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.

CRANE ChemPharma at World of Industry

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions is set to showcase fluid handling products from its Xomox, Saunders and Energy brands at its distributor Leon Teknik’s booth during the World of Industry 2011 Automation Industrial Fair, WIN’11 in Istanbul, Turkey, March 17-20. 

Nuclear power equipment plant for India

Brighton Equipment Corporation (BEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with officials of the Andhra Pradesh state government to construct a USD 645 million plant in Nakkapally village, in coastal Visakhapatnam, to manufacture equipment for nuclear power projects.

Skanska appoints President, Infrastructure Develop

Steve Sams has been appointed new President for Skanska Infrastructure
Development (Skanska ID), the business unit within Skanska that invests in and develops infrastructure projects through Public-Private Partnerships.

Rosengren new president and CEO of Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä has appointed Bjorn Rosengren as the new President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation. Rosengren will resign from his current position at Atlas Copco and assume his new position on 1 September 2011.

Valve World Americas Conference Registration open

Registration is now open for the first Valve World Conference to be held in the Americas.  This premiere event is setting precedent in format as well as location - by having the conference made up of plenary sessions and workshops rather than presentations of papers.

Borouge awards contract for plant expansion

Borouge has awarded a contract worth USD 111 million to Alpine Bau Deutschland AG to construct the non-process buildings of the Borouge 3 expansion project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.

Metso executive team appointments

Metso’s Board of Directors recently announced changes to the Metso Executive Team. The appointments will become effective on March 1, 2011 when Matti Kähkönen starts as Metso’s President and CEO. Andrew Benko has been appointed President, Mining and Construction Technology. He is currently President, Equipment and Systems business line, ...

Larox Flowsys subsidiary in Australia

Larox Flowsys Oy has established a sales office in Australia near Sydney at Frenchs Forest. The new company, which objective is to expand Larox Flowsys Group’s activities in Australia, started its operations in September 2010.

Wood Group acquires PSN

John Wood Group PLC ('Wood Group') has entered into an agreement to acquire PSN Limited ('PSN') for a total enterprise value of USD 955 million.

Aker Solutions cultivates its core businesses

Aker Solutions has cultivated its core businesses by creating three separate companies. The new Aker Solutions will be a full provider of services, technologies, engineering, and solutions for the upstream oil and gas industry.

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.