Rhodes, Mike
Innovations
Designed for hazardous, wet or corrosive locations, such as oil refineries and chemical plants, the Appleton PlexPower motor starter provides electrical apparatus protection combined with the convenience and savings of off-the-shelf components.
People
R. Grace & Co. has named Jag Reddy as VP of strategy and growth, where he will address key growth priorities, including strengthening the company’s innovation, commercial and manufacturing capabilities.
Industry Metrics
Refinery margins weakened on retreating demand and backlash from nature, despite the onset of peak refinery maintenance season.
Industry Metrics
The US product market strengthened, mainly supported by higher product exports, particularly to Latin America.
People
BCCK Holding Co. (BCCK) has appointed Bob Swann as Director of project management and controls.
Industry Metrics
US margins recorded losses as crack spreads declined for all products except fuel oil, despite lower refinery crude intakes.
People
Elliott Group has appointed Mark Babyak as VP of its cryodynamic products business, formerly the cryodynamics division of Ebara Intl. Corp.
Innovations
Carboline has released Carboquick® 200, a high-build, one-coat, quick-drying polyaspartic coating that can be applied directly to metal.
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- WestJet buys first Canadian-supplied SAF by Shell Aviation 4/23