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Bio-Chem and Omnifit join forces

Bio-Chem Valve Inc. and Omnifit Ltd. have combined their sales and marketing organisations in a strategy that focuses on delivering a total inert fluid handling solution.

Electrolysis plant to Norway

Norsk Hydro (Oslo, Norway) has commissioned Uhde GmbH in Dortmund with the construction of a chlor-alkali electrolysis plant with a capacity of 130,000 tpy of chlorine and 146,000 tonnes/year of caustic soda solution.

Siemens valve positioner

The Siemens 760 Valve Positioner now features a new, lower profile enclosure that is claimed to be much more compact, lighter in weight, and easier to install than older models.

Sampling valve from Strahman

A new Quik(TM) Sampling Valve has been announced by Strahman Valves Inc. for use in manufacturing, processing and refining operations.

Severn Trent upgrade

New and refurbished Rotork electric valve actuators are being used throughout a major upgrade project at one of Severn Trent Water's largest water treatment works.

Off-line programming and CAD speed valves output

The use of parametric modelling and master models for CAD and CAM at a valve manufacturer has provided a 'fast track' production operation, with all components shown in an off-line programming system as 3-D models.

Improved blast furnace performance

A blast furnace stove control system, designed to improve performance and reduce operational costs, has been installed by ABB at the Kremikovtzi Corporation's integrated steelworks in Bulgaria.

Siemens acquires Danfoss Flow Division

Siemens Automation and Drives will acquire the Flow Division of Danfoss.

Ultracompact valve island

When semiconductor machine manufacturer STS required an ultracompact valve island to drive actuators and control the flow of process gasses into its machines, global pneumatics expert Norgren created a custom prototype in just 10 days.

UK Process Valves appoints manager

UK Process Valves has appointed Steve Jennings as its Valve Automation Manager.