Invensys to maintain SPC's refining, chemical & textile business

10 Mar '06

2 min read

Extensive range of software manufacturer Invensys Process Systems has been awarded a long-term maintenance contract with Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Ltd (SPC).

Invensys Process Systems China, headquartered in Shanghai, will provide a range of services for Foxboro automation products. The new agreement, the first of its kind between SPC and an automation vendor, covers the full Foxboro line of I/A Series control systems products.

SPC is one of the largest subsidiaries of China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec). Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Ltd (SPC) is a leading producer of
ethylene and acrylic fiber.

Three business units within SPC are initially included in the agreement – oil refining, chemicals and terylene polyester production. Invensys Process Systems China will provide a combination of remote and on-site services including online patrol site device check, annual on-site device check, emergency hardware replacement, emergency/routine hardware repairs, emergency site technical support, site training and other services.

The broad-reaching maintenance agreement, which will renew annually for the life of the Foxboro equipment covered, represents a new approach to service for Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Ltd.

The agreement offers simplified administration, services value, and comprehensive service performance for SPC, and it builds on their extensive experience with Invensys process automation systems implementations.

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