Two Promotions At Midland Manufacturing; Increased Focus On Marine Market

Midland Manufacturing Corp., makers of vapor recovery and alarm systems for the marine industry, appointed Gaston C. Barmore as director of technical services and Norman A.

Magiera as manager of marine sales. Mr.

Barmore will supervise the development of new products and technical support of customers. He has been with Midland for 18 years. Mr.Magiera is responsible for on-site field support as well as sales of both Midland's Factory Mutual-approved alarm systems and its vapor recovery system components, which are U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)-approved and satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR Part 30. Midland also announced the start of a toll-free 800-number to ease its access to customers. The new number is (800) 615-6179.

Product Introductions/Announcements The company also introduced the B-610 high liquid level indicator, which permits easy visual reading of content levels in the upper one meter of any tank. The company said it is suitable for tank barges, container vessels and tankers.

The B-594 tank overfill sensor has gained Factory Mutual approval, a requirement of USCG 46 CFR Part 30. For use as an alarm, a patented feature provides a magnet embedded in the rod, which triggers the intrinsically safe sensor encased in the B-594 housing. The alarm point is field adjustable for a wide range of product density changes. The type 316 stainless steel housing is prepared to withstand the highly corrosive marine environment. Finally, Midland announced that its full line of intrinsically safe alarm systems has been approved by Factory Mutual.

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