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Trelleborg awarded fast track contract by MODEC

Trelleborg’s offshore operation has been awarded a fast track contract to produce over 80 laminated elastomeric bearings for MODEC, the specialist for offshore floating solutions.

Sunbelt Supply acquires Severe Service Specialists

Sunbelt Supply (Sunbelt), a provider of specialty flow control solutions, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (Clearlake), announced that it has acquired Severe Service Specialists (Triple S), a provider of services and valves that are engineered to withstand severe applications.

Rheinmetall receives an order for fuel-cell components

The Technology Group, Rheinmetall, is systematically supplementing its automotive product portfolio in the direction of new driveline systems.

Kinetrol blueline pneumatic actuators for foodservice

"Blueline" series of pneumatic vane actuators from Kinetrol are designed for use in foodservice and beverage processing. The actuators are intended to be installed in areas requiring harsh chemical washing-down.

Flowrox Oy acquires Polar-Automaatio Oy

Flowrox Oy, the manufacturer of industrial valves and pumps based in Lappeenranta, Finland, has acquired Polar-Automaatio Oy, a Finnish company specializing in the design, overall delivery and maintenance of industrial automation systems.

Cemvita Factory, OLCV announce investment agreement

Cemvita Factory and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, LLC (OLCV), a subsidiary of Occidental, announced that they have reached an investment agreement.

Meyer’s process control valves continue to dominate

A recently released report by the Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) revealed some very good news for the process industries.In June, it published its Annual Market Forecast which valued the U.S.

Interventek awarded £1M+ contract

Aberdeen-based, subsea well intervention technology specialist, Interventek has been awarded a contract exceeding £1M to deliver their 6-3/8”, 15,000psi, Open Water Revolution Valves to Trendsetter Engineering in Houston.

Bonomi introduces industrial automated wafer ball valve

Bonomi's new direct-mount ANSI Class 150 automated wafer ball valve packages reduce cost, weight, and space in industrial applications.

IMI’s proposed acquisition of PBM for $85M

IMI plc announces the proposed acquisition of PBM Inc., for an enterprise value of USD 85M (£ 70.3M). PBM will become part of IMI’s Critical Engineering division.