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Installation of diaphragm valves with GEMÜ PPF adapters

GEMÜ PPF (Pressure, Passivation, Flushing) multifunction adapters can be used to prevent the penetration of foreign particles when installing diaphragm valves, resulting in enormous cost savings.It is a basic fact that all installation work involving piping, such as the installation of valves, poses a risk of contamination.

Swagelok Company expands in Asia-Pacific region

Swagelok Company the developer and manufacturer of fluid system solutions, is showcasing its commitment to growth in the Asia-Pacific region by investing strategically in measures designed to help regional customers overcome business challenges, and meet the pace of demand in a competitive marketplace.

Rotork launches Lifetime Management Services

The new Lifetime Management service changes the way that Rotork Site Services (RSS) operates, with a stronger focus on ensuring the most appropriate response based on the criticality of the customer’s application.

NORMA Group launches a ball valve for water pipes

NORMA Group is expanding its product portfolio in the water management sector in Europe to include the Guyco brand NORMA Ball Valve.

Stainless poppet valve cartridge

Wandfluh has extended the magnetically actuated poppet valve cartridge with execution for use in very corrosive environments.

China, US lead global LNG regasification sectors

China and the US and are expected to lead the capacity growth in the global LNG liquefaction and regasification sectors from planned and announced (new-build) projects between 2020 and 2024, says GlobalData, a data and analytics company.GlobalData’s report,‘Global LNG Industry Outlook to 2024 – Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook with Details of All Operating and Planned Terminals’, reveals that China leads globally in terms of regasification capacity growth from planned and announced projects with 2.9 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of capacity expected to come online by 2024.India and Pakistan follow China with regasification capacities of 2.1 tcf and 1.4 tcf, respectively, by 2024.

Weatherford introduces Velox wellhead system

Weatherford International plc announced the Velox™ wellhead system, an industry solution for operators needing to lock in pressure integrity while enhancing safety and improving efficiency.

Kollmorgen announce obsolescence of S400 series

Kollmorgen, the global motion component and systems manufacturer, has announced the discontinuation of all variants of its S400 Series servo drive product line.

Niels Aage Kjær celebrates his 50th work anniversary

50 years ago, Niels Aage Kjær took over AVK from his father, Aage Valdemar Kjær. Through a great development, he transformed AVK from a small workshop to a successful worldwide group of companies.

Velan Inc. appoints CFO

Velan Inc. the manufacturer of industrial valves, is pleased to announce as part of the planned succession of the Company`s finance department, the appointment of Rejean Ostiguy as its new Chief Financial Officer.