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ValvTechnologies welcomes QCI as a Distributor

ValvTechnologies, the manufacturer of zero-leakage, severe service isolation valve solutions, welcomes Quality Controls Inc.

Extended Bianca range for operating pressure of 10 bar

With the type-examination according to the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) of the Bianca butterfly valves DN

FloWorks acquires Genesis Systems

FloWorks, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, Clearlake) has acquired Genesis Systems, a distributor of control valve, regulator, and valve automation products and systems.

STATS Group concurrent pipeline shutdown campaigns

Pipeline technology specialist, STATS Group, has completed the largest number of simultaneous pipeline isolation projects in its 23-year history.During the 2021 summer shutdown season, STATS supported six separate Tecno Plug isolation deployments in the UK North Sea, on pipelines ranging from 20” to 36” in diameter.

New Supa Lock™ fittings as access points

AVK Valves is pleased to inform that it has extended the Supa Lock™ threadless connection system with four new fittings.The new Supa Lock™ fittings serve as access points with no need for tapping the pipe and allow for a simple connection with no added risk of corrosion or weakening of the pipes.

Bürkert introduces new seat valves

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems is now offering durable and low maintenance on/off and control valves for switching and controlling gases, liquids, and steam in the process and food industries, suitable for media pressures up to 25 bar and temperatures up to 230°C.Low maintenance on/off and control valves are essential in the food and process industry.

KLINGER Westad connects with new PLM system

KLINGER Westad has begun digitally integrating efforts across departments through the adoption of a new PLM (product lifecycle management) system by Siemens Teamcenter®.

Voith among the top 3 in sustainability

Voith was awarded a B- rating for the first time by the independent rating agency ISS ESG and, together with SKF Group and Johnson Controls, is one of the three best companies within the plant and mechanical engineering sector worldwide.

Kongsberg Digital, Shell International sign agreement

Kongsberg Digital and Shell International Exploration & Production have entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement.

New all-in-one reflex quick-change control valve

The CIRCOR International brand RTK introduces the REflex QC Control Valve with balanced trim, which compensates for high differential pressures within the trim to a minimum and thus allows high-pressure drop and high volumes to be controlled.