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Expanite surface hardening replaces hard chrome plating

LIAG LÄUFER is a specialist in hygienic shutter valves and pigging systems. The products are designed to meet the highest safety demands in the food industry and must withstand significant abrasive wear and corrosion aggressive environment.

OMB Valves announce new exclusive master distributor

OMB Valves Inc, the Stafford (TX) based operation of the Italian-based valve manufacturer, announced an exciting new partnership with the Canadian based Master Distributor, M.A.

KAT commissions results in quick time

Kraus automation technology (KAT) specialises in providing tailored testing systems for life-span, fatigue and material tests.

Val-Matic’s stainless steel wastewater air valves

Val-Matic’s Stainless Steel Wastewater Air Valves perform two important functions in a piping system: they maintain system design efficiency and provide system protection.

WRAS approval renewed for swing check valves

T-T Flow announces that it has been awarded renewal of accreditation from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Ltd (WRAS) for their range of Swing Check Valves (DN350-DN600).

Stainless pressure reducing valve

Wandfluh has extended the proven pressure reducing valve with execution for use in very corrosive environments. It is made of stainless materials and coated with high-quality surface protection and can control volumes up to 80 l/min with up to 350 bar.

TechnipFMC awarded a significant subsea contract

TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by PetroVietnam Gas for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the Nam Con Son 2 Phase 2 pipeline across Nam Con Son basin and Cuu Long basin in Vietnam.

Maersk Supply Service awarded a project in Brazil

Maersk Supply Service will provide an integrated mooring lines life extension solution for Shell’s FPSO Fluminense, including project management, engineering, interface management and offshore execution off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

Curtiss-Wright launches integrated motor / actuator

Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial Division announced the release of its newest integrated motor / actuator, the Exlar® GTX100. The GTX100 is the second frame size in the integrated motor / actuator series.

Trelleborg launches Turcon MC1 & MC2 materials

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches Turcon® MC1 and Turcon® MC2 materials, the only polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based electrically conductive materials suited for use in spring and elastomer-energized seals.