The heat exchangers will be used in the catalytic processing section in the production of mixed Xylenes used for synthetic nylons, among other things.

Alfa Laval Group president and CEO Lars Renstrom said this order confirms the continued high activity level in the process industry.

Delivery of the Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers is scheduled for 2012, the company said.

Alfa Laval is a global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.