Rotating Equipment
Dresser-Rand acquires parts supplier Synchrony
Rotating equipment and solutions supplier Dresser-Rand has closed on its previously-announced acquisition of Synchrony. Synchrony is a technology development company with a portfolio of technologies and products including active magnetic bearings (AMB), high speed motors and generators, and power electronics for rotating machinery.
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Praxair to acquire Houston welding-gas supplier
Praxair has agreed to acquire Houston-based Texas Welders Supply Co. (TWSCO), the companies confirmed on Friday, noting that the deal should close by December 31. TWSCO, a long-time distributor of Praxair, is the largest independent gas and welding products distributor in the greater Houston area.
Dresser-Rand buys US parts supplier Synchrony
Rotating equipment supplier Dresser-Rand has agreed to acquire technology development firm Synchrony, with the deal expected to close in January 2012. Synchrony's portfolio includes active magnetic bearings (AMB), high speed motors and generators, and power electronics for rotating machinery.
Siemens opens gas turbine plant in North Carolina
Siemens Energy, along with state and local public officials, celebrated the official grand opening of the new 450,000-square-foot gas turbine production plant adjacent to its existing steam turbine-henerator manufacturing plant in Charlotte, North Carolina. When fully operational in spring 2012, the new gas turbine factory will complete Siemens' Charlotte energy hub.
Tyco opens valve maintenance, repair facility on Texas Gulf coast
Tyco Valves & Controls, a unit of Tyco Flow Control, has opened a new service facility for valve maintenance and repair in Port Arthur, Texas, offering easier access for oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico region. In addition to Tyco products, the center will also repair other manufacturers’ products, using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts.
Colfax launches Total Lubrication Management unit
US-based fluid-handling products and technology firm Colfax launched a new business titled Total Lubrication Management, which it says will provide oil, gas and chemical processing facilities with a holistic approach to lubrication of rotating machinery. Based in Houston, the company said it designs and establishes lubrication programs through a three-step program.
Wood Group to supply parts for Dow US gas turbine
Dow Chemical has awarded Wood Group GTS with a contract worth up to $3.5 million to provide Advanced Parts Manufacture (APM) hot gas path components for their ABB GT11D5 gas turbine located at Dow’s Plaquemine chemical plant in Louisiana. Wood will also provide specialist support from an experienced engineering team to ensure in-service reliability and the availability of critical spare parts.
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