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.

Curtiss-Wright issues statement

Curtiss-Wright Corp has issued following statement regarding its nuclear power generation business in light of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the ensuing damage to the Fukushima reactors.

Emerson expands cryogenic valve testing

Emerson Process Management has expanded the test facilities at its control valve manufacturing plant at Cernay, France to include tests at cryogenic temperatures.

Original mill and foundry certs online

Bonney Forge and WFI International now offer customers online access to mill test reports which include the Original Steel Mill and Foundry Certificate for every product.

New managing director for Rotork

Grant Wood has been appointed Managing Director of Rotork Controls. Grant, 44, joined Rotork in 2006 as Director of Site Services, where he has been responsible for growing Rotork’s worldwide after sales and engineering projects business.

Allied Group acquires Specialty Piping Products

The Allied Group recently announced that it has acquired Specialty Piping Products, located in St. Charles, Illinois.

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.

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.