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Actuant Corp, N86 W12500 Westbrook Crossing,

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA.

Tel: +1 262 293 1500, Web: www.actuant.com

Dana reinforces its commitment to CIS at CTT 2013

At the 14th International Show of Construction Equipment and

Technologies (CTT 2013), which was held recently in Moscow, US company Dana Holding Corp announced further steps to bolster its ongoing support for the growing construction market in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) by expanding its aftermarket network and offering customised driv-etrain systems for the region.

According to the company, construction activity in Russia and the CIS is expected to continue accelerating through to 2015 – spurred by state-funded civil engineering projects for transportation and infrastructure expansion. Dana says that it is increasing its local resources by actively expanding its net-

Centers and strengthening the capabilities of its

to improve the delivery of genuine, original equipment service parts. It is also increasing the availability of driveline systems produced in China for equipment buyers in the region.

‘At Dana we recognise the increasing impor-tance of this vibrant, growing market and the crucial role the construction industry will play here,’ commented Aziz Aghili, President, Dana

‘We will continue to expand our support with complete drivetrain technologies and systems, and world-class aftermarket capabili-ties for construction equipment and other off-highway applications.’

Contact:

Dana Holding Corp, 3939 Technology Drive,

Maumee, OH 43537, USA. Tel: +1 419 887 3000,

Fax: +1 419 887 5200, www.dana.com

CPI signs global agreement with Shell

US Compressor Products International (CPI), an EnPro

Industries company, has signed an enterprise framework agreement to supply reciprocating compressor after-

market goods and services to Shell worldwide for the next five years.

Under this new agreement, Shell will gain access to CPI’s full range of products, including compressor valves, piston and rider rings, pack-ing rings, wiper rings, packing cases, lubrication components and systems, pistons, rods and ancillary components.

‘We are excited to see our long-term relation-ship develop into new opportunities with Shell. The company is a worldwide industry leader and we look forward to supporting it as a global partner,’ said David Schroeder, Vice President, Field Service, CPI.

Also under the agreement, CPI will provide on-site field-service support and project management, and reconditioning services from a network of over 30 service locations around the world.

Service, Europe, CPI, added: ‘This agreement is an extension of the close relationship CPI has developed with Shell through on-site field

continue to expand this service to other Shell locations in Europe and throughout the world.’

Contacts:

CPI, 4410 Greenbriar Drive, Houston, TX 77477, USA.

Tel: +1 281 207 4600, Fax: +1 281 207 4612,

Email: info@c-p-i.com, Web: www.c-p-i.com

EnPro Industries Inc, 5605 Carnegie Boulevard,

Charlotte, NC 28209-4674, USA. Tel: +1 704 731 1500,

Fax: +1 704 731 1511, Web: www.enproindustries.com

Rusplast becomes new distributor for Victrex in the CIS

Rusplast, a Moscow-based supplier of polymers, has been appointed

to distribute Victrex Polymer Solutions’ products – including Victrex polyethere-therketone (PEEK) polymer – in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

‘Rusplast is one of the few distributors in the region with experience in high-performance polymers. The company not only offers high-quality logistics services, but also functions as a ‘‘solution provider’’, advising industrial customers on engineering plastics applications. It is an ideal partner for us in this growing market,’ explained Victrex’s distribution manager Steffen Germer.

Expanding on the collaboration with the new distributor, Germer continued: ‘Russia is important to Victrex – specifically, the oil and gas sector – because the company’s reli-

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Hardide Coatings appoints sales agent in GermanySchotten Oberflächenservice, a provider of coatings services, has been appointed to rep-resent UK-based surface-coatings technology

services across a number of sectors that are targets for its coating technology.

More information:Web: www.hardide.comWeb: www.schotten-rs.de

NAM appoints Duncan Gillis as a member of its boardDuncan Gillis, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Crane, has joined the National Association of Manufacturers’

the association on behalf of John Crane and its parent company Smiths Group Plc. ‘Duncan Gillis is a great addition to NAM’s board of directors,’ commented Jay Timmons, President and CEO, NAM. ‘John Crane employs more than 7000 employees and Duncan’s leadership with such a highly respected global manufacturer will be a tre-mendous benefit to the mission of the NAM.’

Momentive Specialty Chemicals’ facility in Florida receives safety awardIn the USA, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc (MSC) has received the top occupational safety award from Tampa Area Safety Council Inc. The award recognises MSC’s facility in

and outstanding safety record. ‘Safety is para-mount at Momentive Specialty Chemicals

-ture to heart,’ said Jody Bevilaqua, President, Epoxy, Phenolic Resin and Coatings Resins Division. ‘We appreciate the council’s recognition of the hard work and safety

-ity associates.’ More than 300 manufactur-ing, government and area businesses in the metropolitan Tampa and surrounding areas competed for this award. Based in Columbus, Ohio, MSC specialises in thermoset resins.

ITT Exelis receives multimillion dollar contract from Lockheed MartinUS-based aerospace, defence, information and technical services company ITT Exelis Inc has received a multimillion dollar contract

blade seal components for all variants of the

the blade seals will take place at Exelis’ new composite design and manufacturing centre

July 2013 Sealing Technology