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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
1MOUNTAIN 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...)

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