The Code for Safety and Security:
Independence – Separation – Diversity – Expertise
HIMA emphasizes advantages of independent safety platform at
Offshore Technology Conference 2016
(HOUSTON, May 2, 2016)
Visitors to the OTC will discover why the safety, security and reliability of process applications are best served by separate and diverse safety and basic process control system (BPCS) platforms.
“Throughout the industry there’s concern about the inherent safety of integrated control and safety systems. We think that concern is merited, and the OTC is a great opportunity to present the value of independent safety solutions,” said Buddy Creef, North American Sales Director HIMA Americas.
End users concerned about cyber security have another reason to make sure they comply with OSHA, ISA and international standards for independent layers of protection. An integrated system from a single vendor can blur the boundary between layers and reduce or negate the effectiveness of these protection layers, introducing security vulnerabilities in the same way they are introduced in safety applications.
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The HIMA booth (NRG Center, Hall B, German Pavilion, #4527-17) will also showcase the latest comprehensive safety-related solutions for a wide range and sizes of applications, including BMS, ESD, F&G, TMC, PMC, HIPPS.
About HIMA
HIMA is the world’s leading specialist for safety-related automation solutions, ensuring maximum safety and availability and integration into any automation environment. More than 35,000 separate and independent safety systems have been installed in over 80 countries to protect the equipment of the world’s largest companies in the process industry. HIMA offers safety systems up to SIL 4 and HIMA LIFECYCLE SERVICES for all phases of the safety life cycle. Comprehensive solutions for turbomachines and compressors, burner control, boiler protection and pipelines reduce costs and increase plant profitability. Due to its independence, HIMA is able to work in any project arrangement: subtasks and complete projects, working for end customers and as part of a team with EPCs, MACs and DCS manufacturers. HIMA has operated in the Americas through representatives and partners since the early 1980s. In 2005 it opened regional headquarters in Houston, Texas, which covers the Americas. For more information about HIMA, please visit:
www.hima-americas.com
Press contact
HIMA Americas Inc.
Nicole Pringal
Sr. Marketing and Public Relations Manager
5353 W Sam Houston Parkway N., Suite 130
Houston, Texas 77041, USA
Phone +1 713 482 2149 I Cell +1 713 876 9828
Fax +1 713 482 2065
www.hima-americas.com
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International standards require independent layers of protection.
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