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Catmasters, LLC at CRU Nitrogen + Syngas USA 2026 in Dallas

Dallas, TX – April 21-23, 2026 Here at Catmasters, we were excited to return to the CRU Nitrogen + Syngas USA Expoconference - this time in Dallas - for another standout showing in the nitrogen and syngas industry. Our team had a strong presence both on the exhibit floor and on stage. We operated a busy booth where visitors could see our latest catalyst loading innovations up close and discuss real-world challenges in ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and syngas plants. Representing Catmasters were Dan Morton, Emir Zahirovic (featured speaker), and Ricardo [...]

By Ann-Marie Inglis|2026-05-17T11:38:08-04:00May 17, 2026|Categories: Articles|

CRU Nitrogen + Syngas USA 2025

Here at Catmasters, we were thrilled to participate in the CRU Nitrogen + Syngas USA Expoconference in Tulsa, held April 1–3, 2025. This premier industry gathering—which brought together over 90 exhibitors, expert speakers, and great technical presentations including catalyst-focused workshops—was exceptionally valuable to our team. Our involvement as both attendees and exhibitors provided profound insights into the challenges and innovations shaping ammonia and syngas production. The dual-stream agenda and deep-dive training on catalyst performance, steam methane reforming, emissions management, and operational reliability enabled us to further refine our own catalyst solutions and technical strategies. [...]

By Ann-Marie Inglis|2025-08-13T16:27:11-04:00August 13, 2025|Categories: Articles|

SABIC Technical Meeting 2025 – Growing our presence in the market

Earlier this year we were fortunate to be able to attend the SABIC Technical Meeting (STM25) in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. The event provided an excellent platform to exchange ideas, strengthen existing partnerships, and explore new avenues for collaboration. It was inspiring to engage with so many leading companies and gain deeper insights into the industry and the region. Saudi Arabia and its partners are clearly poised for significant growth, driven by the adoption of innovative and cutting-edge technologies. The level of commitment to technological advancement and talent development [...]

By Ann-Marie Inglis|2025-07-27T13:32:46-04:00July 27, 2025|Categories: Articles|Tags: #sabictechnicalmeeting2025|

Catmasters grants license for Hyperloader™ to Catalyst Handling Resources (CHR)

The Hyperloader™ sets a new benchmark in dense loading with its game-changing features: Extremely gentle dense loading with low attrition and breakage of catalyst, unmatched in the industry today Uniform loading across the entire bed – even directly beneath the machine Rapid setup, thanks to its self-leveling design and lightweight frame CHR is a premier provider of catalyst handling services, serving the global refining and petrochemical industries with a commitment to safety, quality, and technical expertise

By Ann-Marie Inglis|2026-04-12T23:24:58-04:00July 7, 2025|Categories: Articles|Tags: #catalyst, #denseloading|

We’re proud to sponsor NARTC 2025, taking place January 21–22 in Houston

We are excited to announce our sponsorship of the North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) 2025, taking place on January 21–22, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency, Downtown Houston. As a leading event in the refining sector, NARTC 2025 brings together over 250 top decision-makers and industry innovators to address the most pressing challenges in North America’s downstream industry. Why Attend NARTC 2025? Engage with Industry Leaders: Connect with executives and representatives from companies like Chevron, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, Shell, bp, and more. Download Delegate List. Explore Transformative Solutions: Dive into key topics such as decarbonization, digitalization, and talent acquisition to [...]

By Ann-Marie Inglis|2025-01-14T12:27:40-05:00January 14, 2025|Categories: Articles|

Case Story – Operational Excellence

Process Safety (PSM): An installation of Furnatek™ after a significant incident involving the total loss of over 300 catalyst tubes in a large SMR during start-up. Management asked, “Is there any technology that would have helped to prevent this loss?” Furnatek™ was available and installed. There have been no further major PSM firebox incidents since. Avoidance: Several clients installed Furnatek™ when necessity required operation of their SMR with older, end-of-life, catalyst tubes. In one case, operation with a small process leak in the firebox was managed for over 2 years [...]

By Ann-Marie Inglis|2024-11-05T11:16:47-05:00October 31, 2024|Categories: Articles|

Catmasters Furnace Manager discussed at AFPM

Furnace manager technology fits seamlessly into the Catmasters portfolio. Preventing furnace tube rupture failure is a key feature in industrial furnace optimization. Topsoe technology, acquired by Catmasters, monitors furnace tube temperatures, incorporates image acquisition and data acquisition units permanently installed on a firebox to monitor burner flame intensity, and tube skin temperatures on a continuous 24/7 basis. Immediate operational issues are revealed and long-term planning is facilitated. During a presentation at a recent AFPM Q&A Meeting, it was shown that furnace data analysis is no longer constrained by the ability [...]

By Ann-Marie Inglis|2024-07-31T09:55:42-04:00June 21, 2024|Categories: Articles|