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WWP take-over

Vector & Wellheads Engineering SL has taken over the business of Walthon Weir Pacific SA (WWP) and throughout 2003 has been helping customers of the former WWP.

Expanding range of fluid power devices

Beswick Engineering has published a new 2004–2005 catalogue describing its expanding line of miniature valves, fittings, cylinders, tubing, pressure regulators, orifices, quick disconnects and other fluid power devices.

Oil refinery in East Java

Iran plans to build and operate a USD 1 billion oil refinery in Indonesia's East Java province, Iran's ambassador to Indonesia has said.

Eaton acquires Ultronics

Eaton Corporation has reached agreement to purchase Ultronics Limited (Cheltenham, UK) and its advanced electro-hydraulic valve system technology.

Interlocks safeguard chlorine storage

Smith Flow Control has supplied safety interlocks to ICI Chlor Chemicals in Runcorn for use on the safety isolation valves of its chlorine storage tanks.

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.