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Bestobell Marine secures second Gotland vessel

Parker Bestobell Marine, a world leading supplier of cryogenic globe and check valves for ships, has secured a second order to supply its globe and check valves that will be used in the LNG fuel gas system on the second ferry being built for Swedish owner Rederi AB Gotland.

This contract follows Parker Bestobell Marine securing the order to supply valves to the first Gotland Ferry, earlier this year. When completed, the ferries will sail between the Swedish mainland and the island of Gotland. By using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as its primary fuel source, the ferries will make significant reductions in their emissions of NOx, SOx, CO2 and particulates, allowing them to comply with the latest IMO Tier III regulations.

Duncan Gaskin, sales director for Parker Bestobell Marine, said: “China is where we are focusing a lot of effort with our local partner Healthlead Ltd, to ensure we are seen as the number one supplier for marine grade cryogenic globe valves, both for LNGC cargo valves and LNG fuel system valves.” Visit: www.bestobellvalves.com

Valmet Automotive receives contract for Mercedes-Benz GLC

Valmet Automotive and Mercedes-Benz have announced that Valmet Automotive will start manufacturing additional units of the MercedesBenz GLC SUV at the Uusikaupunki, Finland plant. The main production site of the GLC is the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, Germany, which already runs at full capacity.

The manufacturing of the GLC will commence in Finland during the first quarter of 2017. The planned production volume in Uusikaupunki is comparable to the A-Class contract.

“Valmet Automotive is a proven and reliable partner, who stands for cutting-edge technology. Since 2013, the A-Class is produced at their site in Finland. We want to continue this success story with the GLC,” says Mr Klaus Zehender, divisional board member Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars.

The project involves considerable restructuring at the Uusikaupunki plant, including a new body shop for the GLC model. Visit: www.valmet-automotive.com

Kier Group awarded University of Wales contract

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has appointed Kier Group Plc to deliver the initial phase of its new £300 million Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter in the city’s SA1 area.

The £26 million contract to oversee the design and build of the first phase of UWTSD’s new waterfront development should also see the creation of 25 local jobs and 250 apprenticeships as Kier has collaborated with the University in its mission to ensure the community benefits from the scheme.

Kier will be responsible for managing the detailed and technical design of the University’s new buildings as well as handling the entire construction process. Phase One of the Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter will comprise the Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering as well as a new Library building, with an approximate area of 12,200m2 together with external public spaces.

Kier will work closely with the University to begin construction on Phase One in Autumn 2016 to ensure the site is operational for the start of the academic year in 2018. Visit: www.kier.co.uk

Technip awarded contract by Air Products

Technip has been awarded a contract by Air Products to provide technology, engineering and procurement services for a grassroots hydrogen plant in Baytown, Texas, USA. The 3.5 million standard cubic metres per day plant will produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (CO) to be supplied to customers from Air Products’ established Gulf Coast Hydrogen and CO Pipeline Networks

The plant will be built through the global hydrogen alliance between Air Products and Technip. It will feature Technip’s proprietary high efficiency steam methane reforming (SMR) technology to produce high purity hydrogen, carbon monoxide and export steam.

Stan Knez, president, Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology, commented: “We are proud that our SMR technology is helping customers meet the world’s growing energy needs in a reliable, efficient and sustainable manner. We look forward to executing this new project under our global alliance with Air Products.” Visit: www.technip.com

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Scania wins record truck order in Great Britain

Scania has won its largest ever order in Europe. British transport operator Eddie Stobart Limited and its associated companies, including A.W. Jenkinson Forestry Products, have ordered more than 2000 trucks.

Due for delivery over a two-year period commencing March 2016, the deal will involve many Scania UK dealers, both in terms of vehicle supply and repair and maintenance operations.

“We are naturally delighted that the longestablished relationship between our organisations has not only flourished but continues to grow. We are now very much looking forward to fulfilling this latest order,” says Claes Jacobsson, MD of Scania (Great Britain) Limited.

The majority of vehicles in the order will be supplied on 36-month contract hire agreements, including road fund licence and all repair and maintenance. The model mix includes Scania G-Series and R-Series, all with Scania Highline cabs and with 410 or 450 hp engines. Visit: www.scania.com

Hiab supplies Australian Rock Logistics with 30 HIAB cranes

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has received an order for 30 HIAB loader cranes from an Australian national logistics company Rock Logistics Pty Ltd. The order consists of HIAB X-HiDuo 099, HIAB X-HiDuo 122 and HIAB X-HiDuo 144 loader cranes, and has been booked into Cargotec’s Q3 order intake

Rock Logistics has been Hiab’s customer for almost ten years. The company is based in Melbourne, and has transport contracts in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.

“Our director Chas Kelly and customers place the highest level of importance on OH&S requirements and we consistently found Hiab the best provider to meet these needs,” said Jason Sams, business manager at Rock Logistics.

The HIAB loader cranes offer Rock Logistics exceptional combination of power and precision, as well as advanced HiDuo control systems. Rock Logistics will be using the HIAB loader cranes in steel transport. Visit: www.hiab.com

Bulten awarded new FSP contract in China

Bulten has been awarded a new FSP (Full Service Provider) contract for supply of fasteners to a Chinese automotive manufacturer. The total order value is of approximately SEK 60 million over two years initially. The deliveries will start and ramp up during 2017 and are expected to reach full volumes in 2018.

“An important part of our strategy for organic growth is to expand on growth markets. The fact that we have signed a contract with a new customer in China is very pleasing and means that we are advancing our position on the Chinese market,” says Tommy Andersson, president and CEO of Bulten.

The technical competences within Bulten, along with many years of experience of successfully supplying complex and critical fasteners to the automotive industry, were the main contributors in winning this contract. Visit: www.bulten.com

Breedon JV wins surfacing project in Aberdeen

Breedon Aggregates and Whitemountain have been jointly awarded a contract valued at up to £55 million to supply and lay asphalt on the £745 million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie–Tipperty project (AWPR/B-T). The 50/50 joint venture will supply and lay more than 500,000 tonnes of asphalt material for the works, which are being constructed by AWPR Construction Joint Venture on behalf of Aberdeen Roads Limited.

The AWPR/B-T is the longest roads construction project currently under construction in the UK, extending from Stonehaven in the south to Tipperty in the north and comprising 55 kilometres of dual carriageway, 22 kilometres of slip roads and 39 kilometres of side roads and accesses. Breedon and Whitemountain will each erect a mobile asphalt plant on site to service the project, utilising aggregates sourced from the locality. They will also supply any offsite aggregate and sand requirements for the asphalt products and high PSV aggregates for the surface course of the main carriageway. Visit: www.breedonaggregates.com