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Swagelok releases new ALD20 UHP valve

Swagelok, a solutions provider of fluid system products, assemblies, and related services, has announced the release of a new ultrahigh-purity (UHP) valve for high-flow applications the ALD20.

Oliver Valvetek’s new 3/8” bore rotary disc valve

Oliver Valvetek’s new Research and Development centre have been busy developing a new product for design and manufacture of subsea valves for oil and gas applications.

ValvTechnologies’ HIPPS valve

The evolution of the High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) has radically reduced the need for traditional mechanical relief devices and the level of flaring in oil and gas applications.

Stainless throttle valve manually actuated

Wandfluh has extended the manually actuated throttle valve with execution for use in very corrosive environments. The valve is made of stainless materials and coated with high-quality surface protection.

Fugro awarded the geotechnical contract

Fugro has been awarded a geotechnical contract for the Apsara oil field in Block A, offshore Cambodia, as part of the nation’s first hydrocarbon development.

Saint-Gobain acquires HTMS

Saint-Gobain Seals has acquired High Tech Metal Seals (HTMS), a designer and manufacturer of engineered metal seals for the industrial, energy and aerospace markets.

SAMSON announces changes in Executive Board

The Supervisory Board of SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT announced the following personnel decisions relating to the company's executive board.

BHP awards engineer service contract to Doris

BHP Petroleum (via its subsidiary BHP Billiton Petróleo Operaciones de Mexico, S. De R. L. De C.V.) has contracted DORIS Inc.

The benefits of communication

With years of experience in control valve technology plus innumerable application discussions with customers in every conceivable industry, Jos Geers is without doubt a ‘go-to’ person if you have a control valve question. Valve World therefore decided to ask Mr. Geers if he would share his thoughts on the future of the control valve.

Alfa Laval introduces ThinkTop IO-Link

Alfa Laval is introducing the Alfa Laval ThinkTop IO-Link, a new version of the company’s second-generation Alfa Laval ThinkTop V50 and V70 sensing and control units for hygienic valves.