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Compact pumps

The Compact Series pump from the PCM Moineau range has been introduced for the transfer of food and cosmetic products.

Joints in sheet metal without welding

For fabricating connecting joints in sheet metal without welding, a lance and form application produces self-locking, spring-loaded tabs that snap securely into pre-punched holes.

AvestaPolarit invests in environment

In connection with the expansion of AvestaPolarit's Tornio Works, investments of more than EUR 100 million will be made to reduce the environmental impact of operations during 2000-2004.

Siberian gas talks

South Korea, China and Russia plan to hold working-level talks later in March to discuss progress in a joint study to pipe gas from Siberia's giant Kovykta gas field to North Asia, a South Korean official has said.

Timor Sea treaty

Australia and East Timor will sign an agreement Thursday on a ASD 50 billion project to develop oil and gas reserves in the Timor Sea.

Clough wins Thai contract

Clough Ltd and Unithai Engineering Ltd have won a USD 28 million contract to design and build wellhead platforms and subsea pipelines for Unocal Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand.

Stainless Steel World award

The American Welding Society will present the 2003 AWS Silver Quill Award to Stainless Steel World magazine.

Acetic acid plant for China

German chemicals company Celanese AG will build a 600,000 tonne-per-year acetic acid plant in Nanjing, eastern China.

Three Gorges Project

China Three Gorges Project Corp., the company overseeing the construction of the Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River, has called for tenders to supply 16,000 tons of steel products in the first half of this year for the ongoing construction of the dam.

Atofina boosts styrene capacity

Atofina says it plans to boost capacity at its Cos-Mar styrene monomer facility at Carville, LA, a joint venture with GE Petrochemicals, from 900,000 tons/year to 1.15 million tons/year.