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New systems and simulator re-build services

08 February 2006 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced that Taiwan Power Company will implement I/A Series distributed control systems from Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) for balance-of-plant control system upgrades for both units of the Maanshan Nuclear Power station located at PingTung County on the southern tip of Taiwan. As part of the contract, Invensys Taiwan, a qualified Taipower supplier, will provide a range of professional services to assist Taipower with the controls modernization project.

Enterprise Integration Application 2.0 has completed certification

25 January 2006 - Invensys plc Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys Systems Inc., today announced that its Enterprise Integration Application 2.0 has completed certification as part of the SAP's 'Interoperability Certification' program, which recognizes applications that integrate industry standards such as ISA-95.

Executives discuss strategic vision

25 January 2006 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems executives, along with leaders from other major companies, participated in Chemical Week's recent Annual Executive Roundtable conference held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systems exhibited hereits latest simulation & modeling solutions

24 January 2006 - Invensys plc The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systems exhibited here today its latest simulation and modeling solutions for production engineering. Invensys is presenting its Comos FEED integrated front-end engineering design platform, its ARPM automated rigorous performance monitoring solution, a new version of its DYNSIM dynamic simulation modeling environment, its PRO/II process engineering software, and a wide range of new asset performance management capabilities.

Invensys Process Systems winsmajor contract to supply new version of PRO/II simulation software

23 January 2006 - Invensys plc UET, the process engineering division of CHOREN Industries, based in Freiberg, Germany, has awarded Invensys Process Systems a five-year simulation software contract.

Wonderware announces Control Engineering magazine selected Wonderware eCompliance Solution

23 January 2006 - Invensys plc Since 2000, Wonderware has received five Editors' Choice Awards for a variety of industry-leading products and technology innovations. Award winners are selected from among new products and solutions featured in issues of Control Engineering, Control Engineering Online or one of Control Engineering's topical e-newsletters.

Foxboro A2 T2550 combines process controllers plus I/O in a single expandable baseplate

18 January 2006 - Invensys plc Foxboro Automation (www.foxboro.com), a unit of Invensys Process Systems, has extended its low-cost Foxboro A2 distributed control system with a compact new product that combines control and I/O technology into an expandable baseplate or chassis. Like a PLC, this can be deployed independently or as part of a centrally controlled network.

Avantis.CM asset management condition monitoring software from Avantis

13 January 2006 - Invensys plc Avantis.CM asset management condition monitoring software from the Avantis unit of Invensys Process Systems has been recognized as a 'Breakthrough Product of 2005' by Processing magazine. The publication's editors recognized Avantis.CM software for unique functionality that empowers plant operations and maintenance personnel to collaborate on improving asset reliability.

Oilfield gathering center plant expansion will employ new high speed fault-tolerant mesh technology

09 January 2006 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been selected to supply a new I/A Series mesh network-based Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) automation system for updating and expansion at two Kuwait Oil Company crude oil gathering centers in the Burgan fields of South East Kuwait. KOC's goals for the modernization project are to increase production capacity, improve safety and environmental practices, enhance water treatment and decrease gas-flaring.

Tripoliven to support product quality control and plant data access objectives

09 January 2006 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been selected by Tripoliven C.A. of Venezuela to implement upgraded replacement controls for all four plants in their manufacturing complex. Tripoliven manufactures phosphoric acid, sodium tripolyphosphate and related products at the Moron Industrial Area in Carabobo Estate, Venezuela.

New monitoring & control, HMI solutions & professional services to support pipeline operations

31 December 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been selected to provide advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition for the Yanjiang Oil Pipeline, the longest crude oil pipeline in China. The new automation project is based on the I/A Series SCADA Master Station from Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) and includes SCD5200 RTUs from Foxboro and InTouch human machine interface software from Wonderware (www.wonderware.com)

SimSci-Esscor include Dynamic Simulation & Operator Training Simulator software & services

28 December 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced it has signed a perpetual license agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company to provide its industry leading SimSci-Esscor (www.simsci-esscor.com) dynamic simulation software, Dynsim, to ExxonMobil's worldwide downstream affiliates.

Invensys Process Systems opens new technology centre in Beijing

18 December 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced the opening of a new technology centre in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The new facility includes well-equipped technology demonstration, customer training, and technical support areas as well as offices for local sales and engineering staffs.

Invensys & Energy Solutions announce strategic alliance for pipeline automation & optimization

16 December 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems, a global provider of comprehensive automation solutions for pipeline networks and other industrial assets and Energy Solutions International Inc., a world leader in pipeline management systems, announced today that the two companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to form a strategic alliance and reseller relationship.

PRO/II simulation software from SimSci-Esscor delivers enhanced flowsheet design

14 December 2005 - Invensys plc The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systems has released Version 7.1 of its PRO/II steady-state flowsheeting and optimization simulation tool. A widely used standard throughout the Oil, Gas, and Hydrocarbon Processing Industries, the PRO/II program is designed to address and solve the complex challenges faced by today's process and design engineers.

Westinghouse to Signal 'whitecity' Development

13 December 2005 - Invensys plc Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited announced today that it has been awarded the contract by main contractor, Multiplex to carry out the resignalling works at the 'whitecity' development in West London.

Invensys participates in Open O&M interoperability demonstration at IMC conference

07 December 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys' Process Systems and Wonderware business units, along with other major automation and IT companies such as Rockwell and SAP, are participating in an important demonstration of the Open Operations & Maintenance initiative at the International Maintenance Conference in Tampa, Florida, December 6-8, 2005. The IMC is a premier annual information-exchange event for maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals.

Foxboro multivariable transmitter redesigned for optimum natural gas flow rate measurement

07 December 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has redesigned the Foxboro IMV25 multivariable transmitter for optimum natural gas flow rate measurement and other natural gas applications that rely on accurate measurement of pressure, differential pressure and process temperature. The IMV25 product line is now available with Modbus digital communications for remote monitoring, configuration and calibration; a new process interface structure for flexible installation; extended measurement ranges; and the industry's longest standard warranty.

Invensys receives new patent for optimizing Coriolis flow measurement during changing conditions

07 December 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys has received a patent for digital technology that optimizes start up and operations for the company's award-winning Foxboro CFT50 Digital Coriolis mass flowmeter. U.S. patent number 6,950,760 B2 applies to Invensys techniques for selecting optimal mode of operation for accurate flow measurement during changing flow conditions.

Next-generation Foxboro pulsed laser CTS receives NKKK certification

30 November 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced that the company's next-generation Foxboro custody transfer system for LNG carriers has been certified by NKKK (Nippon Kaiji Kentei Kyokai) of Japan, the world-leading survey organization in the area of custody transfer measurements for liquefied natural gas.

Westinghouse Rail Systems Awarded Evergreen 2 Signalling Contract

30 November 2005 - Invensys plc Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited has announced that it has entered into a contract with Carillion Construction Limited for the design, supply and installation of signalling equipment for the Evergreen 2 project.

Invensys instrumentation helps European petrochemical plant achieve production record

28 November 2005 - Invensys plc The 328-hectacre HIP-Petrohemija petrochemical complex located in the industrial zones of Panèevo and Elemir north east of Belgrade in Serbia Montenegro produces about one million tons per year (t/y) of petrochemicals.

APV Recognized with the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation

21 November 2005 - Invensys plc The recipient of the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in automation and software solutions in the food and beverage market is APV for its ability to leverage technology solutions to deliver value to the food and beverage industry.

Invensys to supply upgraded digital turbine control systems at AEP's Cook Nuclear Plant

14 November 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced that it will supply American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) with Triconex (www.triconex.com) electronic control systems for the main turbines and feedwater pump turbines on both units at the Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Michigan. TRISIM Plus software from SimSci-Esscor (www.simsci-esscor.com) will simulate the Triconex digital controllers and will be added to Cook's existing plant simulator.

Companies provide improved technology exclusive to PRO/II simulation software

11 November 2005 - Invensys plc The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systemswill integrate Koch-Glitsch, LP's RATEFRAC and KG-TOWER modules in PRO/II software, the companies announced today.

Advanced I/A Series technology to control all units throughout bauxite refining process

10 November 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been chosen to implement I/A Series digital automation from Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) to control processes throughout the new Luoyang Xiangjiang Wanji Aluminum Ltd. alumina plant being built at Luoyang Xinan county, in the Henan province of China.

Invensys presents approach for measuring economic benefit of process analytical technologies

02 November 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys' Dr. Peter G. Martin, author and noted authority on real-time performance management, will present a seminar that will help pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical scientists and manufacturers apply process analytical technologies more strategically. Dr. Martin's seminar, entitled 'Optimizing PAT with Metrics that Matter,' will be presented on November 9, 2005 to members of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers at their 2005 annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Invensys and Swantech announce equipment condition monitoring partnership

25 October 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems and SWANTECH Incorporated today announced that they have established a partnership agreement, whereby Invensys Process Systems will incorporate SWANTECH condition monitoring technology into asset performance management solutions recently announced by Invensys. The SWANTECH technology will be offered under the Invensys name, and Invensys will offer support services and training.

Invensys to adopt new enhanced EDDL technology using HART Smart Device Configurator tools

25 October 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced plans to embed the new Smart Device Configurator (SDC-625) technology from the HART Communication Foundation into their process automation system. This HCF technology will enable customers to take advantage of the new enhanced electronic device description language being developed in a collaborative project between the HCF, other international fieldbus organizations and automation system and device suppliers.

Now delivers industry-best accuracy

25 October 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced that a wide range of key, Foxboro-brand pressure transmitters will now achieve the industry's highest accuracy levels. By applying a proprietary characterization and compensation process to its line of intelligent pressure transmitters, Invensys has achieved performance improvements that can provide users with improved process measurement and control. These new accuracy specifications apply to both digital communications and the 4 to 20 mA output signal.

Up to 17-year warranty coverage now available on selected transmitter

25 October 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced that it has extended the warranties on its Foxboro pressure transmitters to provide the industry's longest standard warranty. Foxboro pressure transmitters include gauge, absolute and differential pressure sensors for a broad range of pressure, level, and flow rate applications throughout the process industry.

Sinopec selects Invensys for SCADA system on China's longest crude oil pipeline

11 October 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been selected to provide advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition for the Yanjiang Oil Pipeline, the longest crude oil pipeline in China. The new automation project is based on the I/A Series SCADA Master Station from Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) and includes SCD5200 RTUs from Foxboro and InTouch human machine interface software from Wonderware (www.wonderware.com).

Invensys introduces groundbreaking asset performance management solutions

05 October 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced a series of unique asset performance management solutions that, for the first time, enable users to monitor, predict, and effectively manage both the availability and utilization of their industrial assets to help maximize overall asset value and improve business performance. These applied solutions draw upon technology and expertise from across Invensys Process Systems (Avantis, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex, Wonderware) and its technology partners.

Invensys process simulation software selected by ExxonMobil

03 October 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced it has signed a perpetual license agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company to provide its industry leading SimSci-Esscor (www.simsci-esscor.com) dynamic simulation software, Dynsim, to ExxonMobil's worldwide downstream affiliates. As part of this agreement, Invensys is ExxonMobil's preferred operator training simulator provider.

Completion of Lambda disposal

03 October 2005 - Invensys plc Further to the announcement made on 19 July 2005, Invensys plc confirms that the sale of its Lambda operations to TDK Corporation for a gross cash consideration of $235 million was completed as planned at close of business London time on 30 September 2005.

Invensys implementing Triconex safety instrumented systems at Lotte Daesan

21 September 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been selected to implement Triconex (www.triconex.com) safety and critical control systems and professional services for Lotte Daesan Petrochemical Corporation at its 600,000 TPY naphtha cracking center, south of Seoul, on the western coast of Korea. This plant manufactures ethylene and propylene used to produce plastics, synthetic fibers and other products within the Daesan complex of adjacent integrated petrochemical plants.

Invensys announces appointment of Chan Galbato as President, Controls

19 September 2005 - Invensys plc Chan joins Invensys from Home Depot, the UShome improvement retailer, where he was President, Services. He was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Armstrong Floor Products, Chief Executive Officer of Choice Parts, and prior to that he held various senior management roles at General Electric, latterly as Chief Executive Officer of the Coregis Division of GE Capital.

Invensys selected by Sinopec Guangzhou Company to implement automation for refinery expansion

01 September 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been chosen by Sinopec Guangzhou Company, a major China petrochemical producer, to provide new I/A Series automation systems from Foxboro, along with a broad range of professional services. The new systems will help Sinopec Guangzhou Company increase its crude oil processing capacity from about 7 million tons/year to 13 million tons/year at its complex in Huangpu District, Guangzhou City.

Invensys selected to supply Triconex safety & critical control systems

02 August 2005 - Invensys plc Tricon triple modular redundant architecture will be used for all Horizon Project emergency shutdown, boiler management and fire and gas system applications Canadian Natural Resources Limited has selected Invensys Process Systems to provide Triconex (www.triconex.com) safety and critical control systems and related services for Phase I of the C$6.8 billion Horizon Oil Sands Project under construction in Northern Alberta, Canada. The Horizon Project is a large grassroots mining, bitumen extraction and upgrading facility for production of synthetic crude oil.

Taiwan Power Company selects Invensys for Maanshan Nuclear Power Station DCS upgrade

01 August 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced that Taiwan Power Company will implement I/A Series distributed control systems from Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) for balance-of-plant control system upgrades for both units of the Maanshan Nuclear Power station located at PingTung County on the southern tip of Taiwan.

Invensys announces it has signed an agreement to sell its Lambda businesses to TDK Corporation of Japan

19 July 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announces that it has signed an agreement to sell its Lambda businesses to TDK Corporation of Japan for a gross cash consideration of £134(1) million. Lambda comprises a 58.2% interest in Densei-Lambda KK, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and wholly-owned operations in Europe and North America.

Invensys implementing newest generation Foxboro automation systems

22 June 2005 - Invensys plc Cameco Corporation, the world's leading uranium producer, has selected Invensys Process Systems to implement a Foxboro (www.foxboro.com) automation system at the Cigar Lake Mine in Saskatchewan, Canada. The system will monitor and control all key mining production operations at Cigar Lake, the world's largest undeveloped high-grade uranium deposit.

We Energies selects Invensys to implement SimSci-Esscor operator training simulators

19 June 2005 - Invensys plc Multi-million dollar simulation project will help this large public utility maintain operational excellence across its fleet of electric generating assets We Energies, a subsidiary of Wisconsin Energy Corporation, has awarded Invensys Process Systems a multi-million dollar contract to implement Operator Training Simulators throughout this large public utility's fleet of electric generating stations.

Invensys sells Advanced Building Systems EMEA for US$150 million

08 June 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announces that it has signed an agreement to sell the majority of its Advanced Building Systems operations in Europe and the Middle East to Schneider Electric SA of France for a gross cash consideration of £81(1) million.

Invensys Process Systems opens new technology centre in Beijing

08 June 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced the opening of a new technology centre in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The new facility includes well-equipped technology demonstration, customer training, and technical support areas as well as offices for local sales and engineering staffs.

Invensys awarded multi-million automation contract for RasGas II expansion project in Qatar

16 March 2005 - Invensys plc The Invensys Global LNG Business and Technology Centre today announced that the Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company II (RasGas-II) in Qatar, through its Engineering Procurement Contractor, the Chiyoda (Japan) and Snamprogetti (Italy) consortium, has awarded Invensys Singapore an approximately USD $8 million automation contract for the LNG Train 5 Production and Utilities units, with options for expansion of the Storage and Loading Facilities.

Invensys receives two new patents for Digital Coriolis mass flow measurement technology

16 February 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys has received two additional patents for the core technology of the company's award-winning Foxboro CFT50 Digital Coriolis mass flowmeter. U.S. patent numbers 6,754,594 and 6,758,102 apply to the Digital Coriolis flowmeter and its ability to correct for two-phase flow. These techniques relate to the CFT50's ability to accurately measure traditionally difficult-to-handle materials and gas/liquid (two-phase) flow. Two-phase flow is a major contributor to process interruptions, measurement inaccuracies, and deviations in product quality.

SEMATECH Adopts the ArchestrA Application Platform from Wonderware for Interface A Validation and Demonstration System

10 February 2005 - Invensys plc Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys Systems, Inc., today announced that SEMATECH plans to implement the ArchestrA application platform as part of its e-manufacturing program. SEMATECH is implementing the ArchestrA application platform through its International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) subsidiary, a global consortium of leading semiconductor manufacturers.

Virginia Burnell appointed president of Invensys Process Systems, North America

24 January 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems today announced that Virginia Burnell has been appointed president of the company's North America operations. Virginia previously served in a variety of managerial and executive positions at Honeywell International, including vice president and general manager of Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions, where she led Honeywell's global advanced software applications business. More recently, Virginia served as vice president and chief operating officer of PAS Inc., an industry leader in process control alarm management software.

Operador Nacional do Sistema selects Foxboro remote terminal units to help control the Brazilian National Power Grid

17 January 2005 - Invensys plc Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS), the Brazilian National Electric Grid Operator, recently awarded CDI Power, a long term Foxboro SCADA products integrator in Brazil, a contract to automate the southern portion of the Brazilian electrical grid as part of the country-wide SINOCON energy dispatching project. Under this contract, Invensys will supply CDI with US $1.4 million worth of Foxboro's advanced remote terminal units (RTUs). These will serve as the core of the control platforms in 34 high-voltage electrical substations located in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Invensys and Hyperion announce partnership to implement DYNSIM-based operator training simulators in global process and power plants

17 January 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems, have announced an exclusive operator training simulator (OTS) partnership agreement. The agreement brings together DYNSIM and other leading edge simulation technology from Invensys' SimSci-Esscor unit and highly experienced global execution resources from both Hyperion and Invensys. 'With approximately 85 dedicated OTS engineers based around the world, the two companies represent one of the world's largest suppliers of OTS services to the Chemical, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation industries,' said Tom Fiske, Senior Analyst at ARC Advisory Group in Dedham, Massachusetts. Invensys' total simulation capability encompasses approximately 300 simulation engineers.

Project will connect multiple generations of systems

17 January 2005 - Invensys plc Invensys Process Systems has been selected by Iron Ore Company of Canada to implement a new mesh network-based Foxboro automation system for beneficiation processes at IOC's Labrador City iron ore concentrator. The plant is located near the western boundary of Labrador, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Connecting with several existing Foxboro systems, the new control system, when completed, will put all plant processes under I/A Series control.

Invensys announces alliance with Microsoft, Digital Coriolis Challenge Results, Hydrocarbon Centre, Support of Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, and much more

21 October 2003 - Invensys plc Invensys plc made a number of announcements today. These demonstrate that the company is surging ahead on its new strategy focused on providing customers in the process, hybrid and discrete manufacturing industries with innovative solutions to help them achieve greater resource productivity.

Invensys enhances Foxboro automation system support for HART field devices

21 October 2003 - Invensys plc As demonstrated at both the HART Foundation and FDT Joint Interest Group exhibits at ISA EXPO 2003, Foxboro Automation Systems, a unit of Invensys, has introduced exciting Field Device Tool (FDT)-based software tools that open up important new HART capabilities for I/A Series system users.

Foxboro introduces high-availability FOUNDATION fieldbus solution for I/A Series system

06 October 2003 - Invensys plc Foxboro Automation Systems, a unit of Invensys, has introduced a new, redundant/fault-tolerant Foundation Fieldbus module option for Invensys' flagship automation platform - the I/A Series system. Unlike many competitive systems, the I/A Series system also features fully redundant communications between the FOUNDATION fieldbus (or other) I/O modules and their optionally fault-tolerant Control Processors.

Foxboro introduces two new controllers for I/A Series automation system

29 September 2003 - Invensys plc Foxboro Automation Systems, a unit of Invensys, has introduced two new high-performance, optionally redundant/fault-tolerant controllers for Invensys' flagship automation platform - the I/A Series system. The new I/A Series ZCP270 controller is designed to fit in existing I/A Series mounting structures in rack rooms. The ZCP270 can support up to 120 remote-mounted Fieldbus (I/O) Modules.

Foxboro incorporates ultra-high-availability 'mesh' network technology into I/A Series system

22 September 2003 - Invensys plc Foxboro Automation Systems, a unit of Invensys, has introduced new, 'mesh' network technology for Invensys' flagship automation platform - the I/A Series system. The new technology incorporates commercial off the shelf (COTS) Ethernet switches, ports, and fiber optic media in advanced meshed configurations that provide multiple communications paths between network stations. The new technology can be utilized to configure ultra-high-availability, high-performance 100Mbps/1Gbps, Switched Ethernet process control networks and field networks for new I/A Series systems. The technology can also be used to efficiently extend existing I/A Series systems.

Invensys implements major fieldbus-based automation solution for Shell Canada at the Athabasca Oil Sands Project

02 June 2003 - Invensys plc In its role as automation supplier for the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in Alberta, the Foxboro Canada unit of Invensys plc has successfully implemented the latest I/A Series automation technology throughout both the Scotford Upgrader, located north of Fort Saskatchewan, and the Muskeg River Mine, located north of Fort McMurray.

Invensys wins £850m Signalling Contracts

07 April 2003 - Invensys plc Invensys Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited, part of Invensys Rail Systems, has been awarded two London Underground signalling contracts by Bombardier Transportation, worth over £850 million. The contracts will run from 2003 to 2014. The contracts cover the provision of Signalling, Train Control and Train Supervision systems as part of a Bombardier contract with the Metronet consortium.

Invensys GoodWatts functionality is recognized by California Public Utilities Commission in a recent ruling

03 April 2003 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announced today that in a recent ruling, the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ordered California investor-owned utilities to file and serve plans to test the functionality of residential energy management systems as a means of improving energy efficiency. The California PUC's decision, (R.02-06-001), requires California utilities to file plans to evaluate the demand response capabilities of a full-scale system containing the features found in the Invensys GoodWatts system by July 1, 2003.

Premise home control software from Lantronix recognized as top whole house systems software product

11 March 2003 - Invensys plc Lantronix (Nasdaq: LTRX) is proud to announce that its Premise Home Control Software version 2.0 product received the CEA 2003 Mark of Excellence Award. The Mark of Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association's TechHome Division, recognize products and companies at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the TechHome industry, acknowledging manufacturers for their products and customer support programs.

Version 9.0 Features Innovative SmartSymbol Technology & Continues HMI Market Leadership

03 March 2003 - Invensys plc Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys, today announced the release of a new version of its award-winning InTouch human-machine interface (HMI) software. Version 9.0 of InTouch software innovates with SmartSymbol technology, which offers considerable savings by significantly reducing application engineering, testing and deployment time.

Invensys showcases new Automation Architecture at 2002 User Conference and Expo

09 September 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc kicked off its Showcase Worldwide User Conference & Expo today at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center hosting an anticipated 2,000 attendees from industrial companies worldwide. Top management, manufacturing and plant management, IT professionals, engineers, and others will all be at the conference that, for the first time, will bring together ten leading companies from the Invensys Production Management division: APV, Baan, Avantis, Eurotherm, Foxboro, Pacific Simulation, Simulation Sciences/Esscor, Triconex, and Wonderware.

Invensys appoint Senior Vice President of Finance

05 September 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc have announced the appointment of Adrian Hennah as Senior Vice President, Finance with effect from October 2002. Adrian joins from GlaxoSmithKline Plc, where he has been Senior Vice President, Research and Development, responsible for finance, venturing and technology alliances, business strategy development, process redesign and operations at one of the world's leading R&D organisations.

Invensys appoint Senior Vice President for Project Management

02 September 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announced the appointment of Jim Siler as Senior Vice President, Project Management with effect from September 1 2002. Jim joins Invensys from Alstom Power in Switzerland, where he has been Managing Director, Global Projects.

Invensys sells Sensor Systems business to Honeywell for $394 million

19 August 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc has agreed to sell its Invensys Sensor Systems business to Honeywell (NYSE: HON), a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, for a net cash consideration of US$394m, representing gross consideration of US$415m less certain retained liabilities and certain transaction costs. The sale proceeds will be used by Invensys to continue to reduce its level of indebtedness.

Invensys appoint Chief Operating Officer in Development Division

06 August 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announces the appointment of John Duerden to lead its Development Division from September. John joins Invensys from Xerox Engineering Systems, a wholly-owned Xerox subsidiary with 1,600 employees, where he has been Chief Executive Officer since May 2001. John has been responsible for successfully restoring the business to profitability.

Invensys update on current trading at AGM

24 July 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc today gave an update on current trading at its Annual General Meeting. Addressing shareholders at the Meeting, Chairman Lord Marshall said, 'In our preliminary results at the end of May, we highlighted early signs of recovery in orders from the automation and controls sectors, particularly in the US. This was balanced by continuing weakness in global technology markets, indicating that economic recovery remained fragile.'

Invensys non-executive director steps down

14 June 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announces that Paolo Scaroni has stepped down as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Paolo Scaroni joined the Invensys Board on 1 May 2002. He was subsequently appointed as Chief Executive of Enel, Italy's largest integrated electricity group, based in Rome.

Invensys appoint Ed Mulvey to lead Service Delivery

30 May 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc today announced the appointment of Edward (Ed) Mulvey as Senior Vice President of the Service Delivery performance initiative in support of the overall organisation. He will report to Rick Haythornthwaite, Chief Executive, and will be a member of the Executive Management Team. He will be based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, and takes up his post on 1 June.

Invensys sale of CompAir business and disposal update

14 May 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announces it has agreed to sell its CompAir business to funds advised by Alchemy Partners, the UK based private equity firm, for a nominal consideration. Alchemy will be injecting new funds to restructure the business and Invensys will retain an 18% shareholding.

Invensys appoint Chief Operating Officer in Energy Management Division

07 May 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys announcen the appointment of Dan Leff to lead its Energy Management Division. Dan, 42, joins Invensys from a position as Chairman and CEO of the Energy Services Division of Enron Corporation. He was appointed to this role in late December 2001 following the company's filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy. In March 2002, Dan was asked to join the new senior management team of Enron and assume responsibility for maximising the value of the creditors' and stakeholders' holdings and assets across Enron's global wholesale and retail energy businesses.

Invensys Completes Flow Control Business Disposal

03 May 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc today completed disposal of its Flow Control business to Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of industrial flow management services, for a cash consideration of $535 million. The sale proceeds will be used by Invensys to reduce its level of indebtedness. The transaction has completed in line with our best timing expectations for May.

Invensys Appoints New Non-Executive Director

01 May 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announces that Paolo Scaroni has been appointed a non-executive director with effect from 1 May 2002. Paolo Scaroni is the Group Chief Executive of Pilkington plc, one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products with annual revenues of 4.6 billion euros, manufacturing operations in 25 countries and employing around 27,400 people worldwide. He is also a non-executive director of BAE Systems plc.

Invensys expands presence in Asia Pacific with new regional factory for Invensys Powerware in Shanghai

30 April 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc have announced the opening of a new manufacturing operation in Pudong, Shanghai by Invensys Powerware, a key business within its Energy Management Division. This new factory, one of 35 joint venture factories and representatives offices in China, demonstrates Invensys's commitment to the growth of its business in the Asia Pacific region.

Invensys Announces US$1,390,000,000 Multicurrency Revolving Facility

24 April 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc, the international production technology and energy management group ('Invensys'), today announces that it has signed a US$1.39 billion (approx. 0.96 billion) multicurrency revolving facility agreement.

Invensys Hansen Transmissions invests €75 million over four years to capitalise on record growth

02 April 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys today announced that Hansen Transmissions, part of its Development Division, has invested €75 million for the construction of a new factory in Lommel, Belgium. Hansen Transmissions, a leading manufacturer of hi-tech gears, will produce state-of-the-art drive systems for large wind turbines in the new factory.

Invensys completes Energy Storage disposal

25 March 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc has completed the previously-announced disposal of its Energy Storage Group to EnerSys, Inc. The consideration has been revised by agreement between Invensys and EnerSys and now amounts to $425 million, comprising cash proceeds of $325 million received on closing, a $100 million Loan Note issued by EnerSys, and warrants that, if exercised, may give Invensys up to a 28% equity stake in the enlarged company.

Invensys sells Flow Control Business to Flowserve for $535 million

22 March 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc has agreed to sell its Invensys Flow Control business to Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of industrial flow management services, for cash consideration of $535 million. The sale proceeds will be used by Invensys to reduce its level of indebtedness. Invensys Flow Control is a manufacturer of valves, actuators and associated flow control products mainly to the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, power generation and process industries.

Powerware to safeguard critical applications at two hundred and seventy U.S. State Department posts worldwide

11 March 2002 - Invensys plc The U.S. Department of State has awarded Powerware Corporation, a unit of Invensys plc, three multiple-award, five-year contracts, worth as much as £88 million, to ensure reliable power access at the Department's 270 consulate and embassy posts worldwide. The announcement of the contract awards comes as the U.S. State Department steps up efforts to modernise their posts with the latest technology in power systems equipment.

Invensys Sells the IHP Division of Brook Crompton to Lindeteves-Jacoberg for £17 million.

09 January 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc announced the sale of the Integral Horsepower Motor ('IHP') Division of Brook Crompton to Lindeteves-Jacoberg of Singapore for £17 million. Consideration of £17 million includes £10 million to be paid in cash and £7 million of debt to be transferred with the business. Brook Crompton manufactures low voltage AC and DC electric motors with a power range up to 750 kW. Its motors are used in many applications including extraction fans, cranes, elevators and ski lifts.

Invensys Provides In-Home Communication Infrastructure for OnStar at Home Control Management Pilot

08 January 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys will provide the in-home communication infrastructure for the pilot of OnStar at Home, the world's first system that will allow homeowners to access and control home systems from their vehicle, PC, wireless phone or PDA. The OnStar at Home pilot will enable homeowners to remotely manage household activities such as locking and unlocking doors; operating the security system, thermostats, and lights; and viewing the home's interior via a Web cam. The pilot program, which will be tested in the coming months in approximately 100 Detroit area households, is an initiative of the Internet Home Alliance, of which Invensys and its four corporate OnStar at Home partners - General Motors, Panasonic, Hewlett-Packard and ADT Security Services, Inc. - are members.

Invensys sells Energy Storage for $505 million

07 January 2002 - Invensys plc Invensys plc, ('Invensys') announces today the sale of its Energy Storage Group ('ESG') to EnerSys, Inc. ('EnerSys') for a cash consideration of $505 million. In addition, Invensys will be issued warrants that, if exercised, may give Invensys up to a 28% equity stake in the enlarged company. EnerSys, an industrial batteries supplier, is a private company controlled by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners IV, L.P. ('MSCP'). The transaction incorporates an agreement governing the ongoing supply of batteries by the enlarged EnerSys to Invensys. Completion is subject to regulatory approval, in particular in US, France (see below) and China, and the receipt of financing by EnerSys, and is currently expected to be in March 2002.