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Case Study: Howden modifications to the air heater at the 2400MW Longannet Power Station reduced both fouling and leakage and increased plant availability.

Howden BC Compressors

With over 100 years of know-how in gas compression, Howden BC Compressors, formerly Burton Corblin, designs, manufactures and services custom-designed diaphragm and piston compressor packages.

Specialising in heavy-duty applications for leading-edge projects where the highest levels of reliability are essential,  we offer a comprehensive range of compressors and services for a wide range of industrial sectors, particularly for petrochemical, industrial gases and manufacturing process applications. 

The Howden BC ranges of Burton Corblin® diaphragm compressors and reciprocating compressors provide solutions for applications where there are stringent requirements for high purity and containment of rare, toxic, flammable, corrosive, explosive and radioactive gases. 

We are located on a 13,000m2 site in Nogent-sur-Oise (France), 60km north of Paris, near Roissy Charles de Gaulle International airport.

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Products
The Howden BC Compressors product range is derived from the merger in 1971 of two major compressor manufacturers, Burton and Corblin, both focusing on applications handling special gases .

Parts & Services
The Aftermarket Division of Howden BC Compressors has the staff, experience and knowledge to meet nearly every requirement for Burton Corblin compressor and pump parts, service and testing.

Industries
Howden serves utility and industrial markets worldwide.  Wherever large quantities of air need to be moved, or difficult gases compressed, Howden provides the equipment, backed up by extensive applications experience, and the services to ensure optimum operation over the lifetime of the plant.


Burton Corblin now Howden BC Compressors

A picture of a Burton Corblin piston compressor
Burton Corblin, the Howden company manufacturing diaphragm,and piston gas process compressors has changed its name to Howden BC Compressors.
2010 Glasgow Business Awards

Howden Chief Executive Bob Cleland attended the annual Lord Provost’s Awards Ceremony in the Glasgow City Chambers on Friday, June 4 where Glasgow’s Lord Provost Bob Winter hosted a civic dinner, and recognised the work of local people.
Howden announce joint venture agreement with Larsen and Toubro Limited

Howden and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) have signed a joint venture agreement to collaborate on projects delivering axial fans and air-preheaters to the Indian thermal power generation sector.