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Scottish Water framework agreement

A Scottish Water framework agreement has been awarded on a dual supply basis to Auma, manufacturer of modular electric actuators.

SIPOS Aktorik receives actuator award

SIPOS Aktorik has received its largest single order in its eight year history. SIPOS' variable speed actuators were chosen by Siemens Power Generation to supply RWE Power for a new power plant under construction in Grevenbroich-Neurath, Germany.

VA Series actuators

ETI Systems' new VA Series valve actuators can be integrated into a variety of flow process applications.

TRIAC Series LB ball valves

A-T Controls' new TRIAC Series LB ball valves are designed for advanced anti-corrosion chemical processing.

Portugal: exploration and production

Petrobras has signed an agreement with Galp Energia and Partex for exploration and production in four blocks of the Lusitaniana basin offshore Portugal north of Lisbon.

Thread-Lok vavled coulplings

Supplied in the UK by Icore International, new Thread-Lok quick connect valved couplings from Parker Hannifin Corp., Stratoflex Products Division, have been designed to provide aerospace fluid handling systems with quick disconnect capability, self-sealing and increased safety by way of visual and tactile indication of full engagement.

Fetso electrical piston-rod cylinders

Festo has launched a series of electrical piston-rod cylinders that provide high accuracy programmable positioning capabilities.

Neway Europe receives ISO

Neway Valve Europe BV has become accredited to the management system standard ISO 9001:2000.

LMA and LMAC series linear actuators

With a travel range up to 1.5m, speeds up to 5m/s, 5g acceleration and micron-level positioning accuracy, Aerotech's new LMA and LMAC series linear actuators provide the enabling technology for high-throughput / high precision pick and place machines, automated test stations and assembly equipment.

FCX names Kevin Mahan as President

FCX Performance has announced that it has named Kevin Mahan as its new president. In his new role as President, Kevin Mahan will provide strategic direction and leadership to the FCX sales, marketing and development organization.