Alfa Laval has received an order to supply Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to one of the world’s largest petrochemical complexes in Saudi Arabia. The order value is approximately SEK120 million and delivery is scheduled to start in 2013 and be finalized in 2014. Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling.
The Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers will be used in the catalytic processing sections in the production of mixed Xylenes used for synthetic nylons and PET bottles, among other things.
“The order confirms Alfa Laval’s strong position as a provider of energy efficient solutions to the refinery and petrochemical industry,” said President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group, Lars Renström. “Our Packinox heat exchangers have a proven track record of being the ultimate choice in these demanding applications.”