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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.

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.

Kennedy Valve appoints new plant manager

newsitemKennedy Valve has appointed Greg Clarke as the new plant manager. Prior to joining Kennedy, Clarke was the plant manager at Hitchiner Manufacturing’s Littleton New Hampshire facility.

Crane unveils new products at Valve World Americas

newsitemCrane ChemPharma & Energy celebrated its 160-year anniversary and showcased an extensive portfolio of fluid handling solutions, including two recently launched products from trusted Pacific® and Xomox® valve brands at the Valve World Americas Expo on 15–16 July at Houston, Texas. Among the many products to be featured during the show are the new Pacific® CSV line of cast steel gate, globe and check valves, and the Xomox®FK soft-seated ball valve. Each Pacific®CSV valve is uniquely built and tested per API 598 standards to offer exceptional performance in the global oil & gas, petrochemical, power and refining industries.

New solenoid valves from Pneumax

newsitemPneumax Southern Africa announced that they have added the new cost-effective Italian made Eco 22 solenoid valve to its product offering.

BrassCraft updates excess flow valve products

newsitemBrassCraft Manufacturing launched an updated Excess Flow Valve (EFV) that conforms to the new industry standard (ANSI Z21.93/CSA 6.30).

Uponor launches ProPEX® brass ball valves

newsitemUponor North America (Uponor) is now offering a new, more cost-effective ball valve option for radiant heating/cooling and hydronic piping applications.

Mitech’s gains Umgeni Water order

newsitemMitech, South African designer and manufacturer of a wide range of valves for the process control industry and a BBBEE Level 3 contributor, has received a substantial order for rubber-lined butterfly valves for Umgeni Water’s storage and purification plants situated between Pinetown and Durban.

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.