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Willbros wins EPC contracts

Willbros Group Inc. has won an EPC contract for multiple pipelines in the Lekhwair field area to be installed for Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).

Fireproof valve

Larox Flowsys has developed a pinch valve with fireproof structure, suitable for firewater and sprinkler systems in various industries and applications.

Gas-fired power plant in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has awarded a SAR 544 million contract to Siemens for the construction of a gas turbine power plant.

Orbital welder to reduce costs

Delstron Systems (Burton, UK) have utilised orbital welding equipment from Orbimatic GMBH to help bring down the delivery time of their process systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Rotating lead screw for all-in actuator design

A new design of Size 34 hybrid external linear actuator uses a rotating stainless-steel acme lead screw, which is incorporated directly into the motor's rotor.

Poppet valves handle aggressive atmospheres

A new range of poppet valves has been specifically designed to operate in such aggressive conditions.

IWEX awards expanded

In recognition of the changing aspects to the industry, the IWEX Innovation Awards are now open to all companies regardless of industry sector.

Rotork solves “dry bedding” for water treatment

When Rotork Gears' company Exeeco were asked by United Utilities to solve a "dry bedding" sand filtre problem at water treatment works serving the NW of England, they were able to submit a solution using Rotork Skilmatic actuators.

Severn Glocon wins Bab Field contract

Severn Glocon has been awarded a contract for another major Middle East oil industry project.

K-Max rotary control valve

Leslie Controls, Inc. has introduced the K-Max Rotary Control Valve, suitable for liquids, gases, steam and slurries.