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GEMÜ 4242 combi switchbox for explosive range

The GEMÜ 4242 combi switchbox has been awarded ATEX approval for use in AS-Interface and DeviceNet fieldbus systems. The GEMÜ 4242 combi switchbox is designed for the most varied industrial working environments and all common process landscapes.

Cook Compression wins multi-year valve service contract

Cook Compression®, part of Dover Precision Components and Dover (DOV), has been awarded a multi-year contract by ISAB S.r.l, a part of Lukoil Oil Company, to provide technical support, reconditioning and upgrades for reciprocating compressor valves and actuators.

Valero signs LTA for refined product terminals

Valero Marketing and Supply de México, S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (Valero), announced that it has signed long-term agreements for the use of three new refined product terminals located in Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Altamira, Mexico.

Vår Energi awards 3 years contract to Aker Solutions

Vår Energi has awarded Aker Solutions a three-year frame agreement for maintenance and modification services, with an option for two additional years.

Faster commissioning results in quicker time to market

Kraus automation technology (KAT), specialised in providing tailored testing systems for life-span, fatigue, and material tests, has adopted Rexroth’s Open Core Engineering solution to reduce engineering time/costs and minimise the risk of errors.

KBR awarded a contract from Italmatch

KBR announced that it has been awarded a contract for its PLINKE Hydrochloric Acid Purification technologies by Italmatch Deutschland GmbH for its phosphorous acid production plant in Frankfurt, Germany.

Polygon announces PolySlide composite tubing

Polygon Composites Technology, a manufacturer of composite tubing solutions for bearings, dielectric applications, surgical devices and more, has developed PolySlide® Composite Tubing for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders.

GEA improves shelf life D-tec double-chamber valve D/DV

GEA has completed its D-tec valve range with the double-chamber valve D/DV. The valve is a special double-seat valve in which the leakage chamber is designed as a sterile chamber and hermetically separated from the environment by two side valves.

Rotork adds mechanical position indicator to IQ range

The launch of the optional Mechanical Position Indicator provides increased flexibility as an option to the electric actuator range.

Trelleborg acquires US manufacturer of rotary seals

Trelleborg has, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, signed an agreement to acquire US-based Tritec Seal.