SABIC EuroPetrochemicals Standardizes on Pavilion Solutions for Polypropylene Business; Results in 17 BP Strategic Alliance Projects.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2003 The fourth largest polyolefin producer in Europe, SABIC SABIC Saudi Basic Industries Corporation SABIC Sample-Band Image Coding (currency counterfeit deterrence technique) EuroPetrochemicals, has selected Pavilion's 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. ) solution for the polypropylene polypropylene (pŏl'ēprō`pəlēn), plastic noted for its light weight, being less dense than water; it is a polymer of propylene. It resists moisture, oils, and solvents. lines at its world-scale production facilities in Geleen, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Standardizing on Pavilion's Process Perfecter(R) solution will enable SABIC EuroPetrochemicals to maintain its competitive advantage in the polypropylene market by enhancing product quality and increasing production of polypropylene. SABIC EuroPetrochemicals will install Pavilion's solutions on three polypropylene lines using BP's Innovene technology. "As a leader in polymers, we expect the same of our partners," said Jack Slabbers, plant manager of SABIC EuroPetrochemicals. "Pavilion has a depth of knowledge and polymers experience that is outstanding." "We selected Pavilion because they had the best combination of people and technology to meet the needs of our polypropylene business," said Michael Muller Mul·ler , Hermann Joseph 1890-1967. American geneticist. He won a 1946 Nobel Prize for the study of the hereditary effect of x-rays on genes. Mül·ler , Johannes Peter 1801-1858. plant manager of SABIC EuroPetrochemicals. Pavilion's experienced team of polymer engineers has installed APC applications on every major polymer process technology and catalyst type. Pavilion's solutions power 65 polymer reactors and 46 polymer lines, representing the largest APC portfolio in the polymer industry. Pavilion's flagship APC and optimization software Free and Open Source software
"We are honored to count a global leader like SABIC EuroPetrochemicals as one of our polymer clients. By standardizing on our proven APC solution, we are confident that SABIC will enhance its leadership position in the market and provide its clients with noticeable benefits," said Pavilion President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Ralph Carter Ralph Carter (born May 30, 1961 in New York, New York) is an American actor. Carter is best known for his work as a child and teenager, both in the Broadway musical Raisin (based on the Lorraine Hansberry drama A Raisin in the Sun . Pavilion's solution for polymers delivers an estimated $6 per ton savings on average by increasing production 2-8%, improving product quality by 50-70% and reducing transition times by as much as 50%. As a result, Pavilion's clients are able to enhance the manufacturing flexibility of their existing assets and enhance their competitive advantage. As part of a 10-year strategic alliance with Pavilion, BP offers its polypropylene and polyethylene polyethylene (pŏl'ēĕth`əlēn), widely used plastic. It is a polymer of ethylene, CH2=CH2, having the formula (-CH2-CH2-)n licensees access to Pavilion's APC solutions and proven deployment methodology on BP's process technology. As a BP Innovene licensee, SABIC EuroPetrochemicals was able to leverage this alliance to reduce the total APC lifecycle costs through accelerated deployment of Pavilion's technology. These three lines bring the total number of projects under the BP alliance to 17 in a little more than three years. About SABIC EuroPetrochemicals (www. sabic-europe.com) Headquartered in Sittard (The Netherlands), SABIC EuroPetrochemicals is a part of SABIC. SABIC is the largest petrochemical player in the Middle East, and the number 4 global player in polyolefins worldwide, producing almost 5 million tons of polyethylene, polypropylene per year. With an annual sales total of 6 million tons, SABIC EuroPetrochemicals is a major chemicals and polymer supplier in Europe. SABIC EuroPetrochemicals also harbours the sales organisation in the European region for all SABIC products manufactured elsewhere in the world. About Pavilion (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's solutions combine proven technology and deep industry expertise to deliver measurable benefits and recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. value to more than 350 companies worldwide, including BP, Fonterra, and Nestle. 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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