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Camcon wins innovation award

Camcon Technology, the inventor and developer of the Camcon binary actuator, has won an innovation award from the East of England Energy Group for its energy-efficient rolling swing valve.

New sealing solution

Meco engineers have designed an effective solution for the unique sealing problems posed by airlocks and rotary valves.

Heavy-duty butterfly valves

Bray Controls has announced a new line of heavy-duty, large-diameter, resilient-seated butterfly valves.

BHEL wins power projects in Gujarat

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has been awarded two power projects: one each in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Stainless process line module

The new stainless steel process line module is the first in a new range from IFM Electronic and the first true field I/O module for process industries.

FCX unveils cryogenic valve

FCX Orton, part of the global FCX group of flow control solution providers, has developed a Triple Eccentric Metal Seated cryogenic valve for the expanding LNG industry.

Armstrong acquires Howard Anderson

Armstrong Pumps Limited (Canada) has acquired the business assets of Howard Anderson Ltd (UK).

New life sciences business unit

Parker Hannifin has announced the formation of a new Life Sciences Business Unit.

Actuators ordered for N. African oilfield

Rotork Skilmatic electric failsafe actuators have been ordered for wellhead choke valve duties on an oilfield development project in North Africa.

German guidelines for valves

The German Valve Manufacturers Association has finalised its Guidelines on the interpretation of the European Directive 94/9/EC "Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres".