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Alfa Laval introduces ThinkCircularity

Alfa Laval has launched ThinkCircularity, a take-back programme that recycles materials from its ThinkTop valve control units

Saur wins a new major contract in the Middle East

Etihad Water and Electricity, Saur, and TAQA Solutions have signed an agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Authority

SLB awarded multi-year contracts

SLB has been awarded two five-year contracts by Petroleum Development Oman to supply wellheads and artificial lift technologies

Ramén Valves acquires Industriarmatur

Ramén Valves has announced the acquisition of Swedish valve and actuator manufacturer Industriarmatur

MiddleGround Capital sells Vytl Controls Group

MiddleGround Capital has sold its portfolio company Vytl Controls Group to SunSource

Vertex Group acquires MCR Technologies

Vertex Group has announced the acquisition of MCR Technologies, an OEM channel partner serving Southern California and Southern Nevada.

ARIS actuators receive ECAS certificate for 2026!

ARIS has announced that the explosion-proof actuator ExTensor is now officially certified for 2026 according to the ECAS standard!

Valmet’s New Electric Actuator Provides Optimal Reliability

The Valvcon QB-series is a new electric actuator from Valmet engineered with an integrated mechanical spring back-up

Horton CBI Awarded Canadian EPC Contract for Two LPG Storage Spheres

Horton CBI has secured an EPFC contract of two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Hortonspheres for a Canadian infrastructure company

Flowserve acquires Greenray Turbine Solutions

Flowserve Corporation has acquired U.K.-based Greenray Turbine Solutions, Ltd. for approximate USD 72M in cash