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FWC to build petrochem plant in China

Foster Wheeler Ltd has announced that its UK subsidiary has won the contract for the front-end loading and engineering package (FEEP) development for a world-scale integrated isocyanates complex in China.

Hydrogen facilty for ConocoPhillips

Air Products will build, own and operate a new hydrogen facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with a capacity in excess of 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD), to serve ConocoPhillips' growing requirements.

Parker’s rapid assembly design

Parker Instrumentation has achieved what it believes is a breakthrough in tube fittings for liquid and gas instrumentation systems, with the launch of its "rapid assembly" design that will handle pressures up to 15,000 PSI.

Wynn for SPX

SPX Corporation has named Howard D. Wynn as President of its SPX Valves & Controls business.

Stainless trap

With the release of the UFT14 stainless-steel ball float trap, Spirax Sarco has completed the launch of its comprehensive range of Quick-Fit steam trap range.

Natural gas field found in Indonesia

Government-affiliated oil exploration company INPEX Corp. has discovered a massive natural-gas field off Indonesia.

Actuator meeting

Sixty members of Bernard, accompanied by several industrial customers, recently attended the 4th International Actuator Meeting, representing more than 30 countries and five continents.

Tackling fugitive emission

Transmark Heaton Valves is taking steps to make its valves comply with ever more rigorous environmental requirements.

Smith Flow appointment

Mike Fynes has been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager at Smith Flow Control Ltd.

Check for long-life and reliability

Lee Products has produced a range of check valves which can be integrated into high-volume, automated assembly lines and provide a cost-effective alternative to in-house check or relief valves.