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Metso insights into the smart & reliable flow control

Metso took part in the Flow Control Exchange India 2019 and lead off with the seminar, “Applying IIoT methods to valves in process plants”.

China develops bottleneck valve for nuclear PP

Nuclear power plant regulator pilot-operated safety valves are critical to the safe operation of reactors and are recognized as the most difficult equipment for localization in nuclear-grade valves.

Flowrox opens a subsidiary in Peru

Finland-based Flowrox has officially opened its ninth subsidiary, Flowrox SAC in Lima, Peru. “Establishment of a subsidiary in Peru is an important part of our long-term strategic plan to improve Flowrox’s capabilities to support customers in Peru.

Record year for Wirral valve manufacturer

WIRRAL valve manufacturer Heap & Partners has seen profits jump by more than 12% in the year to 31 March 2019. Birkenhead-based Heaps posted a record pre-tax profit of some £453,000, up from £403,000 in 2017/2018.

Rockford launches Stallion QSP for valve safety trains

Rockford Systems, LLC. launched its Stallion Quick Ship Program (QSP), a best-in-class fulfillment program that provides fast delivery of valve safety trains, also referred to as “gas trains” or “fuel trains,” to improve organizational planning, productivity, and profitability.

Consolidated Announce True Zero Leakage Pilot Valve

Baker Hughes, Consolidated announces another step forward in the continued development and promotion of advanced solutions to reduce carbon footprint and maximize operating efficiency with the industry’s first-ever “True Zero Leakage” modulating pilot valve.

Cage control valves for extreme operating conditions

The robust cage control valve type 3595 from SAMSON RINGO is extremely suitable for extreme process conditions, such as a large pressure drop or high temperature.

AMPO POYAM VALVES awarded a contract in Africa

AMPO POYAM VALVES has been awarded a contract to supply in 2020 more than 550 highly engineered cryogenic and non-cryogenic ball, globe and gate valves for the first phase of BP’s innovative cross-border Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FLNG development, the deepest offshore LNG project in the African continent.

SCS introduces new material application valves

Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to introduce its new family of Material Application Valves for the PrecisionCoat line of spray coating and dispense systems.

Balon introduces the Flanged Test and Tap Valve (TNT)

Balon Corporation introduces a product unique in its fifty years of innovative valve design the Balon Flanged Test and Tap™ Valve (TNT).