The global supply of clean water is facing unprecedented pressure due to industrialization, growing demand, and increasing biological and chemical contamination. This strain presents a serious threat to the environment, public health, and the well-being of both current and future generations. Water treatment facilities play a critical role in delivering... read more →
Dec
02
Oct
29
In process industries, the consequences of over-pressurization incidents can be catastrophic. A notable example in the oil and gas industry is the Piper Alpha disaster, where incorrect handling of pressure relief systems contributed to massive loss of life and assets. In the alumina industry, similar risks exist, as shown by... read more →
Oct
10
British Salt, the UK's leading manufacturer of pure dried vacuum salt products, approached Sofis partner Avenium to help solve a problem with their manual valve operations. The problem The facility is equipped with two steam turbines, each with two valves on the exhaust discharge. Each turbine has a fixed actuated... read more →
Oct
08
To address a crucial challenge in their operations, Maersk invested in a solution to significantly improve efficiency. As one of the world's largest container shipping companies, A.P. Moller - Maersk is committed to accelerating the transition to decarbonize global supply chains while ensuring safety and efficiency. Using a portable actuator... read more →
Oct
01
We are excited to announce that Umit Agca has recently taken on the role of Sales Manager Europe at Sofis. Umit’s journey with Sofis began in 2019 as a Project Engineer, and by 2021, he had advanced to Sales Manager Benelux, where he consistently delivered impressive results. His promotion to... read more →
Sep
09
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Sep
08
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Sep
05
In many industrial operations, discharge valves for tanks are located in areas that pose significant safety hazards. At a refinery in Spain, discharge valves were installed in a channel pit under a pipe rack, which qualifies as a confined space. Confined spaces are notoriously dangerous for operators, especially when combined... read more →
Aug
27
A Brazilian site for a global leader in specialty chemicals and paints had to find a solution for operating difficult-to-access 4" block valves in a thermal oil line, used in the process of coating raw materials. The block valves, four in total, had to be operated every six months during... read more →
Aug
27
Valve interlocks are critical to ensuring safe and efficient operations. They are designed to prevent hazardous situations by ensuring that operations follow the correct sequence. Given their importance, installing and maintaining valve interlocks is not a task that can be left to chance, and requires specialized technical support. Correct functioning... read more →