Since January 2023, Linda Schulte is Sofis' new Commercial Director. With a long track record in sales and marketing in both industrial as well as consumer markets, she is determined to put Sofis' customers first. Back in 2022, Linda was approached on LinkedIn by recruitment specialist SolutionsDriven, who introduced her... read more →
Mar
29
Mar
27
Pipeline pigging is a high risk event with people involved on the spot. At the same time, safe operation depends on these people. Essential process Pigging procedures are used in pipeline maintenance to remove debris, scale, and other deposits that can accumulate inside the pipeline. Pipeline pigging is an essential... read more →
Mar
08
Trinseo is a specialty material solutions provider. A great example of an end-product that is made from Trinseo’s plastics is Lego. To operate manual valves safely and efficiently, Trinseo staff uses the Power Wrench portable actuator. The portable actuator is used during the production process of Ethylbenzene, Styrene, LATEX, ABS,... read more →
Mar
08
The ageing of oil and gas production platforms, pipelines, refineries, and petrochemical plants can pose a range of challenges and risks. Equipment and infrastructure that are past their design life are more likely to experience failures, which can result in unplanned downtime, loss of production, and potentially hazardous situations leading... read more →
Mar
08
Profitability and safety are often interconnected in the long run. Businesses that prioritize safety can create a safer work environment for their employees, which can result in reduced accidents and injuries, lower healthcare costs, and increased productivity. This, in turn, can lead to increased profitability. Moreover, a business that prioritizes... read more →
Feb
07
Rene van Rhee has a long history with the technical side of Sofis products, even long before Netherlocks Safety Systems and Smith Flow Control merged into Sofis, under the umbrella of the Halma group of companies. In 1991, he started his career at CEF Safety Systems, a Halma company specialising... read more →
Nov
30
As our Operations Manager, Anna O’Connor supervises all manufacturing, supply chain and logistics activities. Her primary role is to ensure the correct planning, execution and quality of all orders being produced at our production facility in the Netherlands. Halma Future Leadership Programme Anna grew up in Los Angeles. Looking back... read more →
Nov
14
As a Bid manager, Rom Danganan is part of the EPC team within Sofis, based in The Netherlands. Together with other bid managers, Rom is responsible for opportunities and project inquiries from EPC contractors globally. He provides technical and commercial offerings to our customers and advises on Sofis solutions for... read more →
Oct
24
Sofis provide valve interlocks and portable actuators used in next generation energy infrastructure. We ensure that valves are operated correctly, preventing accidents and protecting the planet. Green hydrogen Protecting critical process equipment form overpressure operating under extreme conditions. Biofuels Ensuring safe furnace decoking changeovers and pressure safety. Offshore wind turbines... read more →
Jul
19
New Sofis Smart key management model comes with HMI and built-in software to help improve operations
Valve interlocks improve process safety, but challenges may arise through the poor use and lack of operational knowledge of interlocks. Time lost searching for missing keys or taking the wrong one into the field can cause considerable delays. Additionally, with plants becoming more technologically driven, adding a key management system... read more →