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Stamp of (IECEx) Approval for TWTG’s new NEON Sensors

Having achieved approval for the first set of NEON sensors, The Way To Go (TWTG) is now expanding its portfolio and has received IECEx / ATEX Zone 1 certification for both the NEON Vibration Sensor and the NEON Temperature Transmitter.

Azbil launches early warning system software globally

Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange code: 6845) has announced the launch of the English and Chinese versions of its Early Warning System for Time Series Data in markets globally including Southeast Asia, China and Korea.

Fluor announces new business segments

Fluor Corporation has announced an updated organizational and reporting structure that better aligns its business with identified growth markets and company strategy.

Endress+Hauser invests $4.5m in sales & service

The automation manufacturer and its US representative partners announce collaboration efforts to drive growth and improve customer support in 2021.

A.Y. McDonald Acquires Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.

A.Y. McDonald acquired Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corporation, of Elmhurst, Illinois on December 31, 2020. Val-Matic Valve was founded in 1966 by Andrew Nuter and is a manufacturer of fourteen valve product lines for the water and wastewater, industrial, commercial building construction, and plumbing industries with an additional manufacturing facility in Addison, Illinois.

Dr. Richard A. Bucher Named CEO of Victaulic

Victaulic announced the appointment of Rick Bucher as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John F. Malloy, effective January 31, 2021.

Jan Oredsson joins Pipeotech

Pipeotech has sealed the deal on an exciting new addition to its team by bringing in internationally recognized pipeline integrity and corrosion expert Jan Oredsson.

F55: A super duplex stainless steel – TJC STEEL

F55 is a kind of super duplex stainless steel, superior to the 2205 in overall performance. "Super" refers to the high alloying of its components.

Noel Henderson

Those in the industry throughout the Ohio Valley lost a dear friend and colleague on December 22, 2020. Four days after his 73rd birthday, Noel Henderson left us.

ALFA Valvole increases quality standard & certification

For almost 50 years, ALFA Valvole has stood out in the market of industrial ball valves for fluid control. The high-quality manufacturing is combined with the versatility of the valves produced, whose range varies in different construction types including Floating (floating ball), Trunnion (guided ball), Double Block and Bleed (D.B.B.), and 3-way valves.