Industry News

Industry news in the valve and actuation sector serves as a vital information reservoir that keeps various stakeholders — including manufacturers, distributors, end-users, and industry analysts — abreast of the latest developments, innovations, and trends shaping the landscape.

The industry news category within the valve and actuation sector encompasses a wide array of updates including technological advancements, market trends, regulatory changes, project announcements, and organizational developments among others. This category is quintessential in helping professionals navigate the dynamic and competitive environment of the valve and actuation industry.

Petrofac extends integrated services for NEO Energy

Petrofac, the international service provider to the energy industry, announces the early award of a one-year extension to its Integrated Services contract with NEO Energy.

DeZURIK announces new metal cutting knife gate valve

DeZURIK Inc. announces a new Knife Gate Valve with an innovative metal cutting design. Based on the company’s highly successful KGC series knife gate valves, the new KGC-MC Metal Cutting Cast Stainless Steel Knife Gate Valves are designed to provide a long service life in applications requiring shearing capabilities like those found in Pulp and Paper Recycle and Rejects Cyclone applications.

PFEIFFER committed to reducing its carbon footprint

PFEIFFER Chemie Armaturenbau GmbH has been awarded the ÖKOPROFIT eco-label for the first time. The German manufacturer of valves for the chemical industry has invested around EUR 122,000 as part of its ÖKOPROFIT program.

SpecialSteelStock announces new sales staff

SpecialSteelStock has announced the appointment of ‘Top Players’ Mr Roberto Tirelli and Mr Daniele Soffientini as new members of their sales team.

AS-Schneider’s valves certified according to TA-Luft

Manufacturers and users of industrial valves are looking forward to the new version of the TA-Luft announced for 2021. Among other things, it contains changes in the test process for the leakage safety of valves.

ZMK Technologies quintuples its revenue within 7 years

ZMK Technologies GmbH is a German-based company in designing and manufacturing special valves for specific applications in refineries and petrochemical units.

Fluor announces $40m investment

Fluor Corporation (FLR) has announced that JGC Holdings Corporation of Japan invested USD 40M into NuScale Power LLC, a leading small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology company in which Fluor is the majority investor.

Voith Group board of management changes

Cornelius Weitzmann, the current member of the Board of Management of Voith Turbo, will be appointed President & CEO of Voith Turbo and member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group effective June 1, 2021.

KLINGER South Africa’s valve refurbishment program

After years of leadership in valve and gasket development and production, KLINGER was ready for a new challenge: could they offer their customers refurbishment services, thereby closing the entire product life cycle? KLINGER South Africa rose to the occasion, becoming one of the few leading valve distributors in South Africa to achieve refurbishment certification.

Subsea Actuator ready for Port Dickinson project

Paladon Systems is pleased to announce that it is ready to ship a SUBSEA Actuator, Model HYS-118M-201-DA-SUB50-HW, to Malaysia, for Port Dickinson Project by Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad.

Industry News

In the ever-evolving landscape of the valve and actuation industry, the role of timely and comprehensive industry news cannot be overstated. Serving as the nexus of vital information, industry news acts as a guiding beacon for stakeholders at every level, offering insights into market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory shifts that shape the industry’s trajectory. From unveiling innovative product launches to analyzing market dynamics and spotlighting seminal projects, industry news is an indispensable tool in navigating the complex and dynamic world of valve and actuation technology. As industries transition towards a future marked by digitalization and sustainability, staying updated with the latest industry news ensures that professionals remain at the forefront of developments, fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration in a sector central to modern infrastructure and technology.

The industry news category serves as a central hub that amalgamates various types of information critical to the valve and actuation industry. It fosters a well-informed community, promotes knowledge sharing, and facilitates strategic decision-making, thus playing a pivotal role in steering the industry towards growth and innovation. Keeping abreast of industry news helps stakeholders adapt to the rapidly evolving industry landscape and seize emerging opportunities.