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Neptune cryogenic hose

Bluewater Energy Services B.V., a member of the Bluewater group of companies, has signed an agreement with BHP Billiton, which has granted Bluewater the exclusive rights to commercialise and market the patented composite LNG transfer hose, launched as the Neptune cryogenic hose.

Parker receives tube fittings order

Parker Instrumentation has signed a five-year preferred supplier agreement for tube fittings with international oil and gas company Maersk Oil in Denmark.

Sure Seal appoints

Sure Seal, a division of the OPW Fluid Transfer Group, has announced the appointment of Eric Melton to the position of Biofuels Sales Manager.

Fluid fundamental training

Engineered Software Inc., an independent technology company developing next generation hydraulic analysis software has announced a new division, Fluid fundamental training.

Stip steel for flapper valve

New research by Sandvik's R & D organization has confirmed the benefits of using Sandvik Hiflex(tm) strip steel for the manufacture of flapper valves for compressors.

Revised Fieldbus standards

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published revised fieldbus standards, which facilitate the exchange of information for device configuration, data collection and device control.

EPDM diaphragms

GEMÜ has developed a new EPDM diaphragm for use at high temperatures and steam for the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries.

Digital valve controller milestone

Emerson Process Management has announced delivery of the 750,000th Fisher Fieldvue digital valve controller.

Drallim SVM purchase

Rotork has announced the purchase from Drallim Industries Ltd of the Drallim SVM (Smart Valve Monitoring) partial stroke valve testing product.

IDEX Corp. appoints

IDEX Corp. has announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed new directors, William M. Cook and Gregory F. Milzcik, effective 8 April 2008.