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HUMPHREE PROVIDES STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR NEW BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH VESSEL
August 27, 2018VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Aug. 27, 2018 – Passengers and crew on Acadia Explorer, the new passenger boat just commissioned by Bar Harbor Whale Watching Co. in Maine, will experience a smooth and stable ride, thanks to interceptors and Active Ride Control supplied by Humphree USA.
Acadia Explorer is a 98-ft. catamaran that carries up to 149 passengers. The boat was designed by Incat Crowther and built by Gulf Craft in Franklin, Louisiana. It will be used as a passenger tender for visiting cruise ships and also for lighthouse and nature tours.
The new catamaran is equipped with two Humphree H800 and two Humphree H1250 electric-powered interceptors. The interceptor blades adjust automatically to create lift that counteracts roll and pitch motions. The Humphree Active Ride Control is a highly sophisticated digital system that uses inputs from GPS, gyro and accelerometers to measure 3D rates of turn and acceleration. In addition to stabilizing for roll and pitch, Active Ride Control automatically optimizes the boat’s trim and list angles and adjusts the heeling angle during turns for better maneuverability and passenger comfort.
“Passenger comfort is a number one priority for our new tour boat operating on the Maine coast, where strong winds and currents are often encountered,” said Matt Ketchen, vessel operations manager, port manager/port engineering, Bar Harbor Whale Watching Co. “The Humphree interceptor system eliminates seasickness and discomfort, regardless of sea and wind conditions. The automatic tilt, list and turn control functions also improve performance and reduce fuel consumption.”
Passenger ferries and excursion boats are a growing market for Humphree’s stabilization products, according to Sean Berrie, CEO of Humphree USA. “We provide a field-proven, fully automatic solution to ensure passenger comfort and safety and also to optimize performance and achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency. Gulf Craft has specified our interceptors and Active Ride Control on many of its catamaran and monohull newbuilds, including the recently delivered catamaran ferry for Sea Streak, running between New Jersey and New York City.”
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About Humphree USA
Humphree was established in 2002 and is a leading manufacturer of interceptors, fins and automatic trim, list and stabilization controls for recreational and commercial marine vessels. The parent company is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Humphree USA is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is responsible for sales and service in the Americas.
Media Contacts:
Sean Berrie
Humphree USA
sean.berrie@humphree.com
+1 757 374 9435
Jim Rhodes
Rhodes Communications, Inc.
jrhodes@rhodescomm.com
+1 757 451 0602
HUMPHREE USA MAKES KEY PERSONNEL ADDITIONS
August 22, 2018VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Aug. 22, 2018 – Humphree USA has named Brett Marshall Director of Technical Sales and George Lewis Southeast Regional Sales Manager.
Sean Berrie, CEO of Humphree USA, commented that these appointments will strengthen and expand the company’s sales and service capability for Humphree’s marine stabilization systems in the rapidly growing North American market.
Marshall is responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with new and existing customers and provides technical support for builders, dealers and end users. He previously served as Business Development Manager for Mack Boring and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Luhrs Marine Group. In that role he was instrumental in developing the growth of the Luhrs boat brands worldwide, including Latin America, Asia/Pacific, South Africa and Europe. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Glassboro State College in New Jersey.
Prior to joining Humphree, Lewis was a tenured naval architect at Sea Ray, focused on naval and propulsion systems as well as overall vessel design and construction. He was the lead engineer on many of Sea Ray’s designs and has co-authored a number of patents with his colleagues at Sea Ray. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in ocean engineering from Virginia Tech and a certificate from the Landing School of Yacht Design. He is based in Jupiter, Florida.
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About Humphree USA
Humphree was established in 2002 and is a leading manufacturer of interceptors, fins and automatic trim, list and stabilization controls for recreational and commercial marine vessels. The parent company is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Humphree USA is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is responsible for sales and service in the Americas.
Media Contacts:
Sean Berrie
Humphree USA
sean.berrie@humphree.com
+1 757 374 9435
Jim Rhodes
Rhodes Communications, Inc.
jrhodes@rhodescomm.com
+1 757 451 0602
Volvo Penta Conducts Industrial Engine Training in Alaska
August 22, 2018(CHESAPEAKE, Va.) – Aug. 22, 2018 – Volvo Penta of the Americas recently conducted two customized training courses for its industrial business dealers and customers in Alaska. The sessions were held in Anchorage and at the Pogo Mine near Delta Junction.
Twelve technicians, representing Delta Industrial Services, Inc., Matson-Dutch Harbor, Tyler Rental Inc., and Sandvik, attended the first course, held June 25-27 in Anchorage. Over the three days, they received full comprehensive training on Volvo Penta’s industrial heavy-duty diesels, including product knowledge, troubleshooting, diagnostics and servicing the equipment. An assessment test was given to the technicians at the end of the course, with all receiving their certifications.
The second training session was held on June 29 at the Pogo Mine, about 350 miles northeast of Anchorage. One of the state’s top gold and ore processing mines, Pogo has more than 90 miles of underground roads winding to depths of more than 1,000 feet below the Earth’s surface. In an onsite conference area, Delta Industrial and Pogo technicians trained on diagnostic tools for the engines and after-treatment systems that keep the high-capacity loaders working day and night in the mine.
“This was the first time we have conducted training courses in Alaska, which is a rapidly growing market for our industrial engines,” said Magnus Gedda, manager of product training for Volvo Penta of the Americas. “The primary purpose of the training is to support our dealers in Alaska by making sure our partner technicians are up to speed with the latest Volvo Penta technologies.”
“The Pogo Mine is one of the harshest environments in the world, located in an extremely remote site,” said Gedda. “If one machine goes down, it’s an urgent repair because it impacts other machines that are part of the mining process. The training is aimed to make sure technicians know how to diagnose the situation quickly and respond immediately.”
Volvo Penta of the Americas offers a wide selection of training courses for service technicians, which are held at the company’s training center in Chesapeake, Virginia, and at remote locations in strategic areas to provide more choices for dealers and customers to attend. In 2017, Volvo Penta trained a total of over 1,200 technicians across all business segments.
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About Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta, with approximately 3,500 dealers in over 130 countries, is a world-leading and global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for leisure boats, commercial vessels and industrial applications. Product offerings encompass diesel and gasoline engines with power outputs of between 10 and 1,000 hp. Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy trucks, buses and construction equipment.
Connect with Volvo Penta of the Americas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest company news and insights.
For further information, please contact:
Christine Carlson
Volvo Penta of the Americas
Phone: +1 (757) 382 4084
E-mail: christine.carlson@volvo.com
Jim Rhodes
Rhodes Communications, Inc.
Phone: +1 (757) 451 0602
E-mail: jrhodes@rhodescomm.com
YUSHIRO AND QUALICHEM ANNOUNCE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
August 7, 2018SALEM, Va. – Aug. 7, 2018 – Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc., a subsidiary of Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (collectively “Yushiro”) and QualiChem, Inc. (“QualiChem”) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a global strategic partnership.
The announcement brings together two of the premier metalworking fluids manufacturers in the industry. Yushiro is the largest supplier of metalworking fluids in the Asia Pacific region, and QualiChem is one of the fastest growing metalworking fluids businesses in North America. This partnership will allow Yushiro and QualiChem to leverage their respective product lines, R&D, supply chain and manufacturing capabilities to expand each company’s world class technology, products, and services to the global metalworking and water treatment markets.
“We have known and admired QualiChem for a long time. We respect QualiChem’s technology, products, and salesforce. QualiChem is a leading supplier, not only in the aerospace industry, but to the entire metalworking and water treatment marketplace. Sales growth is expected by the synergies brought together through Yushiro product sales utilizing QualiChem’s sales network in the U.S. Also, I believe QualiChem’s products will be highly valued throughout the world by the global companies in the Yushiro group,” said Mr. Eiichi Ogo, President and CEO of Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. “We are excited to partner with the QualiChem team and are committed to achieving substantial growth around the world.”
Mr. Glenn Frank, President of QualiChem, Inc., commented, “This is an excellent opportunity for our distributors, customers and employees. Yushiro’s extensive R&D capabilities and complementary sales channels will help us to better serve our existing customer base. Additionally, Yushiro’s twelve manufacturing plants throughout Asia, North America and South America will provide immediate entry into new markets for our metalworking fluids and water treatment products.”
In the water treatment market, Yushiro will continue to build on QualiChem’s highly successful private label business model. “This water treatment market in the U.S. and globally is projected to grow significantly and we look forward to working with QualiChem’s Water Treatment team to expand its manufacturing base globally through Yushiro’s existing network,” said Mr. Takuya Ishikawa, President and CEO of Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc.
Yushiro and QualiChem take great pride in recruiting and retaining the most talented employees in the industry. QualiChem will continue to be led by its current leadership team of Mr. Glenn Frank as President and Mr. Dennis Butts as Executive Vice President.
About QualiChem
Established in 1989 with headquarters in Salem, Virginia, QualiChem, Inc. develops and manufactures metalworking fluids and water treatment chemicals. The Metalworking Fluids Division produces next-generation cutting and grinding fluids, straight oils, rust preventives and metal cleaners. The Water Treatment Division formulates, blends and private labels chemicals used for the control of scale, corrosion and fouling in cooling towers, boilers and other industrial systems. QualiChem is a quality-focused ISO 9001:2015-certified company. For additional information, please visit www.qualichem.com.
About Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., established in 1944 is a global leader in metalworking fluid development and technical expertise providing world class metalworking fluids, lubricants, and services for the automotive, aerospace, metals, mining, machinery, die cast, solar, electronics, and glass industries. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Yushiro supports research, manufacturing and office locations around the world delivering solutions that increase productivity, reduce operating costs and improve product quality for our customers. For additional information, please visit www.yushiro.co.jp/english.
About Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc.
Established in Shelbyville, Indiana in 1986, Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc. is a member of the Yushiro Group. With three manufacturing facilities servicing the Americas, Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc. provides high-quality, value-added products and services to metal processing facilities specializing in the automotive industry. Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc. will continue their commitment to improving customer performance and stewardship by providing the highest level of technology and resource solutions. For additional information, please visit www.yushirousa.com.
Grace Matthews, a Milwaukee-based investment bank, advised QualiChem.
Takenaka Partners, a Los Angeles-based investment bank, advised Yushiro.
Press Contacts:
Dennis Butts
QualiChem, Inc.
+1 540 375 6700
dbutts@qualichem.com
Jeffrey Mackey, CMFS
Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc.
+1 317 398 9862 x805
jmackey@yushirousa.com
Calnetix to Present Paper on Magnetic Bearing Technology at ISMB16
August 7, 2018Access Energy to Showcase Active Magnetic Bearing Supported Integrated Power Module
CERRITOS, Calif. – Aug. 7, 2018 – Calnetix Technologies will present a paper on active magnetic bearing technology and subsidiary Access Energy will showcase an active magnetic bearing supported Integrated Power Module at the 16th International Symposium on Magnetic Bearings (ISMB16) in Beijing, China.
Rasish Khatri, Lead Engineer and Larry Hawkins, Director of Technology, Magnetic Bearings, will deliver a paper on August 16 entitled, “Applicability of API 617 8th Edition and ISO 14839-3 in Evaluating the Dynamic Stability of AMB-Supported Compressors.”
The Calnetix paper reviews and compares the dynamics requirements included in API 617 8th Edition Annex E with those of ISO 14839-3. The authors analyze the stability criteria of both standards by simulating the synchronous response, sensitivity transfer function and closed-loop transfer function of simple 1-D dynamic systems.
“There is a growing demand for oil free systems in multiple industries – compressors, blowers, chillers and other turbomachinery,” said Vatche Artinian, CEO of Calnetix. “The bearings form the backbone of high-speed turbomachinery, and Calnetix is uniquely positioned to provide cost-effective integral drive solutions for turbomachinery on our Powerflux™ magnetic bearings.”
“We are utilizing Calnetix’s magnetic bearings in our Carefree™ Integrated Power Module (IPM), which is the heart of our Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems that are designed to tap into the extra low temperature heat sources available for power production,” said Venky Krishnan, Vice President of Access Energy. “With one moving part, and no physical bearing contact, the IPM provides exceptional reliability in a very small footprint.”
Access Energy will showcase its Carefree™ IPM and ORC systems at Booth # 530. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the display to learn more about these technologies and solutions.
The ISMB16 will take place Aug. 13-17 at the Beijing International Convention Center. The primary aim of ISMB conferences is to promote scientific and technological exchanges among researchers and engineering practitioners around the world.
About Calnetix Technologies
Calnetix Technologies (“Calnetix”), headquartered in Cerritos, Calif., is focused on Innovation That Drives Industries®. The company specializes in high-performance, high-speed motor generators and best-in-class advanced magnetic bearings and control systems. Calnetix’ patented, underlying technologies, which have been in use since the company’s inception in 1998, have made Calnetix a world leader in the design and production of high-speed machines. The company’s overall technology portfolio and system integration capabilities have led to development and production contracts with industry leaders and the start of many successful subsidiaries that focus on unique niche markets. For more information, please visit www.calnetix.com.
About Access Energy
Access Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Calnetix Technologies, develops, manufactures, sells and services heat recovery and pressure recovery systems from small-scale commercial and industrial applications. These systems are specifically designed to convert heat or pressure into electric power without interrupting production or processing activities. For more information, please visit www.access-energy.com.
“Where’s the Wheel?” Schaefer Yachts Shows New Pleasure Yacht with Volvo Penta Joystick-Only Steering
August 6, 2018(CHESAPEAKE, Va.) – Aug. 6, 2018 – The new Schaefer 580 motoryacht has no steering wheel at the helm station – only a Volvo Penta joystick.
The new joystick-controlled motoryacht, powered by twin Volvo Penta 670 hp IPS800s, made its debut at the recent 2018 Rio Boat Show.
Márcio Schaefer, CEO of Brazil’s largest yachtbuilder, said: “At Schaefer Yachts, we have had a long-standing relationship with Volvo Penta for over a decade. When we designed the Schaefer 580 with Volvo Penta IPS we decided to go with a joystick-only steering control system. Our team worked very closely with the Volvo Penta engineers, and in roughly two months we developed this joystick-only steering system, eliminating the wheel altogether. In our opinion, this innovation will improve maneuverability and bring a new level of ergonomics to the helm station.”
“We pride ourselves on being innovators at Volvo Penta,” said Ron Huibers, president of Volvo Penta of the Americas. “We were the first to introduce IPS and the first to offer joystick for docking and driving. Wheel-free joystick-only steering with IPS is the next logical step in our Easy Boating strategy to harness new technical solutions to make it easier for owners to operate their boats and enjoy the experience of being on the water.”
“We’re especially proud to partner with our long-time customer Schaefer Yachts to introduce this innovation into the Brazil marketplace,” he added.
Schaefer said that the launch of the 580 with joystick steering at the biggest nautical event in South America stirred significant interest in the marketplace, and the yachtbuilder plans to continue incorporating joystick-only steering in other new motoryacht models moving forward.
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About Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta, with approximately 3,500 dealers in over 130 countries, is a world-leading and global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for leisure boats, commercial vessels and industrial applications. Product offerings encompass diesel and gasoline engines with power outputs of between 10 and 1,000 hp. Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy trucks, buses and construction equipment.
Connect with Volvo Penta of the Americas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest company news and insights.
For further information, please contact:
Christine Carlson
Volvo Penta of the Americas
Phone: +1 (757) 382 4084
E-mail: christine.carlson@volvo.com
Jim Rhodes
Rhodes Communications, Inc.
Phone: +1 (757) 451 0602
E-mail: jrhodes@rhodescomm.com