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Emerson releases ARCS

Emerson has released its ASCO™ 141 Series Advanced Redundant Control System (ARCS) to provide a redundant solution for a variety of emergency shutdown valve applications, such as those found in the chemical, power, oil, and gas industries.

Biostoom plant delivers steam & electricity to Borealis

Borealis and Bionerga announce the joint commissioning of Biostoom, a new waste-to-energy plant constructed and operated by Bionerga in Beringen, Belgium.

KLINGER Brazil acquires Parva

KLINGER Brazil acquires Parva, a family-run business that specializes in valves for chlorine cylinders. KLINGER has been operating in Brazil for more than 50 years.

Curtiss-Wright announces CEO succession plan

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has announced a Chief Executive Officer succession plan in which Lynn M. Bamford, currently President of the Defense and Power Segments, will be named President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, following David C.

Val-Matic products for refining

Val-Matic’s Quarter-Turn Valves and Check Valves are designed to meet the demands of the Oil Refining Industry. The QuadroSphere® Trunnion Ball Valves has a contoured ball with 5 flow paths and a self-flushing cavity to prevent build-up making it an ideal valve for applications in Refining where buildup can become hazardous.

Compact valve island for field installation

The Bürkert valve island Type 8653 AirLINE Field with protection class IP65/IP67 allows the installation of pneumatic pilot valves directly on-site at the process valves without a control cabinet.

Kimray valve provides increased protection from erosion

Kimray has announced the release of a new product designed to increase uptime for oil and gas producers, especially in erosive applications.

Rotork actuators support wastewater plant in Milan

Rotork IQ electric modulating actuators were selected for the Milano San Rocco Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which serves the city of Milan, Italy.

Innovative rotary actuators for all types of applicatio

At three locations in Germany, HKS develops and produces high-quality rotary actuators such as the successful I-DA-H. Due to its especially high degree of functionality and precision, this versatile rotary actuator is used worldwide in all industrial areas.

Emerson to modernize TVA PP for reliable, clean energy

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has selected Emerson, a global software, technology, and engineering company, to modernize and optimize its Magnolia power plant that delivers reliable, cleaner electricity to customers.