Emerson's recent purchase of the Mobray line from Roxboro appears to be ready to bear fruit already, with the announcement today of "Rosemount's first point level switch" by Emerson PR Guru Jerry Moon. Well, not exactly. Back in the day, Rosemount owned a company called Kay-Ray, which started out in nuclear gauges, but was pressured by Rosemount executives to diversify into … [Read more...] about Buying Back What They Used to Have–a Directory of Lost Companies Tale
ISA's new positioning statement???
From a press release from ISA: * * * * * * * About ISA * * * * * * * Founded in 1945, ISA (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research … [Read more...] about ISA's new positioning statement???
The Directory of Lost Companies is UP!
Thanks to CRC Press, ISA Press, and Bela Liptak, we are pleased to announce that the infamous "Directory of Lost Companies" which I have been keeping for the past six or seven years, has a web-home at ControlGlobal.com. Temporarily, you can find it at The All-New Directory of Lost Companies , but eventually we'll make it a searchable department on the web. Feel free to send me … [Read more...] about The Directory of Lost Companies is UP!
GE Gives UP as System Integrator…sells to Maverick
From Dan Hebert, Senior Technical Editor: Maverick Announces Acquisition of GE Energy’s Automation Services business Acquisition Expands Maverick’s Market, Service Offering, and Customer Base Maverick Technologies , a U.S.-based global systems integration and operational consulting company, announced today the acquisition of the Automation Services business of GE Energy. “We … [Read more...] about GE Gives UP as System Integrator…sells to Maverick
An End User Speaks Out on Industrial Wireless Standards
Mr. Boyes, I read your article Users want an industrial wireless standard with enthusiasm since I've struggled with the promise of this technology in the workplace for several years. As I read through the discussion I realized that perhaps I'd missed the boat on wireless. Working with colleagues in house we've as much as dismissed that application of wireless as outlined for … [Read more...] about An End User Speaks Out on Industrial Wireless Standards
