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New pinch valve for slurry

Asahi/America, Inc., the Wet Process People™, has introduced its series of pinch valves (PV) for CMP slurry applications.

Corrosion resistance inside and out

Nil-Cor Composite Valves’ new, 710-Series butterfly valve is designed for maximum corrosion resistance inside and outside the valve.

Maintenance free valves

The Faba Longlife range of bellows sealed process globe valves have been designed to be maintenance free and low in running costs.

Go-Ahead for Pogo Gold Mine Project

AMEC plc has been awarded a contract to proceed with engineering, procurement and construction management services for the USD 280 million Pogo Gold Mine Project in Alaska.

Sandvik expands size range

Sandvik Materials Technology has expanded its manufacturing and stock programme for enhanced machinability stainless steel hollow bar.

New Kitz floating ball valves

Kitz Corporation of America (KCA) has announced the introduction of several new floating ball valves.

Aiding study for mechanics qualification

The ISA has released its study guide for the new Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programme.

Valves skills course go-ahead

The South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association’s (Savama’s) long-awaited short skills course ‘Working with Valves’ was finally approved by the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Education and Training Authority (Merseta) earlier this year.

Letting toxic tanks breathe

TVD series breather caps from Elesa address the problems of venting toxic chemical reservoirs and tanks, especially during transit.

Jamaica: Petrojam upgrade/expansion

Jamaica's government plans to expand the capacity of the 36,000 barrel a day (b/d) capacity Petrojam oil refinery to 50,000b/d in a USD 160 million upgrade.