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Double block valve passes test

Independently tested, Oliver Valves have successfully witnessed an extreme cryogenic and emissions test on a 20mm bore double block lever operated flange by flange ball valve.

Rotork actuators in Antwerp refinery

The Fina Antwerp Olefins refinery has been the subject of a thorough revamp and expansion project known as NC2X, which is now in its final stages.

Spain’s EHN to invest in UK

Energia Hidroelectrica de Navarra (Spain) is to install 500MW of wind capacity in the UK.

New mold facility in Luxembourg

Husky Injection Molding Systems has announced plans to build a new PET mold facility on its Luxembourg manufacturing campus.

Position transmitters from K Controls

K Controls Ltd (UK) has completed development of its K4-20 Position Transmitter range.

Portable flowmeters

The portable KATflow 220 ultrasonic flowmeter from Katronic Technologies has been designed to survey large facilities such as manufacturing sites, power stations, breweries and hospitals.

Enhanced Modbus connectivity for Rotork actuators

Rotork electric valve actuators are now available with improved connectivity to the popular Modbus automation protocol.

New steam trap station

Spirax Sarco has launched a steam trap station designed to cut installation and maintenance costs and simplify the selection of components.

New Fisher GX control valve and actuator

Emerson has launched its new Fisher GX control valve and actuator system for the European market.

New cage-type control valves

Spirax Sarco Inc. introduces C Series control valves in sizes from 1" to 8" (DN25 to 200) with valve plug closure to ANSI class IV, V and VI.