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NEWS PROCESS MEASUREMENT & CONTROL SOLUTIONS

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Agar Corporation Expands its Operational Base to Canada

In response to increasing demand for its products, specifically for providing heavy oil processing solutions,
Agar is pleased to announce that it has recently opened a base of operation in Canada. Canada represents
a tremendous growth opportunity for Agar’s solutions in a number of common applications including Well
Testing, Heavy oil, Bitumen, Processing and oil sands, H2S removal and more. Agar solutions have been
instrumental in assisting operators in accurately measuring, controlling, and optimizing upstream and
downstream operations for varying process conditions – minimizing operation upsets and lowering costs.

AGAR CANADA CORPORATION has established offices in Calgary and is in the process of building a
service base in Bonnyville Alberta, expected to be fully operational by the end of January. Along with being
an operational center of excellence, Agar’s Canadian office also offers local technical service.

Agar has been an industry-leader in offering cutting-edge instrumentation for almost 30 years. Its solutions
include oil/water monitors (OW 200 and OW 300 series), used in such applications as crude oil and
products pipeline monitoring; interface concentration detection systems (ID 200 Series), used for interface
measurement and control in liquid/liquid and vapor/liquid separation processes including emulsions and
foam; and Multiphase Meters (MPFM 50 Series, MPFM 200 Series, MPFM 300 Series, and MPFM 400
Series), used in well test applications.

Agar looks forward to extending the same level of service and ingenuity that has made it a preferred source
for process measurement and control solutions
worldwide.

Agar Canada Corporation

708 11th Ave SW, Suite 243
Calgary, Alberta T2R 0E4
Canada
Tel: 403-718-9880
Fax: 403-450-8350
Email: ACC@agarcorp.com

WHAT’S INSIDE

INNOVATIVE DESIGN: Agar soon to offer its new 2-wire ID-200....................................................... 2

Agar Training Forum............................................................................................................................... 3
Agar Corporation Canada makes an impact on the local community......................................... 4

Agar Soon to Offer its New 2-Wire 24VDC Loop Powered ID-200
Contributors: Brian Ishaug - R&D & Michael Kenny - Field Service
Because of increased industry demand, Agar will
be introducing a 2-Wire, 24VDC, Loop Powered ID-
200 during the first half of 2009. This new design will
compliment the existing ID-200 that is commonly
referred to as a 4-Wire System.
Two models are currently under development--an
analog only version and a version with full HART
Agar ID-201 Components: Probe, Seal
Housing & Power Supply Nema 7 Enclosure
communication capabilities. There are many
advantages to the 2-wire design including the
requirement for fewer wires  to connect the probe
and the industry standard 4-20mA output will ensure
easy integration with 4-20mA loop compatible
systems.
Some of the functionality of the PS-201 has been
integrated into the new Hockey Puck including the
adjustment of the 4-20mA’s ZERO (offset) and
SPAN (slope). The PS-201  power supply/signal
conditioner currently used with the4-wire ID System
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INNOVATIVE DESIGN
will not be required for many applications, reducing
the cost and complexity of installations.
The HART version has even more advanced features
including the ability to remotely adjust parameters
and provide advanced diagnostic information
for set-up and trouble shooting.  This will  greatly
simplify field service and setup---especially when
the probes are in hard to reach locations.
HART also provides customers additional features
such as the ability to monitor not only the primary
variable but also other variables such as probe
temperature, supply voltage and even the general
health of the probe.
The current ID-200/PS-201 (4-Wire System)
configuration will continue to be offered and
supported by Agar when required since it offers
features that are not available with the new
2-Wire System---such as Relay Outputs and Local
Indication Lights.
Since the new 2-wire system will be compatible with
existing probes already in field service, switching to
a 24 VDC Loop Powered configuration will be very
simple for our customers.
ID-200 Series Description
The ID-200 Series Interface Concentration Detectors
are used for interface measurement and control in
all types of liquid/liquid and vapor/liquid separation
processes including emulsions and foam. A wide
range of models, process connections, and output
options are available for the control of a wide variety
of process installations such as Tanks, Decanters,
Dehydrators, Desalters, Coalescers, etc. The ID-
200 Series advanced control capabilities can be
used to automate upset responses, antifoam and
demulsifier chemical feed systems, and eliminate
cross-contamination of separating phases.
Agar Training Forum - Next Session Starts February 4th
This past October marked the successful completion of Agar’s training series, held in February, June, and
October of each year. With participants from all over the world, training focused on each of Agar’s core product
offerings and related industry applications including hands-on training and troubleshooting. Taking place in
Agar’s Houston manufacturing facility, the training spans a period of four weeks and allows participants to
choose which level and product(s) is appropriate based upon their skill-set and knowledge base. Training is
open to all Agar representatives and customers*.

The training schedule and agenda was developed and enhanced based upon feedback from past training
sessions and future improvements/enhancements will be made in an effort to meet the needs of participants
and to address current field conditions. The first session of 2009 is slated to take place February 4th to
February 27th with other sessions scheduled in June and October. Please see below for more schedule
details.

COMPONENT/TOPIC TRAINING DURATION

Sales Training (Company, Product, Application Overview) 3 days
Technical ID/OW Training 5 days
Technical ‘BASIC’ MPFM Training 5 days
Technical ‘ADVANCED’ MPFM Training 5 days

For international participants, Agar offers a standard package of amenities that can be utilized at the discretion
of the attendee. For more information about Agar’s Training Forums, including registration, please e-mail
Krystal Smith at krystal.smith@agarcorp.com.

* A training fee may apply.

Upcoming Events
Agar welcomes its customers, friends, and associates to
visit them throughout 2009 at one of the many exhibitions
and meetings attended by its six subsidiaries around the
world.

Listed below are three major events attended by its Houston

office.

OTC ISA EXPO

May 4th - May 7th October 6th - October 8th
Houston, Texas Reliant Center Houston, Texas
Booth No. 1557 Reliant Center
http://www.otcnet.org/2009 http://www.isa.org/expotemplate.cfm

SPE ANNUAL TECHNICAL EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE

October 4th - October 7th
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
http://www.worldwideworker.com/atce-200

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 Agar Canada Corporation Impacts the Local Community
Upon opening its doors in 2008, Agar Canada Corporation (ACC), a subsidiary of Agar Corporation Ltd,
has made a commitment to its surrounding community through its support of the Calgary Inter-Faith Food
Bank. Established in 1982, the Food Bank provides assistance to Calgary families in need through a variety
of programs including Hampers for the Homeless and the Emergency Food Hamper Program, among
others.

ACC’s management team (shown below) was present for the donation grant. During the ceremony, Mr.
Shani stated: “ACC is dedicated to providing its customers with superior measurement and process control
solutions that streamline operations, increase efficiencies, and optimize resources. In that sense, the recent
donation to the Food Bank for the purchase of an automated sorting machine is aligned with ACC’s core
competency and its philosophy”.

Mr. Mahoney added: “By applying strategic thinking and utilizing the latest automation tools, each operation,
be it the world’s largest oil company, or a local charitable food bank, can realize a higher level of operational
efficiency. Agar Canada’s capabilities and support of its
clients’ needs will be at the service of the community we
live in.”

Mrs. Krygier concluded: “ACC is proud to continue a long-

standing corporate tradition, of giving back to the local
community, which is actively supported by each of Agar’s
six subsidiaries”.

Key Appointments
Al Mahoney was recently hired as Agar’s global
Business Manager, based in Houston, Texas. Hailing
from the Calgary area, Al most recently worked with
Schlumberger as its Heavy Oil Business Manager for
Canada. ACC staff makes donation to Food Bank
In his new role with Agar, Al will be in charge of ensuring Pictured left to right: Food Bank Representative;
process improvements for all of Agar’s business Corporate Secretary – Al Mahoney; Managing
functions including; internal and external sales, quality, Director – Ben Shani; Office Manager – Nicki Krygier
service, HR, and finance. Please join us in welcoming
Al to the Agar family.

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