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GEMÜ solutions for manufacturing diaphragm globe valves

With immediate effect, the valve specialist GEMÜ offers solutions for manufacturing diaphragm globe valves with PD design (Plug Diaphragm) as multi-port valve blocks made from stainless steel in a reliable process.

Consolidated announces patented Cryodisc technology

Consolidated™ Pressure Relief Valves announces the release of the NEW, patented “Cryodisc” technology as an optimized seat leakage solution for pressure relief valves operating under cryogenic conditions.

New series 158 PUR

Building on the success of AVK UK PUR coated Series 555 gate valves which are fast becoming the default choice for line valves in the gas distribution sector, AVK has now launched a version of the very successful Series 158 construction valves with PUR coating too! Since the launch of PUR coated valves in March 2016, the demand for this coating from AVK’s Donkin range continues to increase and all Gas Distribution Networks and Gas Transporters approve its use.

Rotork installs CVL linear actuators

Rotork installed and commissioned CVL linear control valve actuators at Didcot B Power Station, which supplies electricity to the National Grid.

TDW introduces ProStopp DS isolation tool

Global pipeline solutions provider T.D. Williamson (TDW) introduced the ProStopp™ DS isolation tool, the first double block and bleed technology for the gas distribution market.

Danish wastewater plant opts for actuator automation

A Danish wastewater treatment works have moved from manual to automated valve actuation after ordering Rotork CK range electric actuators complete with integral Centronik control modules.

GE Consortium to build cycle power units in Poland

GE announced that the order of two high-efficiency and lower emission power units to be constructed through consortium at the Polska Grupa Energetyczna Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna’s (PGE) Dolna Odra Power Plant in the Western Pomerania region of Poland.

As cunning as a fox: AUMA’s new smart actuators

What do a fox and an electric valve actuator have in common? A lot, if the actuator in question is AUMA’s brand-new PROFOX.

Qualification of axial flow valves

SAMSON RINGO is proud to announce that it has received approval after the successful completion of the qualification process based on Shell MESC SPE 77/300, SPE 77/300A and ISO 5208-2015.

Aker secures Brownfield services contract in Brunei

Aker Solutions, in a joint venture with PTAS Sdn Bhd, has signed a five-year agreement to provide offshore maintenance and modification services to Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP).