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Drehmo actuators for the Rand water filtration pla

Drehmo GmbH will supply all electric actuators, smart-range DREHMO MATIC C, for the upgrade of the filtration plant at Vereeniging pump station, Rand, South Africa.

Gearbox range for hand-operated valves

Rotork Gears has launched a new range of ruggedly designed bevel gearboxes that have been specifically developed for the manual operation of penstocks, gate valves, globe valves and other multi-turn valve designs.

ISA 2001

ISA 2001, the instrumentation, systems and automation conference and exhibition, will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, USA, from 10-13 September 2001.

Severn Glocon expands into Japan

UK-based valve maker Severn Glocon has expanded its operations in Asia and the Far East with the opening of a regional sales office in Japan.

Ball valve gives long leak-tight service

For service from –29oC up to +249oC, the Hoke 7188 ball valve, added to the Flomite 71 Series of two-way integral panel mount valves, features floating ball design, encapsulated seats and check seals to ensure extended leak-tight cycle life.

Ruwais refinery expansion

As part of its expansion plans, Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Co. (Takreer) is considering a revamp of the hydrocracking complex at its Ruwais refinery.

Oil industry equipment plant

Austria's Klinger group has tied up with the Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services (Ados) to set up a oil industry equipment factory in Abu Dabi.

Gate valves used at Europoort terminal

Maatschap Europoort Terminal (MET) is one of the first tank farms to instal Vanessa Rotary Process Valves from Tyco Valves & Controls.

New STV Test & Blocking Valve

The Nicholson Steam Trap Division of Spence Engineering Company Inc., Walden, New York, has announced its new STV Combination Test & Blocking Valve, which eliminates the need for two valves and multiple fittings to check steam trap operation.

Tyco supplies Egyptian plant

Tyco Valves & Controls has recently supplied corrosion-resistant actuators and position monitors for a wet scrubbing system on an ammonium nitrate plant in Egypt.