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New chemical company

A new company has been formed from the chemicals arm and some of the polymers activities of Bayer AG.

Voith Turbo acquisition

With retroactive effect from 1 October 2004, Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG (Heidenheim, Germany) is acquiring H+L Hydraulik GmbH & Co. KG, Rutesheim – a manufacturer of hydraulic systems solutions.

Lathe powers export success

A long-term contract to produce components for the power-generation industry in the Far East has been secured by Rowe Precision and General Engineers (Staffordshire, UK).

Honeywell BA295 backflow preventers for water

Honeywell has launched its BA295 series of compact backflow preventers, which ensure contaminated water cannot flow back into the public mains supply.

New president at CPV

Bob Engle, the president of CPV Manufacturing since 1967, is stepping down and will be succeeded by George Bonadio.

Iran: South Pars tenders

Iran's National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) has launched tenders for several of the 20 phases of of offshore developments that have been ratified by the Iranian government.

New Valve Alliance launched at VW 2004

The Valve World 2004 Conference & Expo provided just the right launching pad for a new alliance between Valve manufacturers across three continents and has been christened as Integrated Valve Technologies.

Trumax fire-safe valve

Trumax Association Inc., Taiwan, has developed a new series of fire-safe approved valves.

Norway: Technip wins offshore contract

Technip has been awarded by Marathon an EPCI contract for the installation of the subsea system for the Alvheim field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

China: coal-to-liquid venture

Royal Dutch/Shell is studying the possibility of investing in coal-to-liquid (CTL) projects in China through a technology agreement with the country's largest coal producer, Shenhua Group.