qualified workforce that we have developed.” Visit: www.vallourec.com
Nederman receives order worth SEK 55 million
Nederman has received an order from Johnson Control Inc. to supply complete solutions for filtration of lead dust in two plants in North America. The order is worth SEK 55 million.
Johnson Control Inc. is a global diversified technology and industrial company with 168,000 employees serving customers in more than 150 countries. The order includes baghouses to filtrate lead dust from several furnaces in two North American plants where Johnson Control Inc. melts batteries to recycle lead. “The recycling industry is an interesting and growing business and Johnson Control is a demanding customer. Getting this order shows our ability to create eco-efficient production with a unique technology resulting in lead emission levels well under the stated requirements,” says Sven Kristensson, CEO of Nederman. The order is booked in the third quarter and installation is planned to take place in the second and third quarter 2014. Visit: www.nederman.com
