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    O-ring service expanded by James Walker

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    O-rings in over 100 general and high-performance elastomers are now precision-moulded by James Walker at its Cockermouth plant in Cumbria.

    Upgrade at petrochemical complex in Algeria

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    The Algerian state energy company has awarded Invensys a contract to upgrade the pneumatic boiler controls and burner management system at a petrochemicals complex in Skikda, Algeria.

    Anti-tamper lock

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    Smith Flow Control has introduced an Anti-Tamper Lock (ATL) to ensure that valves and actuators are operated only by authorised individuals.

    Kuwait may re-tender major oil contract

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    OPEC member Kuwait is likely to re-tender a major contract aimed at boosting its oil export capacity to 3 million barrels per day, a senior executive has said.

    New orders for FCX Truflo Marine

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    FCX Truflo Marine has received an order from Denmark and one from Germany via its sister company FCX GHR.

    Scottish agent for AC Valves and Controls

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    Valve and Pipeline Equipment supplier UFB (Aberdeen, UK) has announced its appointment as agents in Scotland for AC Valves and Controls.

    Virgo gets GOST certification

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    Virgo Engineers Ltd (India) has been certified by GOST for supplies to Russia and other CIS countries.

    Kitz modification shop in UK

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    Adanac Valve Specialities Limited has been certified as a "Kitz Corporation Authorised Modification Shop" for all Kitz Products.

    Flexible actuator

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    Linear actuators are found throughout industry but until now have been limited to "fixed" applications.

    Products meet TPED requirements

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    Swagelok has successfully completed evaluation of its stainless-steel double-ended sample cylinders, rupture disc units and D series, nonrotating-stem needle valves according to European Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) requirements.
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