News

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PC-based valve control

In-Vision is Rotork’s new, user-friendly supervisory control and data acquisition software package designed for use with Rotork’s Pakscan two-wire valve actuation control system.

Channel partnership

ABB Control Valves have appointed Heaps & Partners as its channel partners to supply their full range of control valves to the downstream market.

Van Leeuwen opens new office in Beijing

Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has established Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Beijing, its new office in China, located in the Dongcheng District in Beijing.

One-stop solution

A complete ‘one-stop shop’ package contract, involving the installation of new Rotork actuators and control valves, together with associated power and control systems, has been successfully completed at the Powergen Ratcliffe power station.

Qatar fertiliser plants modernised

Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) have recently awarded Uhde GmbH two new contracts.

Strong spring action

Leslie Controls has announced the availability of the Laurence FIRE-CIDE® Valve.

FCX global network

Flow control specialist FCX International has completed its new "portal"-style website providing a simple doorway to contacts, services and products in all of its global flow control network.

Quick customisation for mini valves

Flow control specialist Bio-Chem Valve is now offering manufacturers of scientific and medical equipment a "quick-change customisation" service.

Ammonia plant bids

Chilean explosives company Enaex could call for bids in March 2003 for the construction of a USD 120–130 million ammonia plant at Mejillones in Chile's Region II, Enaex CEO Camilo Sandoval has said.

Valves for compact strip production line

ARCA-Regler GmbH (Tönisvorst, Germany) has delivered to an international engineering company for the steel industry a large quantity of three-way control valves.