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News Archives Honeywell's Experion To Help Maintain Safe And Efficient Operations For World's Longest Gas Pipeline BEIJING, June 14, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has been selected to provide the control and safety systems for the world’s longest gas pipeline. The 8,704-kilometer West-to-East II pipeline is the second of two massive pipelines to be constructed to transport fuel from energy-rich western China   (read more...) OSHA: Refineries Ignore Safety, Workers Die June 14: 6 refinery workers at the Kleen Energy plant in Connecticut; and 7 refinery workers at the Tesoro Corp refinery in Washington State.   (read more...) ASM CONSORTIUM RELEASES PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES BASED ON RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES PHOENIX, June 10, 2010 – The Abnormal Situation Management (ASM®) Consortium has released the third in its series of best-practice publications based on 15 years of research in the prevention of abnormal situations. Effective Procedural Practices is written for operations managers   (read more...) New Triconex Safety System Modules from Invensys Enhance System Response Time and Analytics for Rotating Equipment JUNE 10, 2010 / PLANO, TEXAS - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries, today announced the availability of version 2.1.1 of its Triconex® Trident™ safety system. The   (read more...) IPCOS Announces Release of INCA Suite 10.1 June 7th, 2010: Today, IPCOS announced the release of its INCA Suite 10.1, the revolutionary new version of the suite of IPCOS products aimed at providing customers with state-of-the-art control solutions. This new release of the INCA Suite introduces INCA Discovery4Batch, the innovative modelling package for batch control applications. INCA Discovery4Batch will   (read more...) Yokogawa's FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Engineering Tool Improves Efficiency Tokyo, Japan - June 2, 2010: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that on June 3 it will release an enhanced version of the STARDOM™ Network-based Control System with upgraded engineering functionality. A new engineering tool facilitates the construction of field digital communications networks   (read more...) New release of the LIBrary for Process Flowsheeting June 2nd 2010, LIBPF 0.9 was released, 20 months after release 0.8. The key improvements are: •Extensive testing and optimization of the calculation kernel;   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases Plant Resource Manager (PRM®) R3.05 Tokyo, Japan – June 1, 2010: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of the R3.05 upgrade to Plant Resource Manager (PRM®), an integrated device management software package that can be used to centrally manage, monitor, and diagnose plant field devices.   (read more...) Metso’s new technology center inaugurated in Shanghai, China Metso Corporation’s press release on May 28, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. local time Metso’s biggest recent investment in China – a technology center specialized in automation solutions - was inaugurated in Shanghai on Friday, May 28. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Finland, Tarja Halonen.   (read more...) Emerson’s Smart Wireless network delivers improved furnace operations AUSTIN, TX (May 27, 2010) – Emerson Process Management’s Smart Wireless network is helping deliver improved furnace operation and safety at Ternium Siderar’s   (read more...) MiMiC v3.3 Makes Development of Dynamic Simulations Easier, Quicker May 24, 2010: MiMiC Advanced Modeling Objects, released in MiMiC v3.3, are a set of rigorous first-principles, dynamic models of process plant unit operations designed for high-performance simulations for operator training or automation system testing   (read more...) Invensys Wins Multi-million Dollar Contract to Upgrade Distributed Control System at Malaysia LNG Plant MAY 18, 2010/SINGAPORE – Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, has signed, US $12.4 million   (read more...) Centrica Selects OSIsoft® Meter Data Unification System ORLANDO, Fla.–(May 17, 2010) OSIsoft® (www.osisoft.com) today announced that Centrica, a top 30 FTSE100 company with growing energy businesses in the U.K. and North America, has successfully launched a smart metering pilot project using the OSIsoft Meter   (read more...) Oracle Announces Immediate Availability of the Latest Release of MySQL Enterprise Redwood Shores, Calif. – May 17, 2010 News Facts Continuing its investment in MySQL, Oracle today announced the immediate availability of the latest release of MySQL Enterprise, a comprehensive offering of production support, monitoring tools, and MySQL database software.   (read more...) Honeywell Agrees To Acquire Matrikon Inc. LONDON, May 13, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has signed an agreement valued at approximately $142 million USD (approximately $145 million CAD) to acquire Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a company specializing in software that helps industrial manufacturers operate their plants safely   (read more...) Emerson Opens $30 Million Global Innovation Centre May 11, 2010: Emerson Process Management has opened the state-of-the-art Emerson Innovation Centre in Marshalltown, Iowa. This $30 million investment is designed to help customers tackle the toughest engineering challenges facing today’s process manufacturing and energy industries.   2010 MBI Prizes open for submissions 05 May 2010: We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2010 PSE Model-Based Innovation (MBI) prize for submissions.   (read more...) New Version of Software Facilitates Process Safety Management Compliance Houston, TX – May 4, 2010 – PAS, a leading supplier of software products and consulting services to the processing industries worldwide, announces the release of PlantState Suite Version 6.5. PlantState Suite is the most comprehensive alarm management and control loop optimization software on the market today, enabling improved plant safety and productivity.   (read more...) Matrikon launches industry-specific data delivery devices Edmonton, Alberta – May 3, 2010 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of industrial performance monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of their Matrikon Industrial™ line of Intelligent Automation Data Gateways. These gateways combine assured data delivery, connectivity and secure access control in a simple, low-maintenance device.   (read more...) CFE Media LLC has purchased assets of Control Engineering, Plant Engineering and Consulting Specifying Engineer Oak Brook, IL, April 30, 2010 —CFE Media LLC today announced the acquisition of the Plant Engineering, Control Engineering and Consulting-Specifying Engineer publishing assets from Reed Business Information. Financial terms were not disclosed.   (read more...) Breakthrough Solution from Invensys Advances Industrial Cyber Security APRIL 30, 2010/PLANO, TEXAS - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing   (read more...) Business as usual at Control Engineering Europe 18 April 2010: Reed Elsevier has announced the closure of its US title Control Engineering and its web site with effect from the end of April 2010. Control Engineering Europe is a magazine owned by IML Group PLC in the UK and is unaffected by this decision. We will continue to publish the print magazine following our   (read more...) A call to action – putting engineering at the heart of Britain’s future 16 April, 2010 (UK): As the country strives to emerge from recession, and with a general election imminent, it is time for professional engineers to play their part in making the case that engineering is, and must be seen to be, at the heart of our national success.   (read more...) Control Engineering has closed No additional print issues will be published, and this web site will close on April 30, 2010. RBI Staff -- Control Engineering, 4/16/2010 Our parent company, Reed Elsevier, announced in July of 2009 its intentions to substantially exit its Reed Business Information-US publishing business, while retaining specific businesses. Over the past several months, multiple publishing brands were divested. As of April 16, 2010, the remaining publishing brands and their associated products and services have closed.   (read more...) New paper: How Best Practices in Control can help Sustaining Operational Excellence The paper was presented by Edwin Weetink at the Petronas Urea and Ammonia Conference PUAC 2010, Penang, Malaysia   (read more...) Emerson Ranked No.1 In Survey Of Process Automation Users AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 14, 2010) - Emerson Process Management, an Emerson (NYSE:EMR) global business, has again earned top rankings in CONTROL magazine's annual 2010 Readers Choice survey of process automation users. This marks the 17th consecutive year that Emerson products were chosen first in more product categories than any competitor.   (read more...) Refiners Still Weak on Process Safety, Charges USW PR Newswire PITTSBURGH, April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The United Steelworkers (USW) disputes the oil industry's claim that oil refineries are doing a lot to address safety issues. "If this is such a safe industry, why did five workers die at Tesoro in Anacortes April 2?" asked USW Vice President Gary Beevers, who heads the union's oil sector. "Why do we see accidents, releases and near misses almost daily? Why are so many refineries failing OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) inspections? Why not open the Voluntary Protection Program sites to NEP inspections?"   (read more...) Three hurt in Baton Rouge refinery fire: Exxon Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:08pm EDT (Reuters) - A flash fire at Exxon Mobil's Baton Rouge, Louisiana, refinery broke out on Wednesday, sending three workers to the hospital, according to a spokeswoman for the company   (read more...) AVL Develops Combustion Controller With MathWorks Tools NATICK, Mass. - (13 Apr 2010): MathWorks today announced that AVL LIST GmbH, the world's largest privately owned company for the development of powertrain systems, has developed a real-time combustion controller using Model-Based Design. With MathWorks tools, AVL reduced development time by approximately 50% compared to implementation using manual programming.   (read more...) Oracle Announces MySQL Cluster 7.1 Calif. – April 13, 2010: Delivers Enhanced High Availability, Simplified Management and Accelerated Development for Java Applications Redwood Shores, News Facts Demonstrating its investment in MySQL development, Oracle today announced the latest release of MySQL Cluster.   (read more...) Bill Trout Tapped to Lead Refining Studies for Solomon Associates DALLAS, April 7, 2009 – Solomon Associates, the leading performance improvement company for the global energy industry, today announced that Bill Trout has been promoted to manager of refining studies. In this role, Trout will direct the company’s authoritative benchmarking studies for refiners, including the Worldwide Fuels Refinery Performance Analysis (Fuels Study) and the Worldwide Paraffinic Lube Refinery Performance Analysis (Lubes Study).   (read more...) ENGlobal Acquires Control Dynamics International 7 April,2010: ENGlobal Corporation (NASDAQ:ENG), a leading provider of engineering and related project services, and Control Dynamics International, LP ("CDI"), an industry leader in advanced control solutions, announced today that ENGlobal's Automation segment has acquired selected assets of CDI, a privately-held automation firm based in Houston, Texas. CDI designs and manufactures industrial automation control systems primarily for the upstream energy industry and has annual revenues of approximately $5.0 million.   (read more...) Including Polynomial Terms in Regression March 30, 2010 4:11 PM There are times when the relationship between dependent and independent variables is not linear. In these cases it is useful to include polynomial terms to help explain the variance in our dependent variable. The polynomial terms are treated as main effects in our model, so an estimate and p-value will be calculated, and from these results we can determine if the curvature in the data that we see is statistically significant.   (read more...) Emerson and LUKOIL sign multi-year agreement to modernize automation at several refining and petrochemical facilities AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 26, 2010) – Emerson Process Management and LUKOIL Group, one of the world’s largest private oil companies, have signed an agreement to modernize 13 refining and petrochemical facilities in Russia and Eastern Europe   Invensys signs licensing agreement with EMRE 22 March 2010: Invensys and ExxonMobil Research (EMRE) have joined forces in a deal that will allow Invensys to sub-license a suite of EMRE’s refinery process models to third parties. The suite of models will be delivered through Invensys Operations software using is ROMeo solution to enable clients to model and optimise process units.   (read more...) New Performance Optimization Solution from Invensys Can Improve MARCH 22, 2010/PLANO, TEXAS – Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems and software solutions to the process and manufacturing industries, today announced the release of its Refinery-wide Performance Optimization Solution.   (read more...) Samsung Total Expects More Than $5M in Annual Savings from Deployment of aspenONE® Planning & Scheduling Software BURLINGTON, Mass — March 16, 2010— Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that Samsung Total Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (Samsung Total) has deployed   (read more...) China's demand for oil jumped by an "astonishing" 28% in January 12 March 2010: China's demand for oil jumped by an "astonishing" 28% in January compared with the same month a year earlier, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says.   (read more...) Honeywell Applies Virtualization Technology To Experion Solution ChemicalProcessing.com March 11, 2010 Honeywell announced it is providing virtualization technology for its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS). This technology is said to help manufacturers streamline Experion system management and lower the total cost of ownership by up to 30%.   (read more...) GSE Systems Announces Fourth Quarter and Sykesville, Maryland, March 11, 2010--GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (NYSE Amex – GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government sectors, reported that revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $11.1 million, a 32% increase from the revenue reported for the three months ended December 31, 2008 of $8.4 million.   (read more...) Marathon refinery to deploy wi-fi safety system March 10, 2010: Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC plans to deploy a wireless gas detection system from Accenture at two units within Marathon’s 192,000-b/d refinery in Robinson, Ill.   (read more...) Chevron to focus on Australian gas, sell Pembroke refinery, cut 2,000 jobs March 9, 2010 Source: Chevron Chevron Corporation (CVX) enters the decade with an upstream portfolio of major capital projects that uniquely positions the company for future growth, executives said today at a meeting with financial analysts in New York. In the downstream business, executives highlighted plans to improve returns by aggressively lowering costs, exiting markets and streamlining the organization.   (read more...) KBC and Hyperion Systems Sign an Exclusive Multi-Year Reseller Agreement London, UK – (9 March 2010) – KBC Advanced Technologies plc (KBC) and Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd (Hyperion) announce the signing of an exclusive multi-year reseller agreement with Hyperion Systems to   (read more...) BP fined $3m for safety flaws US regulators are fining BP $3m after an inspection revealed more than 60 violations of safety practice at its refinery in Oregon.   (read more...) The first container for TANEKO project has been shipped to Nijnekamask (Tatarstan, Russia) Nijnekamsk, Russia 9 March, 2010 Modcon Systems awarded turnkey project for crude distillation unit process analyzers system. Scope of supply in this project includes magnetic resonance, near-infrared, laser and impedance measurement technologies. Analyzers systems shall be supplied installed in the special Analyzer Houses including air-conditioning   (read more...) The MathWorks Announces Release 2010a of the MATLAB and Simulink Product Families NATICK, Mass. - (5 Mar 2010) The MathWorks today announced Release 2010a (R2010a) of its MATLAB and Simulink product families. Key in this release are new streaming capabilities for signal processing and video processing in MATLAB, nonlinear solvers for standard and large-s   (read more...) Objectivity, Inc. Named Sponsor of EclipseCon 2010 Sunnyvale, CA -- March 3, 2010 -- Eclipse Foundation announced today that Objectivity, Inc., the leader in distributed, scalable data management technology, was named a sponsor of its popular conference, EclipseCon 2010, which will take place March 22-25, 2010 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.   (read more...) Best security company March 02, 2010: IBM has been an industry leader for nearly 50 years, helping CxOs and IT professionals secure their corporate infrastructures with solutions that go beyond just collections of niche products. IBM's customers rely on the planet's most secure databases, applications   (read more...) KONGSBERG Donates NOK 800 000 to Haiti 01.March.2010: The Kongsberg Group will donate NOK 800 000 to the Red Cross in support of their humanitarian work for the earthquake victims in Haiti. The campaign is a collaboration project between the employees and the management of KONGSBERG   (read more...) Cisco is "Connected with Kepware" RELEASE: Portland, ME February 23, 2010 — Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that Cisco has joined the "Connected with Kepware" program to deliver OPC based network monitoring and management drivers for use with their products.   (read more...) Invensys Releases DYNSIM Medium Fidelity Simulation DYNSIM Checkout medium-fidelity simulation (left) and associated I/A Series distributed control systems graphics (right).FEBRUARY 23, 2010/PLANO, TEXAS - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, today announced the availability of its SimSci-Esscor® medium-fidelity simulation solution, DYNSIM® Checkout.   (read more...) STAMICARBON and IPCOS sign cooperation agreement for Advanced Process Control Rome/Sittard/Leuven, 23 february 2010 - Maire Tecnimont, through its subsidiary Stamicarbon, and IPCOS NV of Belgium announce the signing of a cooperation agreement aimed at providing urea producers with IPCOS’ high-end Advanced Process Control and Optimization solutions.   (read more...) IPCOSAptitude appoints BPC as partner and agent for Kuwait 17th February 2010: IPCOSAptitude announces the appointment of BPC as its partner and agent for the State of Kuwait. IPCOSAptitude is a UK-based company focusing on delivery of high-performance Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions and   (read more...) BASF standardizes on Matrikon™ Control Performance Suite globally Cologne, Germany – February 16, 2010: Matrikon Deutschland AG (a fully-owned subsidiary of Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK)) today announced that it has entered a license agreement with BASF SE,   (read more...) NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Washington – The Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking nominations for the 2010 National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The medal is presented each year by the President of the United States and is this country’s highest award for technological achievement.   (read more...) XpertRule Software announces release 9.0 of XpertRule Knowledge Builder February 14, 2010: Release 9.0 is the most significant release of the XpertRule flagship Knowledge Builder product since Release 4.0 in 2001.   (read more...) Yokogawa Selected by Shell as a Main Automation Contractor Establishing a New Alliance as Worldwide Partners Tokyo, Japan - February 10, 2010: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has been selected by Shell as a main automation contractor (MAC) for integrated production control and safety instrumented systems, and that the two companies have signed a Global Framework Agreement (GFA).   (read more...) Sunoco reports fire at Philadelphia refinery CDU NEW YORK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Sunoco Inc (SUN.N) said it extinguished a fire that broke out Tuesday in a crude oil unit pump at the Girard Point section of its 335,000-barrels-per-day Philadelphia refinery.   (read more...) exida CERTIFIES HONEYWELL’S SAFETY MANAGER SELLERSVILLE, PA (February 9, 2010) -- exida, a global supplier of functional safety and security services, engineering tools and certifications, has certified the communication security and robustness of Honeywell’s Experion® Safety Manager to the AchillesTM Level I evaluation standard.   (read more...) Invensys Honored with Prestigious Service Award FEBRUARY 09, 2010/PLANO, TEXAS – Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems and software solutions to process and manufacturing industries, today announced that its   (read more...) La. refinery explosion closes environmental unit Feb 6, 2010: SHREVEPORT, La. — A spokeswoman at the Calumet Specialty Product Partners refinery in Shreveport says an explosion shut down an environmental unit that cleans up residual gas. Fire Department safety chief Scott Wolverton says nobody was hurt and the explosion Friday did not start any fires.   (read more...) Emerson, Shell sign breakthrough multi-year Global Framework Agreement for technologies & services AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 5, 2010) -- Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), announced today it has entered into a 5-year Global Framework Agreement (GFA) with Shell to serve as a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) on future capital projects globally.   AMT announces startup of Nippon AMT in Tokyo, Japan Feb 3, 2010: Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), one of the largest independent APC service providers, today announced the startup of Nippon AMT in Tokyo, Japan. Commenting on this recent expansion, AMT's President Brendan Minter stated “AMT's goal is to be the APC service vendor of choice for customers worldwide including the Asia   (read more...) ABB and IBM extend services agreement to globalize and leverage new technologies Zurich, Switzerland – January 28 2010: ABB, the leading power and automation technology group (NYSE: ABB) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have signed a new agreement that will transform ABB’s Information Systems (IS) infrastructure across 17 countries in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. IBM will provide server and network management, as well as end user and help desk services for the majority of ABB’s IS infrastructure operations.   Yokogawa Supports Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Tokyo, Japan – January 28, 2010: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it is making a two million yen donation to support relief efforts following the massive earthquake that struck Haiti on January 13.   (read more...) AspenTech Expands Direct Presence in Russia and CIS; Ends Reseller Agreement with Hyperion Systems Engineering BURLINGTON, Mass — January 27, 2010— Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced it has ended its reseller agreement with Hyperion Systems Engineering, and expanded to an exclusively direct sales model in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).   (read more...) Petroleum Training Institute in Nigeria RSI has been awarded two contracts of standard simulators (upstream & LNG and refining) for the Petroleum Training Institute in Efurun, Delta State, Nigeria   (read more...) HONEYWELL ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO SHELL’S OPERATOR ROUNDS TECHNOLOGY TO EXTEND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE TO THE FIELD WORKER PHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has acquired rights to technology developed by Shell Global Solutions (Shell) for gathering field data and helping industrial plants to safely increase production while reducing maintenance and operating costs.   (read more...) Visiant Pimsoft acquires OSIsoft Sigmafine San Leandro, CA – (January 12, 2010) OSIsoft®, provider of the PI System®, the industry-standard enterprise infrastructure for management of time-series data and events, today announced that Visiant Pimsoft, a leading provider of production accounting and material tracking solutions and   (read more...) Matrikon(TM) releases record results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010Matrikon(TM) releases record results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 ■Board of directors declares quarterly dividend of $0.03 per common share Edmonton, Alberta - January 11, 2010 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 which ended November 30, 2009.   (read more...) Emerson and Optimal join forces to produce a full PAT solution for Life Sciences Industries AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 14, 2010) -- Emerson Process Management and Optimal Industrial Automation Ltd have formed an alliance that integrates Optimal’s synTQ® PAT data management package with Emerson’s PlantWeb® digital plant architecture.   (read more...) Mustang Automation and Control Named System Integrator of the Year by Control Engineering HOUSTON, January 5, 2010 – Mustang has been named Control Engineering magazine’s 2010 System Integrator of the Year in the more than $50 million annual revenue category. The competition recognizes the system integration companies that demonstrate a high level of technical expertise, business skills and customer satisfaction.   (read more...) Mustang Automation and Control President Don Colchin Announces Retirement; Richard Seale Named His Successor HOUSTON, January 5, 2010 – Mustang announces the retirement of Don Colchin, president of Mustang’s Automation and Control business unit, effective December 31, 2009. Richard Seale, manager of projects for the business unit, will succeed Colchin as president at that time. In his new role, Seale will be responsible for the business unit’s operations, long-term strategic growth plans, safety performance and customer delivery.   (read more...) LG Chem Saves $4M Annually Using AspenTech’s aspenONE® Advanced Process Control Solution BURLINGTON, Mass — January 05, 2010— Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK) today announced that LG Chem's deployment of aspenONE Advanced Process Control has resulted in $4 million of annual operational savings, while also helping the chemical company achieve its operational excellence goals.   (read more...) Invensys’ Peter Martin Honored Dec 30, 2009 Story Tools | More For years, Peter Martin has espoused the benefits of taking the automation principles of the plant floor and applying them to the business processes of the enterprise.   (read more...) PIDTutor Releases Split-Range Control Book (December 21, 2009) : PIDTutor has released a book covering all aspects of split-range control. The book is designed to help technicians and engineers to implement and troubleshoot split-range control application   (read more...) M3 Technology Announces Strategic Expansion Plans for Europe M3 announced the next phase in support of its growth strategy. M3 Tech will open an office in London, England on September 21, 2009. Dr. Dong, Chairman and CEO of M3 Technology, said “The opening of our office in London, to support our growth throughout Europe, marks a milestone in our ability to be more responsive to our customers.”   (read more...) exida CERTIFIES RGS E*3 series solenoid valves SELLERSVILLE, PA (December 10, 2009) -- exida, a global supplier of functional safety and security services, engineering tools and certifications, has certified the design and engineering processes for RGS Electro-Pneumatics Ltd. E*3 Series solenoid valves as suitable for applications up to and including SIL 3 per IEC 61508 Parts 1 and 2.   (read more...) Invensys Unveils SimSci-Esscor VISUAL FLOW 5.3 DECEMBER 08, 2009/PLANO, TEXAS - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, today announced the newest release of the SimSci-Esscor® VISUAL FLOW fluid simulation software for the design and rating of flares and relief networks.   (read more...) AIMMS 3.10 FR3 preview of new features December 7, 2009: Haarlem (The Netherlands) - Today, Paragon Decision Technology has published a preview of the new features which will be present in the AIMMS 3.10 Feature Release 3. aarlem (The Netherlands) - Today, Paragon Decision Technology has published a preview of the new features which will be present in the AIMMS 3.10 Feature Release 3.   (read more...) Unrivaled Integration of Invensys EAM and Microsoft Dynamics Solution Reduces Downtime, Costs and Risk DECEMBER 01, 2009/PLANO, TEXAS - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, today announced that its flagship Avantis.PRO™ enterprise asset management (EAM) software is now more tightly integrated with Microsoft Dynamics® AX™ enterprise   (read more...) KBC and ISS Sign a Multi-Year Global Performance Management Solutions Agreement Nov 25, 2009: KBC Advanced Technologies plc (KBC) and ISS Group Limited (ISS) announce the signing of a non-exclusive, multi-year, global agreement to jointly provide performance management solutions to the refining and petrochemical industry.   (read more...) Gas Natural Adopts SmartSignal Predictive Diagnostics Fleet-Wide Lisle, Ill, USA. November 24, 2009 — SmartSignal® Corporation today announced that Gas Natural has selected SmartSignal EPI*Center® software to monitor 22 combined cycle units and six coal power units, responsible for 10,774 MW of power generation, across Spain and Mexico.   (read more...) Rockwell Automation Sponsors Development of Open-Source Software Stack MILWAUKEE, Nov. 18, 2009 — Rockwell Automation announced that it is supporting the release of a free, open-source EtherNet/IP software stack for I/O adapter devices developed by the Vienna University of Technology. Designed to connect a wide range of   (read more...) Metso reduces and temporarily lays off personnel in Pori, Finland November 17, 2009: Metso has concluded the employee negotiations regarding their unit in Pori, Finland on November 16, 2009. As a result of the negotiation process initiated on September 30, 2009 a total of 80 persons in regular employment   (read more...) China's Fujian refining and petrochemical facility comes online Nov 11, 2009: QUANZHOU, FUJIAN PROVINCE, China--ExxonMobil and its partners, Sinopec, Fujian Province and Saudi Aramco, today celebrated the full operation of China’s first integrated refining and petrochemical facility with foreign participation. This facility, the Fujian Integrated Refining and Ethylene Joint Venture Project, will help meet the region’s growing need for fuels and chemical products.   (read more...) New PAS Solution for Disaster Recovery Dramatically Reduces Automation System Downtime after a Disaster Houston, TX – November 11, 2009 – PAS, a leading provider of automation and operational effectiveness solutions to process industries worldwide, is now providing an automation disaster recovery solution comprised of Integrity™ Software and expert services to facilitate timely restoration of power and processing plants to commission in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.   (read more...) Oil and Gas jobs could flow from Australia Last year job seekers were firmly in the driver’s seat of a skills-short market. While the current employment situation is relatively calm, we could very well be in the eye of the storm.   (read more...) Online demos AptiTune and INCA Discovery See Online demos of AptiTune and INCA Discovery   (read more...) IPCOS and Naizak Global Engineering Systems renew partnership agreement Nov 10th, 2009 IPCOS and Naizak Global Engineering Systems, a subsidiary of Al Abdulkarim Holding have renewed their partnership agreement for business development and joint project execution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain markets.   (read more...) Axens Awarded Modernization Contract for Talara Refinery (Peru) November 5, 2009 - Peruvian Oil Company Petroperú (Petroleos del Perú) and Axens have signed a first contract for the modernization of Talara, Petroperú’s largest refinery. The main objectives are the expansion of the refinery and the implementation of new units for higher quality products   (read more...) Methods & Tools SIG re-commissioned Initially posted on October 30, 2009: On October 20, 2009, the CO-LaN Management Board has decided to re-commissioned the Methods & Tools Special Interest Group (SIG). Dr Bill Barrett from US Environmental Protection Agency has been designated as   (read more...) Rockwell Automation to Release FY2009 Fourth Quarter Results MILWAUKEE, Oct 26, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is scheduled to release its FY2009 fourth quarter results on Monday, November 9, before the market opens. The release will be posted on the Rockwell Automation website at www.rockwellautomation.com.   (read more...) Free OPC Server Simulators testing tool announced by Integration Objects OcT 23, 2009 Integration Objects announced that it has released a free, plug and play solution for testing OPC Client applications: OPC Server Simulators. This tool allows users to test any third party OPC Client application using simulated data and messages.   SUPCON Total Disaster Prevention System Helps LG Yongxing Achieve Swift Response to Emergencies Oct 23,2009 - SUPCON has implemented a Total Disaster Prevention System for LG Yongxing Chemical Co., Ltd. The system will prevent unforeseen and adverse effects caused by both the plant environment and through the production.   (read more...) SUPCON Completes Tech-Guidance Visit to Users on Lightening Protection Oct 23,2009: SUPCON has completed Tech-Guidance Visit to users on September 8. Engineers from Product Service Department and experts of SUPCON Lightening Protection Center took the 2-week visit to give technical advices for plants that have experienced lightening-hidden disasters, and held seminars with them.   (read more...) MAVERICK Technologies Selected to Integrate Microsoft Dynamics AX at Leading Plastics Manufacturer/Distributor COLUMBIA, Ill., October 20, 2009 — MAVERICK Technologies, a global leader in enterprise integration, industrial automation and sustaining services, announced today that Cope Plastics has chosen the company to launch and oversee their game-changing ERP. MAVERICK, working with Microsoft Dynamics AX, will provide comprehensive stewardship during the integration process, including planning, implementation and ongoing consultation services.   (read more...) IBM Announces New Software for Managing Data Centers ARMONK, NY - 20 Oct 2009: IBM (NYSE:IBM) today introduced ground-breaking new software for managing data centers. The new technology has the potential to dramatically cut the cost of operations while speeding the deployment of new applications from weeks to minutes.   (read more...) New advanced FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Microscope Date: 2009-Oct-19: With support from ”The Danish Council for Strategic Research” (Det strategiske forskningsråd - DSF) FORCE Technology has invested in a new advanced infrared spectrometer and imaging microscope – a so called Chemical Imaging microscope.   (read more...) Shinskey's advice - Interaction among loops Expertune Summary: Control loop nteracctions (not physically connected as in cascade)can take two forms   (read more...) Alain RICORDEAU passed away Initially posted on October 16, 2009 It is with a great sadness that CO-LaN Management Board learnt that Alain Ricordeau passed away on September 22nd after 8 months of illness. A number of representatives of CO-LaN members may remember having met him in Heidelberg on the occasion of the 4th CAPE-OPEN European Conference.   (read more...) Infosys Honored with Oracle Titan Partner Award at Oracle® OpenWorld 2009 October 13, 2009: Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: INFY) today announced that it has been named a winner of a North America Oracle Titan Award during Oracle® OpenWorld 2009. Oracle has recognized their leading partners for outstanding solutions and business practices developed or delivered in fiscal year 2009.   (read more...) Emerson completes design and construction of instrumentation, control and computer system upgrade at one of country’s largest water and wastewater tre October 12, 2009 — Emerson Process Management announced today it has successfully completed the design and construction (Phase One) of a multi-year initiative to modernize the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s (DWSD) vast water and wastewater treatment complexes with its Ovation® control and SCADA solution.   (read more...) ABB renews $2 billion credit facility October 08 2009 – ABB today announced that it has renewed its $2 billion revolving credit facility in line with its strategy to ensure maximum financial flexibility.   (read more...) News outside EXPO: T. Boone hikes oil, gas positions … October 08 2009 Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens increased his long oil and natural gas position in recent weeks. “It’s not my personality to be short,” said the billionaire who has made his fortune investing in the oil sector.   (read more...) Asset management encompasses everything October 7 2009 Advanced process control (APC), energy control valves, and industrial solutions all contribute to and are important aspects of asset management, varied topics as they may seem   (read more...) AspenTech Opens Middle East Office in Bahrain October 06, 2009— Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced it has opened a Middle East office in Bahrain.   (read more...) Emerson and Meridium combine their asset management expertise to create valuable new capabilities October 5, 2009 - Emerson Process Management and Meridium today announced a unique partnership to deliver enhanced asset management capabilities to their customers in the process industries.   (read more...) Greg Shinskey’s Advice Now Available in Real-Time October 05 2009 World-renowned process control expert F. Greg Shinskey will soon be providing advice to hundreds of plants, in real-time.  ExperTune’s PlantTriage software has captured much of Mr. Shinskey’s process control knowledge in an on-line expert system.  The software takes real-time data from any control system, then applies Mr. Shinskey’s rules, giving an instant analysis of process, control, instrument, and control valve issues.    (read more...) Invensys Operations Management Provides Dynamic Simulation for ConocoPhillips' E-Gas(tm) Technology October 02 2009/PLANO, TEXAS - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, today announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement with ConocoPhillips, the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States, to provide dynamic simulation for the development of ConocoPhillips' proprietary E-Gas technology.   (read more...) ASM Consortium releases alarm management guidelines October 02 2009 Abnormal Situation Management Consortium releases publication based on 15 years of research that showcases best practices for alarm management as developed by process manufacturers.   (read more...) Siemens merges 4 businesses into Siemens Industry; Dulaney leads October 01 2009,Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Siemens Transportation Systems Inc., Siemens Building Technologies Inc. and Siemens VAI Services, LLC will merge. Siemens appointed Daryl D. Dulaney as president and CEO of Siemens Industry Inc.   (read more...) Microsoft Dynamics AX bolts on Fullscope process manufacturing September 30 2009 Microsoft's aecquisition of tphe Fullscope entertprise syestem is being billmed as evidence of tbhe softeware giant's rcoverage of the manufacturing sector, now including the process industries.   (read more...) OSIsoft Launches Russian Presence at Moscow Festivities September 29 marked the formal launch of an OSIsoft presence in Moscow—and throughout Russia. The event was followed by the first OSIsoft Regional Seminar.   Emerson forms Human Centered Design Institute to drive Ease of Use into new product development September 28, 2009- Signaling an important change in technology trends, Emerson is making process control technology easier to use with its introduction of the Human Centered Design Institute.   (read more...) Knovel Forms Editorial Advisory Board September 22, 2009 – Knovel, a provider of online technical information and tools that delivers trusted answers to engineers, today announces the formation of its Editorial Advisory Board.   (read more...) Energy Efficiency Improvement Program for SIR Refinery September 21, 2009 Axens and Orbeo completed a joint study of the SIR Refinery in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to improve its energy efficiency. The study focused on identification of greenhouse gas emission reduction possibilities. Some projects have been identified as potentially eligible for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol.   (read more...) Mustang Announces New Global Automation Agreement with Chevron September 17 2009 HOUSTON - Mustang, part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), has been selected as a main automation contractor for Chevron’s Global Upstream business units in an agreement signed recently between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Mustang.   (read more...) AspenTech Wins Chemical Processing Readers’ Choice Award AspenTech Receives 40% More Votes Than Honeywell in Process Simulation BURLINGTON, Mass — September 14, 2009— Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced it has won Chemical Processing Magazine’s 2009 Readers’ Choice Award for the ‘Process Simulation Software’ category.The award   (read more...) Youtube - Dr. Cutler and history of [DMC] controller -   (read more...) Yokogawa to Supply Operator Training System to Skangass Risavika LNG Plant in Tananger, Norway 2009 Press Releases-14 Tokyo, Japan - September 10, 2009 Yokogawa Norway has received an order to supply an operator training system (OTS) for a natural gas liquefaction plant that is being built in Tananger (near Stavanger), Norway.   (read more...) Invensys to Provide OTS for World's Largest Integrated Liquefied LNG Plant September 8, 2009 SINGAPORE - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, today announced that it has signed a five   (read more...) Lightning shuts down refinery 7th September 2009 08:15 GMT A lightning strike on Friday afternoon caused blackout at Marifu refinery A lightning strike on Friday afternoon, which resulted in a blackout at Nippon Oil Corp's Marifu refinery in western Japan, caused the refinery to shut all its refining units, the company and local fire department told Reuters on Friday.   (read more...) Petrochemical Plant In France Shut After Steam Leak 7 Spet,2009: LONDON (Dow Jones)--Ineos PLC's petrochemical facility at its Lavera plant in France was shut down over the weekend following a steam leak, the company said Monday.   (read more...) Matrikon acquires Australian integration and automation company Edmonton, Alberta - September 1, 2009 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Integration Automation and Control Pty Ltd. (IAC), a private Newcastle, Australia based company. Established in 2000, the 21 staff of IAC provide automation and information systems services to the Hunter Valley coal industry.   (read more...) Matrikon acquires Australian integration and automation company September 01 2009 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Integration Automation and Control Pty Ltd. (IAC), a private Newcastle, Australia based company. Established in 2000, the 21 staff of IAC provide automation and information systems services to the Hunter Valley coal industry.   (read more...) CyboSoft Wins Two New Grants from Department of Energy RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., August 28, 2009 - CyboSoft today announced that it has recently received two new grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE):   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases PST Scheduler Software for Plant Resource Manager (PRM®) Tokyo, Japan - August 20, 2009 Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release on this date of PST Scheduler, an optional feature of the Plant Resource Manager (PRM®) device management package. PST Scheduler was developed through the Vigilant Integration Partners (VIP) Initiative*1 by Yokogawa and four world-leading valve suppliers: Dresser-Masoneilan, Flowserve, Metso, and Samson AG. Interoperability with the emergency shutdown (ESD) valves manufactured by these companies is assured, making   (read more...) HONEYWELL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF RMG GROUP BRUSSELS, August 17, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has completed the acquisition of the RMG GROUP (RMG Regel + Messtechnik GmbH and all of its subsidiaries, together RMG) for approximately $400 million USD. The acquisition strengthens Honeywell’s position in the high-growth clean energy industry, specifically natural gas.   (read more...) Applied Manufacturing Technology (AMT) renews their AptiTuneTM Multivariable PID tuning software license with IPCOSAptitude Ltd. Tune PID loops like the AMT professionals do Cambridge UK: Renowned process control experts, AMT, will continue to use the AptiTuneTM software to assist them in the design, development and tuning of advanced control and optimization systems in the refining, gas processing and chemical process industries.   (read more...) USW walks out on safety talks August 5, 2009 The union that represents the bulk of the nation’s oil refinery workers walked out of talks with oil industry representatives on worker safety issues stemming from federal findings in the 2005 explosion at the BP Texas City refinery that killed 15 people.   (read more...) Matrikon awarded US $4.3 million contract to deliver network foundation for cyber security July 23, 2009 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a US$4.3 million contract to implement the first stage of a major United States electricity producer’s North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cyber security initiative.   (read more...) MatrikonOPC announces global partnership with Shell for OPC Connectivity July 17 Shell standardizes on MatrikonOPC for OPC Connectivity MatrikonOPC™, the world’s leading OPC vendor, today announced a formal partnership with the Shell Group for supply of OPC Connectivity Products.   (read more...) AspenTech Wins Prestigious R&D 100 Award for Software Innovation August 12, 2009— Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that AspenTech and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have received an R&D 100 Award for innovation in software from R&D Magazine.   (read more...) ABB retains leading distributed control system market share worldwide for 2008 July 21, 2009-- In the newest version of ARC Advisory Group’s “Distributed Control Systems Worldwide Outlook,” study, ABB retained its leading worldwide market position in this core automation market.   (read more...) IPCOS launches INCA Discovery July 8th, 2009, Leuven,Today, IPCOS proudly announces the launch of their new model identification software, INCA Discovery. The new software will be used by Advanced Process Control (APC) professionals to analyse process data and build dynamic process models.   (read more...) Matrikon™ releases results for the third quarter of 2009 and suspends quarterly dividend July 7, 2009, Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 which ended May 31, 2009.   (read more...) Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Pavilion Technologies 7 Jul 2009 — Based on its recent analysis of the air emission control market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Pavilion Technologies, a Rockwell Automation company, with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award. Pavilion Technologies leverages the skills of its development team, expert process designs, and cutting-edge patented technology to offer solutions that enhance the overall profitability of clients and maintain high quality standards for emissions regulatory compliance.   (read more...) AspenTech Continues aspenONE® V7 Rollout with Introduction of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Release July 7, 2009 -- Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today introduced aspenONE V7 Manufacturing & Supply Chain (MSC).   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Closure of FTC Investigation and Agreement to Modify Consent Decree July 6, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that the Federal Trade Commission will close its civil investigation relating to a 2004 consent decree involving AspenTech and Honeywell International Inc.   (read more...) Maarten Breckpot wins Besix Price with INCA based Master thesis on flood control 6 July 2009: IPCOS congratulates Maarten Breckpot of the K.U.Leuven for winning the Besix Award with his Master Thesis: "Flood control of the Demer with Model Predictive Control   (read more...) Mustang Receives Chevron Safety Award Jun 24 2009 HOUSTON, TEXAS – Mustang, part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), has received Chevron’s Gold Star Award for Safety Excellence, which recognizes contractors with outstanding safety records. To receive the award, Mustang had to meet strict criteria, including no lost-time incidents or recordable injuries in 2008, while working on Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery in California. Mustang provided the engineering, design, procurement and construction management services for a flare gas recovery project at the refinery, and completed the work during 1st quarter 2009.   (read more...) Apex Optimisation picks up the PACE 19.June.2009: Apex Optimisation enjoys more success at the PACE magazine Zenith Awards ceremony held in Sydney at Darling Harbour on the 18th June 2009. Our joint entry with Santos entitled "Port Bonython Advanced Process Control Project" won   (read more...) US Refinery Status: Delek US Shuts Texas Refinery SCOT Unit 14 June 2009The following table lists unplanned and planned production outages at U.S. refineries as reported by Dow Jones Newswires. The information is compiled from both official and unofficial refining sources and doesn't purport to be a comprehensive list.   (read more...) Charles Johnston Joins Mustang's Advanced Process Control Group 12 June ,2009: HOUSTON – Mustang, part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), announces that Charles R. (Chuck) Johnston has joined its Automation and Control Business Unit as advanced process control specialist. In this role, he will be responsible for extending Mustang’s offering and expertise in advanced process control applications   (read more...) UEILogger 2.0 now with Real Time Diagnostic View 11 June 2009: A major software upgrade to UEI’s (United Electronic Industries) Datalogger is now available from Adept Scientific. UEILogger 2.0’s new diagnostic display allows you to view data as it is acquired in real-time and gives you the flexibility to turn the display on and off at any time during a data logging application without any disruption in the data acquisition.   (read more...) Valero says FCCU still running at St. Charles refinery Wed Jun 10, 2009 For refinery outages in the new Reuters Oil Fundamentals Database see here or go to <OFD/INFO>.   (read more...) Emerson’s new AMS® Suite release expands machinery monitoring with wireless vibration and advanced alarm management June 8, 2009 – Emerson announces the release of AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager 5.3, part of its industry-leading asset management software. The new AMS Machinery Manager release expands end-user machinery monitoring by adding Smart Wireless vibration, new autoplot capabilities and advanced alarm analysis and management.   (read more...) GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms’ PAC8000 Controllers Provides DCS Functionality and Increased Flexibility of Proficy Process Systems 6 JUN 2009: GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, announced the availability of its PAC8000 controllers. Proficy Process Systems with PAC8000 controllers presents customers with a flexible Distributed Control System (DCS). With a broad process control function block library, peer-to-peer communications between controllers, the ability to handle program   (read more...) Automation Federation Participates in United States – European Union Roundtable Discussion on Economic Recovery 3 June 2009 - The Automation Federation was invited to participate in a United States – European Union Roundtable to discuss "Skills for Growth and Jobs in the Economic Recovery and Beyond."   (read more...) Automation Federation and ISA Join In Presenting National Energy Policy Goals Proclamation to Congress 3 June 2009 - The Automation Federation and ISA joined nineteen other energy- and technology-oriented organizations in presenting a National Energy Policy Goals Proclamation to the 111th Congress.   (read more...) OPC Lab Certified Products June 2, 2009: The OPC Foundation has created a special page to highlight the vendors and products that have exceeded the expectations of the end users through their commitment to quality.   (read more...) Predictive Emissions Monitoring for Regulatory Compliance Control Engineering, June '09   (read more...) Automation Federation Is Named as a Winner of the Managing Automation 2009 Progressive Manufacturing 28 May 2009 - The Automation Federation will be honored at the Progressive Manufacturing Awards Gala on 11 June 2009, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, FL, for the development of the Automation Competency Model with the U.S. Department of Labor.   (read more...) AspenTech Provides Microsoft’s Enterprise Sales Organization with Training on Process Optimization Best Practices May 27, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK) today announced its lead role in training Microsoft’s Enterprise Sales Organization on process optimization best practices in Microsoft’s Industry Solution University (ISU) series.   (read more...) AspenTech 2009 User Conference Draws Global Process Manufacturing Industry Leaders to Share Best Practices for Navigating Uncertain Economy May 20, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK) today announced that AspenTech’s 2009 User Conference was attended by over 400 experts from 27 countries representing energy, chemical, engineering & construction, pharmaceutical and other process industry market segments. The AspenTech User Conference is the only event exclusively focused on best practices for optimizing process manufacturing. More than 100 customer presentations, panel discussions and case studies highlighted practical advice for navigating an uncertain economy.   (read more...) ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification 18 MAY 2009: Following the re-appraisal of our Quality Management System on 15th May 2009, Adept Scientific plc achieved accreditation to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. The Company has been ISO 9000 certified since 15th May 2000.   (read more...) Accident in chemical plant kills two 15 May 2009: Two people have been killed in an accident in a chemical plant near the port city of Flushing (Vlissingen). A third person was taken to hospital with respiratory problems. The three employees were working in a six metre deep oven. In the oven barrels containing fosfine, a highly toxic detergent, were stored.   (read more...) Armenian Chemical Giant Rocked By Explosions May 14 2009: YEREVAN (Combined Sources)–At least three people were killed and about two dozen others injured in two powerful explosions at Armenia’s largest chemical plant on Thursday.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Date of Selected Preliminary Fiscal 2009 May 7, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that the company will release selected preliminary financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2009, ended March 31, 2009, before the U.S. financial markets open on Friday, May 15, 2009.   (read more...) Oil majors push ahead with capital expenditures May 6 2009,Four major oil companies say they will continue with planned projects despite oil being a third the price it was last summer. They’ve gotten good at this “volatility” thing. A panel of oil companies, oil services, and analysts spoke Monday at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Selected Preliminary Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009 May 15, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced selected preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended March 31, 2009.   (read more...) Rockwell Automation Announces Comprehensive Asset Performance May 4, 2009 — Rockwell Automation Inc. today announced it now offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative Asset Performance Management solutions designed to meet the changing needs of today’s oil and gas companies.   (read more...) Mustang Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Quality Management System May 4 2009: HOUSTON – Mustang, part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), announces the award of ISO 9001:2008 certification to its Upstream Business Unit for its quality management system. Approximately 900 Mustangers are assigned to Upstream projects throughout the organization. Certification was awarded following a rigorous audit by ABS Quality Evaluations, the certification auditing agency.   (read more...) Emerson technologist to receive honor from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) April 28, 2009 – The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE®) recognized Dr. Douglas White, a principal consultant for Emerson Process Management’s PlantWeb® Solutions Group, at their annual Spring meeting now under way in Tampa, Fla. Dr. White will receive the AIChE Fuels and Petrochemicals Division (FPD) award, one of two FPD annual awards, for his outstanding technological contributions to the advancement of these industries.   (read more...) Matrikon™ releases results for the second quarter of 2009 and declares quarterly dividend April 18, 2009 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 which ended February 28, 2009.   (read more...) Matrikon(TM) clarifies trading halt and management cease trade order April 16 2009 - Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK) has had trading in its shares halted by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada ("IIROC") prior to market open today as a result of an administrative error. Yesterday, Matrikon announced that a Management Cease Trade Order ("MCTO") had been granted by the Alberta Securities Commission ("ASC") due to the late filing of the second quarter financial statements and other related filings.   (read more...) OPC Foundation Launches a new Blog for OPC Developers The new blog will start with a series of posts which will walk developers through the basics of implementing UA. The blog posts will cover different technical topics and will allow someone to start implementing a UA application without needing to read the core specifications cover to cover.   (read more...) IPS process simulation and modelling technology drives new EU-funded advanced biofuels project APRIL 07, 2009/LONDON - Invensys Process Systems (IPS), a global technology, software and consulting firm, today announced that it has joined OPTFUEL, a European consortium researching the feasibility of using second-generation biofuels to power automobiles. Under the leadership of Volkswagen AG, the project will demonstrate “optimised fuels for sustainable transport” and pave the way for the large-scale production of second-generation transport biofuels based on wood and forestry residues.   (read more...) IPS Helps Process Industry Fight Obsolescence APRIL 02, 2009/PLANO, TEXAS - Invensys Process Systems (IPS), a global technology and consulting firm, today announced that it has joined with Trinity Integrated Systems, a U.K.-based provider of safety lifecycle management tools, to deliver a unique solution that protects and updates the critical control systems of its process industry clients. Utilizing Trinity’s award-winning software, IPS can migrate older versions of its Triconex® safety and critical control applications directly and automatically to the latest release of its Triconex application, preventing long-time clients’ systems from becoming obsolete   (read more...) Wood Group Strengthens its Presence in Abu Dhabi 05 Mar 2009-International energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), is strengthening its operation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a move into a new office and the consolidation of the Abu Dhabi operations of IMV Projects (“IMV”) with Mustang. The Group’s world-leading subsea and pipeline engineering company, J P Kenny also operates in Abu Dhabi and will collaborate on key opportunities with the new Mustang organization in Abu Dhabi.   (read more...) Matrikon™ announces late filing of second quarter 2009 Interim Financial Statements Matrikon™ announces late filing of second quarter 2009 Interim Financial Statements Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), announces that it is not able to file its interim financial statements ("Interim Financial Statements"), management discussion & analysis ("MD&A") and certification of interim filings (the "Certifications") by the April 14, 2009 deadline. Matrikon expects to file the statements on April 24, 2009.   (read more...) An alternative to hardware-based CEMS March 2009,The Pavilion8 Software CEM from Pavilion Technologies, a Rockwell Automation Company, provides accurate measurement of NOX, CO, O2 and other emissions as an alternative to hardware-based Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS). Approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a Predictive Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS), Software CEM provides real-time emissions monitoring through correlations with existing sensors, resulting in timely, accurate and reliable emissions information.   (read more...) Rockwell Pavilion's Don Hart on how to ride out the economic cataclysm, and other stories... 2 Apr 2009 ... Rockwell Pavilion's Don Hart on how to ride out the economic cataclysm, and other stories... Category: Don Hart · Economy .   (read more...) New functions in the NeuroModel 2.3 - Vista Edition March 2008 The NeuroModel GDE (Graphic Data Editor) is designed to select or deselect Datasets of a given project or in the raw database. A simple drag and drop procedure in the validation scatter plot, causality X-T Graphic or the raw data histogram and it is done. The aim of the GDE is to describe the data by product grades, recipes or working point along with the termination of disturbances and transition phases. The mayor benefits are the enhanced prediction accuracy in multi-purpose and -product plants. Further the online implementation of setpoint control systems to compensate natural deviation of the feedstock.   (read more...) Gensym Announces Release of Gensym G2 8.3 R2 AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2008 – Gensym Corporation, a leader in model-driven, rules based software for decision management in real-time operations, announces the release of the Gensym G2 8.3 R2 platform. Gensym, its partners, and end users develop and deploy applications that meet the most rigorous requirements for stability and performance within organizations in manufacturing, communications, government, transportation, aerospace, and finance. The new release provides improved core product functionality and performance, and demonstrates Gensym’s commitment of continual improvement.   (read more...) HONEYWELL SOLUTIONS TO HELP DRIVE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY AT NEW SALALAH METHANOL COMPANY SITE SALALAH , Oman, March 18, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced that it has been awarded a contract to install its UniSim® Operations Suite simulation solution at the Salalah Methanol Company (SMC) facility in the Salalah Free Zone in Oman. The new SMC facility will produce 3000 metrics tons of methanol per day and is due to begin commercial operations in the first half of 2010. The facility includes captive power generation, water desalination and waste water treatment plants, which will make SMC self-sufficient and environmentally friendly. Salalah Methanol Company, LLC (SFZ) (SMC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oman Oil Company, Oman, and is building a sweet natural gas-based methanol production facility in the Salalah Free Zone, in Salalah, Oman.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE PRODUCTION, ENERGY SAVINGS AND PRODUCT QUALITY OF EGYPTIAN FERTILIZER PLANT OFFENBACH, Germany, March 17, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced that it has been selected by Uhde Services of Germany, a subsidiary of Uhde, to revamp the process control system of a major fertilizer provider in Alexandria, Egypt. Uhde Services, the contractor overseeing the project, will deploy Honeywell’s Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) at Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company in order to streamline production processes, save energy and boost product quality.   (read more...) LINDO API 6.0 Beta Mon, 16 March 2009 The new release of LINDO API 6.0 Beta is now available.   (read more...) Conoco's Bayway CDU down for a few days after fire-source NEW YORK, April 6 (Reuters) - A weekend fire at ConocoPhillips' 238,000 barrel-per-day Bayway refinery in Linden, New Jersey shut down a crude distillation unit for a "few days," according to a source familiar with refinery operations   (read more...) Enogex, LLC expands deployment of process optimization Houston, TX – March 2009 – eSimulation, Inc. announced that it has entered into a contract with Enogex, LLC to extend the eSimOptimizerSM system to optimize the majority of the midstream company’s gas processing facilities. With this contract, the eSimOptimizer system will be maximizing asset value for 5 of Enogex’s cryogenic gas plants.   (read more...) New AptiTuneTM release fully automates PID tuning calculations - all in simple, Cambridge, UK 11th March 2009: The latest release of IPCOSAptitude’s multivariable PID tuning software AptiTuneTM was launched on Monday offering improved usability for non-specialists and improved calculation speed.   (read more...) GSE Systems Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Sykesville, Maryland, March 10, 2009-- GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (NYSE Amex – GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government sectors, will hold a conference call on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results for the fourth quarter and year end 2008. Financial results will be issued in a press release after the close of the market the same day.   (read more...) Matrikon™ releases results for the first quarter of 2009; announces share buyback program Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 and announced that it has obtained regulatory approval for a normal course issuer bid (the “Bid”) to purchase its common shares.   (read more...) PSE and Hyperion sign Saudi gPROMS agency agreement LONDON and NICOSIA, 6 March 2009 --- Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), providers of the gPROMS® advanced process modelling system and related services to the process industries, and Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, the leading independent simulation solutions supplier, today announced the appointment of Hyperion as agent for PSE’s technology and Model-Based Engineering (MBE) services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   (read more...) Wood Group Strengthens its Presence in Abu Dhabi For Immediate Release: 5 March 2009 International energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), is strengthening its operation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a move into a new office and the consolidation of the Abu Dhabi operations of IMV Projects (“IMV”) with Mustang. The Group’s world-leading subsea and pipeline engineering company, J P Kenny also operates in Abu Dhabi and will collaborate on key opportunities with the new Mustang organization in Abu Dhabi.   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases Plant Resource Manager (PRM™) Version R3.03 On February 25,2009, Yokogawa Electric Corporation will release an upgrade of its Plant Resource Manager (PRM™), version R3.03. PRM is an integrated device management software package that centrally manages the parameters of various types of field devices, monitors the status of these devices, and performs online device diagnosis. With this latest R3.03 upgrade, PRM has been enhanced to improve its integration with the STARDOM Network-based Control System, which is widely used in upstream processing facilities such as natural gas and oil wells. Furthermore, support of Windows Vista® has been added.   (read more...) IPS Brings Immersive Virtual Reality Process to Life FEBRUARY 25, 2009/ PLANO, TEXAS -- Invensys Process Systems (IPS), a global technology and consulting firm, today unveiled its Immersive Virtual Reality Process technology, a next-generation human machine interface (HMI) solution that will revolutionize the way engineers and operator trainees see and interact with the plant and the processes they control.   (read more...) What'sBest! - Excel Add-In for Linear, Nonlinear, and Integer Modeling and Optimization Wed, 11 Feb 2009 A new build of What'sBest! 9.0 is now available. What’sBest! 9.0.3.0, a new build of LINDO Systems' Solver add-in for Excel®, is faster and more powerful and adds support for the recently released Microsoft® Office 2007 and uses the latest calculation libraries. See the full article for details. Click here to download now.   (read more...) IPCOSAptitude in tune with global refinery Cambridge, UK 10th February 2009: APC specialists IPCOSAptitude, formerly Aptitude Ltd, have given their first webinar under their new company colours. The webinar which took place   (read more...) AspenTech to Sponsor CERAWeek 2009 Executive Global Oil Summit February 9, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced it will sponsor and participate in CERAWeek 2009 – the premier global energy industry conference – February 9-13 in Houston. Nearly 2,000 energy executives and policymakers from over 55 countries will convene to discuss the central energy challenges and strategies for prospering in a turbulent economy.   (read more...) Gil Automations chooses MatrikonOPC technology for all of its system integration projects MatrikonOPC is proud to welcome Gil Automations into its MatrikonOPC Integrator Partner Program (MIP) as a Platinum Level Partner. As one of Africa’s top system integration companies, Gil Automations chose MatrikonOPC as its preferred supplier of OPC data connectivity solutions as part of their commitment to providing clients with superior solutions.   (read more...) Matrikon™ releases results for the first quarter of 2009; announces share buyback program Total revenue of $19.58 million in Q1-09, compared to $19.89 million in Q1-08 and $20.16 million in Q4-08. Record net income of $2.76 million or $0.09 per share in Q1-09, an increase of 23% over Q1-08. Gross margin in Q1-09 was 61%, compared to 56% in Q1-08 Matrikon is granted regulatory approval to acquire up to 1,547,595 common shares under a new share buyback program   (read more...) AspenTech Sponsors ARC Advisory Group’s 13th Annual Orlando Forum Burlington, Mass., February 2, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that it will sponsor the ARC Advisory Group’s 13th Annual Orlando Forum, taking place February 2-5.   (read more...) HONEYWELL’S NEW EXPERION LS BRINGS THE POWER OF A DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM TO SMALLER MANUFACTURING SITES ORLANDO, Feb. 2, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today introduced the Experionâ LS control system, a new product within Honeywell’s award-winning Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) line that provides the power and reliability of a distributed control system (DCS) in a small and flexible solution. Experion LS manages all continuous process control applications and optimizes batch and sequence-oriented applications typically found at specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and consumer goods producers. Scalable from a single PC and controller to multiple stations, Experion LS promotes plant reliability and flexibility while lowering lifecycle costs for smaller manufacturing sites.   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases Real-time Production Organizer™ MES Platform Packages February 2, 2009'Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of Real-time Production Organizer™ (RPO) on February 2. RPO is a suite of manufacturing execution system (MES) platform packages that integrate the vertical production execution workflow across departments and empower decision makers to organize their work quickly and efficiently.   (read more...) Plug-In HART Capable I/O Modules from IPS Enable Fast, Easy Migration to I/A Series DCS Technology Invensys Process Systems (IPS) now offers plug-in I/O modules for migrating ABB Taylor Mod 300 distributed control system (DCS) technology to Foxboro® DCS technology without replacing field wiring or terminations. This significantly reduces the cost and downtime associated with migrating aging control systems to the latest generation of IPS’ I/A Series® distributed control and InFusion™ enterprise control systems while achieving benefits of the HART communications protocol.   (read more...) CSB gives more details about Utah refinery fire WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 26 -- The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board provided more details about a Jan. 12 refinery fire near Salt Lake City as its investigators prepared to return to the plant on Jan. 27. The fire in Tank 105 of the Silver Eagle refinery in Woods Cross seriously burned four workers. The atmospheric storage tank was almost full when a large vapor cloud was released and ignited at about 5:30 p.m. MST, causing a massive flash fire, CSB said on Jan. 26.   (read more...) OPC Unified Architecture meets major international standardization milestone Parts 1-6 & 8 of IEC 62541 (the international version of the OPC Unified Architecture specifications) have been approved by 18 participating countries. With this affirmative vote, the Committee Drafts will now enter the final draft stage on their way to becoming published international standards. Congratulations to the OPC UA and IEC 65E working group 8 volunteers.   (read more...) Carbon dioxide capture process models cut industry emissions Jan 12 2009: Process manufacturing software specialist Aspen Technology says engineers and researchers across industry and academia are using its aspenONE carbon capture simulation software to fight global warming.   (read more...) Apex Optimisation to Achieve Peak Performance Jan 12, 2009: ProSys Engineering and TCA are pleased to announce the launch of Apex Optimisation, the new global brand for our products and services. This alignment of our international operations is part of a growth strategy that will continue to deliver   (read more...) HONEYWELL’S UOP REFINING TECHNOLOGY RECOGNIZED BY HART DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 9, 2008 – UOP LLC, a Honeywell (NYSE: HON) company, announced today that it was awarded an Energy and Environmental Excellence Award from Hart Energy for innovations in refining to meet global energy challenges.   (read more...) IPCOSAptitude moves to new headquarters PRESS RELEASE, Cambridge, UK: 12th January 2009 - In November leading APC software and services provider IPCOSAptitude, completed their move to new offices to accomodate their fast-growing UK team. The new offices at Copely Business Park are surrounded by beautiful countryside just 4 miles from Cambridge, UK, and on a main artery to the rest of the country and key airports.   (read more...) SABIC Ibn Zahr’s Phased Approach to Advanced Process Control January 11, 2009, Belgium & Saudi Arabia SABIC Ibn Zahr (Saudi-European Petrochemical Company) has entrusted IPCOS NV of Belgium (IPCOS) and their Saudi Arabian partner NAIZAK Global Engineering Systems (NAIZAK) for providing them the solution for performance monitoring, assessment and optimization of the base layer control loops / structures for their Control System Optimization project on lump sum turnkey (LSTK) basis.   (read more...) Major Project Kicked Off in January 2009 M3 kicked off our first project in Asia at Singapore Refining Company. SRC processes about 285,000 b/d of crude oil and is a major producer of refined products to the region. The project includes our complete suite of scheduling applications. We are proud to be selected for this important project. SRC will be our showcase site in Asia.   (read more...) Emerson Enhances its Scenario® Simulation Portfolio with Availability of Virtual Engineer PITTSBURGH, PA (Jan.20, 2009) — Emerson Process Management today announced the availability of the Scenario® Virtual Engineer, which combines the power of simulation, virtual technology and its Ovation® expert control system within a single desktop computer. The Scenario Virtual Engineer provides power generators with the necessary tools to easily build, test, verify and download process graphics, control logic and process point databases without impacting plant operation.   (read more...) Bolick retires from Honeywell Process Solutions; Gilsdorf named new president Control Engineering, 1/9/2009 9:41:00 AM Phoenix, AZ – Honeywell today announced the appointment of Norman “Norm” Gilsdorf as president of Honeywell Process Solutions. Gilsdorf was formerly vice president and general manager of the Process Solutions business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He replaces Jack Bolick, who retired from Honeywell after   (read more...) IBM Completes Acquisition of ILOG Jan 7, 2009: IBM announced the completion of its approximately $340 million USD (EUR 215 million) tender offer for the shares of ILOG. The tender offer, announced July 28, 2008, was finalized after IBM acquired all outstanding stock in ILOG and satisfied the other conditions of the offer.   (read more...) Aspen Technology to Present at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference January 6, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fusco, will present at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference, being held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.   (read more...) CCC and SibMethaKhim: Energy Saving in Methanol Production 6 Jan 2009 ,A group of Compressor Controls Corporation's (CCC) experts was cited by management of the largest Russian methanol producer - the Siberian Methanol Chemical Company LLC (SibMethaKhim).   (read more...) HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY TO HELP CASALE GROUP OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE FOR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS Lugano, Switzerland, Dec. 30, 2008 - Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has won a contract to supply process simulation solutions to Casale Group, a Lugano, Switzerland-based global leader in the design and refurbishment of chemical facilities. The Honeywell technology will be applied to the design of new chemical facilities around the world, helping Casale Group’s customers remove production bottlenecks and optimize their assets.   (read more...) HONEYWELL FIRST TO OFFER TÜV RHEINLAND SECURITY TRAINING FOR PROCESS INDUSTRIES PHOENIX, Dec. 23, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has partnered with TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in compliance testing and certification, to offer specialized certification courses for plant security professionals. Through the TÜV Security Professional Manager training course, plant personnel can gain a better understanding of best practices that can help make their plants more secure in the face of evolving threats – everything from natural disasters to terrorism threats.   (read more...) ISA Publishes Human-Machine Interface Design for Process Control Applications NC (18 December 2008) – ISA recently announced the release of Human-Machine Interface Design for Process Control Applications by Jean-Yves Fiset. Research Triangle Park, NC (18 December 2008) – ISA recently announced the release of Human-Machine Interface Design for Process Control Applications by Jean-Yves Fiset.   (read more...) Software Quickly Pinpoints Plant Interactions December 2008 ExperTune's PlantTriage software includes a new tool that graphically highlights plant interactions. Using the new "Interaction Hot Spots", engineers can quickly pinpoint the root cause of process interactions. Engineers can resolve these upsets to improve quality, energy, production rate, and process uptime.   (read more...) Alison Smith Joins AspenTech as Vice President of Marketing Strategy & Research December 2, 2008 -- Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that Alison Smith has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing Strategy & Research. Smith joins AspenTech from AMR Research where she was Research Director for the Manufacturing Operations market service.   (read more...) Geometric Process Control wins British Computer Society Medal for Innovation Curvaceous Software Ltd. are delighted to announce the award of a Medal for Innovation from the British Computer Society (BCS) IT Industry Awards 2008. Curvaceous’s products implement their novel Geometric Process Control (GPC)   (read more...) Nomination for the ebiz egovernment award 2008! An eMPC-project from eposC was nominated for the ebiz egovernment award 2008. This prize was awarded for the fourth time to the most creative and sustainable IT-solutions in business and administration.   (read more...) GSE Systems Announces Third Quarter Financial Results Sykesville, Maryland, November 10, 2008 -- GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (Amex – GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government sectors, reported that revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $7.0 million, a 7% decrease from the revenue reported for the three months ended September 30, 2007 of $7.5 million.   (read more...) HONEYWELL SOFTWARE USED BY HUNGARIAN UNIVERSITIES PREPARING STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN PROCESS INDUSTRIES BUDAPEST, Dec. 10, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced that two leading Hungarian Universities – the University of Pannonia and Budapest University of Technology and Economics – have selected Honeywell software to help students strengthen their technical expertise in the areas of process simulation and management and better prepare them for their careers ahead.   (read more...) Neste Oil’s website took the first prize Dec 12 2008: Neste Oil Corporation took the first prize in producing the best corporate website in Finland and the Nordic region in 2008. Hallvarsson & Halvarssons Webranking is the established international Yardstick for company websites. Website scored 84,25 out of 100. Award ceremony was held at December 11 in Stockholm.   (read more...) PAS Appoints New President, Chris Lyden Houston, TX – December 10, 2008 - PAS, a leading supplier of software products and consulting services to the processing industries worldwide, recently appointed Chris Lyden as President. With over 30 years of successful industry experience, Mr. Lyden will serve as a great asset to PAS in its continued growth.   (read more...) AMT's announced the acquisition of the Houston Operations of Control Consulting Incorporated HOUSTON, TX, December 11, 2008 – Applied Manufacturing Technologies LP, a leading APC Consulting Services Group, based in Houston Texas , announced the acquisition of the Houston Operations of Control Consulting Incorporated effective January 5, 2009.   (read more...) Emerson's Smart Wireless technology monitors condition of steam cracker at Total Petrochemicals in Carling, France AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 3, 2008) — Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology is helping to provide valuable condition monitoring information at the Total Petrochemicals plant in Carling Saint Avold, France. The introduction of wireless transmitters provides new temperature measurement data, enabling the company to calculate changes over time in wall thickness on a boiler that provides steam to a steam cracker, enabling personnel to anticipate when it may need replacement.   (read more...) Masdar Awards Design Contract for Abu Dhabi Carbon Capture and Storage Project to Mustang Engineering Masdar, an Abu Dhabi government initiative, owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced today the selection of Houston, Texas-based Mustang Engineering, a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC, to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for Masdar’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in the United Arab Emirates.   (read more...) Rockwell Automation Charts Course for Process Automation Growth NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2008 — Rockwell Automation today announced its roadmap for process automation that includes bringing together its end-to-end suite with a new name – Rockwell Automation PlantPAx systems and solutions. PlantPAx systems and solutions are based on the significant investments the company has made in process automation.   (read more...) Emerson, Qatargas sign comprehensive 5-year support and service agreement for expanding LNG production Austin, Texas (November 12, 2008) — Emerson Process Management has entered into a long-term support and service agreement with Qatargas Operating Company Ltd. for its expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations.   (read more...) ILOG Launches New Online Community for Rich Internet Application Development SUNNYVALE, Calif., and PARIS – Nov. 12, 2008 - ILOG® (NASDAQ: ILOG, Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364) today announced a new online community targeting developers of Rich Internet Applications (RIA)   (read more...) Meridium Debuts New Asset Health Monitoring Solution 11/12/2008: Meridium Inc., a global leader in asset performance management (APM) software and consulting solutions, released its newest solution, Asset Health Indicators, in v3.3.1 of its APM software package.   (read more...) Expanded diagnostics and alarm software for industrial PCs Nuremberg, 2008-11-11 The Siemens Industry Automation Division has added new functions to its Simatic PC DiagMonitor diagnostics and alarm software for industrial PCs. The new Version 4.0 of this software now also monitors Simatic PC Compact Flash memory media.   (read more...) Honeywell Process Solutions Receives Green Excellence of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — November 11, 2008 — Based on its recent analysis of the process automation industry, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan   (read more...) IPCOSAptitude expanding in Europe Following its successful union with leading Belgian APC provider IPCOS, IPCOSAptitude are continuing their expansion in Europe by welcoming two leading industry specialists to the team. Dr Jonas Gillberg, an expert in automatic control and system identification will bring hydrocracker and FCC experience. An ex-APC engineer with Preem Petroleum AB, he is based in Stockholm and gives the company a permanent presence in the Scandinavian market. Also joining the team is Roel Oudbier, based in The Netherlands. Roel brings a wealth of experience in application of APC on ethylene production facilities and refinery processes, with a special focus on naphtha complexes.   (read more...) Wood Group’s Mustang and J P Kenny Awarded Front-end Engineering Design for ConocoPhillips’ Greater Ekofisk Area Development HOUSTON, November 6, 2008 - Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”) and J P Kenny, both part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), have been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) for ConocoPhillips’ Greater Ekofisk Area Development 2/4 Z, a 40-slot wellhead platform located in approximately 70-75 meters (230-246 feet) of water in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.   (read more...) Technology role in Obama administration Control Engineering, 11/6/2008 Reston, VA – As the federal government begins its transition to an Obama administration, technology will emerge as a significant success factor   (read more...) Matrikon releases Q4 and fiscal year 2008 results Edmonton, Alberta – November 5, 2008: Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2008. Matrikon’s president & CEO Nizar J. Somji commented on the quarter: "Our fourth quarter results cap off a record-breaking year for us".   (read more...) Leading Energy, Chemicals, and Other Process Industry Manufacturers Seattle WA, November 4, 2008: The conference includes keynote presentations by Microsoft and Bridgestone Americas, with other leading customers including DuPont, ExxonMobil, and Proctor & Gamble also sharing their supply chain management experiences. This event brings together the top energy, olefins, chemicals, polymer, and consumer packaged goods companies from around the world to provide their vision and feedback for future product enhancements to address common process industry challenges. Attendees will learn from peers how AspenTech’s process optimization solutions can drive supply chain best practices, making global operational excellence goals easier to achieve.   (read more...) Emerson enters into supplier services agreement with Fluor Corporation to provide automation and control solutions and services AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 4, 2008) — Emerson Process Management has been selected as a preferred supplier of automation and control instrumentation and services to Fluor Corporation. The two global industry leaders have entered into a Supplier Services Agreement to collaborate on development and implementation of processes intended to improve the management and execution of worldwide capital projects   Aspen Technology Announces Selected Preliminary Financial Results for the First Quarter Burlington, Mass. – October 30, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced selected preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended September 30, 2008.   Aspen Technology Announces Date of Selected Preliminary Fiscal 2009 First-Quarter Burlington, Mass. – October 24, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that the company will release selected preliminary financial results for its first quarter fiscal 2009, ended September 30, 2008, before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, October 30, 2008.   (read more...) AspenTech’s Patented aspenONE Master Data Model Delivers Asset Lifecycle BURLINGTON, Mass. – October 14, 2008 – AspenTech today announced a recently issued patent covering key aspects of the aspenONE Master Data Model. The Master Data Model which is integrated within the aspenONE suite of applications makes end-to-end asset lifecycle management a reality. The aspenONE Master Data Model provides one enterprise view of process data associated with Engineering design and Manufacturing Supply Chain operations and is integrated with DCS and ERP systems through a vendor neutral interface.   (read more...) IPCOS acquires Aptitude Ltd October 13, 2008: Today, IPCOS announced it has acquired a majority stake in Aptitude Ltd, a UK-based company focusing on delivery of high-performance Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions to the refining and petrochemical markets and the development of high-end APC software tools.   (read more...) Small operator panel with large visualization screen Nuremberg, 2008-10-10, The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a new operator panel in Widescreen format. The Simatic HMI TP 177B 4“ has a fully graphical 4.3 inch touchscreen and four tactile function buttons.   (read more...) Matrikon announces preliminary FY08 results and dividends of $0.10 per common share Edmonton, Alberta - October 9, 2008 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced unaudited preliminary fiscal year 2008 results. Full year revenue is expected to be approximately $80 million with net income expected to be approximately $9 million or $0.30 per share.   (read more...) MAVERICK Technologies Named An Inc. Fastest Growing Company for Fifth Time in Seven Years Columbia, Ill., October 7, 2008 — MAVERICK Technologies announced today that it ranked as No. 1,388 on Inc.’s 2008 list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. MAVERICK made the Inc. 500 list in 2002, 2003 and 2004 and the Inc. 5000 list in 2007.   (read more...) AspenTech Announces BASF as First Customer to Deploy aspenONE Using Microsoft Application Virtualization Technology BURLINGTON, Mass. – October 6, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK) today announced that the first deployment of aspenONE software using Microsoft Application Virtualization was completed by long-time customer BASF.   (read more...) Matrikon provides business update Edmonton, Alberta - October 3, 2008 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) is pleased to provide a corporate update on activities since its last quarterly financial report, released on July 8, 2008.   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases New DXAdvanced R3 Data Acquisition and Display Station for Networks Tokyo, Japan - October 2, 2008, Yokogawa Electric Corporation will release the DXAdvanced R3 data acquisition and display station for networks, which is the enhanced version of the Daqstation series of paperless recorders. Release is scheduled for October 20.   (read more...) ENGlobal Announces Acquisition of Advanced Control Engineering October 1, 2008, ENGlobal (NASDAQ:ENG), a leading provider of engineering and related project services, today announced that its Automation business has finalized the acquisition of Advanced Control Engineering, LLC ("ACE"), a privately-held, 70-employee firm based in Mobile, Alabama. ACE specializes in the design of distributed control systems ("DCS"), primarily for the downstream processing and specialty chemical sectors.   (read more...) Control Station VAR Network Extends Across the Americas Tolland, CT – September 23, 2008 – Control Station today introduced TCM Energy Corporation as a value added reseller (VAR) representing the Company’s products and service throughout the Caribbean, Central America and South America.   (read more...) AspenTech Launches Webinar Series on the Seven Best Practices of Engineering Excellence BURLINGTON, Mass. September 22, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, has launched the Seven Best Practices of Engineering Excellence™ webinar series.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies to Host ValueForum '08 in Prague AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2008 — To provide industry leaders with the opportunity to share their experiences in applying innovative solutions to deliver operational and business value, Pavilion Technologies, a Rockwell Automation Company, will host ValueForum ’08, an annual worldwide conference for process industry executives, analysts, managers and engineers, October 7 to 10 at Andel’s Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic.   (read more...) Emerson Process Management announces new executive appointments AUSTIN, TEXAS, September 22, 2008 — John M. Berra, president of Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), today announced a number of leadership changes to take place over the next few months.   (read more...) Curvaceous is in the Final of British Computer Society Awards (BCS) September 2008, We are very pleased to share the good news of being selected as a Finalist in the BCS IT Industry Awards 2008 - Project Excellence in the category BT Flagship for Innovation.   (read more...) New INCA Course September 2008, The focus of the course is the IPCOS model predictive controller INCA MPC Engine. How the MPC operates is explained in detail in the course. The implementation of the control strategy and the tuning of the controller will be discussed in the course.   (read more...) Aptitude reinforce senior management team Cambridge UK , September 9th 2008 Aptitude Ltd, specialists in Advanced Process Control, announces a significant addition to their team. Chartered chemical engineer Roger Barrett will reinforce Aptitude's senior team with his broad   (read more...) AspenTech Introduces aspenONE V7 for Process Engineering BURLINGTON, Mass. September 8, 2008 -- Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today introduced aspenONE V7 for Process Engineering.   (read more...) AspenTech’s Aspen Licensing Center Provides Customers Insight to Replicate Best Practices Across the Enterprise BURLINGTON, Mass., September 8, 2008 -- Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the launch of the Aspen Licensing Center.   (read more...) aspenONE V7 for Process Engineering Addresses Key Issues Facing Traditional and Alternative Energy Companies BURLINGTON, Mass. September 8 , 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today outlined how its new aspenONE V7 software addresses key issues facing traditional and alternative energy companies.   (read more...) Aspen Technology to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2008 Technology Conference BURLINGTON, Mass. – September 3, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fusco, will present at the Deutsche Bank 2008 Technology Conference, being held at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.   (read more...) PSE move to new London HQ signifies aggressive business expansion LONDON, 26 August 2008 --- Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), providers of the world-leading gPROMS advanced process modelling (APM) software and related services and winner of the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2007 MacRobert Award for Engineering Innovation, today announced its move to a significantly expanded new head office in Hammersmith, London.   (read more...) BioComp Profit 8 Released August 21st , 2008, The first official release of BioComp Profit 8 was issued to customers. Profit 8 is based on the IntelliDynamics Intellect 3.0 server architecture enabling vast new capabilities in the analysis of the financial markets.   (read more...) Kraton Polymers chooses IPS for comprehensive $20 million-plus services agreement August 19, 2008/London – Invensys Process Systems (IPS), a global technology, software and consulting firm, today announced that it has signed a five-year, more-than-$20 million contract to provide comprehensive industrial automation services and solutions to Kraton Polymers, a copolymers industry pioneer and a leading producer of styrenic block copolymers with facilities in the United States, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Brazil, China and Japan.   (read more...) Mustang Automation and Control Contracted for HELCO Distributed Control System Project 19-AUG-08, HOUSTON, TEXAS Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”), part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), has been contracted by Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. (“HELCO”) to provide engineering, commissioning and start-up services for the distributed control system for a combined cycle conversion project at HELCO’s Keahole, Hawaii power generation facility.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Selected Preliminary Financial Results for the Fourth Burlington, Mass. – July 31, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced selected preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 ended June 30, 2008.   (read more...) HONEYWELL ENTERS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH CHINA PETROLEUM PLANNING AND ENGINEERING INSTITUTE BEIJING, July 31, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today it has signed a strategic alliance agreement with China Petroleum Planning and Engineering Institute (CPPEI) to increase cooperation and establish three organizations dedicated to advancing China’s oil industry through information technology.   (read more...) ProPhyPlus 2 for calculation of physical properties of fluids and their mixtures released July 30, 2008: ProSim, the French software house, announces the release of ProPhyPlus 2, an advanced software for the calculation of physical properties of pure components and their mixtures over a wide range of temperatures and pressures. It quickly and accurately models thermodynamic and transport properties as well as phase equilibria of most fluids found in chemical, petrochemical, refining, oil and gas and other process industries.   (read more...) Aspen Technology to Present at Two Investor Conferences in August BURLINGTON, Mass. – July 29, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its participation at two upcoming conferences in August. Both presentations will be   (read more...) IBM Announces Plans to Acquire ILOG ARMONK, NY and PARIS – July 28, 2008 ILOG® (NASDAQ: ILOG; Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364) today announced they have signed an agreement regarding a proposed acquisition by IBM of ILOG to be implemented by way of concurrent cash public tender offers in both France and the United States. Through this proposed transaction, IBM will combine its business process management (BPM),   (read more...) TriSolutions launches TriCLPM 1.2 SP1 [23.Jul.2008] TriSolutions is proud to annouce the launching of Service Pack 1 from Release 1.2 of TriCLPM, the control loop performance monitoring software developed by TriSolutions. After a long period of bug fixes and tests, about 100 issues solved and several improvements and new functionalities added, the new version of TriCLPM is read   (read more...) MatrikonOPC and IBM Collaborate to Help Customers Increase Energy Efficiency EDMONTON, Alberta, July 20 –Matrikon Inc. is proud to announce that its MatrikonOPC™ Server technology will leverage IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management software to help customers manage   (read more...) Yokogawa Merges its Two Operations in The Netherlands Tokyo, Japan - July 15, 2008: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that Yokogawa Europe B.V., the regional headquarters for Europe and Africa, has established a new company by the name of Yokogawa Europe Solutions B.V. that will integrate the engineering.   (read more...) Yara and IPCOS extend APC framework agreement July 14, 2008 - After successful APC projects on ammonia, nitric acid and urea plants of Yara International, the 3 year framework agreement was extended with 3 more years. Several APC projects are ongoing and several new APC projects are planned   (read more...) Q-Technologies and IPCOS complete APC project on coal fired power plant in China successfully July 14 2008 - Q-Technologies and IPCOS have successful completed the APC project at the Datang power plant in Hunchun (China). The INCA MPC controller was installed on a 300 MW coal fired power plant.   (read more...) The Flemish Institute for Technology Innovation IWT has awarded IPCOS 758.000€ for a novel technology development project July 14, 2008 - The Flemish Institute for Technology Innovation IWT has awarded IPCOS 758.000€ for a novel technology development project. The project encompasses development of breakthrough technology for the modeling of distillation columns.   (read more...) Yokogawa Concludes Strategic Partnership Agreement with Russia's Gazprom Neft Tokyo, Japan - July 9, 2008 - Yokogawa Electric Corporation has signed a strategic partnership agreement with JSC Gazprom Neft, a major oil production and refining company in Russia. Under this strategic partnership agreement, the first ever between an instrumentation manufacturer and Gazprom Neft, Yokogawa will introduce its solutions on a priority basis at four of the company's refineries.   (read more...) Smart Process Manufacturing ? A Vision of the Future July 9, 2008 - As I&EC Research moves into its second century, it is appropriate to reflect on how process systems engineering, one of its major emphases, might evolve in the future.   (read more...) New Procurement Activities website opened July 3, 2008 - We of the Yokogawa Group are establishing a clean, clear, and open corporate culture based on our Corporate Philosophy and Standards of Business Conduct. We are committed to making our company more trusted by society, upholding the motto of "The sun is always watching us."   (read more...) ILOG Named as One of Start-It's 2008 Hottest Companies Among Other Award Wins SUNNYVALE, Calif. and PARIS – July 2, 2008 ILOG® (NASDAQ: ILOG; Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364) today announced that ILOG has been acknowledged for leadership in supply chain by winning top supply chain honors and awards this year   (read more...) Process management: Honeywell tells users ?we are more than a DCS company July 2, 2008 - Honeywell turned its annual user conference into a platform to demonstrate that its solutions do more than merely automate production processes. A series of products unveiled at the mid-June event support Honeywell?   (read more...) Honeywell Strengthens Eastern Mediterranean Presence with Croatia Office Opening ZAGREB, Croatia, June 10, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today expanded its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean region with the opening of a new office in Zagreb, Croatia. The operation has been established in response to increased demand for process automation solutions among regional refining and petrochemical companies   (read more...) AptiTuneTM on show at ERTC Cambridge UK, June 10th 2008 Last month saw the ERTC: Asset Maximisation Conference take place in Lisbon and brought Aptitude’s multivariable PID tuning software AptiTuneTM into the spotlight again.   gPROMS v3.1 completes roll-out of "second generation" gPROMS 09 June 2008, As most customers are aware, gPROMS v3.1 is the culmination of many years' development that resulted in the staged release of a completely re-architected product, phase 1 of which was released as v3.0 eighteen months ago.   (read more...) Industry solutions gain momentum; Board declares special dividend of $0.30 Edmonton, Alberta – June 9, 2008, Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported significant achievements for two of its industry applications and the declaration of a special dividend.   (read more...) Maritime Offshore Simulation takes centre stage at ONS 2008 5 June 2008, Kongsberg Maritime will use the forthcoming ONS 2008 exhibition as a launch platform for expanding its activities in the world of offshore simulation. The company will unveil a focused strategy towards Maritime Offshore Simulation, which is dedicated to exploring, developing and fulfilling the simulation needs of the offshore industry.   (read more...) Neste Oil to build a new isomerization unit to boost premium-quality gasoline output at Porvoo 4 June 2008 at 4.20 pm (EET), Neste Oil has decided to build a new isomerization unit, costing approximately EUR 80 million, at its Porvoo refinery. The new unit will be capable of processing 600,000 t/a of existing gasoline fractions into higher-value, premium-quality gasoline, and will increase the refinery’s total gasoline output by 200,000 t/a.   (read more...) Honeywell Solutions Selected for one of World’s Largest Integrated Oil Refining, Petrochemical Plants RABIGH, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced a contract to install and implement an integrated advanced planning and scheduling solution for Rabigh Refining & Petrochemicals Co.’s Petro Rabigh facility. The site is a refining and petrochemical complex that is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical Company.   (read more...) Notice of 2008 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders June 2, 2008, You are cordially invited to attend the 2008 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Yokogawa Electric Corporation (hereinafter the Company), which will be held as per the schedule below.   (read more...) Honeywell Technology to help StatoilHydro Kalundborg Strengthen Operator Skills KALUNDBORG, Denmark, May 28, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced a contract to supply StatoilHydro, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, with a plant process simulator and operator training system that will be used at the company’s Kalundborg Refinery in Denmark.   (read more...) Japan Professional Football League Optimizes Match Scheduling with ILOG Constraint Programming SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 28, 2008 – ILOG® (NASDAQ: ILOG, Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364) announced today that Japan Professional Football League, J. LEAGUE, uses ILOG Constraint Programming (ILOG CP®) optimization software to optimize and streamline match scheduling.   (read more...) Golden Grain Energy Receives Progressive Manufacturing Award, Pavilion Technologies Featured Partner AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2008 — Pavilion Technologies, a Rockwell Automation company, was selected as a technology partner for Golden Grain Energy LLC, a winner of the fourth annual Progressive Manufacturing 50 Awards, presented by Managing Automation, a Thomas Publishing Company LLC media brand.   (read more...) Matrikon™ welcomes CapuTech Inc. to its Reseller Partner Program Edmonton, Alberta – May 22, 2008, "We are very excited to partner with CapuTech. They have an excellent understanding of Matrikon Suite technology, strong business relationships in Texas and Louisiana and experienced service personnel.   (read more...) MAVERICK Is the Answer to SIS Issues Highlighted in Control Magazine Article Columbia, Ill., May 19, 2008 — MAVERICK Technologies announced today that its service offerings fulfill the needs of companies looking to implement new safety systems, as presented in a recent Control magazine article. The article does not mention MAVERICK by name, but includes information about how a Systems Integrator can help lead customers through the safety life cycle and achieve regulatory compliance.   (read more...) Yokogawa Supports Myanmar Cyclone and China Earthquake Relief Efforts Tokyo, Japan - May 15, 2008, Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it is donating a total of 15 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society following the May 2 cyclone in Myanmar and May 12 earthquake in China's Sichuan province.   (read more...) AspenTech 2008 User Conferences in Houston and Berlin Highlight Best Practices in Operational Excellence Using aspenONE BURLINGTON, Mass. — May 7, 2008 — The world’s leading process manufacturers in energy, chemicals, engineering & construction, pharmaceuticals and other industries shared their process optimization success stories using aspenONE™ at the recent global user conferences of Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK).   (read more...) MiMiC v3 is now Released! April 30, 2008: We will begin shipping MiMiC v3.0.0 Media Packs and Software Licenses starting now through April. All MiMiC Sites current on MiMiC Software Support will be automatically upgraded to MiMiC   (read more...) Four automation-industry leaders issue open letter on WirelessHART standard April 28, 2008 - As leading suppliers of HART based process automation products, we are frequently asked about our position on the WirelessHART standard, which was released as part of the HART 7 specification.   (read more...) HONEYWELL’S TECHNOLOGY PREPARES KUWAITI AROMATICS PLANT EMPLOYEES TO OPERATE MORE SAFELY, EFFICIENTLY KUWAIT, April 23, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has been selected to design, configure and install its UniSim® Operations suite for Kuwait Paraxylene Production Company’s aromatics plant in Shuaiba, Kuwait.   (read more...) gPROMS v3.1 "modelling of the future" April 23, 2008 - As most customers are aware, gPROMS v3.1 is the culmination of many years' development that resulted in the phased release of a completely re-architected product, phase 1 of which was released as v3.0 eighteen months ago.   (read more...) Mustang Forms Alliance with TiPS and UReason for Plant Alarm Management Services HOUSTON, TEXAS - 21-APR-08: Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”), a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), has formed an alliance with TiPS IncorporatedTM (“TiPS”) and UReason® to work jointly on alarm management business opportunities. Under the agreement, Mustang will leverage its extensive automation systems development experience in various process industries to jointly market and deliver quality   (read more...) Percy Barnevik, the former executive at ABB and AstraZeneca lends a 'Hand in Hand' For the last three years, Percy Barnevik, the former executive at ABB and AstraZeneca, has been involved in funding and organising 'Hand in Hand". This charitable organisation has been literally helping the poorest families in Tamil Nadu out of poverty. At present, the group has helped 60k family enterprises get actively started by setting up their own businesses. Many of the people assisted have been women. The group helps 4,000 new businesses start every month. Noble results.   (read more...) ASPENTECH SIMPLIFIES ENTERPRISE ROLLOUT AND MANAGEMENT OF ASPENONE USING LATEST MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGIES BURLINGTON, Mass. — April 16, 2008 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that aspenONE® version 2006.5 uses the latest Microsoft technologies to simplify IT rollout and management.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Date of Financial Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast April 11, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that the Company has filed its fiscal 2007 10-K and fiscal first quarter 2008 10-Q.   (read more...) Matrikon announces solid results for the second quarter of 2008 and declares quarterly dividend Edmonton, Alberta – April 10, 2008 - Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended February 29, 2008.   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases Enhanced Version of ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System Tokyo, Japan - Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it is releasing an enhanced version of the ProSafe®-RS Safety Instrumented System, ProSafe-RS R2.01.00, on April 10.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TO PROVIDE ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROLS AT SOUTH KOREAN REFINERY ULSAN CITY, South Korea, April 10, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced a three-year, $4.2 million agreement to implement advanced process controls (APC) at S-OIL Corporation’s Onsan refinery.   (read more...) Software tool for configuring safety applications in the process industry Nuremberg, 2008-04-10 - Version 6.1 of the Simatic Safety Matrix Cause&Effect tool for safety applications in the process industry has been equipped with new functions.   (read more...) Aptitude and AMT sign up for AptiTuneTM Cambridge UK, UK-based APC specialists Aptitude Ltd have signed a licensing agreement with project services providers AMT for AptiTuneTM, Aptitude’s versatile multivariable PID tuning software.   (read more...) Yokogawa Acquires US Company with Unique Gas Analysis Technology Tokyo, Japan - April 9, 2008 - Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the acquisition of Analytical Specialties, Inc. (ASI), a company with a unique gas analyzer technology. Yokogawa Corporation of America, Yokogawa's North American subsidiary, acquired all the stock of ASI on April 1, 2008.   (read more...) Tune PID loops like a pro Cambridge UK, April 9th 2008 Following positive feedback on their first APC courses last year, Aptitude Ltd are pleased to announce their program for 2008, beginning in May with “Tune PID Loops Like A Pro”.   (read more...) Yokogawa Plant Resource Manager Integrated with Pepperl+Fuchs FieldConnex® Advanced Diagnostic Module Tokyo, Japan - April 3, 2008 - Yokogawa and Pepperl+Fuchs announce the release of a new solution for managing the physical layer of FOUNDATION™ fieldbus H1. This is being released as one of the diagnostic solutions of Plant Resource Manager (PRM™) R3.02.   (read more...) Emerson's digital automation helps new China PVC plant achieve fast start-up and lower cost AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 1, 2008) – Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific has successfully completed installing its PlantWeb® digital plant architecture with DeltaV™ digital automation system for batch process control at a new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production facility of the Yichang Yihua Pacific Chemical Co., Ltd., a leader in the Chinese fertilizer industry.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY CHOSEN TO ENHANCE PRODUCTION AT QATAR VINYL COMPANY ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 1, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it was selected to upgrade the process automation technology for Qatar Vinyl Company’s plant located in Mesaieed Industrial City near Doha, Qatar.   (read more...) Global perspectives: Refinery doubles capacity 27 March 2008: Repsol, Spain's largest oil company, plans to invest $4.7 billion (3.2 billion euros) to double capacity at its refinery in Cartagena. This will make it one of the biggest and most modern in the world   (read more...) Yokogawa Announces Transfer of Its IC Handler Business Tokyo, Japan - March 26, 2008 - Yokogawa Electric Corporation and TESEC Corporation have come to terms on the transfer of Yokogawa's IC handler business to TESEC, and a business transfer agreement was signed on March 26.   (read more...) IPCOS launches Non-linear version of the INCA MPC Suite March 21, 2008 - IPCOS is now offering this innovative control platform to its customers, so that they can use it to deploy an MPC application based on their in-house developed process models.   (read more...) Next INCA user day March 21, 2008 - This years INCA User Day will be held on Tuesday June 10th, inside the Atomium in Brussels, Belgium. The Atomium, constructed for the world expo in 1958, and situated right at the heart of Brussels, celebrates its 50th birthday this year.   (read more...) GSE Systems Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results Baltimore, Maryland, March 17, 2008 -- GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (AMEX:GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the energy, process, manufacturing and government sectors, reported that revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $8.131 million which was slightly higher than the revenue reported for the three months ended December 31, 2006 of $8.07 million.   (read more...) Simulation Software from Invensys Process Systems Helps Silver Eagle Refining to Meet EPA MSAT Benzene Emission Regulations PLANO, TEXAS, USA – March 17, 2008 – Invensys Process Systems, a leading provider of asset performance management solutions, and Silver Eagle Refining Inc., an independent Rocky Mountain area Independent Petroleum Refiner located in Woods Cross Utah, have successfully applied simulation software in meeting upcoming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) requirements for benzene emissions.   (read more...) Invensys Rolls Out New Simulation and Modeling Capabilities for Heavy Oils 11 March 2008, Invensys Process Systems is demonstrating the enhanced SimSci-Esscor PRO/II 8.1.2 software solution at the World Heavy Oils Congress March 10 -12 in Edmonton. New capabilities apply the precision of conventional oil simulation software to the unique and specialized processing and modeling requirements of heavy oils.   (read more...) Major industrial facility selects Matrikon's cyber security solution Edmonton, Alberta – March 6, 2008. Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce the implementation and deployment of a process control and IT network security solution at a major industrial site. The multi-year, multi-million dollar project has reached a milestone resulting in the receipt of an additional $1.1 million purchase order.   (read more...) Yokogawa Takes a Further Step Toward Saudization, with Local Engineering and Maintenance Services Tokyo, Japan - March 5, 2008: On March 4, the new building housing the headquarters of Yokogawa Saudi Arabia Company and Yokogawa Services Saudi Arabia Company was formally inaugurated. This center of excellence staffed by a professional engineering team   (read more...) HONEYWELL SAFETY MANAGER ATTAINS CERTIFICATION FROM FACTORY MUTUAL PHOENIX, Feb. 28, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced its Safety Manager platform is the process industries’ first safety instrumented system (SIS) to receive the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 Standard for Fire Protection from a U.S.-certifying body.   (read more...) Matrikon Launches KPI Dashboard for Process Operations EDMONTON, Feb. 27 /CNW/ - Matrikon. Inc. (TSX: MTK) announced the release of NetKPI, a Key Performance Indicator visualization module for its flagship, web-based, decision support platform, Matrikon(TM) Operational Insight (formerly known as ProcessNet).   (read more...) Mustang Automation and Contol Named Finalist for System Integrator of the Year 21 Feb, 2008: HOUSTON, TEXAS – Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”), a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), was named one of eight finalists in Control Engineering magazine’s 2008 System Integrators of the Year awards   (read more...) Back to School Campaign open to clients, partners and suppliers 20/02/2008: Chemtech has started its II National Back to School Campaign. Joining efforts in favour of education, the company relies on the cooperation of partners, clients, suppliers and the whole society.   (read more...) GSE Systems Announces Over $4.2 million of New Work in the Nuclear and Non Nuclear Simulation Sectors Baltimore, Maryland, February 19, 2008-- GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (Amex – GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government sectors, announced the recent award of over $4.2 million in new work in its nuclear and non-nuclear simulation business sectors.   (read more...) Yokogawa Provides Americas "State of the Union", Unveils Centum VP February 11, 2008, Yokogawa once again chose the ARC Forum in Orlando to unveil its long-term strategic roadmap and to announce the latest evolution in teh Centum system line, the Centum VP, which of course stands for the company's new Vigilant Plant strategy.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Updates Status of Outstanding Filing Requirements Burlington, Mass. – February 11, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that it did not file its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 or its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007 by February 8, 2008, which was the extension date previously granted by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel.   (read more...) Yokogawa Announces New Solution for Turbomachinery Control Tokyo, Japan - February 5, 2008, Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of new input and output (IO) modules for turbomachinery control applications. These new modules are being released as part of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system.   (read more...) Yokogawa Announces New Integrated Production Control System Tokyo, Japan - February 5, 2008, Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of CENTUM VP, a new integrated production control system that will become the flagship platform for the VigilantPlant Operational Excellence initiative.   (read more...) ABB Releases Latest Version of IndustrialIT ECS Enterprise Connectivity Solutions February 1, 2008, ABB announced that it has released the newest version of its IndustrialIT ECS Enterprise Connectivity Solutions; this release includes enhancements for quicker integration of systems, improved performance, and simplified user interface.   (read more...) Process Users Discuss Operations Skill Transfer at the Yokogawa User Conference January 31, 2008, Yokogawa Electric Corporation hosted its 6th SBP (Solution Based Package) & OTS (Operator Training Simulator) users meeting on January 24 in Tokyo. There were 253 attendees from 91 user companies. Users of SBP and OTS had separate meetings before, but increasing requests among users resulted in this joint meeting.   (read more...) Rockwell Automation Wins Readers' Choice Award for Process Automation System From CONTROL Magazine MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31, 2008 — Rockwell Automation has been selected as this year’s best supplier of process control automation systems in CONTROL magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The award affirms the company’s commitment to availing a single, plant-wide control platform for process, discrete, batch, motion, safety and information disciplines.   (read more...) Metafrax Awards Turn-Key Operator Training Simulator (OTS) Project to Hyperion 30th January 2008: Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd., the leading independent operator training simulator provider announced today that it has been awarded the supply and implementation of an Operator Training Simulator for the methanol plant of JSC Metafrax, at the city of Gubakha in the Perm region, Russia.   (read more...) Solutia Inc. selects ProSimPlus HNO3 for the optimization of its Pensacola Plant January 28, 2008, Solutia Inc., one of the world's few fully-integrated producers of nylon 6,6 from intermediates to polymers, plastics and fibers has selected the ProSimPlus HNO3 software to enhance the nitric acid production process in its Pensacola plant (Florida / USA).   (read more...) CyboSoft Receives 2007 Frost & Sullivan RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., January 25, 2008 - CyboSoft today announced that it has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the recipient of its 2007 North America Technology Leadership Award in the field of Industrial Automation.   (read more...) Emerson CEO Named Among the Best in America ST. LOUIS, January 25, 2008 – Institutional Investor magazine has named David N. Farr, chairman, CEO and president of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), one of "The Best CEOs in America." Farr was named the top CEO in the electrical equipment and multi-industry category.   (read more...) MiMiC Development Team and Tech. Director Awarded 25 January 2008, The MiMiC v3 Development Team recently received an award and special recognition from the President of Experitec, Larry Tietjen, for their outstanding efforts in the development of MiMiC v3. The team includes Dean Cook, Wayne Hoxsie, Aaron Johnson, Eric Childrey, as well as MYNAH's Director of Technology, Nobin William   (read more...) MiMiC wins in 2008 CONTROL Magazine 22 January 2008, In the 16th Annual Control Magazine Readers' Choice Awards, MYNAH wins second place with 15% of the vote for simulation software. Martin Berutti, MYNAH's Director of Business Development, noted that "The category for the survey is very wide. Simulation Software can indicate several applications and it did. Rockwell with Pavilion is an advanced control application and does not compete in our market place.   (read more...) gPROMS 3.0.4 released January 17, 2008, We are pleased to announce the release of gPROMS v3.0.4. Though labelled as a minor release, v3.04 contains major performance improvements for the block-decomposition non-linear solver BDNLSOL which affect all gPROMS activities, including optimisation, parameter estimation and optimal experiment design.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Selected Preliminary Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Burlington, Mass. – January 16, 2008 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced selected preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2008.   (read more...) ABB’s Asset Optimization PAM January 11, 2008 ABB recently briefed ARC on its 800xA Asset Optimization PAM (Plant Asset Management) solution. ABB’s 800xA's Asset Optimization provides real-time monitoring, notification and maintenance workflow process optimization   (read more...) New Year Marks a New Era for AspenTech January 11, 2008 AspenTech’s recent Industry Analyst Day meeting presented its vision, organizational changes, solution roadmap, new initiatives, and marketing strategy to analysts in a highly   (read more...) HONEYWELL TO DESIGN INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST LNG PLANT PERTH, Western Australia, Jan. 10, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced a contract to provide the integrated control system for Woodside’s new Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) Project in Western Australia. The project, based on Woodside’s Pluto gas field north west of Karratha, is Western Australia’s first new LNG plant in more than 20 years. It is expected to produce 4.3 million tons of LNG per year.   (read more...) Emerson introduces AccuMax™ technology for boiler, furnace operation improvement SOLON, OHIO (January 9, 2008) – Emerson Process Management has introduced the AccuMax™ technology to enhance boiler and furnace efficiency and reduce emissions. The new feature of the company’s Rosemount® Analytical X-STREAM™ O2 analyzer helps customers maintain accurate oxygen measurements.   (read more...) Emerson acquires The Automation Group AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 8, 2008) – Emerson today announced that it has acquired The Automation Group (TAG) of Houston, Texas. TAG becomes part of Emerson Process Management, expanding Emerson’s capabilities for providing technical and management services for the design, engineering and implementation of process automation systems for the refinery, petrochemical, oil and gas production and other industries.   (read more...) PSE opens PSE Korea January 8,2008 : We are delighted to announce the opening of the PSE Korea subsidiary in Daejeon, Korea. This is PSE’s fourth international office outside the UK, and reflects the recent growth in demand for PSE’s software and services in this dynamic and rapidly expanding economy.   (read more...) CCC and PetroChina Liaoyang Petrochemical Ethylene Plant: Two CGCs in Parallel are Running Automatically January 7, 2008: Compressor Controls Corporation’s (CCC) field engineer Mr. Chenhong Ren, representing a team of CCC experts, received the Honorable Certificate issued by Mr. Fu, Director of PetroChina Liaoyang Petrochemical Ethylene Plant.   (read more...) ISA Hosts First Scientific and Engineering Inter-Society Benchmarking Summit Research Triangle Park, NC (10 December 2007) - ISA organized and hosted a summit entitled "Building and Preserving Association Relevancy into the Future" last week in Research Triangle Park, NC. The summit was a unique inter-society benchmarking   (read more...) Siemens Announces Major Reorganization, Names New Division CEOs December 7, 2007: Siemens AG has announced significant reorganization plans that will consolidate existing divisions into three sectors: Industry, Energy, and Healthcare. Changes will take effect in January 2008.   (read more...) Chemoprojekt Selects Invensys Integrated LifeCycle Engineering, Simulation and Optimization Software for Projects Worldwide Foxboro, MA, USA – December 5, 2007 – Invensys Process Systems today announced it has renewed and expanded its simulation software licensing agreement with Prague-based Chemoprojekt. Chemoprojekt is one of Central Europe's premier engineering, construction, and project management companies.   (read more...) Yokogawa published Intellectual Property Report 2007 December 04, 2007. The development of new technologies is a key initiative under the VISION-21 and ACTION-21 corporate strategy that will carry us into the future. It is imperative for manufacturers as Yokogawa to continue investing in advanced R&D to develop and improve best-in-class, state-of-the-art technologies that will open the way to the future, while also securing and using this intellectual property to provide products and solutions offering higher added value.   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases Plant Resource Manager (PRM) Version R3.02 Tokyo, Japan - December 3, 2007.Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has released the latest upgrade to its Plant Resource Manager (PRM™), version R3.02. PRM is a key component of Yokogawa's Asset Excellence initiative that integrates and manages maintenance information, monitors online conditions, and records historical data of assets ranging from field devices to plant equipment.   (read more...) Oracle’s Technical Roadmap December 1, 2007: Everyone is familiar with Oracle’s acquisition activity and there is plenty of press about the benefits to Oracle: filling in white spaces, growing the customer base, growing revenue, etc. All of these are good from an Oracle perspective   (read more...) Yokogawa Receives Control System Order for Large Oil Refining Project in Qinzhou, China Tokyo, Japan - November 29, 2007.Yokogawa Electric Corporation has received an order to supply control systems for a large oil refinery that is being constructed in Qinzhou by CNPC Guangxi Petrochemical Company Ltd., a subsidiary of one of the country's major oil companies, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). For this plant, which will have an annual refining capacity of 10 million tons, Yokogawa will be delivering the CENTUM CS3000 Integrated Production Control System.   (read more...) ASPEN TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES “ENERGY ON ICE” BURLINGTON, Mass. — November 27, 2007 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that it will host an international charity hockey game between an all-star team representing AspenTech and a group of all-stars from Russian natural gas exporter, Gazprom export. “   (read more...) Become a Cyber-Security Pacesetter November 27, 2007: Market competition in industry has traditionally driven the evolution of control systems. Over a decade ago, most control systems were autonomous and built upon proprietary vendor technology and the solutions were geared towards access to data, speed, and functionality (or reliability).   (read more...) Yokogawa Announces Release of Largest Ever Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Tokyo, Japan - November 27, 2007 Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces today the release of the ROTAMASS XR Coriolis mass flowmeter, which is the largest ever product of its type and is capable of handling a maximum flow rate of 600 t/h.   (read more...) Hyperion introduces a PI System comparison tool to obtain additional value from Operator Athens, Greece. 19 November 2007. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd., the leading independent Operator Training Simulator supplier and provider of lump-sum turn-key solutions and services to the process industries worldwide, announced the availability of a PI system historian database comparison tool for use with process simulators.   (read more...) Matrikon™ announces fourth quarter 2007 results Edmonton, AB – November 8, 2007 —Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007. Matrikon's president & CEO Nizar J. Somji commented on the quarter: "In contrast to our historic track record of growth and profitability, fiscal year 2007 has been a disappointment. Our poor performance is inexcusable given the continued strength of our resource industry end markets and given that our technology is becoming a necessity in our clients' businesses.   (read more...) Yokogawa and BP Announce Global MAC Services Agreement Tokyo, Japan - November 2, 2007: Yokogawa Electric Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Global Agreement with BP International Limited, one of the world's largest energy companies, to provide Main Automation Contractor Services ("MAC Services") for BP's Exploration and Production Segment. Under this arrangement, BP   aspenONE Advanced Process Control for Polymers Solution Delivers Major Performance BURLINGTON, Mass. — October 30, 2007 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced that PetroChina has achieved significant financial and operational benefits from implementing AspenTech’s aspenONE Advanced Process Control for Polymers solution on its Mitsui high density polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Daqing, China.   (read more...) Rockwell Automation To Acquire Pavilion Technologies MILWAUKEE – October 25, 2007 - Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pavilion Technologies, Inc., a privately held company that is a recognized leader in advanced process control, production optimization and environmental compliance solutions for process and hybrid industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.   (read more...) 3rd-Generation MiMiC Process Simulation Software Answers Long-Standing Chemical Industry Needs 25 October 2007, Experts in the chemical process industry have complained about the simulators in the past that did not have “sufficient fidelity” to “train personnel in process operation” without spending over $100K (McMillan 2005). Other complaints included “bizarre dynamic responses” and “fatal numerous errors.” Additionally, most simulators could not “accurately simulate batch operations and exothermic reactors.” “Empty vessels, zero flows, non-equilibrium conditions, and process non self-regulation [were] not properly addressed.”   (read more...) Emerson engineers receive Excellence in Documentation award from ISA Terry Blevins, Deji Chen, Mark Nixon, and Willy Wojsznis recognized for authoring the most outstanding technical paper published by ISA. AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 25, 2007) – Emerson Process Management engineers Terry Blevins, Deji Chen, Mark Nixon, and Willy Wojsznis have received the Instrument, Systems, and Automation (ISA) society's Excellence in Documentation award for their ISA EXPO 2006 technical paper, "Improving PID Control with Unreliable Communications." The annual award, which carries a $1,000 honorarium and plaque, recognizes authors for the "most outstanding" article, technical paper, or other document published by ISA.   (read more...) Versata Announces Closing of Gensym Acquisition AUSTIN, TX, October 25, 2007 – Privately-held Versata Enterprises and Gensym Corporation (Pink Sheets: GNSM), today announced the the acquisition of Gensym by Versata following the approval   (read more...) New Invensys Software Enables Multiphase Flow Simulation from Microsoft® Excel - 24 October 2007 Lake Forest, CA, USA – October 23, 2007 – The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systems (www.simsci-esscor.com) today announced a new version of its PIPEPHASE® simulation software program that can use the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet as an interface. PIPEPHASE version 9.2 users can now drag and drop multiphase flow model parameters such as wellhead pressures, Gas Oil Ratios, PVT data, pipeline diameters, and IPR constants, directly into Excel spreadsheets.   (read more...) Matrikon Launches Control Performance hursday, October 18, 2007: Matrikon™, the world’s leader in managing plant data for operational excellence in the process industries, is pleased to announce the release of Matrikon Control Performance Monitor (previously known... Read More   (read more...) Aspen Technology Receives Staff Determination from Nasdaq BURLINGTON, Mass. – October 4, 2007 – Aspen Technology (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced that it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination on October 1, indicating that the Company fails to comply with the filing requirements for continued listing set forth in Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) as a result of its failure   (read more...) Shell Awards Dynamic Simulator Projects for its world-scale Ethylene Cracker to Hyperion Watford UK, 3rd October 2007. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, the leading independent Operator Training Simulator (OTS) supplier, announced today that it will supply multipurpose dynamic simulators for Shell’s new world-scale petrochemical complex, Shell Eastern Petrochemicals Complex* (“SEPC”) in Singapore.   (read more...) ASPEN TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS BURLINGTON, Mass. — October 3, 2007 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that it is relocating its worldwide corporate headquarters from Cambridge, Massachusetts to Burlington, Massachusetts. The location of the new facility is designed to help the company meet its hiring and recruitment objectives.   (read more...) ProSys Debuts Advanced Process Control Solution October 2, 2007 – The industry’s first truly unified process control execution environment hits the market today at ISA Expo 2007, direct from ProSys. AgileOps is a server-based platform that integrates   (read more...) Yokogawa Launches Lifecycle Management Program to Provide Tokyo, Japan - September 28, 2007 Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of the Lifecycle Management Program, an integrated package of solution services that optimizes maintenance by tailoring it to the customer's equipment lifecycle.   (read more...) Invensys Delivers Advanced Operator Training Simulator to BP Zhuhai for PTA Expansion Project FOXBORO, MA, USA – September 25, 2007 – Invensys Process Systems China recently delivered a fully-engineered DYNSIM-based operator training simulator (OTS) to BP Zhuhai (BPZ) for the No. 2 PTA   (read more...) Matrikon and Meridian Energy scoop prestigious 2007 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards Edmonton, September 25, 2007 - Matrikon™ Inc. (TSX:MTK) together with Meridian Energy have been honored with the 2007 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards (Newcastle Division) for its innovative Predictive Asset Management (PAM) system.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Enhances Value To Manufacturers With New Pavilion8 Release Austin, TX – September 25, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced the release of Pavilion8 version 2.5, the modular software platform for Pavilion’s industry-specific solutions. The enhanced Pavilion8 platform powers all of Pavilion’s industry-specific applications through a common software architecture, including control and optimization, environmental compliance and production performance management.   (read more...) Protomation finalist for Export Award 2007 Sittard, September 25, 2007: Protomation has been nominated as one of three finalists for the Limburg Export Award 2007. A varied jury including representatives from the Dutch   (read more...) TiPS™ and UReason® Partner for Better Operator Awareness September 18,2007: TiPS and UReason have formed a partnership to more closely align their respective alarm management and operator advisory technologies to deliver better plant condition alerts and advisory information, which empowers them to maximize production, safely and consistently.   (read more...) Turner, Mason & Company’s Refinery Modeling Platform is Now Available in Haverly’s LP System SANTA FE, New Mexico – September 18, 2007 -- Two major providers of decision support services to the hydrocarbon processing industry   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Selected Preliminary Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2007 Results CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – September 12, 2007 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced selected preliminary financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter 2007 and fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.   (read more...) Hyperion Completes OTS Maintenance Project for BP Chemicals, Hull, UK Watford UK, 12th September 2007. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, the leading independent Operator Training Simulator (OTS) supplier, announced today that it had successfully completed an OTS upgrade project for BP Chemicals at Hull in the United Kingdom.   (read more...) Strong Growth Reported by APC Specialists Aptitude Cambridge UK , September 7th 2007: Aptitude, specialists in Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions to the oil, gas and chemicals industries, has seen record growth over the past year. Starting with a purely services base, the year has seen Aptitude expand its services and software product offerings.   (read more...) PPL Corporation selects Matrikon Suite to deliver data visualization for its Equipment Reliability and Performance Center Edmonton, Alberta – September 6, 2007 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce that PPL Corporation has selected Matrikon Suite to provide an integrated platform for asset management and data visualization for its equipment reliability and performance center (ERPC), a “virtual” centralized monitoring facility which will initially cover two PPL fossil fuel plants in Pennsylvania.   (read more...) ABB expects sustained growth and increased earnings from 2007 to 2011 Zurich, Switzerland, Sept. 5, 2007 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, expects sustained revenue growth and increased profitability under its new mid-term strategy for 2007 to 2011.   (read more...) Letter to the Editor: Honeywell's Position on Upcoming HART Communication Foundation Vote September 5, 2007: Dear Editor: This Friday, Sept. 7, the HART Communication Foundation (HCF) board plans to vote on the HART 7.0 specification, which includes the wireless specification known as WirelessHART. Honeywell, a board member of HCF, intends to vote no on this particular issue. I want to take this opportunity to share our position,   (read more...) Mustang Creates Founders' Legacy For Immediate Release:05-SEP-07 HOUSTON - Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”), a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), announced that it has created the Founders’ Legacy to honor the company’s founders – Paul Redmon, Bill Higgs and Felix Covington – upon Mustang’s 20th anniversary. Watkins Middle School of the Cypress-Fairbanks (“Cy-Fair”   (read more...) The 1st Chemtech/ControlSoft National Challenge of Process Control was a success August 30, 2007: From July 19th to 23th, 12 universities from all over Brazil participated on the 1st Chemtech/ControlSoft National Challenge of Process Control.   (read more...) IPCOS, in cooperation with Naizak, opens a branch office in the Middle East August 28, 2007: IPCOS has opened, in cooperation with Naizak, a branch office in Saudi Arabia. From this permanent basis in the Middle East IPCOS will provide Customer Support and Sales Activities   (read more...) Yokogawa Receives Package Order to Supply Control Systems Tokyo, Japan - August 22, 2007: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that its Yokogawa System Center Europe and Yokogawa Engineering Asia subsidiaries have received a package order from Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd (SEPL)   Chemtech is elected the best company to work in Brazil and the 4th best for young people August 21, 2007: Chemtech has just received the title of Best Company to Work in Brazil! The results were announced last night, in São Paulo, during the Best Companies to Work in Brazil awarding ceremony, a research promoted by the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW) and by Época magazine.   (read more...) Mustang Expands Automation Capabilities Into Greenville, S.C. HOUSTON – – Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”), a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), today announced the expansion of Mustang’s Automation and Control (MAC) business into Greenville, S.C. to support the company’s continued growth in the region.   (read more...) ASPENTECH ANNOUNCES SEC SETTLEMENT CAMBRIDGE, MA— July 31, 2007— Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN) (the “Company”), today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has approved a settlement with the Company concerning the SEC's investigation, begun in 2004, regarding the Company's originally filed financial statements for fiscal years 2000-2004, which the Company restated in March 2005.   (read more...) Aspen Technology to Present at Upcoming Conferences in August CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – July 30, 2007 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its participation at two upcoming conferences in August.   (read more...) GSE Systems Announces Strategic Partnership with SINOPEC Ningbo Engineering Company in China Baltimore, MD, July 30, 2007 – GSE Systems, (GSE) (AMEX:GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the energy, process, manufacturing and government sectors announced it has entered into a Strategic Partnership with SINOPEC Ningbo Engineering Company (SNEC). A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by both parties earlier in the year. It allows for and encourages GSE and SNEC to explore, collaborate and together build high fidelity, real time simulators for the oil, chemical and petrochemical industries.   (read more...) Yokogawa's Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008 July 27, 2007: The percentages in the Net Sales, Operating Income, and other columns show the percentage increase/decrease since the same period of the preceding fiscal year.   (read more...) Matrikon alarm management solution deployed at world’s largest synthetic fuels facility, Sasol Synfuels in Secunda Edmonton, Alberta – July 26, 2007 - Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced that Sasol’s Synfuels operations at Secunda is deploying Matrikon's alarm management solution throughout their plant. Sasol Synfuels, located in Secunda South Africa, host the world’s largest synthetic fuels facility.   (read more...) Q2 net income doubles to $729 million Zurich, Switzerland, July 26, 2007 - ABB today reported a strong increase in orders, revenues, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and net income for the second quarter of 2007 as the result of continuing robust demand in all regions and businesses and further improvements in business execution.   (read more...) CyboSoft Wins DOE SBIR Phase II Grant for Advanced Boiler Control July 24, 2007 – CyboSoft (Rancho Cordova, California) today announced that it was rewarded an SBIR Phase II grant by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the research and development of Intelligent Control of Advanced Power Generation Systems Using Model-Free Adaptive Control Technology. The R&D work can result in an intelligent control system for controlling boilers in future energy plants that can deliver maximum-energy-efficiency, near-zero-emissions, fuel-flexibility, and multi-products. This could represent a major breakthrough for the combustion industry.   (read more...) Chemtech wins the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW) gold and silver prizes July 19, 2007: The Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW) – main consulting institute for organizational environment of the world – and IDG Brazil – responsible for publishing one of the most well known and traditional TI and telecommunication magazines in the country – released last night the list of the Best Companies to Work for – TI and Telecom 2007.   (read more...) CyboSoft and PI to Unveil a Breakthrough in Piezomotor Control SAN FRANCISCO ,Calif., June 28, 2007 – Physik Instrumente (PI) and CyboSoft today announced they will unveil a revolutionary new capability for the control of ultrasonic piezomotors at SEMICON West in San Francisco, Calif., July 17-19, 2007.   (read more...) Oklahoma’s Ventura Refining Uses Ingenious, Inc. for Simulation Training June 27, 2007:Ventura Refining of Weathorford, OK, in partnership with Plant Process Equipment Inc, sent its ESH Manager, Bernie Romos, for extensive training on a dynamic simulator. Bernie will be training   (read more...) HONEYWELL AGREES TO ACQUIRE ENRAF, SPECIALIZED INSTRUMENTS AND SOLUTIONS LEADER PHOENIX, Arizona – (June 26, 2007) – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today it has signed a definitive agreement valued at approximately $260 million to acquire Enraf Holding B.V., a division of privately held Delft Instruments based in Delft, Netherlands. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Helps Emirates Team New Zealand In Pursuit Of America’s Cup Austin, TX – June 26, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, is providing technology support for Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), winner of the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup, as it enters the finals of the 32nd America’s Cup. Since 2002, ETNZ has used Pavilion’s modeling software to prepare its yacht and team to compete at peak performance. Primarily used in manufacturing to improve production processes   (read more...) ABB wins $62-million control order for high-efficiency power plant in Germany June 26, 2007 – ABB,Coal-fired plant will be among the world's most energy-efficient Zurich, Switzerland, The leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $62 million from the German utility, E.ON-Kraftwerke GmbH, to supply the complete process control system for a new high-efficiency power plant.   (read more...) Matrikon Launches Free Information Visualization Software: Matrikon Operational Insight Lite HOUSTON, June 25, 2007 – Matrikon, the world’s leader in information visualization technology, is pleased to announce the release of Matrikon™ Operational Insight Lite, a software tool to acquire, display, and analyze process data from both real-time and historical data sources.   (read more...) ProSim enters a partnership with DECHEMA to distribute the DETHERM database June 22, 2007 ProSim, the French process simulation software house, enters a partnership with DECHEMA, the German Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, to distribute the DETHERM database and associated software. The DETHERM database is the world largest factual database for raw thermo-physical property data (about 25 000 pure compounds and 100 000 mixtures covered) used for design and optimization of processes and plants.   (read more...) Siemens Oil & Gas Offshore and UReason sign Integration Agreement LEIDEN, NL – OSLO, NO (June 21, 2007) – Siemens Oil & Gas Offshore AS based in Oslo, the new subsidiary of Siemens to serve the oil and gas offshore market, and UReason, an innovative supplier of realtime operations advisory systems, signed an agreement whereby Siemens Oil & Gas Offshore AS will integrate UReason’s OASYS-AM solution for alarm management in their PIMAQ offering.   (read more...) Matrikon Releases NetCalc Real-time calculation module for Operational Insight EDMONTON, June 20, 2007 -- Matrikon. Inc. (TSX: MTK) announces the release of NetCalc, a real-time calculation module for its flagship web-based decision support platform, Matrikon™ Operational Insight (formerly known as ProcessNet).   (read more...) Yokogawa and Maverick Technologies Announce New Agreement with Chevron Tokyo, Japan - June 20 2007 - Yokogawa and Maverick Technologies announced today that their joint alliance has been selected as the main automation and control contractor for Chevron's global refineries in a long term agreement.   Pavilion Technologies Has Record Growth In The Biofuels Industry Austin, TX – June 18, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced that a surge of new customer wins have increased Pavilion’s ethanol market share to more than 20 percent of all ethanol plants that are operational in the U.S. today. Producers including East Kansas Agri-Energy, VeraSun Energy, Mid-Missouri Energy, Quad County Corn Processors and Yuma Ethanol have   (read more...) GSE Systems Announces Private Placement Financing Baltimore, Maryland, June 18, 2007 -- GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (AMEX:GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the energy, process, manufacturing and government sectors, today announced that it has entered into agreements with two institutional investors for the private placement of 1,666,667 common shares at a price of $6.00 per share. Net proceeds to GSE from the transaction will be approximately $9.3 million, after deducting the fees and expenses of the placement agent.   (read more...) Hyperion simulates the dynamic behavior of a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit and predicts in advance the plant behavior Athens, Greece. 12 June 2007. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd., the leading independent Operator Training Simulator supplier and provider of lump-sum turn-key solutions and services to the process industries worldwide, announced their participation in the 2007 AIChE Spring National Meeting, which took place in Houston, Texas on 23-26 April   (read more...) IPCOS office in the Netherlands has moved The office of IPCOS in the Netherlands has moved to a new address:   (read more...) Ingenious has a new website APC-network congradulates Ingenious on the new layout of the company's website. Ingenious specializes in providing simulation-based solutions to the process industries, including: oil and gas, refining, and chemical companies.   ASPEN TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF AUSTRALIAN CHANNEL CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – June 7, 2007 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its acquisition of Plant Solutions Pty, Ltd., AspenTech’s alliance partner in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea).   (read more...) Gensym Launches G2 Version 8.3 BURLINGTON, Mass. – June 7, 2007 – Gensym Corporation (Pink Sheets: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announces the immediate availability of its flagship G2 Version 8.3 for real-time rule engine platform and all Gensym G2-based application products. The application products that are available with G2 Version 8.3 Release Portfolio are G2 ReThink® 5.1, G2 e-SCOR 5.1, G2 Optegrity® 5.1, G2 NeurOn-Line™ 5.1 and G2 Integrity™ 5.0. G2 Version 8.3 is available for Windows, Solaris SPARC, HP-UX, HP Tru64, IBM AIX and Linux Red Hat Operating Systems.   (read more...) Nizar J. Somji becomes president & CEO of Matrikon Inc. Edmonton, Alberta - June 5, 2007 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) announced today that Amin Rawji has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has resigned as a member of Matrikon’s board of directors effective immediately   (read more...) MatrikonOPC Server for Motorola MOSCAD EDMONTON, AB (PRWEB) June 4, 2007 - MatrikonOPC is pleased to announce the release of the MatrikonOPC Server for Motorola MOSCAD. This MatrikonOPC Server provides real-time data access to the Motorola family of MOSCAD Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).   (read more...) Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Achieves ‘Phenomenal’ Results With AspenTech’s aspenONE® CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — June 4, 2007 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced that Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. (SPC) has realized significant financial and operational benefits by using the aspenONE Advanced Process Control for Polymers solution.   (read more...) IPCOS has a new website APC-network congradulates IPCOS on the new layout of the company's website.IPCOS provides high end products and services for automation and optimization. We provide solutions in different industries all over the world. We have experts for the chemical, glass, power and oil producing industries.   (read more...) IOCL signs multi year, multi site CHEMCAD Process Simulation Software contract with (Axiom) Ingenious Inc. Mumbai, 30th May 2007: Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s (IOCL) refineries at Panipat and Mathura and their R&D Center at Faridabad have signed major multi user, multi year license contracts for the CHEMCAD Process Simulation Software. The purchase was made through Axiom Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ingenious Inc USA.   (read more...) Training Simulator from Invensys Lands Excellence Award for Dow Corning FOXBORO, MA, USA – May 22, 2007 – A SimSci-Esscor training simulator supplied by Invensys Process Systems for Dow Corning has been recognized as Best In Class and won a prestigious award in Dow Corning's Global Supply Chain Excellence Program.   (read more...) LARSEN & TOUBRO EXPANDS USE OF aspenONE® PROCESS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — May 22, 2007 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced that Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), one of Asia’s largest engineering and construction companies, has signed a new multi-year license agreement for the aspenONE Process Engineering application suite. The agreement provides L&T with flexible access to an increased range of products which will help L&T deliver high value engineering services to its clients in the process industries both in India and internationally.   (read more...) SIM4ME Portal - New, Easy-to-use Engineering Tool Delivers Advanced Simulation and Modeling Data to Excel Users LAKE FOREST, CA, USA – May 21, 2007 – The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systems has introduced a new engineering tool that brings the power of advanced plant and process simulation and modeling to   (read more...) Dave Emerson Receives Thomas G. Fisher Award Tokyo, Japan - May 15, 2007 Yokogawa Electric Corporation is pleased to announce that Dave Emerson of Yokogawa Corporation of America has been awarded the Thomas G. Fisher Award presented by the World Batch Forum (WBF). This award was given May 1 at the WBF's annual meeting in Baltimore, MD.   (read more...) Aptitude software tunes multiple PID loops at the touch of a button Cambridge UK , May 14 th 2007: The new AptiTune™ multivariable PID tuning software package, to be launched at European Refining Technology Conference in Rome next week, is the first ever software solution that enables control engineers to simultaneously optimise the tuning of several interacting PID loops.   (read more...) Dinesh Paliwal to leave ABB Zurich, Switzerland, May 10, 2007 – ABB today announced that Dinesh Paliwal, President, Global Markets and Technology and a member of the Group Executive Committee, will leave ABB at the end of June to become chief executive of U.S.-based Harman International Industries.   (read more...) Gensym Successfully Concludes G2 8.3 Beta Program BURLINGTON, Mass. – May 9, 2007 – Gensym Corporation (Pink Sheets: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announces the completion of the G2 8.3 Rev.0 Beta Program.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Financial Results for Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – May 9, 2007 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2007, ended March 31, 2007.   (read more...) Matrikon welcomes Top Control & Everest Automation to Reseller Partner Program Edmonton, Alberta - May 8, 2007 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) a leading provider of industrial intelligence solutions, today welcomed two members to its reseller partner program, both based in Quebec, Canada. Everest Automation will act as distributors for Matrikon products and Top Control will provide high-end consulting services   (read more...) Matrikon delivers first end-to-end production management solution for oil sands developers Edmonton, Alberta - May 7, 2007 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) is pleased to introduce Matrikon Production Management, the first end-to-end production management solution for oil sands developers. Matrikon Production Management tracks all product volumes as they move throughout the hydrocarbon supply chain to enable superior production   (read more...) Intune Performance Improvement Suite is Engineers’ Choice for Product of the Year May 2, 2007: ControlSoft announces that the readers of Control Engineering Magazine (CEM) have named Intune Version 5 Performance Improvement Suite as the 2006 Engineers’ Choice Product of the Year in the process control category. This is the third Product of the Year award that ControlSoft has received from CEM.   (read more...) HONEYWELL’S ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY WINS ENGINEERS’ CHOICE AWARD PHOENIX, May 2, 2007 – Honeywell’s (NYSE: HON) Profit Suite™, the company’s signature advanced process control technology used to optimize industrial plant operations, has been honored with an Engineers’ Choice Award from Control Engineering magazine. Profit Suite was one of 40 products recognized for technological advancement, market impact and service to the industry.   (read more...) Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Honeywell for Superior Market Share-boosting Solutions and Customer Service Palo Alto, Calif. — April 26, 2007 — Frost & Sullivan recently named Honeywell Process Solutions as the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership for its automation and software solutions in the oil and gas industry.   (read more...) PSE releases gPROMS Advanced Model Library for crystallization 25 April 2007: New techniques for crystallization scale-up and optimization of operations Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), providers of the gPROMS advanced simulation and modeling environment, will officially release the gPROMS Advanced Model Library for Solution Crystallization (AML:SC) at INTERPHEX.   (read more...) Yokogawa Releases Enhanced Version of STARDOM Network-based Control System Tokyo, Japan - April 24, 2007 On April 25, Yokogawa Electric Corporation will release an enhanced version of the STARDOM Network-based Control System (NCS) with new features such as CSA explosion protection certification. STARDOM already has been certified as meeting the FM standard in the United States and the Type “n” explosion protection standard in Europe.   (read more...) Major gas producer selects Matrikon alarm management solution for new plant Edmonton, Alberta – April 19, 2007 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced that one of the worlds largest gas processing companies based in the Middle East is deploying Matrikon’s alarm management solution for a plant expansion following the successful completion of alarm management solutions at other facilities.   (read more...) Matrikon™ announces second quarter 2007 results Edmonton, AB –April 12, 2007 —Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, which ended February 28, 2007.   (read more...) Wurldtech Recognizes Robustness of CENTUM CS 3000 R3 Tokyo, Japan - April 12, 2007 : Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that tests conducted by Wurldtech Security Inc. have conclusively shown that its CENTUM CS 3000 R3 Integrated Production Control System and ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System offer robust protection against cyber attacks.   (read more...) Aptitude Ltd spreading experience through training Cambridge UK, April 11th 2007 Aptitude, leaders in high performance APC solutions, have just announced the dates of their MVC and Process Control Fundementals courses. The courses are the first in a series to be rolled out over the coming months and are designed to give practical, independent and up-to-date training over a range of topical APC issues.   (read more...) Invensys Awarded the Operator Training Simulation project for Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass LNG receiving terminal in Louisiana FOXBORO, MA, USA – April 11, 2007 – Invensys Process Systems (www.invensys.com/ps) announces that it has been selected to implement the Operator Training Simulation (OTS) system for Cheniere Energy, Inc’s Sabine Pass LNG receiving terminal being built in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY GAUGES SAFETY SYSTEM HEALTH AND RELIABILITY PHOENIX, April 10, 2007 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has introduced a unique set of technology and services designed to help industrial professionals monitor the health and reliability of safety instrumented systems (SIS). By precisely monitoring system status, Honeywell SIS-Health Monitoring reduces unnecessary maintenance and engineering of these systems and minimizes failures, which can lead to safety incidents and unexpected plant downtime.   (read more...) Yokogawa Obtains FSM Certification Tokyo, Japan - April 9, 2007: Yokogawa Electric Corporation and its subsidiary Yokogawa India Ltd. announce that their safety instrumented system engineering operations have obtained Functional Safety Management (FSM) certification from TÜV Rheinland, a German certification body.   (read more...) Emerson to provide supervisory control for wind farm network in United Kingdom WATERTOWN, CONN (April 9, 2007) – Emerson Process Management announced today that it has been awarded a contract by npower renewables, one of the UK's leading renewable energy companies, to provide a wide area data gathering system to connect 19 active wind farms to their corporate headquarters, operations center, and regional centers, all in various locations within the UK.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Hosts ValueForum ‘07 May 14-17 Austin, TX – April 9, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced plans to hold its third annual worldwide user conference, “ValueForum ‘07: Unlock Your Potential,” at the Hilton hotel in downtown Austin, Texas, May 14-17.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Secondary Offering of 18,000,000 Shares of Common Stock CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – April 9, 2007 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a secondary offering of 18,000,000 shares of common stock.   (read more...) ISA to Present New Alarm Management Standard at Matrikon Summit 2007 EDMONTON, April 4, 2007 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce the participation of the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA) as an exhibitor and presenter at Matrikon™ Summit 2007, the technology conference for process industry executives, process control engineers and other professionals.   (read more...) Control professionals vote Triconex top safety systems maker for eleventh consecutive year April 3, 2007: The Triconex unit of Invensys Process Systems has announced that readers of CONTROL magazine again rated the company as the top manufacturer of Safety/Emergency Shutdown Systems for the process control and automation industry. This is the eleventh consecutive year that Triconex has won First Place for this category in the annual CONTROL magazine Readers Choice Awards.   (read more...) Mid-Missouri Energy Boosts Ethanol Production with Pavilion Technologies Austin, TX – April 2, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced that Mid-Missouri Energy has achieved over $3 million in annual benefits through implementation of Pavilion’s Dryer Control Application at the company’s Malta Bend, Missouri plant. The deployment enabled Mid-Missouri Energy to improve process efficiencies and resolve bottlenecks throughout the drying process,   (read more...) Hyperion sponsors and participates in CHENIGMA 2007, Sinhagad College of Engineering, Pune, India. Pune, India, 29 March 2007. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd., the leading independent Operator Training Simulator supplier and provider of lump-sump turn-key solutions and services to process industries worldwide, announced the sponsorship and participation in CHENIGMA 2007 (www.sinhagad.edu) at the Chemical Engineering college premises, Pune, India.   (read more...) IBM and Honeywell Collaborate on Innovative Solutions at Freeport LNG HOUSTON, TX, March 28, 2007 – Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a collaborative project with Honeywell (NYSE:HON) for the delivery of business process integration and manufacturing execution systems (MES) at the new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal being built by Freeport LNG Development, L.P. on Quintana Island near Freeport, Texas.   (read more...) TU Delft and PSE to collaborate on crystallisation modelling 28 March 2007: Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), provider of the gPROMS Advanced Process Modelling (APM) software, and Delft University of Technology (DUT) department of Process & Energy have signed an agreement to collaborate in the delivery of crystallisation modelling technology to industry.   (read more...) Conference on Advances in Process Control organised by the IChemE APC8 is the eighth in the series of triennial conferences on Advances in Process Control organised by the IChemE and its Process Management & Control Subject Group.   (read more...) Nasdaq Confirms AspenTech in Compliance with Listing Requirements CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – March 21, 2007 – Aspen Technology (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced that it has received notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market that its filing delinquency has been cured and that the previously requested hearing concerning Aspen Technology’s request for continued listing has been canceled.   (read more...) TriSolutions becomes a Matrikon Solution Provider Partner March 21, 2007: Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) a leading provider of industrial intelligence solutions, today announced that TriSolutions, based in Porto Alegre, Brazil has joined Matrikon’s Solution Provider Program to distribute, integrate and support Matrikon products and solutions in the Brazilian market.   (read more...) PSE introduces gPROMS and ModelCare to India 21 March 2007: PSE introduces gPROMS and ModelCare to India Process Systems Enterprise (PSE) today announced the introduction of the company’s gPROMS Advanced Process Modelling (APM) software and associated ModelCare services in India.   Carbon Foot print Poster A poster from Carbon Trust to make staff aware of carbon footprints.   (read more...) HONEYWELL WINS PROCESS AUTOMATION AND FIELDBUS PROJECT WITH KPPC MILAN, Italy, March 14, 2007 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has been awarded a $7 million contract to implement an Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS14and FOUNDATION* Fieldbus solution at a new chemical plant operated by Kuwait Paraxylene Production Company (KPPC).   (read more...) Cuttack Engineering College licenses ProDyn – An Operator Training Simulator March, 12, 2007: Mumbai: Dhaneshwar Rath Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Cuttack, Orissa, has licensed ProDyn – A Dynamic Operator Training Simulator (OTS). The purchase was made through Axiom Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai a wholly owned subsidiary of Ingenious Inc.   (read more...) Aker Kvaerner Awards Invensys the Automation Contract for Frassroots LNG Terminal in Louisiana FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS, USA – March 8, 2007 – Invensys Process Systems has won an automation contract from Aker Kvaerner, Inc., a subsidiary of Aker Kvaerner ASA, that includes Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) distributed control systems (DCS), Triconex (www.triconex.com) safety systems and fire & gas systems, and Foxboro instrumentation.   (read more...) Information Visualization in Mandarin EDMONTON – March 7, 2007 Matrikon, Inc. [TSX: MTK], is pleased to announce the upcoming release of extended language support for ProcessNet, their industry-leading information visualization system. The first extended language that ProcessNet will be translated to is Mandarin, with a Beta release set for March 12.   (read more...) Emerson introduces DeltaV™ InSight next-generation control performance application AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 5, 2007) — Emerson Process Management has announced the availability of the DeltaV™ InSight integrated control performance software as part of DeltaV version 9.3 release. DeltaV InSight is an integrated application used to monitor, analyze, diagnose, and improve control loop performance   (read more...) Chemtech US office has new chairman Feb 14, 2007: Ivan Cook, 43 years old, is the new chairman of the Chemtech office in Houston, TX, USA. Ivan is an American mechanical engineer who worked at Siemens Energy & Automation for 21 years. When he left that part of the company he was the National Account Manager for ExxonMobil.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Wins Environmental Business Journal IT Merit Award Austin, TX – February 27, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced that it has received a Business Achievement Award in the Information Technology (IT) Merit category from the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ).   (read more...) The status of engineers - 10 Downing Street's online petition Feb 26, 2007: Astronautics engineer Jon Jennings has this week leapt on the online petition bandwagon to call for the title of "engineer" to be a protected title. Jennings has joined an escalating list of people using 10 Downing Street's online petition trial to drum up support for his campaign to restore respect in engineers.   (read more...) Explosion at BP Refinery, Texas City Animation Video See an animation video of the BP Texas City explosion and the events leading up to it as published by the U.S chemical safety board.   (read more...) Vast energy projects feel heat from rising expenses February, 22, 2007, 09:23 AM Doha Time LONDON: Multi-billion dollar energy projects are under threat from rising steel and labour costs – and the more ambitious the scheme the more vulnerable it is. ExxonMobil abandoned its plans   (read more...) HONEYWELL RELEASES LATEST VERSION OF ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY Feb. 22, 2007: Honeywell today released Profit Suite® R300, the latest version of the company’s advanced process control technology for optimizing operations and improving business results at processing plants.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Receives Staff Determination from Nasdaq CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – February 16, 2007 – Aspen Technology (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced that it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination on February 15, 2007, indicating that the Company fails to comply with the filing requirements for continued listing set forth in Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(   (read more...) Oracle releases Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database 7 Feb 15, 2007: Oracle’s TimesTen In-Memory Database Release 7 is now available, featuring better integration and caching with Oracle Database 10g to meet instant response times and high-throughput requirements of real-time users.   (read more...) PricewaterhouseCoopers Issues First Industry Survey Of Emissions Monitoring And Reporting Suppliers Austin, TX – February 15, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model based software, is profiled in a recently released report by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ entitled Getting the Data Right. This ground-breaking report offers an in-depth review of Greenhouse Gas emissions monitoring and reporting technology solutions provided by Pavilion Technologies and six other providers.   (read more...) Hyperion Delivers Operator Training Simulator to Luberef, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia Athens, Greece, 15th February 2007. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd., the leading independent Operator Training Simulator (OTS) supplier announces the successful delivery of a full-scope operator training simulator for the lubricants refinery of Luberef II in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.   (read more...) Chemtech US office has new chairman Feb 14, 2007: Ivan Cook, 43 years old, is the new chairman of the Chemtech office in Houston, TX, USA. Ivan is an American mechanical engineer who worked at Siemens Energy & Automation for 21 years. When he left that part of the company he was the National Account Manager for ExxonMobil.   (read more...) HONEYWELL SECURES PLANT AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS & PIPELINE AUTOMATION SYSTEM (PAA & PAS) PROJECT CONTRACT FROM DOLPHIN ENERGY ABU DHABI, Feb. 13, 2007 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has been awarded a $13.5 million dollar contract to provide a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Dolphin Energy’s Plant Automation Applications & Pipeline Automation System (PAA & PAS) Project. The project will use Honeywell’s Business FLEX applications, integrated with third-party technologies   (read more...) MatrikonOPC Server for BACnet brings OPC to building automation EDMONTON, AB. February 13, 2007 MatrikonOPC™, a division of Matrikon Inc. [TSX: MTK], is pleased to announce the release of the MatrikonOPC Server for BACnet. MatrikonOPC worked with Cimetrics, a world leader in BACnet analysis, to develop an OPC server that enables users to easily create large-scale centralized building control and monitoring systems that are controlled from a “single seat” workstation.   (read more...) Nizar J. Somji returns to Matrikon as interim CFO Edmonton, Alberta - February 12, 2007 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce that Nizar J. Somji has returned to Matrikon’s management team as interim chief financial officer. Nizar founded Matrikon in 1988 and was chief executive officer until December 2005 at which time he retired to become Chairman of Matrikon’s board.   (read more...) Improving cyber security at oil and gas plants Feb 12, 2007: Sensitive to possible threats to oil and gas industry process control networks and related systems, the US government brought together 14 organisations in an effort to identify new types of security sensors.   (read more...) Perceptive Engineering Ltd will be presenting a paper at the IET Water Event 'From Control Set-point to KPI' will be presented by David Lovett, MD, Perceptive Engineering Ltd. in April.   (read more...) Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Selects Pavilion Technologies to Meet Polymer Market Demand in China Austin, TX – February 7, 2007 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced an agreement with Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Co. to deploy Pavilion’s Polymer Solution on six polymer lines at the company’s manufacturing facility in the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park.   (read more...) Chemtech likely to contribute to Brazil-USA Bio-fuels agreement Feb, 2 2007: For the last few years Chemtech has been getting ready to provide the required technological support to ethanol plants in Brazil. Thus, Chemtech would have a better understanding of the vast increase in the global demand for bio-fuels and apply cutting-edge technology to the ethanol industry.   (read more...) THE BP U.S. REFINERIES INDEPENDENT SAFETY REVIEW PANEL Resources for plant, equipment, and systems. BP has undertaken a $1 billion improvement program at Texas City3 to renovate major units, modernize process control systems on major units, install a new maintenance management system, enhance alarm systems, and remove blowdown stacks in heavier-than-air light hydrocarbon service.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Selected Financial Results for Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— February 6, 2007 -- Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced selected financial results for its fiscal 2007 second quarter, ended December 31, 2006.   (read more...) ABB starts Lummus Global divestment process Feb, 2 2007 - Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 2, 2007 – In recent years, the ABB Group has been successfully implementing its strategy to focus on its strengths in power and automation technologies.   (read more...) AspenTech’s Groundbreaking Advance in Physical Property Technology CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — January 31, 2007 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) today announced a milestone accomplishment as a result of combining the company’s thermophysical and thermochemical property data sets with those maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).   (read more...) Build an Operator Interface according to ASM Effective Operator Display Design Guidelines January 30, 2007: Honeywell has made the HMIWeb Solution Pack R300 shape library for Experion R300 available to all customers. It is designed to enable display designers to build an operator interface that meets the ASM Consortium's Effective Operator Display Design   (read more...) Honeywell Acquires PAS Advanced Process Controls Business Houston, Texas - January 30, 2007 PAS, a leading global supplier of software products and consulting services for the process industries, announced today that it has sold its highly-regarded Advanced Control & Optimization (APC&O) business to Honeywell International. The transaction includes the linear and non-linear controls and optimization technologies, as well as all related customer contracts and personnel.   (read more...) Shell sells L.A. refinery to Tesoro NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Monday January 29: Shell (LSE: RDSB.L - news) <RDSa.L> said on Monday it was selling its Los Angeles refinery and related assets to Tesoro Corp (NYSE: TSO - news) . <TSO.N>, as the oil major further reduces its exposure to the refining industry.   (read more...) Microsoft Vista: Should you buy now? January 29 2007: (Fortune Magazine) -- What does Windows Vista have in common with the just-christened nuclear aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush? Answer: They are both powerful flagships of technology that took five years and billions of dollars to build.   (read more...) No-cost Information Visualization Software: Matrikon™ Operational Insight Lite HOUSTON, January 29, 2007 Matrikon, the world’s leader in information visualization technology, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Matrikon Operational Insight Lite, a software tool to acquire, display, and analyze OPC data. It includes the ability to access both real-time and historical data.   (read more...) Matrikon™ and Umetrics sign partner agreement Edmonton, AB January 29, 2007, Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK) and Umetrics Inc. today announced a partner agreement to provide a combination of software packages for the seamless installation of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) solutions for the pharmaceutical market.   (read more...) Matrikon acquires content intelligence system company Axonwave Edmonton, Alberta - February 21, 2007 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Axonwave Software Inc., a private company based in Vancouver, BC. Established in 1999, Axonwave grew out of the natural language laboratory at Simon Fraser University led by Dr. Fred Popowich, a recognized leader in the field of linguistic computing.   (read more...) Emerson awarded $1.7M contract for performance monitoring of equipment across four trains at Atlantic LNG'S plant in Trinidad AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 24, 2007) – Emerson Process Management has been awarded a $1.7 million contract by Atlantic LNG to analyze the economic and operating performance of additional process and mechanical equipment at the company's Liquefied Natural Gas plant in Point Fortin,   (read more...) PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical Company selects comprehensive SimSci-Esscor operator training system from Invensys Foxboro, MA, USA – January 24, 2007 – Invensys Process Systems has been awarded an operator training system contract by PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical Company. The implementation will provide a comprehensive SimSci-Esscor operator training simulator (OTS)   (read more...) U.S. Drivers Want Ethanol Austin, TX – January 24, 2007 - A survey of more than 2,500 drivers across the United States revealed that a majority of drivers (95%) who currently do not use biofuels could be encouraged to make the switch from conventional gasoline. The survey, commissioned by Pavilion Technologies and conducted by Harris Interactive, uncovers drivers’ perceptions and usage patterns of biofuels in America.   (read more...) Chemtech recognized by UN as Global Compact signatory January 22, 2007: Before leaving Office as Secretary-General of the UN (United Nations) Kofi Annan accepted Chemtech's request to sign up for the Global Compact, a voluntary initiative that aims at providing guidelines for the promotion of sustainable growth and citizenship through committed and innovating corporate leadership   (read more...) Lyondell Signs Agreement for PlantTriage Software Hartland, Wis., Jan. 15, 2007 — ExperTune Inc. announced that Lyondell Chemical Company has executed an agreement to license PlantTriage® Performance Supervision Software at up to 25 of its manufacturing facilities worldwide.   (read more...) Matrikon™ announces first quarter 2007 results Edmonton, AB - January 10, 2007 - Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, which ended November 30, 2006   (read more...) Statoil’s Kollsnes gas facility raises plant availability while minimising costs 09 Jan 2007: Statoil, a major supplier of natural gas to the European market and one of the world’s leading producers of crude oil, strives for pacesetting performance across its asset base. So, with tight demand for gas causing price spikes, management at the Kollsnes gas treatment plant west of Bergen, Norway, investigated improvement opportunities.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Comments on Civil Complaint Filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission Against Three Former Officers and the Criminal Complaint CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – January 8, 2007 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, has learned that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) today filed a civil enforcement action in federal court alleging securities fraud and other violations against three former officers of the Company, David L.   (read more...) Aspen Technology to Present at the 9th Annual Needham Growth Conference CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – January 4, 2007 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fusco, and its Chief Financial Officer, Brad Miller, will present at   (read more...) ExperTune and TiPS Announce User’s Conference January 3, 2007: ExperTune and TiPS have announced their 2007 User’s Conference, to be held April 17-19, in Austin, Texas. The conference theme, “Build a Stronger Automation Foundation”, captures the essence of the event, which will focus on technologies and techniques that restore and strengthen your automation infrastructure.   (read more...) MUSTANG FORMS ALLIANCE WITH CUTLER TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL APPLICATION HOUSTON, TEXAS - Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”), a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), has formed an alliance with Cutler Technology Corporation (“CTC”) to be the preferred independent service provider for CTC’s new [ADMC]™ adaptive multivariable controller and CTC-Sim operator training technology.   (read more...) Chemtech helps in the modernization of platforms December 29, 2006: One of the largest and most respected newspapers in Brazil published last Wednesday, on page 20 of its Economy section, that "Petrobras incorporated more than 400 million barrels of oil   (read more...) Chemtech will increase its market share in Asia in 2007 December 28, 2006: During an interview for a newspaper of the trade and industry area, Chemtech CEO Luiz Eduardo Rubião declared that the company will enhance its participation in South-East Asia this coming year.   (read more...) Invensys and Cutler Technology Corp. sign global Advanced Process Control agreement December 19, 2006: Invensys Process Systems (Foxboro, MA) announced at a press conference here today that it has signed a sales and marketing agreement with Cutler Technology Corp. (San Antonio, TX). Under this agreement, Invensys Process Systems becomes a global re-seller and a certified implementer for CTC's patented Adaptive Dynamic Matrix Controller (ADMC)™ technology. This technology represents the first major development in Advanced Process Control (APC) in 30 years.   Matrikon(tm) expands European footprint through acquisition of ICS Edmonton, Alberta -December 15, 2006 Matrikon (TSX:MTK) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Industrial Control Software Limited (ICS), a profitable private company based in Matlock, England. Established in 1989, ICS provides process control software and alarm monitoring and analysis solutions which are complementary to Matrikon's solutions.   (read more...) HONEYWELL RECOGNIZED FOR PIONEERING INNOVATIONS BY MEMBERS OF ARIZONA’S TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY PHOENIX, Dec. 15, 2006– Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today it was honored with the 2006 Pioneering Innovation Award at the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) in Arizona   (read more...) Essar Oil Standardizes on aspenONE Solutions CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — December 14, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced that Essar Oil, part of the Essar Group, one of India’s largest corporations, has signed a major license agreement to use aspenONE for Energy solutions to support its new refinery operations.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TO CONSOLIDATE PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AT JAPANESE REFINERY TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has been awarded a $2.5 million contract from TonenGeneral Sekiyu to oversee the Wakayama Control House Consolidation Project – which will combine the oil refinery’s existing process control operations into one central location.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TO CONSOLIDATE PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AT JAPANESE REFINERY TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has been awarded a $2.5 million contract from TonenGeneral Sekiyu to oversee the Wakayama Control House Consolidation Project – which will combine the oil refinery’s existing process control operations into one central location. Additionally, TonenGeneral Sekiyu has selected Honeywell to   (read more...) TVK Selects aspenONE Advanced Process Control for CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — December 12, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced that Tisza Chemical Group (TVK), a leading petrochemical producer in Central Europe and member of the MOL Group, is implementing aspenONE Advanced Process Control applications at two major new ethylene and polyethylene plants.   (read more...) Global pact: Advanced process controls to benefit hydrocarbon industry Control Engineering -- December 12, 2006 Dallas, TX—Hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) plants will use previously untapped production capacity with advanced process control technologies as a result of an agreement between Invensys Process Systems and Cutler Technology Corp. (CTC), say the two companies.   (read more...) Honeywell Highlights Growth, New Technology in EMEA Region (ARC Report) December 7, 2006: At Honeywell Process Solutions' recent EMEA Users Group Conference in Seville, Spain, the host company brought its wireless market message to key customers (more about that later), but the message here was not only about new technology, but about a new business climate among Honeywell’s EMEA customers.   (read more...) PAS and Intergraph Team for Improved Automation Configuration Management Houston, Texas - December 07, 2006: PAS , the leading global supplier of people and asset solutions and Intergraph Corporation, the leading global provider of spatial information management ( SIM ) software, today announced the integration of the SmartPlant Instrumentation software (powered by INtools) from Intergraph with the Integrity software from PAS , which will facilitate improved management of automation assets in the process industries.   (read more...) Chemtech Office in São Paulo celebrates its 5th Anniversary December 6, 2006: After November 2001, Chemtech decided to expand its business to São Paulo. Now, this 'carioca' company has a total of seven offices in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Manaus, and Porto Alegre) and in the United States.   (read more...) Invensys awarded multi-million dollar contract to upgrade Foxboro control systems at Saudi Aramco’s two largest gas plants Invensys Process Systems today announced that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Saudi Aramco to upgrade the existing Foxboro distributed control systems (DCS) at Saudi Aramco’s Shedgum and ‘Uthmaniyah Gas Plants.   (read more...) Invensys wins multi-million dollar automation and safety contract for Yemen grassroots LNG plant Invensys Process Systems has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to provide Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) distributed control systems (DCS), and Triconex (www.triconex.com) safety systems and fire & gas systems for the Yemen LNG Company Ltd.   (read more...) Sinopec Yangzi Realizes Significant Benefits with Pavilion Technologies’ Polymer Solution Austin, TX – December 4, 2006 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced Sinopec Yangzi, a leading petrochemical producer in China, has achieved considerable production benefits from the deployment of Pavilion’s Polymer Solution.   (read more...) BP joins ASM Consortium December 1, 2006: We are pleased to announce that BP has joined the ASM Consortium as a User Member. BP brings considerable experience in areas related to ASM®, including its vision of future refinery operations and work in the area of early event detection.   (read more...) Hyperion to provide Dynamic Simulation engineering study with ENI Snamprogetti Watford UK , 1 st December 2006 . Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd., the leading independent OTS supplier provides high quality custom made solutions and services to process industries worldwide, has announced that will perform a dynamic simulation engineering study on a train of gas gathering compressors.   (read more...) Chemtech is considered the best IT & Telecom company to work for in Brazil Novmber 30, 2006: A new survey pointed out Chemtech as the best company to work for in Brazil. Computerworld magazine has disclosed this very day the ranking of the 30 best companies of the industry; the survey was organized by Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW) and placed Chemtech on top of the list. The survey has highlighted above all partnership and acknowledgement as daily company routines.   (read more...) Global Operations Required Significant Changes Managing energy costs is critical to the success of any industrial gas company. The highest operating cost incurred in air separation processes is the cost of electricity.   (read more...) Invensys Provides Advanced Training Facility for Dow Corning Operators FOXBORO, MA, USA – November 13, 2006 – Dow Corning, the global manufacturer of silicon-based materials, is using a dynamic simulator, built and implemented by Invensys Process Systems, to train operators at its Barry, South Wales production facility in the UK. It is anticipated that use of the simulator will result in significant savings   (read more...) East Kansas Agri-Energy Realizes Millions in Annual Value with Pavilion Technologies Austin, TX – November 13, 2006 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, announced today that East Kansas Agri-Energy is expected to achieve an estimated annual value of well over $2.5 million through the deployment of Pavilion’s Ethanol Solution at its Garnett, Kansas plant. The success of this project further bolsters Pavilion’s leadership position in delivering significant value to the ethanol industry.   (read more...) BP blast investigators seek pressure relief November 9, 2006: Federal investigators examining a major explosion at BP’s Texas City, Tex., refinery called on the U.S. oil industry to eliminate the use of blowdown drums.   (read more...) Safety Manager R110 Integrates with Honeywell’s UniSim Simulation Tools, Field Device Manager, Fire and Gas Detectors and Third-Party Systems PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2006– Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced the release of the newest version of its safety instrumented system (SIS), Honeywell Safety Manager Release 110. Safety Manager is a   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Financial Results for First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – November 7, 2006 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its financial results for its fiscal 2007 first quarter, ended September 30, 2006. For the quarter ended September 30, 2006, AspenTech reported total revenue of   (read more...) Abnormal Situation Management Expert, Ian Nimmo, Partners with PAS for Next Alarm Management Workshop Houston, Texas - November 07, 2006 PAS and Abnormal Situation Management Expert, Ian Nimmo, join together to co host the next session of the highly successful Alarm Management Workshop Certification Series in San Francisco on December 7th and 8th.   (read more...) Chemtech will participate in the 2006 Annual AIChE Meeting Chemtech will participate in the 2006 Annual AIChE Meeting and present three papers: Modeling and Simulation of a Pyrolysis Reactor for Slurry Feed, Modeling and Simulation of Oil-Water Separation   (read more...) HONEYWELL EXPANDS OPERATIONS INTO EAST AFRICA JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 6, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that it is expanding its presence in east Africa through a partnership agreement with Nairobi-based Pegrume Group. The agreement is part of Honeywell’s strategy to accelerate growth across the region and provide strong industrial security capabilities to Kenya.   (read more...) SimSci-Esscor and DNV Software deliver improved flare modeling analysis for plant safety design applications. LAKE FOREST, CA, USA – November 6, 2006 – The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys and DNV Software have developed a link between SimSci-Esscor’s VISUAL FLOW safety system design software   (read more...) Leaders exchange technologies to boost fieldbus interoperability The ongoing drive for global fieldbus standards has received a huge boost with the announcement of a tie up between two of the world’s leading suppliers   (read more...) Chemtech releases fiscal-year balance sheet November 1, 2006: One month after the official closure of the 2006 fiscal year, Chemtech released balance sheets covering its business from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. According to the company, the last movements show that nowadays 80% of the Chemtech projects are concentrated in the oil & gas industry, 10% in metals & mining, 5% in water, and 5% in the entertainment industry.   (read more...) Emerson and OSIsoft continue successful alliance to provide superior data management solutions AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 31, 2006) — Process automation leader Emerson Process Management and OSIsoft, Inc. the leader in performance management software, today announced continuation of their global value added reseller agreement of the last three years. Emerson will continue   (read more...) AspenTech Vice President Dr. Basil Joffe Receives Prestigious Award for Developing Process Industry Planning Systems CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — October 31, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced that its Vice President of Technology, Dr Basil Joffe, has been awarded the 2006 Computing Practice Award by the Computing & Systems Technology Division   (read more...) ERTC ASSET MAXIMISATION THROUGH COMPUTING AND RELIABILITY CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS! October 30, 2006: ERTC ASSET MAXIMISATION THROUGH COMPUTING AND RELIABILITY CONFERENCE is the premier independent European forum for these subjects. They are of specific interest to the oil production, oil refining, petrochemical, power industries.   (read more...) Yokogawa Announces World's First CAMS Alarm Management Solution Tokyo, Japan - October 26, 2006 Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the launch of Consolidated Alarm Management Software for Human Interface Station (CAMS for HIS), the world's first alarm management solution to utilize the Consolidated Alarm Management System (CAMS)   (read more...) Atkins Extends Commitment to aspenONE™ Process Engineering Solutions CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — October 24, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced that Atkins, a leading international design and engineering firm, has signed a new multi-year license agreement for the aspenONE Process Engineering application suite.   (read more...) Chemtech takes part in the American production and refining market October 23, 2006: The American market currently refines around 20 million oil barrels a day for internal consumption, and is ranked as the largest oil consumer market globally, according to Reuters news agency.   (read more...) Süd-Chemie AG chooses gPROMS Release date: 23 October 2006 Süd-Chemie AG chooses gPROMS Leading catalyst manufacturer standardises on PSE technology & services Süd-Chemie AG, one of the world’s key manufactures and suppliers of catalysts and zeolites, has adopted Process Systems Enterprise’s (PSE’s) gPROMS Advanced Process Modelling (APM) software as its   (read more...) BASF Extends Adoption of AspenTech’s Engineering Solutions Efficiency of Production Processes to Optimize Design and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — October 19, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced that BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies, has signed a multi-million dollar license agreement to expand its use of AspenTech’s engineering solutions.   (read more...) New Website Focuses on Process Alarm Management October 16, 2006: Industrial Control Software Limited has just announced the launch of their new website. ICS are the producers of the IMAC suite of process alarm management software which is used extensively throughout a number of key industry sectors including Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power and Pharmaceutical.   (read more...) ISA Announces Creation of Automation Standards Compliance Institute Research Triangle Park, NC (12 October 2006) - ISA announced today the creation of the Automation Standards Compliance Institute. The Automation Standards Compliance Institute is an ISA-owned non-profit organizational entity that will assess automation-related standards compliance. The institute's charter includes a wide range of standards compliance assessments including, software or hardware products, implementation methods, solutions, companies and individuals.   (read more...) Resolution – Enhancements to Plant System and Data Integration Edmonton, Alberta - October 11, 2006 Matrikon. Inc. (TSX: MTK) announced the release of Resolution's Data Repository and Warehouse version 5.3.1. ™ This solution makes reliable and immediate information available while providing business and operations context.   (read more...) AspenTech Forms Global Process Modeling Center of Excellence CAMBRIDGE, Mass — October 11, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) today announced the formation of a global Process Modeling Center of Excellence, based in the company’s headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Center will house all of the company’s process modeling development teams.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Financial Results for Fourth-Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 and Completion of Stock Option Review and Restatement CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – September 28, 2006 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced financial results for its quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.   (read more...) Where Did All The People Go? The New Case for Condition Monitoring This paper discusses how CM and CBM have become key management strategies to deal with the severe shortage of technical staff, something much more than the basic engineering tactics they have been in the past.   (read more...) New model-based software from Pavilion Technologies September 21: 2006: I had a chat with Pavilion Technologies' CTO Don Hart the other day about a new product release that is now official. Although I can't try out the software, the extension of Model-based analytics into such things as performance management and environmental management and control sound very good. Here's a description of the new software.   (read more...) PAS Integrity™ Configuration Management Software implemented at world’s second-largest Oil Refining & Petrochemical Complex Houston, Texas - September 20, 2006 SK Corporation and PAS today announced that SK Corporation has implemented the Integrity Configuration Management Software solution at the Ulsan complex.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Launches Pavilion8™ Version 2.0 Austin, TX – September 19, 2006 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced version 2.0 of its Pavilion8™ software platform. Leveraging a powerful modeling engine at its core, Pavilion8 is the foundation for Pavilion’s industry-specific solutions.   (read more...) David McKenna Appointed to Aspen Technology, Inc. Board of Directors CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — September 18, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the appointment of David McKenna to the Company’s Board of Directors. McKenna replaces Chris Pike, who is resigning his position.   (read more...) Ingenious Inc awarded contract for production scheduling software for grassroots refinery in Qatar Houston, September 13, 2006 – Ingenious Inc in partnership with Invensys Systems Pte Ltd was awarded a production scheduling contract for its ProSched scheduling software for the grassroots refinery for Ras Laffan in Qatar . Once operational in 2008, the refinery will process approximately 146,000 barrels per day of gas condensates from the adjacent QatarGas and RasGas LNG liquefaction facilities, making it one of the world's largest condensate refineries.   (read more...) m:pro goes Australia September 11, 2006: Since the second half of 2005, m:pro has been involved in the Caltex Supply Chain Improvement Project (SCIP) at Caltex, Australia’s leading oil refining company. The goal of the project is to improve nation-wide supply planning through better workflows   (read more...) Yokogawa Signs Partnership Agreement with OSIsoft RtPM Platform Adopted to Enhance Total ETS for the Japanese and East Asian Markets Tokyo, Japan - September 7, 2006: Yokogawa Electric Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with OSIsoft, Inc. Under this agreement, Yokogawa will incorporate the OSIsoft Real-time Performance Management (RtPM) Platform technology in the solutions that it provides under the Total Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) concept.   (read more...) Aspen Technology, Inc. Names Bradley Miller Chief Financial Officer CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — September 6, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced the appointment of Bradley T. Miller to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).   (read more...) Aptitude & Cutler Technology Corporation agreement pushes the new generation of APC technology worldwide Cambridge , United Kingdom , September 4th 2006 Aptitude Ltd, a major provider of quality APC and optimisation solutions for the oil & gas and chemicals industries, and APC software specialists Cutler Technology Corporation (CTC) are pleased to announce a new agreement to work together on marketing and sales of CTC's [ADMC]TM and [UPID]TM products. The agreement brings together two industry leaders with a joint vision to excel in software technology and services execution in the Advanced Process Control (APC) area.   (read more...) Major gas producer selects Matrikon alarm management solution August 31, 2006: Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced that one of the world’s largest gas processing companies based in the Middle East has selected Matrikon’s alarm management solution for a plant expansion following successful completion of alarm management solutions at other facilities.   (read more...) ASU performance optimized in BOC gas plants BOC optimizes 50 plants globally with Matrikon’s Control and Information technology Solution: Process data acquisition, Control system performance analysis, Process monitoring, and advanced control technology.   (read more...) CyboSoft Introduces MFA XRT Controller to Control August 30, 2006 - CyboSoft, General Cybernation Group Inc., (Rancho Cordova, California), the developer of Model-Free Adaptive control technology, today introduced a new Model-Free Adaptive controller - the MFA XRT controller to control the temperature of exothermal reactors.   (read more...) ExperTune’s PlantTriage Guarantees Savings August 30, 2006: ExperTune is so confident that PlantTriage® delivers bottom-line results that it will provide software and services for free, in exchange for a share of the savings. This offer comes after repeated successes in process plants worldwide. With this “Software for Savings” offer, clients receive   (read more...) ExperTune Appoints CEO for PlantTriage Expansion August 29, 2006: Due to the rapid growth of PlantTriage® sales worldwide, ExperTune has appointed Kevin Gibbs as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. His primary focus will be managing the continued growth of PlantTriage sales.   (read more...) Invensys automation predicts huge savings for Europe’s main gas pipeline operator August 25 2006: Invensys Process Systems is in the advanced stages of delivering a major automation project to improve capacity for Europe’s biggest gas transport operator.   (read more...) TriSolutions becomes a Matrikon Solution Provider Partner Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) August 23, 2006: a leading provider of industrial intelligence solutions, today announced that TriSolutions, based in Porto Alegre, Brazil has joined Matrikon’s Solution Provider Program to distribute, integrate and support Matrikon products and solutions in the Brazilian market.   (read more...) Chemtech is chosen as the 3rd best company to work at in Brazil August, 16, 2006: For the third consecutive year Chemtech ranks among the best companies to work at in Brazil. This year, however, the recognition for on-going appreciation of the work of employees took a step further. The reputed Great Place to Work Institute, in partnership with Revista Época, conducted a survey that revealed: Chemtech is the third best company to work at in Brazil.   (read more...) Braskem Marks a Decade of Operational Success with Pavilion Technologies’ MPC Software Austin, TX – August 14, 2006 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced that it has reached a significant milestone with Braskem, Latin America’s largest petrochemical company. Using Pavilion’s model predictive control (MPC) technology for the last ten years, Braskem has received millions of dollars in value annually from improved production efficiencies and reduced costs at its facilities throughout South America.   (read more...) HONEYWELL WINS BID FROM QATAR SHELL FOR GAS-TO-LIQUIDS FACILITIES DOHA, Qatar, Aug. 14, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has been selected by Qatar Shell to design and implement the integrated process automation and control system for one of the world’s largest Gas to Liquids (GTL) plants.... UniSim, Honeywell’s family of process simulation software, will be used for dynamic studies, engineering verifications and operator training.   Yokogawa Announces Functional Enhancements to STARDOM Tokyo, Japan - August 9, 2006: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of an upgraded version of its STARDOM network-based control system that provides a number of functional enhancements.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS AT FH WESTKUESTE, HEIDE Heide, August 07, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has completed an implementation of Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS), Profit® Controller and UniSim™ Operations suite at FH Westkueste, Heide, one of Northern Germany's leading universities   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Awarded Fifteen New Patents Austin, TX – August 7, 2006 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced that it has been awarded fifteen new patents for innovations in the field of modeling, optimization and control. Pavilion’s new patents enable manufacturers to further improve manufacturing production processes and thereby increase production, enhance in-process quality and reduce variable costs.   (read more...) Gensym Announces Management Changes Burlington, Mass. – August 3, 2006 – Gensym Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announced that Robert B. Ashton, a member of Gensym’s board of directors   (read more...) Second KTP Project been awarded to Perceptive Engineering LTD August 1, 2006: Perceptive Engineering Ltd are delighted to annouce they have been awarded a 2nd Knowledge Transfer Partnership project linked with the University of Manchester. The new project will run over two years and a candidate will be recruited to work on a project to design, develop and implement an integrated process control and performance monitoring product for industrial application.   (read more...) HONEYWELL TO SUPPLY PROCESS AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR VIETNAM’S FIRST OIL REFINERY PHOENIX, Aug. 1, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has been awarded a $17.5 million contract to supply process controls for Vietnam’s first oil refinery. The Technip Consortium – which will build the refinery in Dung Quat for state-owned company PetroVietnam – selected Honeywell to supply its award-winning process automation system, the Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS). The refinery will begin production in central Vietnam in early 2009.   (read more...) Lyondell Chemical Company Selects UReason’s OASYS-AM® System as its Real-Time Dynamic Alarm Management Solution LEIDEN, The Netherlands, July 31, 2006 – UReason Holding B.V. announces that Lyondell Chemical Company has executed an agreement to license UReason’s OASYS-AM® on-line dynamic alarm management solution.   (read more...) ADMC controlling a FCCU in Texas July 25th, 2006: ADMC from Cutler technology is currently running a Catalytic Cracking Unit in Texas. A paper will soon be presented outlining ADMC's success.   (read more...) Chemtech has confirmed its presence at the Rio Oil & Gas 2006 21 July,2006: Chemtech will be present at the next edition of the Rio Oil & Gas Expo and Conference, the main oil & gas event in Latin America, to take place from September 11 to 14, in Rio de Janeiro. The 2006 edition of the event will deal with the Brazilian self-sufficiency in oil, a new era of opportunities and challenges.   (read more...) Expanding Geometric Process Control Technology July 16., 2006: Curvaceous Software Ltd. and Control Specialists Ltd. have formed an Alliance Partnership. This union enables Control Specialists to offer fully-supported consultancy services to projects using Geometric Process Control (GPC) technology.   (read more...) AspenTech Receives 2006 Frost & Sullivan Global Excellence in Customer Value Award Palo Alto, Calif. — July 13, 2006 — Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, today announced that Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) is the recipient of the 2006 Global Excellence in Customer Value Award for Advanced Process Control, Simulation and Enterprise Optimization. The Award recognizes AspenTech’s superior   (read more...) ArchitectMV Released July 6, 2006: ArchitectMV provides a fully featured engineering development environment that includes all the practical techniques required by industrial process control and improvement engineers. It is structured to guide the user from preliminary data mining and analysis, through process monitoring, process control and optimisation. All the solutions developed   (read more...) Matrikon™ announces third quarter 2006 results Edmonton, AB – July 6, 2006 —Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, which ended May 31, 2006.   (read more...) Chemtech offers solutions for the optimization of alcohol plants July 5, 2006: For the last few years Chemtech has been getting ready to provide the required technological support to alcohol plants in order to meet the fast growing world demand for bio-fuels.   (read more...) Major automation contracts signed as oil companies continue to upgrade Engineer Live, July 3, 2006:Two major automation contracts recently signed by leading oil producers shows how the industry is focusing on suppliers who are able to offer refinery experience, global project management expertise and proven digital technology solutions.   (read more...) Hyperion implements new OTS system at Saudi Aramco Riyadh Refinery Watford UK, 30th June 2006. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd., which provides high quality custom made solutions and services to process industries worldwide, has announced that it has implemented an Operator Training Simulator (OTS) at the Riyadh Refinery in Saudi Arabia, for Saudi Aramco.   (read more...) Interaction Mapping Finds Root Cause of Plant Upsets June 29, 2006: PlantTriage® Performance Supervision Software now includes a simple color-coded interaction map. On this map, users can quickly identify the most important process interactions. Process Interaction Mapping also displays lead and lag data, making it much easier to find the root cause of process upsets.   (read more...) Gensym Rolls Out G2 NeurOn-Line 5 for Improving Real-Time Performance Management Burlington, Mass. – June 29, 2006 – Gensym Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announced a major upgrade of its G2® NeurOn-Line® software product for predicting variables in processes that impact business performance. G2 NeurOn-Line version 5.0’s neural-network predictions enable decisions that improve   (read more...) HONEYWELL WINS PROCESS AUTOMATION CONTRACT WITH KUWAIT-BASED EQUATE PETROCHEMICAL CO. ABU DHABI, June 27, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today it has been awarded a Process Automation Systems contract for new and existing petrochemical plants to be operated by EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C. at a petrochemical site in Shuaiba, Kuwait.   (read more...) PAS Announces Engineered with Integrity™ Program to Streamline Control System Configuration & Testing Houston, TX - June 27, 2006 - PAS today announced on-demand availability of its Integrity software to Engineering Companies via its “Engineered with Integrity” program. The Integrity software automates control system documentation   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Strengthens Presence In China With New Office In Shanghai Austin, TX – June 26, 2006 - Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced the opening of a new office in Shanghai, China, to meet manufacturers’ growing demand for solutions that boost manufacturing productivity, reduce costs and achieve growing environmental regulations.   (read more...) MatrikonOPC Announces Enhanced Support for the New OPC-UA (Unified Architecture) Specification Edmonton, Alberta – June 22, 2006 MatrikonOPC is pleased to announce its plans to add OPC-UA (Unified Architecture) support in all its OPC products. As an extension to the existing OPC specification, OPC-UA enables data acquisition and communication between industrial plant-floor control systems and enterprise systems.   (read more...) HONEYWELL SIGNS MAJOR AGREEMENT WITH LINDE FOR UNISIM DESIGN SUITE OFFENBACH, Germany, June 22, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has signed a major agreement with Linde AG, Linde Engineering Division, for its UniSim™ Design Suite. As a leading international engineering and contracting company, Linde Engineering designs and builds turnkey process plants for a wide variety   (read more...) Yokogawa Supports Indonesia's Earthquake Disaster Relief June 21, 2006: Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it is making a 10 million yen (approximately $90,000 U.S. dollars) contribution to aid the victims of the earthquake on the island of Java in Indonesia.   (read more...) Gensym Launches G2 Optegrity 5 for Ensuring Continuity of Mission-Critical Operations Burlington, Mass. – June 15, 2006 – Gensym Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announced a major upgrade of its G2 Optegrity™ product for ensuring continuity of critical industrial operations including for those in manufacturing,   (read more...) Matrikon announces that Lumen has joined the Matrikon Reseller Partner Program June 15, 2006: Edmonton, Alberta Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) a leading provider of industrial intelligence solutions, today announced that Lumen, based in Point Claire, Quebec has joined Matrikon’s Reseller Partner Program to distribute Matrikon products and solutions.   HONEYWELL ATTAINS GOLD CERTIFIED PARTNER STATUS IN MICROSOFT PARTNER PROGRAM PHOENIX, June 14, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Process Solutions today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Business Process & Integration Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions.   (read more...) PAS Releases LoopSheets™ Documentation Software for its Integrity™ Suite Houston, TX - June 13, 2006 - PAS today announced the expansion of the Integrity suite with the release of its new LoopSheets application to unify and automate the documentation, analysis and management of instrument and control system configuration information in a single user view.   (read more...) PAS Introduces New Release of Integrity™ 1.4 Houston, TX - June 13, 2006 - PAS today announced the release of Integrity version 1.4, for the documentation, analysis and management of disparate automation assets information and real-time data flow across any process manufacturing facility.   (read more...) CONTROL Magazine Interviews PAS on "The Alarm Management Handbook" Houston, TX - June 16, 2006 - Walt Boyes, Editor-in-Chief of CONTROL Magazine, recently interviewed Eddie Habibi, Founder and CEO of PAS and co-author of the “The Alarm Management Handbook”. This recent publication by PAS is the   (read more...) ASPENTECH WINS 2006 MITX TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS APPLICATION CAMBRIDGE, Mass — June 13, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) has been selected as a winner in the category of Performance Management and Analytics for the 2006 MITX Technology Awards. The MITX Technology Awards,   (read more...) Aspen Technology Receives “Wells Notice” CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — June 9, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) today announced that the Company has received a “Wells Notice” letter from the staff of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) of possible civil   (read more...) SASOL Contracts PAS for Alarm Management and Control Loop Performance Software at Multiple Sites Houston, TX - June 8, 2006 - PAS, a global leading supplier of software products and consulting services for the process industries, was recently contracted by SASOL for their multi-site Operations Effectiveness initiative. The Operations Effectiveness campaign includes deployment of both Alarm Management and Control Loop Performance software across multiple SASOL operating sites.   (read more...) Perceptive & Aptitude sign partnership agreement June 07, 2006: Perceptive Engineering Ltd and Aptitude Ltd are pleased to announce a business partnership. The partnership will provide Aptitude Ltd with full access to the Perceptive product range, training facilities and support services, with Perceptive securing access to broader engineering capabilities and business opportunities in new markets.   (read more...) ProSys Engineering and Woodside Energy declared winners at the annual PACE magazine Zenith Awards June 7, 2006: ProSys Engineering and Woodside Energy declared winners at the annual PACE magazine Zenith Awards held at the Sydney Opera House on 31st May. Their project entitled “LPG Fractionation Unit Advanced Control Revamp” collected the Award for the “Oil, Gas and Hydrocarbons” category in addition to the “Overall Project   (read more...) Reliance Implements aspenONE(tm) Real-Time Optimization Solution at World's Largest FCC Unit CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — May 30, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), the leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that Reliance Industries Limited, India’s largest petroleum and   (read more...) Chemtech trades new technologic tools May 29, 2006: Chemtech is the new representative for Brazil and South America of D-SPICE and OASYS-AM software, developed by Fantoft Process Thehnologies and UReason respectively.   (read more...) New technological partnership enhances Chemtech dynamic simulation and leak detection services May 25, 2006: Chemtech has just signed another technological partnership agreement. May 2 was the date of the official signature of the agreement between Chemtech and Fantoft Process Technologies   (read more...) AspenTech Opens Major Office and Product Development Facility in Shanghai to Support Growth in Asia Pacific Region CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — May 24, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), the leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the opening of a major office facility in Shanghai, China. The office enables AspenTech to enhance support of its expanding customer base in China,   (read more...) EXSYS SIMPLIFIES DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE ADVISORY EXPERT SYSTEMS FOR MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 23, 2006 – Exsys Corvid®, an award winning expert systems software development tool, has been significantly enhanced with new multi-language features and an improved interactive user interface.   (read more...) HONEYWELL’S 2006 USERS GROUP EQUIPS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO MEET THEIR TOUGHEST BUSINESS CHALLENGES PHOENIX, May 22, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced the agenda for its 2006 Users’ Group Americas Symposium, which will be held June 11-16 in Phoenix with the theme “Adapting to Change.” Honeywell customers from around the world will meet to exchange ideas, share their experiences and create strategies   (read more...) Simple, Actionable Diagnosis Available Anytime, Anywhere May18, 2006: PlantTriage® Performance Supervision Software now includes a simple, text message diagnosis for every loop in the plant. The diagnosis is immediately available to any technician or plant engineer via their web browser. Each diagnosis is an actionable item providing fast resolution of problems.   (read more...) OSIsoft Delivers Lower Cost of Technology Ownership to Global Customers with Real-Time Link to Business Systems ORLANDO, (May 17, 2006)—OSIsoft, the leader in performance management software, today showcases key updates to the RtPortal product family at SAPPHIRE® ’06 Orlando, SAP’s international customer conference (booth #2125). As part of the visualization family of products within OSIsoft's Real-time Performance Management Platform (RtPM Platform   (read more...) HONEYWELL RELEASES UNISIM DESIGN SUITE R360 PHOENIX, May 17, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced the release of UniSim™ Design Suite R360, the next evolution of its steady-state and dynamic process modeling tool. UniSim Design Suite allows manufacturers to design, test and train employees on new processes offline before   (read more...) PDVSA selected HAVERLY SYSTEMS to implement a corporate wide crude assay data management system for PDVSA and Citgo Refining May 17, 2006: We are pleased to announce that PETRÓLEOS DE VENEZUELA S.A. (PDVSA) selected HAVERLY SYSTEMS to implement a corporate wide crude assay data management system for PDVSA and Citgo Refining.   (read more...) Gensym Launches Rule-Driven Business Management Engine Burlington, Mass. – May 16, 2006 – Gensym Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announced a major upgrade of its G2 ReThink® product   (read more...) Yokogawa Achieves “Powered by SAP NetWeaver®” Status Tokyo, Japan - May 16, 2006 Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces today that it has gained ”Powered by SAP NetWeaver®” qualification from SAP after working closely with SAP to develop an open interface between the mySAP™ ERP application and the Yokogawa portfolio of MES and Operational Excellence solutions.   (read more...) SAP initiates chemical process industry collaboration Control Engineering -- May 16, 2006 San Francisco, CA—A new industry-focused collaboration effort by software vendor SAP AG is designed to bring together customers, partners, and other   (read more...) PSE wins London Development Agency grant May 14, 2006: PSE was a recent winner of a prestigious London Development Agency Research and Development Grant. The grant is helping to finance fundamental R&D PSE is currently performing in the area of equation-based modelling.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Financial Results for Fiscal 2006 Third-Quarter CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — May 9, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its financial results for its fiscal 2006 third quarter, ended March 31, 2006   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Joins Newly Launched SAP Industry Value Network for Chemicals Austin, TX – May 8, 2006- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced that it was named one of SAP’s partners for the newly formed Industry Value Network (IVN) for Chemicals, a group of industry leaders working together to delivering high value solutions to SAP’s chemical customers   (read more...) BP tackles Texas City failings May 7, 2006: British Petroleum's tragic March 2005 explosion has been well-documented through the press. Read here to find out how that tragedy spurred the development of a new program addressing management issues at BP.   (read more...) First-ever Comprehensive Guide to Alarm Management Published Houston, TX - May 2, 2006 - PAS today announced its public release of The Alarm Management Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide, co-authored by its CEO and Founder, Eddie Habibi, and Principal Alarm Management Consultant, Bill Hollifield. The Alarm Management Handbook is the first and only complete publication on alarm management in the process industries.   (read more...) HONEYWELL JOINS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ESTABLISH SP100 INDUSTRIAL WIRELESS STANDARD PHOENIX, May 2, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON), Adaptive Instruments, Endress+ Hauser, Flowserve, OMNEX Control Systems, 3e Technologies International (3eTI) and Yokogawa announced they have joined the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) SP100 working   (read more...) CyboSoft Wins Grant from The US Department of Energy May 1, 2006 – CyboSoft (Rancho Cordova, California) today announced that it was rewarded a US Department of Energy (DOE) grant for the research and development of Intelligent Control of Advanced Power Generation Systems Using Model-Free Adaptive Control Technology.   (read more...) Under development: AIMMS 3.7 April 30, 2006Under development: AIMMS 3.7 Currently Paragon Decision Technology’s R&D is developing AIMMS 3.7 that is to be released at the end of 2007. Based on requests from our customers, our personal experiences and technological developments   (read more...) MyControlRoom.com April 2006 News April 30, 2006: I was just wondering how we got to March and now it's May, we have had a great time this Month and are pleased to announce the winner of the Foxboro Control Room Extreme Makerover competition is Mirant's Portomac River Generating Plant in Alexandria, VA!   (read more...) Matrikon™ acquires Resolution Integration Solutions to advance industrial intelligence infrastructure Edmonton, AB - April 27, 2005 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today announced that its U.S. subsidiary (Matrikon International, Inc.) has acquired the business of Resolution Integration Solutions, Inc. (RIS). Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, RIS is a plant management information system technology company.   (read more...) HONEYWELL RECOGNIZED BY SANS INSTITUTE AS A LEADING INDUSTRIAL CYBER SECURITY PROVIDER PHOENIX, April 26, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has been honored for its cyber security expertise with a 2006 Control System/SCADA Security Leadership Award from the SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute. One of the industry’s largest process control   (read more...) HONEYWELL TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE OLI SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY THROUGH UNISIM DESIGN PHOENIX, Apr. 25, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced an exclusive partnership with OLI Systems, Inc. that enables process engineers to have access to the industry’s first process simulator that is integrated with a corrosion analyzer. Users will be able to more accurately design processes involving electrolytes, as well as predict corrosion that results from those processes. Through its UniSim™   (read more...) HONEYWELL WINS CONTRACT TO STANDARDIZE TECHNOLOGY AT 25 SHELL REFINERIES AND CHEMICAL PLANTS WORLDWIDE PHOENIX, Apr. 24, 2006 — Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today it has received contracts to provide software and services to help maximize the performance, safety and reliability of Shell Downstream's refinery and chemicals sites around the world. This contract covers 15 refineries   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Date of Third-Quarter 2006 Financial Results Release, CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — April 19, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that the company will disclose financial results for its fiscal 2006   (read more...) Braskem standardizes on Matrikon™’s alarm management solution Edmonton, AB – April 18, 2006 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced that Braskem S.A., the largest petrochemical company in Latin America, has chosen Matrikon’s alarm management solution, ProcessGuard and Alarm MOCCA, as its corporate standard for alarm management at its 13 plants in Brazil.   (read more...) DCS Alarm Management of Change Made Easy, Automated and Sustainable April 2006 – MatrikonTM Inc. announces the release of Alarm MOCCATM version 2.1, its premier windows-based alarm system Management of Change software application. This latest release eliminates the need for onerous change management procedures by automatically tracking changes   SLOVNAFT TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND BUSINESS RESULTS USING HONEYWELL’S PROFITSUITE PHOENIX, Apr. 12, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that Slovnaft, a division of MOL, one of eastern Europe’s leading chemical producers, will utilize Honeywell’s ProfitSuite to increase business results at its ethylene complex near Bratislava. Under terms of the agreement, Honeywell will implement Profit® Controller and Profit Optimizer on the hot and cold sections of the ethylene process unit.   (read more...) Landmark And Pavilion Technologies Work Together To Advance The Digital Oilfield Of The Future Houston and Austin, TX – April 10, 2006- Landmark, a brand of the Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) Digital and Consulting Solutions Division (HDCS) enters into a relationship with Pavilion Technologies to embed Pavilion's key modeling, control   (read more...) Performance Supervision Ensures Optimal Model Predictive Control April 04, 2006: PlantTriage® Performance Supervision Software now supervises Model Predictive Controllers (MPC).  The goal of Model Predictive Controller supervision is to ensure that MPC controllers continue to run optimally.    (read more...) Honeywell announces OEM Agreement for resale of PAS Integrity™ Software Houston, TX - April 4, 2006 - PAS, a leading supplier of advanced automation solutions, today announced agreement with Honeywell for the resale of its Integrity software for Automation Asset Management in process plants.   (read more...) Uhde chooses ProSimPlus HNO3 for the optimization of their plants 30 March 2006 Uhde GmbH (http://www.uhde.biz), a leading plant engineering and construction company, has chosen the ProSimPlus HNO3 software to enhance the process of the nitric acid production plants they design. Through modelling and simulation of the production process the plants can be precisely   (read more...) Uhde chooses ProSimPlus HNO3 for the optimization of their plants 30 March 2006: Uhde GmbH (http://www.uhde.biz), a leading plant engineering and construction company, has chosen the ProSimPlus HNO3 software to enhance the process of the nitric acid production plants they design. Through   (read more...) Emerson launches DeltaV™ Operator Training Solution to improve operator and plant effectiveness AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 27, 2006) - Continuing its commitment to improving customer operational excellence, Emerson Process Management today launched the DeltaV™ Operator Training Solution (OTS).   (read more...) Gensym Releases Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results Burlington, Mass., March 24, 2006 - Gensym Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announced revenues of $4,659,000, operating income of $160,000, and net income   (read more...) ExperTune Receives Patent for Loop Health Metrics March 23, 2006: The U.S. Patent Office has issued a patent for Control Loop Performance to ExperTune, Inc. ExperTune has invented methods and programs to calculate overall Control Loop Performance based on process, control, and economic measures. This patented technology is a core component of ExperTune’s PlantTriage® Performance Supervision System. U.S. Patent #6,993,396 was awarded to John Gerry, President and founder of ExperTune, Inc.   (read more...) Hyperion expands India office as result of growth in Modelling, Simulation and OTS business Watford UK , 23 rd March 2006. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, which provides high quality custom made solutions and services to process industries worldwide, has announced that it has moved to a larger office in India , in response to growing business volumes for the implementation of Modelling, Simulation and Operator Training Simulators (OTS) solutions.   (read more...) GSE Systems and the University of Strathclyde Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Simulation Training and Diagnostic Center in UK Baltimore, Maryland, March 22, 2006 – GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (AMEX – GVP), a leading global provider of training simulators and educational solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government   (read more...) NOVA Chemicals Selects Pavilion Technologies’ Model Predictive Intelligence™ for Global Deployment Austin, TX – March 22, 2006- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced NOVA Chemicals (NYSE: NCX) has selected Pavilion’s Model Predictive Intelligence™ (MPI) technology as a key component of its Manufacturing Excellence program. The company-wide agreement is the result of a successful pilot at NOVA Chemicals’ Joffre manufacturing site. Pavilion’s MPI technology enables NOVA Chemicals to develop sophisticated model-based analytics delivering improved accuracy and timeliness of decision making.   (read more...) Matrikon Provides a New Solution that Revolutionizes How Control System Alarms are Managed in Process Industries Thursday, March 16, 2006 – Matrikon announces the release of "ProcessGuard" version 4.0, its flagship windows-based alarm management software application. This release features interactive web reports, multi-language support, automated assessments that benchmark plant performance against ISA and EEMUA standards, as well as customized profiles so that each user can customize their reports layout.   (read more...) PAS Adds Vice-President of Sales, Building on 2005 Success & Customer Growth Houston, TX - March 15, 2006 PAS, a leading provider of advanced automation solutions, announced Cory Engel, Vice-President and senior executive at Matrikon, has joined the leadership team at PAS with immediate responsibilities for all of the Americas solutions sales.   (read more...) World Class APC Practitioners Join Cambridge Start-up Aptitude Ltd Cambridge, UK – 14 March 2006 – Aptitude Ltd, a start-up company based in Cambridge UK has been formed to provide high quality Advanced Process Control (APC) project execution services.   (read more...) Emerson's PlantWeb® uses new OSIsoft® technology to enable continued broad use of the PI System™ with DeltaV™ systems AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 13, 2006) — Process automation leader Emerson Process Management and OSIsoft, the leader in performance management software, today announced availability of the PI Protocol Converter which continues connectivity of OSIsoft   (read more...) Cheniere awards Invensys the Terminal Operations Management System contract for its new Sabine Pass LNG receiving terminal in Louisiana FOXBORO, MA, USA – March 9, 2006 – Cheniere LNG, Inc., a unit of Cheniere Energy, Inc., has selected Invensys Process Systems (www.invensys.com/ps) to implement the Terminal Operations Management System (TOMS) for the company’s Sabine Pass LNG   (read more...) HONEYWELL TO INTEGRATE UNISIM WITH INTEGRATED PRODUCTION MODELING SOFTWARE FROM PETROLEUM EXPERTS LTD. PHOENIX, Mar 09, 2006 – Honeywell today announced plans to combine elements of UK-based Petroleum Experts’ Integrated Production Modeling (IPM) software with UniSim™ Design to form a system that will allow oil and gas   (read more...) Invensys joins BP, Shell and Chevron in Digital Energy forum March 7, 2006: Invensys Process Systems joined BP, Chevron, and Shell in a presentation and panel discussion on PRODML, PRODuction xML, a new open standard for digital technology for production optimisation in the oil and gas industry.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Strengthens Commitment to Asia Pacific Region with Launch of Australian Office Austin, TX – March 7, 2006- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced the opening of a new office in Melbourne, Australia to support the demand in the region. Through this expansion, Pavilion aims to bolster the company’s 30 percent year-over-year growth rate by helping Australian manufacturers   (read more...) Innovative Integration between AspenTech and Microsoft Applications Extends the Value of Simulation Technology Cambridge March 7, 2006: Aspen technology today announced the availability of an innovative application that enables customers to significantly increase the value of their investment in simulation technologies.   (read more...) LUBEREF places contract with Hyperion for OTS for two refineries in Saudi Arabia Watford UK, 6th March 2006. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, which provides high quality custom made solutions and services to process industries worldwide, has announced that it has been awarded a project for the supply and implementation of Operator Training Simulators (OTS) for two refineries for LUBEREF in Saudi Arabia.   (read more...) ISA England Section STUDENT AWARD 2005 won by Lucie Lecocq of BP Oil March 2, 2006: The MSc in Process Automation was exactly what I needed. It helped me to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge and experience to become a process control engineer and then an advanced process control engineer.   (read more...) PetroChina to modernize and optimize refineries Control Engineering March 1, 2006 Beijing, China—The Asia-Pacific region’s largest oil company, PetroChina Co., has selected Honeywell Inc. to implement a planning system project at 11 of its refining and petrochemical facilities throughout northern China.   (read more...) Curvaceous forms alliance with Control Specialists Ltd. March 1,2006: Curvaceous Software Ltd. and Control Specialist union enables Control Specialists to offer fully-su Geometric Process Control (GPC) technology.   (read more...) PAS Launches Real-time Application Platform for Optimization of Process Industry Operations Houston, TX – February 28, 2006 – PAS , a leading supplier of People and Asset Solutions for the process industries, today released PlantState Suite 5.0, the platform for real-time profit improvement in the process industries.   (read more...) Oman Selects Axens for Optimization February 23, 2006 - Aromatics Oman LLC (AOL) has selected Axens to build an operator training simulator (OTS), a process operations simulator (POS), and an LP optimization program for its ParamaX™ complex which will produce paraxylene and benzene.   (read more...) AspenTech Releases New Functionality to Improve Overall Production Efficiency and Quality of Batch Processes CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — February 28, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the release of two significant enhancements targeted at batch processes in the chemical   (read more...) Oracle Announces General Availability of Oracle® Database 10g Express Edition REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., 28-FEB-2006 Expanding its commitment to meet the needs of developer communities, Oracle today announced the general availability of Oracle® Database 10g Express Edition (Oracle Database XE), the free, starter edition of its world-renowned Oracle Database. Since its beta debut in October 2005, Oracle   (read more...) PAS Launches Third-Generation Alarm Management Software to Improve Process Plant Alarm Management Systems Houston, TX – February 23, 2006 – PAS, a global leading supplier of software products and consulting services for the process industries, today announced the launch of its next generation suite of Alarm Management software under the brand name AMO-Rt (Alarm Management Optimization – Real-time).   (read more...) Major petroleum company standardizes on Matrikon™ control asset optimization solution Edmonton, Alberta - February 23, 2006 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced that a major international petroleum company has standardized on ProcessDoctor, Matrikon’s solution for auditing, monitoring and optimizing the assets that control plants for all 16 of their refineries and gas plants.   (read more...) Frost & Sullivan Names Pavilion Technologies Emerging Company of the Year Palo Alto, CA – February 22, 2006- Frost & Sullivan has recognized Pavilion Technologies Inc. as the recipient of the 2006 Emerging Company of the Year Award in the field of advanced process control and automation.   (read more...) Matrikon™ announces Nimal Rodrigo's plans to step down as CFO Edmonton, Alberta – February 21, 2006 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced that chief financial officer Nimal Rodrigo will resign as of July 31, 2006 for personal reasons.   (read more...) Greg Martin joins APC-network.com's Panel of APC Consultants London 20 February, 2006: We have pleasure in welcoming Dr. Greg Matrin to the panel of APC consultants answering members' questions on APC related issues.   (read more...) DCS Marks 30 Year Journey to Operational Excellence 2005 marked the 30th anniversary of the February 17, 2006: Distributed Control System (DCS). The development of the DCS over the past thirty years has closely mirrored that of the overall process automation business, moving from proprietary technologies and closed systems to Commercial   (read more...) ISA Unveils New Member Benefits Research Triangle Park, NC (14 February 2006) - On January 1, 2006, ISA introduced three new member benefits. The benefits enhance the membership experience of thousands of automation professionals. Each full dues paying Member   (read more...) Hyperion expands sales team for modelling, simulation and OTS solutions Watford UK, 14th February 2006. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, which provides high quality custom made solutions and services to process industries worldwide, has announced that has expanded its sales team for its modelling, simulation and operator training simulator (OTS) business.   (read more...) PAS Records Breakthrough Growth in 2005 Houston, TX – February 14, 2006 – PAS, a leading global supplier of software products and consulting services for the process industries, announced its 12th straight year of year-on-year revenue growth, with a 39% increase over 2004.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies’ Pavilion8™ Platform Achieves “Powered by SAP NetWeaver®” Certification Austin, TX – February 8, 2006- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, today announced its Pavilion8™ platform has achieved “Powered by SAP NetWeaver®” certification. Leveraging the most powerful modeling technology in the industry, Pavilion8 integrated with the SAP NetWeaver   (read more...) AIMMS at INFORMS for OR/MS Practice February 8, 2006: AIMMS will be presented in all its glory at the INFORMS Conference in Miami (FL) on April 30 - May 2, 2006.   (read more...) Aspen Technology Announces Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2006 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — February 7, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced its financial results for its fiscal 2006 second quarter, ended December 31, 2005.   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Applauds Corporate Voluntary Emissions Disclosure Project Austin, TX – February 2, 2006- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in advanced process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions, today announced that its software, Pavilion8™, has enabled leading global manufacturers like BP and Nestle' to reduce energy use by 7% and resulting emissions by up to 30%.   (read more...) Hyperion Participates in more than 20 OTS Simulation projects with Invensys during 2005 Watford UK, 1st February 2006. Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, which provides high quality custom made solutions and services to process industries worldwide, has announced that it has completed more than 20 Operator Training Systems (OTS) simulation projects with Invensys during 2005.   (read more...) PAS Announces “Process Matters” Conference Houston, TX – February 1, 2006 – PAS, a leading global supplier of software products and consulting services for the process industries, announced its Inaugural Users Conference to be held on April 18-19 at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in Houston, Texas.   (read more...) COSMO Purchases Petro-SIM® From KBC London, UK, and Houston, Texas, USA - (February 1, 2006) – KBC Process Technology Ltd. (KBC) announces the recent agreement to license Petro-SIM®, KBC’s refinery-wide process simulation software to COSMO Oil Company Ltd of Japan   (read more...) Loop Performance Snapshot Reveals Opportunities February 1, 2006: Engineers and technicians can now get an instant understanding of control loop performance, with one glance at the “Loop Performance Snapshot”. The Snapshot reveals opportunities to improve both the process and the controller. With this clear, concise view of loop performance, plant personnel can focus their attention on the most important improvements.   (read more...) KBC Acquires TTS Performance Systems London, UK, and Houston, Texas, USA – (January 25, 2006) – KBC Process Technology Ltd. (KBC), a leading independent global consulting organization for the oil refining, petrochemical and process industries, announces the acquisition of TTS Performance Systems, Inc. (TTS) and its sister company   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services Establish Global Partnership Austin, TX and PUNE, India – January 25, 2006- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in advanced process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global technology services firm, announced today that they have formed a worldwide partnership to deliver Pavilion’s manufacturing solutions worldwide.   (read more...) Matrikon™ announces resignation of Shafin Kanji Edmonton, Alberta – January 23, 2006 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced that executive vice president of operations Shafin U. Kanji has resigned effective January 31, 2006 to accept the president and chief executive officer position at JER Envirotech International Corp. (TSX-V: JER).   (read more...) AspenTech Launches New Generation of Applications for Heat Exchanger Design, Rating and Simulation CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — January 24, 2006 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced the availability of its new generation of applications for the design, rating and simulation of heat exchangers. Aspen Tasc+™, for shell & tube heat exchangers, and Aspen Acol+™, for air-cooled heat exchangers,   (read more...) The Next Generation Collaborative Automation System Needs to Support Knowledge Work January 23, 2006: Every major evolutionary advance in the human experience was made possible by a similar advancement in Automation. We stand at a point in manufacturing where we face fundamental changes in how we manufacture, the nature of work itself   (read more...) Matrikon(tm) announces Partner Growth Program Edmonton, Alberta - January 20, 2006 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK) today announced a new Partner Growth Program designed to expand Matrikon's distribution channels, market reach and global brand awareness through the formalization and extension of its existing distributor program.   (read more...) Gensym Announces Appointment of Lowell Hawkinson as CEO and President Burlington, Mass. – January 16, 2006 – Gensym Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announced that Lowell Hawkinson, chairman of Gensym’s board, is replacing Kim Mayyasi as CEO and president. Mayyasi is leaving the company and its board of directors to pursue a new opportunity. Hawkinson was a founder of Gensym   (read more...) New Cambridge (UK) startup Aptitude Ltd. announces appointment of Mr. Sam Dhaliwal as Managing Director Cambridge, United Kingdom, January 16, 2006 -- Aptitude Ltd. is a newly formed company focused on serving process industry customers mainly in refining, chemical and petrochemical area. Our vision is to improve the competitive position of all our customers world-wide. We will deliver on this vision by implementing appropriate APC technology on your operating assets and provide advice on process improvements and benefits estimates. Our aim is to implement these technologies via innovative new methodologies delivering quick, high quality projects with fast return on investment.   (read more...) Chemtech ranks among the top 200 major Brazilian companies January, 16 2006: Chemtech was rated one of the best organization to work for in a prominent Brazilian business magazine. Siemens Brazil was ranked among the top 50 companies. The magazine article evaluates each company based on total performance from a list of business categories. Chemtech was rated as #1 in Brazil for optimization solutions for the process industries in Brazil.   (read more...) Mustang's Global Performance Named to INC. Magazine's 500 Fastest Growing List HOUSTON, TEXAS - Dec 06- Mustang Engineering (“Mustang”), a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), announced that Global Performance, acquired by Mustang in March 2006 and now an integral part of Mustang’s Process and Industrial business unit,   (read more...) Hyperion provides Services to enhance OTS at Lyondell Chemicals, France Watford UK, 12th January 2006 Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd, which provides high quality custom made solutions and services to process industries worldwide, has provided comprehensive Services to Lyondell Chemicals, at Fos-sur-Mer, France, in order to enhance their Operator Training Simulation (OTS).   (read more...) MatrikonT delivers record revenue and license revenue in the first quarter of 2006 Edmonton, AB -January 12, 2006 - Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK), a leading provider of solutions for industrial intelligence, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, which ended November 30, 2005.   (read more...) Ethanol Producers Quickly Capitalize on Unprecedented Demand Austin, TX – January 9, 2006- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in advanced process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions, today announced that it has secured four additional customer commitments for its industry-leading ethanol APC Solution. Companies such as Adkins Energy, Badger State Ethanol   (read more...) Notice of Matrikon Q1 2006 Earnings Announcement & Conference Call Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK) will report consolidated financial highlights for the first quarter ended November 30, 2005 on January 12, 2006 after market close. A conference call will be held at 5:00 pm Eastern time on January 12.   (read more...) GSE Systems Secures $15 Million Contract To Develop Simulation Training Center in the Arab Gulf Region Baltimore, Maryland, January 5, 2006 -- GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (Amex – GVP), a leading global provider of real time simulation and training solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government sectors, announced today the award of a major contract from the Emirates Simulation Academy,   (read more...) Ingenious Inc & Aurel Systems Inc form Alliance Partnership to develop Operator Training Solutions (OTS) Houston, Jan 04, 2006 Ingenious Inc. and Aurel Systems Inc. today announced that they have formed an Alliance Partnership to cooperate in the development of Operator Training Solutions for the chemical, petrochemical   (read more...) Come join us at Siemens Chemtech in the USA January 4, 2006: Siemens Chemtech was chosen for two consecutive years as one of the 150 best companies to work at in Brazil, according to a survey by the Great Place To Work Institute. Now we want to be one of the best companies to work at in the US too, and you can be part of our team.   (read more...) PSE assists BP in Texas City accident investigation January 4, 2006: PSE was called upon to provide expert information for the team investigating the fatal BP Products Texas City Refinery accident of 23 March 2005, where an explosion occurred during the start-up of the Isomerization Plant.   (read more...) Latest information in Intelligent Technologies 19.2 Full Issue - Web Access (HTML)   (read more...) Partnership with American and British companies renders Chemtech more efficient December 30,2005: Siemens Chemtech is partner to major companies in the international high-technology software provision and support market.   (read more...) CEPSA Implements Aspen RefSYS™ for Multi-Unit CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — December 23, 2005 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced that CEPSA, a major European oil and petrochemical company, is implementing the Aspen RefSYS multi-unit refinery modeling solution.   (read more...) SABIC-Europe Successfully Implements AspenTech’s Polymer Advanced Control Solution CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — December 22, 2005 — Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN) today announced that SABIC-Europe has expanded its use of the Aspen Apollo advanced control solution for the polymer industry by implementing the solution at its low density polyethylene (LDPE) plant in Geleen, Netherlands.   (read more...) Gensym Launches Unified Reasoning Suite Burlington, Mass. – December 19, 2005 – Gensym Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GNSM), a leading provider of rule engine software for mission-critical solutions, today announced the immediate availability of version 8.2 of its flagship G2® real-time rule engine platform. G2 8.2 delivers a comprehensive and unified foundation for a wide range of reasoning-driven products and solutions available from Gensym and its partners.   U.S. Bankruptcy Court confirms plan of reorganization for Combustion Engineering Zurich, Switzerland, December 19, 2005 – ABB said today the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has issued an order confirming the revised plan of reorganization for Combustion Engineering (CE), an ABB subsidiary in the U.S and recommending the affirmation of the plan to the District Court   (read more...) Pavilion Technologies Supports EU Emissions Trading Scheme Brussels, Belgium – December 19, 2005- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in advanced process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions, provides software solutions to answer the challenges of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) launched earlier this year. The ETS reflects the governments’ recognition that technology, not politics, will win the war against climate change.   (read more...) Latest Version of PRO/II Simulation Software from SimSci-Esscor Delivers Enhanced Flowsheet Design and Process Optimization Capabilities LAKE FOREST, Calif., USA - December 14, 2005 - The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systems has released Version 7.1 of its PRO/II steady-state flowsheeting and optimization simulation tool.   (read more...) PSE releases gPROMS rate-based distillation Advanced Model December 12, 2005: Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), developers of the gPROMS Advanced Process Modelling environment, today released the Advanced Model Library for Gas-Liquid Contactors (AML:GLC),   (read more...) Expertune And IPCOS Form Partnership For Delivering Plant Performance Solutions Hartland, Wisconsin (United States), Leuven (Belgium), 12 December 2005 ExperTune Inc. and IPCOS have signed an agreement to provide best-in-class performance supervision and process optimization solutions for Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The combination of IPCOS consultants applying ExperTune's best-in-class software will benefit many processing plants in the region. IPCOS has more than 200 man-years experience in advanced control applications. ExperTune's software consistently wins awards for innovation and optimization.   (read more...) Amin Rawji succeeds Nizar J. Somji as CEO of Matrikon™ Edmonton, AB – December 9, 2005 — The board of directors of Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK) is pleased to announce that, as previously announced, Amin Rawji has been appointed as Matrikon’s chief executive officer (CEO) effective immediately.   (read more...) The Open Applications Group and ISA-SP95 announce intent to converge standards Atlanta, GA, USA (8 December 2005) -- Working in support of the OpenO&MTM Initiative, the Open Applications Group and ISA-SP95 today announced their intent to converge standards for manufacturing interoperability. The groups are collaborating on development   (read more...) ABB to sell operator training simulation business Norwalk Connecticut, December 1 ,2005: ABB Announced today that it has agreed to sell its operator training simulation business to RSI...   (read more...) 10 years that changed the world December 6, 2005: Ten years ago, Netscape and others introduced "browser"; Yahoo! was just a peculiar name; Amazon.com was mainly about books; and the two founders of Google (billionaires today) were Stanford students.   (read more...) Glacial Lakes Increases Ethanol Yields And Capacity With Pavilion Technologies Austin, TX – December 5, 2005- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in advanced process control and environmental compliance solutions, today announced that Glacial Lakes Energy has deployed Pavilion’s advanced process control   (read more...) Formosa Plastics U.S.A. Extends Pavilion Technologies Throughout its Polyethylene Business Austin, TX – December 5, 2005- Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in advanced process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions, today announced that Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC), U.S.A. is expanding its use of Pavilion’s polymer control solution to four additional polyethylene production lines.   (read more...) HONEYWELL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF UOP LLC MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 1, 2005 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today it has completed its acquisition of the 50 percent interest in UOP LLC formerly indirectly owned by Union Carbide Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, giving Honeywell full ownership of the entity.   (read more...) Finding the Most Important Plant Upsets November 28, 2005: PlantTriage now shows the impact that cyclic upsets have on your plant’s performance. PlantTriage’s new “Oscillation Significance” identifies cycling problems in a plant, and ranks them according to importance. Oscillatory upsets are always a problem. They cause energy losses, lower product   (read more...) Growth in Developing Countries Buoys DCS Market November 24, 2005: The Distributed Control System (DCS) market, primarily buoyed by growth in developing countries such as China and India and a slowdown in hardware price declines, has experienced healthy growth between 2003 and 2004. This growth is expected to continue through at least the 2006-2007 time frame, resulting in overall market growth of 6 percent between 2004 and 2009.   (read more...) Oracle Brings Business Strategy and Technical Seminars to Independent Software Vendors Worldwide REDWOOD SHORES, Calif 22-NOV-2005 Responding to strong interest from Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Oracle today announced a series of seminars on Oracle(r) Database 10g and Oracle Fusion Middleware 10g specifically tailored to the ISV community. Beginning in North America and moving into the EMEA, LAD and APAC regions in 2006   (read more...) Bayer MaterialScience AG standardizes on Matrikon's alarm management solution Edmonton, Alberta & Köln, Germany - November 22, 2005 Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK), a leading provider of industrial plant intelligence solutions, today announced that Bayer MaterialScience AG, one of the world's largest producers of polymers and high performance plastics, has chosen ProcessGuard as its process control technology standard for alarm management at 40 sites across the globe.   (read more...) Award Of $11M Contract By China Petroleum And Chemical Corporation (“SINOPEC”) London UK and Houston, Texas, USA - 22 November 2005. KBC, a leading independent