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Valtorc receives contract

Valtorc International, Actuated Valve Specialists Division has received a multi million-dollar contract.

Boosting engine efficiency

Camcon Technology has signed a licence agreement with Powertrain for inclusion of its technology in a joint programme known as "Intelligent Valve Actuation" (IVA).

Haydon Switch linear actuator

The Haydon Switch size 14 hybrid linear actuator is now available with a specifically designed encoder for applications that require feedback.

USA: wind project support

GE Energy has secured contracts to supply more than 750 MW of wind turbines for new 2004-2005 projects in the US, and has received commitments for another 750 MW.

Wind Energy Boom

The growing offshore wind power industry could bring up to 76,000 new jobs to the UK.

RELIABALL at VW2004 Exhibition

RGR Technologies will be exhibiting RELIABALL valves at stand 810 in the CBI pavilion at Valve World 2004 Conference and Exhibition in Maastricht in November.

Landmark maintenance contract

Rotork has won a landmark contract with Fleet Support Ltd for the maintenance of seventy-three electric valve actuators.

Swagelok broadens product line

Swagelok® GSI has broadened its bio-pharmaceutical product line to offer weir-style diaphragm valves.

Camcon wins Amec award

Camcon Technology, the inventor and developer of the Camcon Binary Actuator, has received the Amec Award for Innovation and Excellence from the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

Broady safety and pressure relief valves in the UK

Broady safety relief, pressure relief and pressure reducing valves are now available from Pegler and Louden