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Armco's Baltimore Precision Forging Complex Now In Full Operation
The precision rotary forging complex of Armco's Stainless Steel Division is part of a $30-million program to add new forging and casting capabilities at its Baltimore Works. Steel billets, bar, and other forged shapes produced by the new equipment
Mario Moor Will Head Sulzer's New Subsidiary Company In Hong Kong
Sulzer Brothers Limited, Winterthur, Switzerland, is establishing a new subsidiary company in Hong Kong, in recognition of its growing importance as a world shipping center. This will further strengthen Sulzer's position in the Far East, considering
Teekay Seeks to Grow Suezmax Fleet
Expanding the Suezmax fleet and greater involvement in carrying oil products are among the ambitions being pursued by theTeekay Tanker Services (TTS) business unit of Teekay. "At the same time, we're working to expand our strong Aframax position," said TTS Vice President Peder Farmen.
John Deere Enters Marine Engine Market
For years John Deere has been a leader in the agricultural machinery market. Now, that expertise is going to work on the water as Deere Power Systems Group (DPSG) introduces its first marine diesel engines. The first two in a series of marine
Free 12-Page Catalog On Combustion, Pollution And Energy Control Equipment
A new free illustrated catalog is now available from National AirOil Burner Company, Inc. (NAO), Philadelphia, Pa., fully describing combustion equipment for the power generation, petroleum and offshore oil industry. The well-illustrated catalog
German Shipyards Propose Merger
On May 16, 2004 ThyssenKrupp and One Equity Partners (OEP) signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine ThyssenKrupp Werften and Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) in a new group under the control of ThyssenKrupp Werften GmbH. The alliance
Canadian Yards Building For Export
From offshore rigs to bulk carriers and special vessels such as oceangoing selfunloaders, Canada's yards are currently busy filling worldwide orders. Halifax Shipyard is building a $30-million self-righting drill rig for a consortium of oil companies for use in the North Sea,
Marathon Launches 47th Rig From Vicksburg Yard
Marathon LeTourneau Company, Marine Division in Vicksburg, Miss., launched its 47th self-elevating "jackup" drilling platform March 1,1974. During 1973, Marathon's Vicksburg yard completed production and delivered three jackup drilling platforms,