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Former Weatherford President to lead Westerton UK

A former President of Weatherford’s Regional Operations has been appointed Managing Director of two of the Westerton group of specialist integrity inspection companies.

Intelligent Actual-position feedback unit for valves

When developing its new intelligent actual-position feedback unit of the type SK-i LED, the KSB Group company SISTO Armaturen S.A. attached particular importance to meeting the special requirements of biotechnology, fine chemicals, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Ultralene coating over-molded discs by Interapp

Interapp Desponia and Desponia discs with Ultralene Coating offer excellent wear resistance, chemical resistance, and anti-adhesion properties for highly demanding environments.

Neles butterfly valves for severe service applications

Their compact and lightweight design, availability in larger sizes, and easy usability make Neles butterfly valves an attractive option for many industrial processes.

Severn Group acquires ValvTechnologies

Severn Group, the high-end valve engineering, and manufacturing company, which includes Severn and LB Bentley, has acquired US-headquartered ValvTechnologies, the design, and manufacturer of metal-seated, zero-leakage isolation valve solutions for demanding applications.

Siekmann Econosto makes large-scale valves warehouse

Siekmann Econosto’s central logistics centre is the bridgehead for highly efficient global sourcing and guarantees the immediate availability of over 50,000 valves from Zwenkau.

Rotork assist Belgian gas transmission system operator

Part-turn intelligent electric actuators from Rotork have been installed in several gas pressure reducing stations in Belgium to provide reliable flow control without the release of undesirable greenhouse gas emissions.

GEMÜ founder has passed away at the age of 82

GEMÜ has announced that its company founder has passed away peacefully in his sleep on 1st December 2021 after a long illness.

SAMSON PFEIFFER reorganises at the top

Marcus Miertz, Managing Director of SAMSON PFEIFFER, will move to the group headquarters in Frankfurt as Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing at SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT.

Flomatic expands 80DIVFD check valves with new size

Flomatic announces the expansion of its American Iron and Steel (AIS) complaint Model 80DIVFD submersible pump check valve in a new 10” size.