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Electrocatalytic Acquires

DEM Cell Technology

Electrocatalytic, Inc., has an- nounced the purchase of the Seltech

Group businesses including DEM (Dished Electrode Membrane) Cell

Process Technology from Steetley

Engineering Limited, West Mid- lands, England. DEM Cell products will be manufactured in Electro- catalytic's plants in Portskewett,

Gwent, England, and Union, N.J.

This acquisition by Electrocata- lytic is consistent with the compa- ny's strategic planning process and commitment to growth in electro- chemistry driven by value-in-use products and processes.

The patented DEM Cell was spe- cially developed by the Electricity

Council Research Centre in England as a general purpose electro-synthe- sizer and provides the electrochem- ist with an innovative tool for inor- ganic and organic process manufac- turing. The DEM Cell can be assem- bled as a divided or membrane cell incorporating two dished electrodes and a membrane or as an undivided cell using one dished and one flat electrode. Both share a majority of common components and propri- etary anodes which allow cells to be used in a variety of ways including developmental work and small-scale fine chemical manufacture.

The end use applications of DEM

Cell technology include: pharma- ceuticals, cosmetics, flavors and fra- grances and various environmental sectors.

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Phillips Cartner Wins

MarAd Contract To

Perform Technical Study

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Project managers and welders. Riggers and super- intendents. Crane operators and dock masters. These experts work with the most modern shipyard facilities in the world to bring your job out on-time and on- budget.

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In the continental U.S. (outside

Oregon) call toll-free (800) 547-8411 or (503) 231-5000.

McElroy Offers Free 47-Page Brochure

On Deck Machinery

McElroy Machine and Manufac- turing Company of Biloxi, Miss., is now offering a free 47-page bro- chure package on its line of deck machinery.

The package includes dimen- sional drawings and technical data on some of the products within

McElroy's manufacturing range such as fishing winches, capstans, windlasses, anchor winches and tow winches.

McElroy is a full service facility offering engineering and design ca- pabilities to produce a product that meets each customer's particular re- quirements. Along with McElroy's limited warranty, each product is backed by qualified service person- nel who stand ready to assist with any problems which may arise in the future regardless of the customer's geographical location.

Vessels served by McElroy in- clude offshore supply boats, utility boats, tugboats, crewboats and line handling boats; commercial fishing vessels, freezer ships and research vessels; military vessels for U.S.

Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers and foreign nav- ies. Specialized vessels employing specialized deck equipment also play a large part in McElroy's en- deavor including ferries, seismic re- search, fireboats and dredges.

For more information and a free copy of the brochure package from

McElroy,

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The Maritime Administration re- cently announced a $98,000 contract to Phillips Cartner & Co., Inc., Alex- andria, Va., to perform a technical study entitled "Vessel Productivity

Assessment." The objective of the study is to determine the most effi- cient and effective balance of man- ning, organization, management, and technology for future U.S.-flag commercial ships.

The study is designed to deter- mine future requirements for ship technical operations, evaluate for- eign technology and its applicability to the U.S. fleet and formulate in- centives for U.S. ship operating companies.

The Vessel Productivity Assess- ment is expected to be completed in 12 months.

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