Valve World Magazine November 2024 | Page 97

industry update
PCE Germany expands into new stocking location

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PCE Industriearmaturen GmbH , part of the Process Control Equipment Group , has expanded its German operations from a sales office to a fully-fledged stocking location . Established in 2021 under Area Sales Manager Mattias Dunker , the company has now grown to require larger facilities . The new warehouse will offer a tailored stock of DIN and ANSI valves , providing customers with faster turnaround times and competitive pricing . This expansion follows successful efforts to build a strong customer base and establish a credible reputation in the German market . To support increased customer activity , the team has grown to maintain high service levels . While work continues to prepare the new warehouse and offices , the expanded team is ready to serve both new and existing customers across Germany .
Alfa Laval prepares to supply ammonia fuel systems by 2025
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Alfa Laval , the Swedish marine technology company , is preparing to supply its first fuel systems for ammoniafuelled vessels by late 2025 . This follows the delivery of two test systems for ammoniafuelled engines developed by Swiss engine designer WinGD . The company has provided fuel valve trains and vent treatment systems as part of these test fuel supply systems . Alfa Laval aims to validate its FCM ammonia fuel supply system design by the end of 2024 .
Alfa Laval is also collaborating with WinGD , the American Bureau of Shipping and K Shipbuilding under a recent memorandum of understanding to advance technology for an ammoniafuelled MR tanker design . The project scope has expanded to include designing an ammonia dual-fuel boiler system to handle purge / boil-off gas and meet vessel heat demands , focusing on energy efficiency and safe operations . www . valve-world . net www . boehmer . de