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.

MRC Global announces global rebranding

newsitemMRC Global, the distributor of pipe, valves and fitting products and services to the energy industry, announced that it has initiated a rebranding of its global brands.

Smith Flow Control to exhibit valve safety products

newsitemRecognising the importance of reducing downtime and associated costs while safeguarding workers, Smith Flow Control’s valve safety products streamline valve processes in the Oil & Gas industry while ensuring operator safety. Smith Flow Control (SFC) will showcase its range of mechanical interlocks and cost-effective valve management systems at ADIPEC 2015 in Abu Dhabi.

Milacron’s Mold-Masters brand launches new APS

newsitemMilacron Holdings, an industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry has announced its new APS for its Mold-Masters melt delivery control technologies. This APS will be used in Milacron’s entire core controls products, including hot runner controllers, e-drive, sequential valve gate, SEVG, e-multi, smartmold, and any future controls developments. Milacron’s new APS technologies will set the benchmark for the plastic processing and melt delivery markets.

Wintershall awards rig contract to Odfjell Drilling

Stavanger Wintershall, Germany’s largest internationally active oil and gas producer, has awarded of a major rig contract for the Maria Field to Odfjell Drilling. The contract for the Deepsea Stavanger semi-submersible rig is worth approximately USD 175M(NOK 1.

RedHat Next Generation’s new solenoid valves

newsitemThe RedHat Next Generation’s revolutionary power management technology sets new industry standards for reliability and power consumption.

Bibby Offshore delivers double in decommissioning

newsitemBibby Offshore, a subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has delivered two multimillion pound decommissioning

Rosneft acquires Russian oilfield service company

A company of the Rosneft Group and a subsidiary of Trican Well Service signed a framework agreement and ancillary documents, wherein a Rosneft subsidiary agreed to acquire a 100% shareholding in Trican Well Service, which provides high-quality pressure pumping services focused on enhancement of production within the conventional oil and gas industry in Russia.

GAS awarded DSV contract for Shah Deniz 2

GAS, member of Lighthouse Group, has been awarded a long-term contract from SAIPEM to provide offshore survey services on board the dive-support vessel AKADEMIK TOFIK ISMAYILOV during the installation of the export and infield pipelines for the Stage II development of the Shah Deniz field, which will deliver gas to Europe from Azerbaijan.

Severn acquires A-T Armaturen

newsitemControl valve engineering specialist Severn Glocon Group has acquired a majority shareholding in A-T Armaturen-Technik. Now trading as Severn A-T Armaturen, the business is a market leader in engineered valves for thermal power applications such as turbine bypass and feedwater heater bypass.

New members in Metso’s executive team

Metso has appointed Perttu Louhiluoto as the president, Services; and John Quinlivan as the president, Flow Control. Both appointments will take effect immediately.

Perttu Louhiluoto has been the president of Metso's Flow Control business area and its preceding Automation segment since 2012.

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.