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Dezurik opens a rapid fulfillment centre in Canada

DeZURIK, Inc. announced the opening of a new 15,000 sq. ft. Rapid Fulfillment and Service Centre in Leduc, Alberta, Canada.

MSS revised standard for service-line water system

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that SP-116-2019, Service-Line Valves and Fittings for Drinking Water Systems, has been revised and published by MSS.

Expansion of electro-pneumatic valve positioner series

ControlAir LLC, a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, announced the expansion of the Type 2000 Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioner Series to include worldwide safety approvals for use with natural gas when paired with the Type 950 Explosion-proof I/P Transducer.

Valworx’s extended size of actuated PVC butterfly valve

Valworx announced that they extended the size range of their Actuated PVC Butterfly Valves to include 10 and 12-inch valve diameters.

Severn announces investment from Blue Water Energy

Severn Glocon Group has announced a multi-million-pound investment from energy investor Blue Water Energy. The investment deal, which is subject to certain conditions precedent, sees management team member Colin Findlay take on the role of new CEO to lead the implementation of a new plan for expansion and a focus on new product development.

Waste-to-energy plant uses Rotork actuators

Rotork IQ3 electric multi-turn actuators have been installed at waste incineration and power generation plant in Bao'an, a district in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, which is set to become the world's largest waste-to-energy plant.

Valves with new motorized eSy actuators

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

Maire Tecnimont awarded refining project in Croatia

Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that its subsidiary KT Kinetics Technology S.p.A. has been awarded an EPC contract on a Lump Sum Turnkey basis by INA-Industrija Nafte, d.d.

KBR awarded condensate refineries contract by NNPC

KBR announced that it has been awarded the Project Management Consultancy Services contract by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for front-end engineering design (FEED) definition at the NNPC headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

Future Neles 2 new service centers in Portugal & France

Metso’s valve business, future Neles Corporation, will establish two new service centers in Lisbon, Portugal, and in the Mulhouse area, France, to increase its valves’ service availability and presence close to customers.