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Leak detector from Intertech

A high-speed, low-flow leak testing instrument from InterTech Development Co., USA, offers an economical air-based alternative to expensive, hard-to-maintain helium mass-spectrometer systems

Poyam gets EC/PED certification

POYAM, the Spanish manufacturer of special valves, has recently achieved EC certification

Specialist enclosures protect instrumentation

In response to increasing industry investment in sophisticated process instrumentation, Sabre Instrument Valves has developed a comprehensive range of specialist enclosures

Iran undertakes huge petrochemical project plan

Iran is undertaking an expansion plan to increase its petrochemical capacity on an enormous scale.

Leslie announces new butterfly valve

Leslie Controls is pleased to announce the new 125WB/LB Butterfly Valve Series.

Electronic Valve Tester from Jay Industrial Techno

The Electronic Valve Tester, (EVT), is a digital computerized, hydraulic assisted device, designed to test and set safety/relief valves while in service.

Vietnam spreads project investment

A $360 million fertilizer plant project at Phu My, Baria Vun-Tau Province, Vietnam should be ready for operation in 2004.

Stainless Valce Co. awarded

In March 2002 Stainless Valve Co. received the Editor's Choice Award from the Process Engineering Magazine.

Earth Tech signs contract

Earth Tech, a business unit of Tyco International Ltd. announced that a U.S.-Turkey consortium led by Earth Tech has signed a contract with the State Hydraulic Works of Turkey for the design phase of the Alpaslan II Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant Project.

New control valves brochure

Red Valve offers a full range of control valves in sizes 1” to 72”.