The debate about SIS systems rages on. In the absence of much actual data on performance in accidents, it has become almost a religious argument. Should the safety instrumented system be separate and distinct, or can it be mounted on the same backplane as the basic process control system? Eventually we’ll find out. The INSIDER is beginning to think that the tide toward combined systems is turning a bit in favor of separate systems.
From Nicole Pringal at HIMA:
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TECNA and HIMA Collaborate on Major Oil and Gas Projects in Latin America
(Houston, February 17, 2014)
HIMA and oil and gas engineering company TECNA have agreed to collaborate on construction projects throughout Latin America and are jointly bidding on projects requiring safety instrumented systems (SISs).
“TECNA is an engineering construction leader in the region with unique abilities and experiences providing a high level of functional safety solutions to their clients,” said Roger Van Nuis, president of HIMA Americas. 
“We’re honored they will work with HIMA in equipping their clients with our advanced SIS hardware and software. It’s a powerful combination.”
TECNA is a global engineering, procurement and construction company specializing in the implementation of projects within the oil and gas markets, as well as nuclear energy. “At TECNA, we offer our customers complete functional safety services, ranging from PSA, HAZOP and LOPA to providing completed cabinets,” said Carlos Giordano, head of Automation & Control. 
“This is really a best-in-class relationship that will certainly add value for our customers.”
For 40 years, TECNA has successfully performed complete projects, from design and construction of industrial plants, to commissioning, operation and maintenance. TECNA is part of Isolux Corsán Group.
About HIMA
HIMA is the world’s leading specialist for safety-related automation solutions. HIMA solutions provide maximum safety and maximum availability and can be integrated into any automation environment. More than 35,000 HIMA systems have been installed in over 80 countries, protecting the equipment of the world’s largest companies in the oil, gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and power generation industries for more than 40 years. In the fields of rail, logistics and machine safety, HIMA solutions are leading the way to increased safety and profitability. The HIMA LIFECYCLE SERVICES concept gives customers an overview of all the requirements of ‘functional safety’ allowing them to always make the right decision at the appropriate time.
HIMA has been operating in the Americas through representatives and partners since the early 1980’s before opening our headquarters for the region in Houston Texas in 2005, covering North and South America. Today HIMA has direct offices in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela, along with partners covering all regions in North and South America.
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