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Forged steel valves

OMB Valves (Bergamo, Italy) has announced a new line of forged steel valves aimed for the growing energy sector.

Sabre acquires Dublok valve range

Following the addition of the Dublok range of multi-valve assemblies, Sabre Instrument Valves Ltd now offers a more extended range of instrument valves, manifolds, piping valves and instrumentation protection systems for the international petrochemical and process industries.

Emerson wins contract at Shell refinery

Emerson Process Management has been awarded the first of several re-instrumentation projects in the USD 32 million automation program by Shell Deer Park Refining Company (SDPRC).

Hoke appointment

Hoke Ralph Schmiedicke has formally been appointed to the position of Industry Specialist – Dow Chemical Account Manager.

CCI headquarters completes expansion

Control valve manufacturer CCI has completed the multi-million dollar expansion of its Southern California headquarters, which has doubled its office area and significantly increased its Research and Development department and domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Re-use of fittings and valves

The Hoke Gyrolok instrumentation fitting Safety Changer System provides a safe and simple way to re-use existing fittings and valves by fitting them with new Gyrolok nuts and ferrules.

Garlock certification

The TÜV certification body for pressure equipment has certified that Garlock GmbH operates a quality system according to the European Directive 97/23/EC.

Ball valves in refrigeration units

Ease of maintenance lies behind York Marine's decision to replace traditional globe valves with Worcester V-Flow ball control valves in the design of its new VSM 151 refrigeration units.

New distributor for interlocking specialist

Smith Flow Control has appointed FCX Pegler and Louden as its principal UK distributor for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Sealing specialist settles in at Yorkshire home

Sealing technology business, Garlock has completed its move to new premises in Elland, West Yorkshire, UK.