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Schütz expands Ohio drum plant

Schütz has quadrupled plastics drum production capacity at its facility in Perrysburg, Ohio through the installation of a new double station blow-moulding drum line.

Kirby reports banner year

Kirby Corporation, the largest tank barge operator in the US, reports marine transport revenues for the 2011 fourth quarter of $335.1m, a 44% increase compared fourth quarter 2011.

NPRA becomes AFPM

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) was born yesterday when the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NFPA) implemented its promised change of name.

Kirby picks up Seaboats fleet

Tank barge operator Kirby Corporation has purchased the coastwise tank barge fleet of fellow operator Seaboats for $42.3m.

Blackwater steams ahead

Blackwater Midstream Corp has reported revenues of $4.6m for the first half of its financial year, up 50% over the same period last year.

OSHA's GHS rule moves to OMB

US OSHA has passed its Hazard Communication rule to the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB).

Buckeye enters propane storage sector

Buckeye Partners has completed the acquisition of two propane storage caverns in Huntingdon, Indiana, and Tuscola, Illinois, from BP North America.

Boasso to take over Greensville Transport

Boasso America has entered into an agreement to acquire Greensville Transport for approximately $8.5m.

PHMSA proposes rolling in rail special permits

PHMSA has issued an NPRM under docket HM-216B proposing to incorporate the provisions of some special permits for rail transport into the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

PHMSA sweeps up changes

US PHMSA has published a final rule under HM-218F, making numerous miscellaneous amendments to the US Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

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