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Actuators help Shell

Smith Flow Control (SFC) has helped Shell solve a valve-operating dilemma on its new floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) in Nigeria's EA offshore field.

Metallic seal design uses Inconel

Ultra-Flex Garlock Sealing Technologies has introduced a new metallic seal designed to meet the demanding requirements of the semiconductor, ultra-high vacuum, space and nuclear industries.

Rugged control valves for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco is the latest end user to take delivery of high technology Severn Glocon MLT control valves to fulfil especially demanding applications.

China signs west-east pipeline deal

China has signed a deal with foreign oil giants to pipe gas from far western deserts to the eastern metropolis of Shanghai in a USD 20 billion project to sate a thirst for energy and cut use of dirty coal.

Quick reconfiguration of valve islands

SMC's new compact solenoid valves, series SV1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000, have been designed to provide fast and simple reconfiguration of valve islands.

Metso to rebuild Quebec paper mill

Metso Paper will supply a major rebuild of on-line printing and writing super-calendered coated paper line to Gaspésia Papers in Chandler, Quebec.

Sealing Solutions gains Parker Certification

Sealing Solutions Inc., an authorised distributor of Parker Hannifin sealing products, has been certified as a Parker Sealing Technology Center.

Rotork wins water work

Rotork has recently won four contracts from the UK water industry.

Anti-cavitation control Valves

The Masoneilan 78200/18200 Series Lincolnlog valves provide capacity control in liquid applications with high-pressure drops.

South Pars 9 & 10 contract imminent

Iran's oil ministry is close to awarding a USD 1.6 billion contract for phases 9 and 10 of its giant South Pars gas field to a consortium headed either by Korea's LG Construction Co. or France's Technip-Coflexip SA (TKP), head of the Pars Oil and Gas Company said.