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Unity awarded a three-year contract extension

Aberdeen-headquartered Unity, Europe’s provider of well integrity technology, services, and engineering solutions, has been awarded a three-year contract extension, by a UK oil and gas operator, to continue their work on three northern North Sea platforms.

Rotork adds Shutdown Battery option to IQ range

Rotork has launched the IQT Shutdown Battery to provide further operational flexibility to the IQT3 range of part-turn 1-phase, 3-phase and DC electric actuators with the addition of a new integral battery option that provides fail-to-position functionality in explosion-proof applications.

Rawson/Industrial signs agreement with Flowserve

Rawson/Industrial Controls, an ERIKS North America company, announced an agreement with Flowserve, a provider of flow control products and services for global infrastructure markets, to offer its full line of high-end valves and actuation products throughout the state of Texas.

DOF Subsea awarded multiple contracts by Petrobras

DOF Subsea is proud to announce four new contracts with Petrobras. The contracts include work within our core service lines for Survey and Inspection.

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.

Albion introduces the PN25 range.

As high-rise buildings are becoming a more prevalent sight on UK horizons, it is important to recognise the additional challenges that engineers face as buildings get taller.

Flomatic expands its AIS compliant Swing Check Valves

Flomatic announces the expansion of its growing AWWA Swing Check Valve family with the new 10” American Iron and Steel (AIS) complaint Model 92.

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.