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Zahroof Valves ranks no. 14

Inc. magazine revealed that Zahroof Valves, Inc. (ZVI) is No. 14 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: Texas list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Texas-based private companies.

Sun Hydraulics’ releases new FLeX Series

Sun Hydraulics released a new FLeX Series 3-way, solenoid-operated directional blocking poppet valve with two poppet configurations designed to mitigate leaking as much as possible.

Festo introduces new VAEM solenoid valve controller

Festo introduces the new VAEM solenoid valve controller for multi-head micro-dispensing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory applications that require high speed and a low coefficient of variation (CV).

Plast-O-Matic Valves Releases Anti-Siphon Valves

Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc. has launched their new Anti-Siphon Valves to protect chemical process systems from unwanted tank siphoning, permitting flow only under controlled pumping.

Linear Stepper Motors for Valves from Johnson Electric

Johnson Electric North America, Inc.’s Saia® linear motor series feature enhanced design and improved performance. The motors are available in 3 sizes with strokes to 150 mm and forces to 80N and are among the forefront of evolving stepper motor technology for accuracy and precision in linear movement.

Kitz launches package unit hydrogen station business

Kitz Corporation announced that it has decided to launch the packaging unit hydrogen station business and will begin sales and installation as follows.

McDermott announces CLG technology award

McDermott International, Inc. announced that Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), McDermott's joint venture with Chevron, has been awarded a sizeable contract by a Southeast Asian refiner for the license, engineering, and supply of proprietary catalyst and equipment for its Lubricant Base Oil Group II Project to be built in Southeast Asia.

Flomatic announces new SS Model Cycle Gard IV CB152SST

Flomatic is proud to introduce the new Stainless Steel direct-acting constant pressure pump control valve with tappings, Model Cycle Gard ® IV CB152SST.

JGC awarded Biomass Power Generation Plant Project

JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION announced that JGC JAPAN CORPORATION, which operates the domestic EPC business of the JGC Group has been awarded a contract for the construction of a biomass power generation plant project for an Ishinomaki Hibarino Biomass Energy G.K.

Remote Inspection & FAT; straight out-of-the-box!

Due to the imposed travel restrictions and quarantine rules, digital technology could come to the rescue as companies or surveyors are unable to travel and go on-site for Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) or Inspections.