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Profibus-DP eases valve control

A new Profibus-DP version is the latest addition to Asco Joucomatic's range of Mega spool valve islands.

Swagelok acquires Kenmac

Swagelok Company (Solon, Ohio, USA), has completed the acquisition of Kenmac Limited.

Tomoe Tritec receives award

Tomoe Tritec, specialist in the design and production of process valves and actuators, has been presented an IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) 2003 award for its Option Two Double Block and Bleed (DB&B) valve.

Long Lake Oil Sands Project

Joint-venture partners Nexen Inc. and OPTI Canada Inc. have received approval to proceed with the CAD 3.0 billion Long Lake oil sands project.

Parker wins Egypt LNG award

Parker's instrumentation manifolds valves and tube fittings have been selected for Segas's liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in the port of Damietta, Egypt.

Valero chooses Velan

Velan has established an agreement with Valero Energy Corporation to become a primary valve supplier for all Valero refineries in USA and Canada.

Farris turns 60

Farris Engineering celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

Miniature valve controls water, oil and steam

Small enough to fit into the hand, a miniature valve offers a compact and economical solution for the control of water, oil, gases liquids, group 1 and 2, and steam.

New-generation smart actuator

The new IQT electric actuator from Rotork brings the advantages of IT to the compact, direct drive actuation of quarter-turn valves.

Pneumatic actuators take on quarter-turn duties

New from Tomoe Valve, the G Series pneumatic actuator range is designed for optimum performance on quarter-turn applications.