ATOFINA Petrochemicals Selects Pavilion's Process Perfecter; Project Marks ATOFINA's Second Award to Pavilion in 12 Months.Energy Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2003 The world's fifth largest chemical company, ATOFINA Petrochemicals SA, has selected Pavilion Technologies to supply advanced process control (APC (1) (American Power Conversion Corporation, West Kingston, RI, www.apcc.com) The leading manufacturer of UPS systems and surge suppressors, founded in 1981 by Rodger Dowdell, Neil Rasmussen and Emanual Landsman, three electronic power engineers who had worked at MIT. ) and optimization technologies for a second high-density polyethylene high-density polyethylene n. Abbr. HDPE A strong, relatively opaque form of polyethylene having a dense structure with few side branches off the main carbon backbone. (HDPE HDPE abbr. high-density polyethylene ) unit. Pavilion's Process Perfecter(R) APC solution will boost production and enhance product quality of the 240,000 metric ton per year Unipol HDPE line at ATOFINA's Gonfreville, France facility. "We have again turned to Pavilion because of its proven track record of success both within the ATOFINA organization and in the overall polymer industry," said Bernard Claude Bernard , Claude 1813-1878. French physiologist noted for his study of the chemical reactions involved in the digestive system and of the connection between the liver and the nervous system. His work laid the foundation for experimental medicine. , President Global Polyethylene for ATOFINA. "Pavilion continues to be a trusted partner as we strive to put our customer first, while ensuring the profitability of our company." This is the second installation of Pavilion's Process Perfecter solution at an ATOFINA facility. In March 2002, ATOFINA selected Pavilion to provide a similar solution for its HDPE unit in Bayport, Texas. With Process Perfecter installed, ATOFINA's Bayport facility significantly improved product quality and consistency. As a result, ATOFINA realized significant value through higher customer satisfaction, reduced operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and increased production rate. "We're proud to play a part in ATOFINA's strategy to deliver value to their customers and shareholders by enhancing the performance of their manufacturing assets," said Doug Johnson The name Doug Johnson may refer to the following people:
Pavilion is the worlds' leading provider of advanced process control and optimization solutions to the polymer industry. With the most proven technology suite, Pavilion's team of engineering consultants has successfully deployed solutions on 50 reactors and 35 polymer lines resulting in increased production, reduced transition times and improved product quality. About ATOFINA (www.atofina.com) ATOFINA, the chemicals branch of the TotalFinaElf group, was formally established in April 2000 from the merged petrochemicals and chemicals activities developed by Total, PetroFina and Elf Aquitaine Elf Aquitaine was a French oil company which merged with TotalFina to form TotalFinaElf. The new company changed its name to Total in 2003 . Elf has been maintained as a major brand of Total. before two consecutive mergers, in 1998 and in 1999, led to the creation of TotalFinaElf, the world's fourth largest oil company and fifth largest chemical company. About Pavilion Technologies (www.pavtech.com) Pavilion Technologies Inc. is the world's leading developer of Advanced Process Control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions for global enterprises. Pavilion leverages the combination of cutting-edge technology and industrial domain expertise to return millions of dollars in value daily for more than 350 companies worldwide including BP, Fonterra, Nestle, TXU TXU Texas Utilities (Electric and Gas Company) TXU Transmitter Unit , and Weyerhauser. Pavilion Technologies Inc. is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in Austin, Texas with offices serving every region of the world. |
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