A special material solutions provider based in The Netherlands recently decided to employ Sofis engineers, to physically inspect all valve interlocks prior to a planned maintenance shutdown. Their intention: identifying... read more →
The captive key concept can significantly contribute to the hydrogen industry in various ways. Captive key systems ensure that operators adhere to a safe sequence of operation.They are permanently mounted... read more →
Recently, Sofis provided valve interlocking systems to guarantee safe manual valve operations on mercury recovery applications and valve changeover lines. The installation of valve interlocking systems is part of the... read more →
A leading wholesaler of organic foods, natural personal care products, and sustainable non-food items, took significant steps to enhance the safety of their employees working in their automated sorting center.... read more →
Valve interlocks, or captive keys, employ locks that prevent the movement of valves and unique keys. Keys will only be released according to a desired valve operating sequence, preventing operators... read more →
Chemical plants manufacture or process chemicals using specialized equipment, units, and technology in the manufacturing process. Other kinds of plants, such as polymer, pharmaceutical, food, and some beverage production facilities,... read more →
Accidents in the process industry are mostly related to procedures that do not occur frequently and at the same time can have catastrophic results when performed incorrectly. 75% of the accidents... read more →
VPI position indicator allows Dutch tank terminal to avoid contamination and incorrect tank line-ups
A long-established terminal in The Netherlands employs Sofis VPI position indicators to prevent incorrect valve line-ups. The terminal consists of 11 jetties to handle the demand. It provides deep water... read more →
Northern Lights is developing the world’s first open-source CO2 transport and storage infrastructure. The company delivers CO2 transport and storage as a service, offering safe and permanent CO2 storage to... read more →
In the pursuit of cleaner and sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen has emerged as a promising fuel. Sofis’ primary objective is to ensure safety in the hydrogen economy given the inherent... read more →