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Rotork pneumatic actuators installed on well pads

Over 80 Rotork CP, GP, and RC200 pneumatic actuators have been installed on well pads in Alberta, Canada where they will be part of an in situ steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) oil sand extraction project.

Complete solutions for gas control systems

The combination of various components in a gas train ensures its safe functioning. ARIS has been a specialist for actuators and industrial valves for more than 40 years, and now offers custom-made complete solutions for gas control systems.

Expanded range of motorized valves

Ingelfingen-based valve specialist GEMÜ is further expanding its product range of motorized globe, angle seat, and diaphragm valves.

Vortex appoints exclusive dealer for South Korea

Vortex Global, a solids and bulk handling components company, is pleased to announce the appointment of TSP (Total Solution Provider) Korea as its new representative exclusive to South Korea.

Compact ball valve also for heavy-duty applications

As the first shut-off valve or for connecting pressure measuring instruments: The new ball valve, model BV, is suitable for a variety of applications.

MU series bellows-sealed metering valves

FITOK MU Series Bellows-sealed Metering Valve with micrometer handle to measure stem position in 0.0008 in. (0.02 mm) increments, helps you make precise flow settings in “Zero Leakage” gas system The features are: Reset spring design with no backlash for precise, repeatable flow settings, suitable for gas flow precise control; Micrometer handle measures stem position in 0.0008 in.

Johnson Matthey awarded a methanol technology contract

Johnson Matthey (JM) announces that its combined reforming methanol technology has been selected by JSC Technoleasing for the new Amur Oblast facility, located in Skovorodino, Russia.

Johnson Controls launches TYCO pressure control valves

Johnson Controls announces the launch of two new TYCO® pressure control valves for fire protection systems: the TYCO® Model RV-1A Pressure Relief Valve and the TYCO® Model PRV-1A Pressure Reducing Valve.

Mitsui Chemicals launch first European production site

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Prime Polymer Co., Ltd. have launched operations at Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe B.V.

GoExpedi lauded by Frost & Sullivan

Based on the recent analysis of the North American upstream oil & gas supply chain market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes GoExpedi, innovative e-commerce, supply chain and analytics company that is reinventing procurement for industrial and energy MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations), with 2020 North American Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award.