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Cat Introduces New Family

Of High-Speed Diesels-

Product Bulletin Available

Caterpillar Engine Division an- nounces a new family of high- speed, heavy-duty diesel engines in the 800-1,600 bhp (600-1,200 kw) class. Designated the 3500 series, the engine family provides optimum value for a wide variety of high-horsepower applications.

The family will ultimately con- sist of V8, V12, and V16 models.

The V12 (3512) is currently pro- duced for limited distribution in the United States and Canada, with continuous and intermittent ratings of 1,055 bhp and 1,200 bhp (787 kw and 895 kw), re- spectively. Worldwide 3512 avail- ability is anticipated during third quarter of 1981. Limited geo- graphical distribution of the V8 (3508) is planned for fourth quar- ter 1981. The V16 (3516) is sim- ilarly planned for 1982.

A 1.1-million-square-foot (102,- 000-square-meter) production fa- cility is under construction in

Lafayette, Ind., to manufacture the engine family. This facility will enter volume production over the next several years. During the interim, the 3500 Series en- gines will be manufactured at

Caterpillar's Engine Complex,

Mossville, 111. "THE BEST SURPRISE

IS NO SURPRISE!"

AND THE OWNERS OF PASC ENGINE ROOM

MONITORING SYSTEMS KNOW IT.

THAT S WHY CLIPPER FLEET S CLIPPER SURPRISE '

AND ITS FIVE SISTER VESSELS SWITCHED TO

PAN AMERICAN SYSTEMS. "CLIPPER FLYING CLOUD" "CLIPPER SEA WITCH" "CLIPPER WESTWARD HO" "CLIPPER GREAT REPUBLIC" "CLIPPER SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS"

EASTERN MARINE SHIPYARDS, BUILDERS OF THE ABOVE VESSELS

HAVE ORDERED ADDITIONAL SYSTEMS TO OUTFIT THEIR STOCK

VESSELS. AGAIN, OUR CUSTOMERS RECOGNIZE THE QUALITY

AND OVERALL INDUSTRY REPUTATION OF PAN AMERICAN

ENGINE ROOM MONITORING SYSTEMS.

IN THE WORLD OF AUTOMATION

WE MAKE IT SIMPLE

Pan American Systems Corp.

P.O. DRAWER 400, BELLE CHASSE, LA. 70037 TEL.(504) 656-2291

The 3500 Series is an additive to the current 300 Series engine.

The latter will remain in the Cat- erpillar Engine product line to serve all customers and the com- pany's own product needs.

The 3500 Series will be avail- able in marine propulsion and large marine auxiliary configura- tions. Typical 3512 applications include workboats, fishboats, prime and standby power instal- lations, oil well fracturing, dredg- es, and cranes.

For a free copy of the 3500

Series product bulletin,

Write 27 on Reader Service Card

Bateman And Hendler

Get New Positions At

Matson Terminals

Matson Terminals, Inc., has as- signed Roger I. Bateman to the new position of vice president- administration, and appointed

Dale B. Hendler controller. Mr.

Hendler was formerly manager of internal audit for Matson Nav- igation company. B. Ray Evans,

Matson Terminals president, an- nounced the promotions.

Mr. Bateman, formerly vice president-controller, will be con- cerned primarily with adminis- tration of customer contracts and cost control efforts in his new assignment, Mr. Evans said. Mr.

Hendler will be responsible for all accounting and budgetary matters. He joined Matson in 1980 after service as a senior accountant for Deloitte Haskins and Sells.

Matson Terminals, Inc., is a terminals and stevedoring subsid- iary of Matson Navigation Com- pany.

Hartzell Appointed To

New Post At Armco

Southwestern Steel

Richard L. Hartzell

Richard L. Hartzell has been appointed to the newly created position of assistant manager- technical services at Armco's

Southwestern Steel Division. Mr.

Hartzell's responsibilities will in- clude technical assistance in se- lection, design, fabrication and welding of products of the divi- sion, a manufacturer of carbon and alloy steel plates, bars and shapes. He is located at the head- quarters of Armco, Southwestern

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