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.

Flowserve introduces anti-cavitation control

newsitemFlowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has introduced the Valtek DiamondBack, the control valve industry's most technologically advanced anti-cavitation trim design to date for severe service applications. DiamondBack enables control valve users to eliminate high-pressure drop cavitation damage and the associated noise.

25-year partnership between BASF/Wintershall and Gazpro

BASF/Wintershall and Gazprom have been cooperating for 25 years. The two companies started cooperating in autumn 1990 with a long-term agreement to market Russian natural gas in Germany. Now they have decided to extend their cooperation with the joint natural gas production in Siberia.

Subsea 7 awarded contract offshore Egypt

Subsea 7 S.A. announced the award of a sizeable contract to Subsea 7 by Pharaonic Petroleum Company S.A.E. for the development of the East Nile Delta Phase 3 Project (END-3). The project scope includes installation engineering, procurement and fabrication of rigid spools, and installation of pipeline, umbilical and subsea structures to develop the resources from two wells including 8 kilometres of umbilicals and pipeline.

AS-Schneider moves into a new 500m² Dubai facility

newsitemAS-Schneider has moved to a new, 500 m2 company building in early October. This not only provides more space for offices and warehouses, but also for in-house production.

Guichon’s new transfer line valves

newsitemGuichon's new Transfer Line valves (TLV03), provide reliable, long lasting tight shut-off without friction between discs and seats.

Siemens wins landmark service contract

Siemens has signed a long-term service contract with the gas company Dolphin Energy Limited, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. For the company's Dolphin Gas Project in Qatar, Siemens will provide service and maintenance for nine aero-derivative gas turbines from former Rolls-Royce Energy and the related nine Dresser-Rand compressors for a period of eighteen years.

Clark Solutions miniature push button valves

newsitemClark Solutions’ Model PS Solenoid Operated Pinch Valves are ideal for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing, the food industry, and other applications where eliminating contamination is critical. Hudson, MA – Clark Solutions’ Model PS Pinch Valves provide excellent reliability in a compact design.

Orseal’s oxygen service valves for Steel Plant

newsitemOrseal has provided valves for highly demanding applications including high temperatures and processes with high corrosion-resistance. Oxygen service has many inherent dangers.

Jacobs awarded EPCM contract

newsitemJacobs Engineering Group has received a contract from Nippon Shokubai Europe N.V. for detailed engineering, procurement and construction management services for the expansion of the Superabsorbent Polymer Plant and a new acrylic acid plant at the Nippon Shokubai Europe site in Zwijndrecht (Antwerp), Belgium. The total investment cost (TIC) of the installation is approximately USD 390M (EUR 350M).

ExxonMobil to sell Torrance Refinery to PBF Energy

newsitemExxonMobil has reached an agreement with PBF Energy for the sale and purchase of its refinery in Torrance, California, a lubricants distribution centre at Vernon, products terminals at Vernon and Atwood, and associated California pipelines and other logistics assets, including facilities at the Southwest terminal. “The sale results from a strategic assessment of the site and how it fits with our refining portfolio,” said Jerry Wascom, president of ExxonMobil Refining & Supply Company. Approximately 700 employees and 700 contractors work at the refinery and associated facilities.

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.