Company News

The Board of Directors of Sulzer has appointed Greg Poux-Guillaume as Sulzer’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2015.

Outokumpu Forta DX 2205, produced at Outokumpu Degerfors Long Products in Sweden, has been qualified according to NORSOK M-650 Ed. 4. Outokumpu is one of the first companies to meet the more stringent Revision 5 of the MDS D47 in NORSOK M-650 Ed.

Sandvik’s recent Machining day, held jointly by Sandvik Materials Technology and Sandvik Coromant at the company’s Halesowen facility proved to be a huge success, attracting more than 60 customers.

MTS Sensors, a division of MTS Systems Corporation, has increased the scope of its GB-Series of highly accurate, programmable magnetostriction-based linear position sensors for addressing further applications.

Jan Ward CBE, founder and CEO of UK-based company Corrotherm International, has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from Southampton Solent University. Jan started Corrotherm in 1992 to supply high grade metals to the oil, gas, petrochemical, power and desalination markets, and since then the company has gone from strength to strength to establish a strong global presence with offices in ten countries. A mechanical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in metals manufacturing and distribution, Jan worked at board level for several specialist metal producers and distributors prior to founding Corrotherm.

Qatar Electricity & Water Co has recently inaugurated the construction work on the Ras Abu Fontas A3 desalination plant at Ras Abu Fontas, near Al Wakra.

The DuPont board of directors has appointed Edward D. Breen as the company’s chair and chief executive officer (CEO).

AEG Power Solutions has been chosen by Petronash and another major EPC for two separate contracts, which will secure the power supply for gas process skids in a harsh environment.

Norsk Titanium AS (NTi) has appointed three seasoned aviation and defence industry executives to round out its commercial team in response to robust aerospace demand.

Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) presented a strategic update to shareholders and investors in London. Speaking at the presentation, Shell’s CEO Ben van Beurden said: “Low oil prices are driving significant changes in our industry BG rejuvenates Shell’s upstream by adding deep water and integrated gas positions that offer attractive returns and cash flow, with growth potential.