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.

CIRCOR completes expansion in Weihai

Continuing to drive its strategy of increasing local product availability and support in China and the Asia-Pacific market, CIRCOR has opened for business at its expanded 6,000 sqm plant in the city of Weihai, Shandong province.

DHB Valves and CGIS enter a new partnership

2020 started with a bang for CGIS. In efforts to expand its brand further into Central and Eastern Canada, and with the end goal of giving customers that same, customer-centric service they see in the West, it joined forces with the like-minded valve repair shop DHB Valves! CGIS is a highly reputable valve distributor headquartered in Vancouver, BC that specializes in Severe Service Valves (SSVs).

ROSS Controls partners with TraceParts

ROSS Controls, the manufacturer of pneumatic valves, controls systems, and safety products for the fluid power industry, has partnered with TraceParts to publish its 3D product catalog.

TFT releases new high rise kits

TFT has introduced all-new High Rise Kits that help eliminate cumbersome hose line setups and allow for easy visibility of the supply pressure at the standpipe.

Val-Matic American-BFV Butterfly Valve

Val-Matic’s American-BFV® Butterfly Valve is strong, reliable and proven dependable since 1971 with thousands of field installations in municipal, industrial and power applications throughout the world.

Rotork pneumatic actuators on Canadian well pads

Over 80 Rotork CP, GP, and RC200 pneumatic actuators have been installed on well pads in Alberta, Canada, where they will be part of an in situ steam, assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) oil sand extraction project.

AUMA wins major tank farm order

Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has won the largest order in the company’s history, to supply a total of 2,756 explosion-proof electric actuators for the HES Hartel Tank Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Les Littlewood retires from Albion after 26 years

After 26 years at Albion and even longer within the valve industry, Les Littlewood, Albion’s Sales, and Marketing Director, has now retired from his role.

MAN Energy Solutions expands power plant in Suriname

In consortium with Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC), MAN Energy Solutions S.E. is expanding the DPP2 Bemland power plant capacity in Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, from 84 MW to 126 MW, financed by OLIBIS N.V.

TCEQ approves Texas LNG’s air permit

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) ruled that it would authorize the issuance of an air permit to Texas LNG Brownsville LLC (Texas LNG), allowing the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility to be located in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

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.