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Greene Tweed announces EPM 953 Elastomer

Greene Tweed, a global manufacturer of high-performance seals, thermoplastics, composites, and engineered components, announces the release of its new EPM 953 elastomer for phosphate ester hydraulic systems in aerospace applications.

Rotork electro-hydraulic actuators in Malaysian rail

More than 50 Rotork electro-hydraulic RCE actuators have been installed for an ongoing enhancement to the Malaysian rail network infrastructure.The Klang Valley Integrated Transit System serves the areas of Klang Valley and Greater Kuala Lumpur.

Neles’ acquires Flowrox

Neles’ acquisition of the valve and pump businesses of the Finland-based technology company Flowrox has been successfully completed.

Endress+Hauser & ISA to offer extended training service

Endress+Hauser and the International Society of Automation (ISA), a non-profit professional association for leaders in industrial automation, announce their current and future collaboration efforts for training and certification.

Oliver Valves launches Oliver Hydcovalves Ltd

Oliver Valves has established a new company, named Oliver Hydcovalves Ltd. This entity will focus on products that are required for hard-to-abate sectors to reduce their CO2 footprint.Oliver Valves says it intends to drive its decades of oil and gas valve know-how, coupled with R&D capability, into the green energy and emission abatement sector.

Primus award for the new, innovative pigging ball valve

The winners of the Primus Award were announced at the DIAM 2021 in Bochum. In the VALVE category, the winner was Hartmann’s new pigging ball valve, which has been submitted for patent.The new Hartmann pigging ball valve with multiple safety barriers to the sluice room enables the safe and easy launching and receiving of pigs even with (residual) pressure in the mainline.

VENTEX passive isolation valve from REMBE

REMBE® Inc. is proud to offer a comprehensive product line to meet any explosion protection needs that may arise. For instance, isolation of interconnected equipment is usually required per NFPA standards to prohibit the propagation of an explosion.

DuPont launches Kalrez OG193 Perfluoroelastomer product

DuPont is launching Kalrez® OG193 perfluoroelastomers, a 95 durometer, FFKM compound that exhibits an excellent balance of properties for oil and gas applications.

McDermott signs MoU with Shell

McDermott has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd (Shell), a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, to collaborate on decarbonizing construction.

LBC Tank Terminals Group joins EEMUA

EEMUA is pleased to have welcomed LBC Tank Terminals Group BV into membership. LBC Tank Terminals is a top-tier global independent operator of bulk liquid storage facilities for chemicals, oils, and refined petroleum products.