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AAF International
AAF International, also known as American Air Filter, is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of air filtration systems and equipment. Founded in 1921, AAF International has established itself as a prominent player in the air filtration industry. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
AAF International (American Air Filter)
AAF International, also known as American Air Filter, is a global company that specializes in providing air filtration solutions for various industries and applications. Here are some key details about the company:
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AAF was founded in 1921 and has a long history of innovation
American Air Filter
American Air Filter Company, Inc. (AAF International) is a prominent organization in the air filtration industry. Founded in 1921 by Bill Reed in Louisville, Kentucky, the company has a long history of providing air filtration solutions for a variety of industries and applications.
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C.I.Agent Solutions
C.I.Agent Solutions is a company that specializes in providing innovative environmental solutions primarily for spill containment and oil spill cleanup. Their focus is on creating products and technologies that mitigate the impact of hazardous materials, especially hydrocarbons, on the environment.
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Chevron Global Lubricants
Chevron Global Lubricants is a division of Chevron Corporation, one of the world's largest integrated energy companies. Chevron Global Lubricants specializes in the development, production, and marketing of high-quality lubricants, oils, and related products for a wide array of industries and applications.
Immeadiate Response Spill Technologies
Oil Spill Prevention/Cleanup
Immediate Response Spill Technologies
Manufacturer of CI AGENT, a non-toxic Solidifier for oil or fuel spills/sheen on land/water.
Immediate Response Spill Technologies, LLC
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National Surface Treatment Center
The NST Center identifies technology and delivers the information and training that will provide unbiased solutions to surface treatment problems faced by the U.S. Navy and other users of high performance coatings in aggressive environments
Maritime News
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd: No immediate return to Red Sea
Two of the world's top shipping companies, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, said on Thursday they did not see an immediate return to Red Sea after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was announced.Both companies said they would be closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and would return to the Red Sea once it was safe to do so."The agreement has only just been reached. We will closely analyze the latest developments and their impact on the security situation in the Red Sea," a Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson told Reuters."It is still too early to speculate about timing," a Maersk spokesperson said.
What Keeps Business Leaders Awake at Night?
Cyber, business interruption and natural catastrophes are the risks of most concern for businesses globally according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2025 - as voted for by a record 3,778 risk management experts from 106 countries and territories.Cyber incidents (38% of responses, a record 7% points ahead) consolidates its position as the most important risk.The risk impact of new technologies and developments in artificial intelligence (AI) is a new entrant in the top 10 global risks at #10.Closely interlinked to cyber, business interruption is ranked #2 (31%), just ahead of another related risk, natural catastrophes at #3 (29%).Climate change is another standout result in 2025.
MOL and JERA Ink Charter for LNG Carrier Newbuild
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with a vessel operation management company funded by JERA.This is the eighth contract for LNG carrier signed with JERA. The vessel will be built at the Geoje Shipyard of Samsung Heavy Industries, and is scheduled for delivery in 2026.It will be 290 meters long, with a breadth of 45.8 meters. It will feature a membrane tank of 174,000 m3.The vessel will be managed by MOL and will transport LNG for JERA.
Pirates: More Guns, More Hostages
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported an increase in the number of crew taken hostage or kidnapped in 2024.The IMB annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report recorded 116 incidents against ships in 2024 compared to 120 in 2023 and 115 in 2022. It reveals that 94 vessels were boarded, 13 attempted attacks, six vessels hijacked and three fired upon.While the number of reported incidents in 2024 remains similar to those reported in 2023 and 2022, the number of crew taken hostage or kidnapped increased to 126 taken hostage in 2024 compared to 73 in 2023 and 41 in 2022. Twelve crew were reported kidnapped, compared to 14 in 2023 and two in 2022.
James Fishers Orders Four LNG Dual-Fuel Tankers
James Fisher and Sons has ordered four new LNG dual-fuel tankers from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng as part of its ‘fleet of the future’ business strategy.The new tankers, which will carry oil products and IMO Class II chemicals, will have LNG dual-fuel propulsion capability, expected to help to reduce operational CO2 emissions and associated environmental impact over the long-term.A number of features that will add to the overall sustainability of the new builds have been carried over from recent additions to the company’s fleet, vessels Sir John Fisher and Lady Maria Fisher.
