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FCX RCM wins large Dubai order

Milan-based FCX RCM, part of the global specialist flow control group FCX International, has secured one of its biggest ever contracts to supply of gate, globe, check valves, and strainers to the Ballestra Emalab plant in Dubai.

French connection sealed

Back in 2000, French cement producer Ciment d'Originy began to experience numerous problems with pinch valves at its plant in Dannes, France.

Ceramics for fluid applications

Morgan Advanced Ceramics (MAC) offers Hilox™ alumina components designed for fluid handling applications.

Fail-safe in South Africa

Honeywell Process Solutions has announced that Sasol has installed six Honeywell Fail Safe Control (FSC®) systems at the Synthetic Fuels Cold Separation Phase 1 plant in Secunda, South Africa.

Steam trap station cuts maintenance costs

An all-in-one steam trap station that helps cut installation and maintenance costs and simplifies the selection of components has been launched by Spirax Sarco STS17.

Fieldbus Foundation updates specifications

The Fieldbus Foundation has announced that an updated version of its Foundation fieldbus specification is now available.

Ceetak launches custom rubber gasket service

Ceetak, the UK designer and supplier of seals, has launched a new service for the customised design and production of special-purpose rubber seals and gaskets.

New gas distributor established

A new company to pursue opportunities for marketing and distributing natural gas in SE Norway has been established by Statoil and Østfold Energi AS.

Process automation training

Emerson Process Management has produced its 2004 course catalogue.

Dome valves solve problems

Throughout 2001, Brockmoor Foundry in Brierley Hill, West Midlands (UK) experienced numerous issues with a piston operated seal valve.