Innovations and solutions

The category of “Innovations and Solutions” within the valve and actuation industry serves as a critical focal point, capturing the essence of forward-thinking developments and cutting-edge solutions that aim to address current and future challenges faced by this sector.

In a sector that’s fundamental to a multitude of industries ranging from oil and gas to water management, the sphere of innovations and solutions keeps a finger on the pulse of technological advancements, new product developments, and enhanced service solutions. This category is vibrant and dynamic, signifying the ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability in the valve and actuation industry.

Kongsberg cements leading position in energy transition

The status of Kongsberg Digital as the forerunner of digital transformation within the oil and gas sector has been recognised with three awards at the 2020 Digital Oil & Gas Asia Summit (DOA 2020) held in Beijing, China.

GEMÜ ball valves for industrial applications

GEMÜ is expanding and changing its product range of industrial ball valves. General applications are covered by focussing on selected designs.

Voith shows robust development

In the 2020 financial year (ending September 30, 2020) the Voith Group performed reasonably well given the significant adverse impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic across all segments and markets in the second half of the year.

Weir Oil & Gas release latch back pressure valve system

Weir Oil & Gas, an upstream provider of systematized pressure pumping and pressure control equipment and services, announced the availability of the new Weir® Latch Back Pressure Valve (LBPV) Drill-Thru System.

Inflow preventers protecting potable water

Val-Matic’s white paper Protecting Drinking Water Pipelines with Inflow Prevention explains this in more detail. With the heightened demand for security and safe drinking water, inflow prevention is important because air valves and reservoir vents are vulnerable to flood contamination as well as malicious tampering.

CORTEC launches hydra-balance choke & panel system

CORTEC, a manufacturer of high-quality API valves, has launched its new CX-HB3.0 Hydra-Balance Choke and Panel System, which offers drilling operations an increased level of value and functionality within Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), Underbalanced Drilling (UBD), and other drilling set point applications.

Saint-Gobain Seals’ Suwa Site certified for JISQ9100

Saint-Gobain Seals’ manufacturing site in Suwa, Japan, has been JISQ9100 certified for “design, development, and manufacturing of seal products,” an industry-recognized quality management system (QMS) certification for organizations that design, manufacture, install, or service products within the Aviation, Space, and Defense (ASD) sectors.

Valves for one of the largest gas processing plants

In Amur, Russia, one of the largest gas processing plants in the world is currently being built with a planned target capacity for processing of more than 42 billion cubic metres of natural gas per year.

Industrial valves industry feels a decline in demand

While the industrial valves sector was still able to hold its own in the first half of 2020 despite the corona crisis, declining demand is currently making itself felt more strongly at home and abroad.

Digital twinning for reliable valve performance

Clarke Valve, the exclusive manufacturer of the revolutionary Shutter Valve™, uses Digital Twinning to ensure optimal operational and reliability performance for each process application before each unit is completed and ready for installation.

Innovations and Solutions

In the dynamic landscape of the valve and actuation industry, the “Innovations and Solutions” category stands as a beacon of progress and ingenuity, reflecting the sector’s unyielding commitment to excellence and sustainability. This category encapsulates the fervent efforts to push the boundaries of what’s possible, heralding groundbreaking developments in technology, materials, and methodologies. As a testament to human ingenuity, it showcases the symbiotic relationship between innovation and solution formulation, spotlighting advances that drive efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. In this vibrant space, stakeholders from various sectors converge to explore, adapt, and implement novel solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. As we navigate through an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the “Innovations and Solutions” category promises to be the fulcrum that propels the valve and actuation industry into a future marked by sustainability, resilience, and unparalleled excellence.

The “Innovations and Solutions” category serves as the industry’s think-tank, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and fostering a community that is tuned towards embracing advancements for better performance and sustainability. As the industry strides forward, this category promises to be a hub of inspiration and insights, steering the valve and actuation sector towards a future marked by innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.