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ROSS CONTROLS announces Pendant Control Valve expansion

ROSS CONTROLS® announces the addition of High Flow Pendant Valves with optional Protective Covers. The new Pendants have a wider range of valve/lever stroke for improved operator control.

Ferguson Waterworks named AVTTM trusted distributor

Advanced Valve Technologies (AVTTM) has strengthened its established relationship with Ferguson Waterworks. The company has entered into a distributor and installer agreement covering the Arizona and New Mexico regions of the United States.

McDermott awarded FEED contract in Vietnam

McDermott International Ltd. announced that it has been awarded a contract by Delta Offshore Energy to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for a subsea gas pipeline.

Industrial Valco acquires Beric Valves the USA

Pioneering Master Distributor Industrial Valco, a national leader in MRO same day distribution, announced the purchase of Beric Valves, a producer of the cast and forged steel gate, globe, check, and ball valves, for the United States and its territories.

Contract award for the Snøhvit Future project

On behalf of the Snøhvit Unit partners, Equinor has awarded Aibel a front-end engineering and design contract (FEED) for modification of the Hammerfest LNG plant in connection with the Snøhvit Future project.

ARAKO defends transition to the new ISO standard

At the end of July, ARAKO invited representatives of TÜV SÜD Czech to its premises to evaluate the processes in terms of internationally recognized standards ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007.

Kinetrol Steadyline series are precision valve actuator

Water hammer occurs when a pipe's fluid flow changes rapidly. The effect may be high pipe pressures, mechanical stress on pipe structures, and potential flow reversal.

Poppet valve cartridge M18

Wandfluh has revised the proven poppet valve cartridges and provided them with a more powerful magnetic system. The solenoid coil is now steel-jacketed and accordingly optimised for use in harsh environments.

New JIP33 specification published

JIP33 has published its 10th Phase 3 specification S-708 Subsea Pipeline Valves. Adri Postema, Director of the JIP33 Programme says:-“Another big milestone for JIP33.

Neway E-Learning Platform launched successfully

Neway Valve (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. officially held a kick-off meeting recently for its new “E-Learning Platform”. Management representatives of the Neway Valve Division, Neway International Business Division, Neway Industrial Material Division, Neway Oil Equipment Division, in conjunction with all functional departments, attended the meeting.