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ARCA signs pact with Japan’s TOA

The ARCA Group is extending its presence in the Asian market by commencing a co-operation agreement with the Japanese valve manufacturer TOA Valve, located near Osaka.

WEKA AG joins the ARCA Group

WEKA AG, the Swiss manufacturer of level measuring instruments based on the magnetic-float principle and valves and components for the highly specialised cryogenic industries, has joined the ARCA Group, starting from August 2001.

Spence stainless safety relief valve

Spence Engineering Company Inc., Walden, New York, has announced the introduction of the new RXSO-S stainless steel safety relief valve.

Water drain valves for use with oil storage tanks

Alan Cobham has won an order to supply a number of density-sensitive water drain valves for a Middle East oil company, for use when draining water from the bottom of oil storage tanks.

Shell names new finance vice-president

Shell has announced that Rosemarie Mecca is the new executive vice president of finance and business systems for Shell Chemicals Ltd (SCL).

Rotork actuators enhance Dutch environment

Rotork electric valve actuators are to be used at two environmental projects in The Netherlands.

Fast track delivery for CRA-clad valves

L&N have announced that its new, fully automated pulse TIG cladding station is now up and running in Aberdeen, UK.

TRW to close valve plant

TRW Inc. intends to close its engine valve plant, located in Cleveland, by mid-year 2002.

Multi Fittings water valves

Multi Fittings has introduced a new line of premium compression fittings and valves designed to be compatible with the wide range of piping materials used in today's municipal, irrigation and rural water systems.

Special Metals announces new executive appointment

Special Metals Welding Products Company, formerly Inco Alloys International, Inc. announces the following organizational changes.