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.

Subsea Valve Actuator certified for SIL 3

The new concept for Subsea Valve Actuators (SVA) from Bosch Rexroth has been certified by DNV GL for application in safety systems with up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 requirements.

MAN compressor technology for FPSO vessel

MODEC, the supplier and operator of offshore systems for the global oil and gas industry, has commissioned MAN Energy Solutions to supply a total of five radial compressors and two screw compressor trains for the first Brazilian offshore gas extraction project of the end customer Equinor.

Warren Controls 436 seawater pressure regulator

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, announces its 436 Seawater Pressure Regulator delivers the highest performance with the simplest maintenance of any comparable regulator on the market.

InterApp receives Lloyd’s Register marine type approval

InterApp has received the Lloyd’s Register’s Marine Type Approval for Desponia® and Desponia® plus butterfly valves. This certificate allows the use of InterApp butterfly valves Desponia® and Desponia® plus for installations on ships and offshore installations.

Schroeder Valves enhances international sales

Gummersbach since October 2020, Martina Becker is supporting the international sales department of Schroeder Valves. Prior to her change to the specialist manufacturer for pump protection valves based in Gummersbach, the industrial engineer and business graduate worked for eleven years in the industrial sales and key account management of the neighbouring competitor Schroedahl.

Emerson awarded $14m contract

Emerson has been awarded a USD 14M contract to provide automation technologies for the new Azeri Central East offshore platform in the Caspian Sea, the latest development in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli oilfield.

Trelleborg chemical transportation seals-shop launched

Trelleborg’s Chemical Transportation Seals-Shop, an e-commerce site that simplifies the procurement process for US-based Chemical Transportation customers.

Drilling mud fluid knife gate valves from Orbinox UK

A drilling mud fluid is an oil or water-based mix of minerals (barite, calcium carbonate), salts, and polymers formulated to protect the drill and the shaft during oil or gas borehole drilling.

RAYS Metal successfully delivers top entry ball valves

A batch of high-performance top entry ball valves with DN150-DN500 and PN100-PN180 have been successfully produced and passed various tests in the RAYS factory.

Festo launches online ball-valve configurator

The new Festo KVZB Ball-Valve Configurator speeds up and simplifies the ordering process for the optimum ball valve assembly.

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.