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Small claims for tiny valve

At 8mm wide, the latest two-position three-way digital valve from Pneutronics is claimed to be "the smallest valve on planet earth".

Kitz butterfly valves

Kitz Corporation Of Europe SA has further increased its accreditation in the supply of high-quality valves.

Totalfinaelf changes name

TotalFinaElf has decided to change its name to Total E&P.

Sempell gains certification

Sempell AG, that manufactures valves for chemical and power plants, has been awarded ASME III qualification.

Valve connection simplifies control

Asco Joucomatic's new VCS valve connection system connects up to 127 valves (pneumatic, hydraulic, general purpose, water, gas and oil), and up to 254 sensors, to a centralised controller over distances of 2.5km.

Actuators upgrade UK hydroelectric site

Rotork electric valve actuators are contributing to a renewable energy refurbishment programme at a power station owned by South West Water.

Explosive fire at Tornio

An oxygen gas pipe broke for a still unknown reason at AvestaPolarit's Tornio melt shop line number 2.

Dutch engineering buy-out

Force Technology Netherlands BV, part of Force Technology Denmark, recently took over the management of CorrOcean BV.

Van Leeuwen wins Sakhalin contract

Van Leeuwen Buizen's Process Industry division has been awarded with contracts worth more than EUR 15 million for the supply of pipes, fittings and flanges for phases 1 and 2 of the Sakhalin Island project off Russia's east coast.

Aberdeen valve company buys premises

L&N (Scotland) Limited have bought new premises in Dyce, Aberdeen.