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aeSolutions to Present at AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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aeSolutions , a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced that the company will be presenting and exhibiting at the AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS) .

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  • aeSolutions , a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced that the company will be presenting and exhibiting at the AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS) .
  • The conference will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, from March 24 - 28, 2024.
  • The annual AIChE Spring Meeting and GCPS is the key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers and covers the industry's critical needs more broadly and in-depth than any other industry conference.
  • In addition to serving as International Chair of the Center for Chemical Process Safety Conference (CCPS) at the 2024 GCPS, Process Safety Group Manager Don Connolley will lead the GCPS Welcoming Plenary Session on Monday, the 25th, at 9:30 a.m.

Michael J. Graff of Air Liquide Announced as Vice Chair of AIChE Foundation

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE®) has announced the selection of Michael (Mike) J. Graff, Chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide Inc., and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide Group, as Vice Chair of the AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE®) has announced the selection of Michael (Mike) J. Graff, Chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide Inc., and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide Group, as Vice Chair of the AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • Graff joins a team led by Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Davis.
  • Graff began his term as Vice Chair in January 2024, and he will succeed Curtis as Foundation Chair in 2026.
  • For more information about the AIChE Foundation and its projects, visit www.aiche.org/giving.

Hargrove Controls & Automation's Chet Barton, P.E. Awarded Functional Safety Expert Certificate

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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MOBILE, Ala., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hargrove Controls & Automation, a leading industrial automation system integrator and a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, today announced that Process Safety Leader Chet Barton has been awarded the highest level of certificate from TÜV Rheinland, a Functional Safety Expert Certification. This designation is only available to professionals who meet TÜV Rheinland's top global standards to be able to call themselves a process safety expert.

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  • of Hargrove Controls & Automation achieves prestigious Functional Safety (FS) Expert Certificate from TÜV Rheinland, joining an elite group of professionals globally.
  • MOBILE, Ala., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hargrove Controls & Automation , a leading industrial automation system integrator and a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors , today announced that Process Safety Leader Chet Barton has been awarded the highest level of certificate from TÜV Rheinland , a Functional Safety Expert Certification.
  • This designation is only available to professionals who meet TÜV Rheinland's top global standards to be able to call themselves a process safety expert.
  • "This prestigious certificate is a testament to Chet's dedication, expertise, and his unwavering commitment to safety in the industrial automation sector.

ISA Elevates Four Members to Fellow

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Durham, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, 2024) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) congratulates the four individuals elevated to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow in 2024.

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  • Durham, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, 2024) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) congratulates the four individuals elevated to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow in 2024.
  • The esteemed Fellow member grade is one of ISA's highest honors, recognizing only those Senior Members who have made exceptional contributions to the automation profession, in practice of in academia.
  • "ISA is pleased to honor these distinguished achievers who have made exceptional contributions that have positively impacted the automation industry," said Prabhu Soundarrajan, ISA President.
  • "We appreciate those that submitted nominations and congratulate those who are being elevated to Fellow.

Hargrove Controls & Automation's Karen Griffin, P.E., and Heath Stephens, P.E., Achieve TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer Certification

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hargrove Controls & Automation, a leading industrial automation system integrator and a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, announced today that Karen Griffin, P.E., Vice President of Controls & Automation, and Heath Stephens, P.E., Digitalization Leader, have achieved TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer Certifications.

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  • Hargrove Controls & Automation's Karen Griffin, P.E., and Heath Stephens, P.E., Achieve TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer Certification
    MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hargrove Controls & Automation , a leading industrial automation system integrator and a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors , announced today that Karen Griffin, P.E., Vice President of Controls & Automation, and Heath Stephens, P.E., Digitalization Leader, have achieved TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer Certifications.
  • The program for the Functional Safety Engineer Certification is based on functional safety standards AS/IEC 61508 – As/IEC 61511 , set by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) .
  • "The TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Certification is widely accepted as demonstration of competency in their area of expertise.
  • The Functional Safety Engineering Course covers content such as process hazard and risk assessments, safety requirement specifications, SIS design and engineering (AP development), and management of functional safety.

Ideagen recognized as a "leader" and "innovator" in process safety management software by independent research firm.

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Ideagen DevonWay received above average scored in five out of six technical categories with Verdantix stating: "The Ideagen DevonWay platform provides strong process safety management software alongside enterprise asset management, quality, EHS and ORM software to customers in highly regulated industries."

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  • Ideagen DevonWay received above average scored in five out of six technical categories with Verdantix stating: "The Ideagen DevonWay platform provides strong process safety management software alongside enterprise asset management, quality, EHS and ORM software to customers in highly regulated industries."
  • Ideagen's software offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to streamline safety processes and promote a proactive safety culture within organizations.
  • "We are extremely proud to be recognized as a leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant report for Process Safety Management software," said Adam Cooper, Senior Vice President of Ideagen EHS.
  • To learn more about Ideagen's industry-leading PSM software and how it can transform your organization's safety management practices, visit www.ideagen.com or www.devonway.com .

Sphera's Latest Process Safety Report Finds Gap Between Safety Goals and Achievement -- Despite Availability of Technologies That Provide Real-Time Risk Data

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While there has been growth in corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs and the availability of technologies for assessing risk, measuring performance and improving efficiency, Sphera's 8th annual Process Safety Report shows there remains a considerable gap between safety intent and achievement.

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  • Sphera's 8th annual Process Safety Report shows there remains a considerable gap between safety intent and achievement.
  • Every year since Sphera's inaugural Safety Survey in 2016, approximately two-thirds of respondents have pointed to gaps between their organizations' safety goals and reality.
  • "Our Process Safety Report shows a continued gap between safety goals and reality.
  • Within the context of ESG, PSM and operational risk management (ORM) drive risk awareness, keeping people safe and operations productive.

Sphera's Latest Process Safety Report Finds Gap Between Safety Goals and Achievement -- Despite Availability of Technologies That Provide Real-Time Risk Data

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While there has been growth in corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs and the availability of technologies for assessing risk, measuring performance and improving efficiency, Sphera's 8th annual Process Safety Report shows there remains a considerable gap between safety intent and achievement.

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  • Every year since Sphera's inaugural Safety Survey in 2016, approximately two-thirds of respondents have pointed to gaps between their organizations' safety goals and reality.
  • "Our Process Safety Report shows a continued gap between safety goals and reality.
  • Within the context of ESG, PSM and operational risk management (ORM) drive risk awareness, keeping people safe and operations productive.
  • The top three factors that participants say negatively impact process safety performance are attributed to people and behaviors in the company.

SOCMA Recognizes 12 Companies for Industry-Leading Safety Programs

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates, Inc. (SOCMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of SOCMA's 2023 Safety Recognition Program. This initiative fosters collaboration across the chemical industry and serves as a platform for companies to spotlight their unwavering commitment to leading safety practices.

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  • "This shared commitment unites us and propels our member companies to new heights, which benefits employees, community stakeholders, and customers."
  • This year's Safety Recognition Program reviewed each facilities best practices around Process Safety, Emergency Planning & Response, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications and Material Transfer.
  • The 2023 honorees will be recognized at the SOCMA Summit & Annual Meeting , scheduled for November 6-8 in New Orleans.
  • For additional information on SOCMA's Safety Recognition Program and the upcoming Summit & Annual Meeting, visit www.socma.org .

Industrial Process Safety and Automation Company aeSolutions Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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aeSolutions, a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced that the company is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding.

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  • aeSolutions, a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced that the company is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding.
  • With a focus on value-driven engineering, aeSolutions set out to solve the complex challenges faced by industrial clients.
  • The company’s service offerings began to expand rapidly with the addition of a Process Safety Management division.
  • aeSolutions is a stand-alone when it comes to its expertise in areas of regulatory compliance and critical automation and safety systems.