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Metso comprehensive control & on/off valve line at IVS

Metso showcases the market's most comprehensive control and on/off valves and ESD (emergency shutdown) valves at IVS - Industrial Valve Summit 2019 at the Bergamo Exhibition Center in Bergamo, Italy.

Ex-protection solenoid spool valve

The proven spool valves for use in Zone 0 are now available with an extended flow range. This in the nominal sizes NG4 and NG6.

Rotork electric actuators for upstream gas production

Rotork intelligent full-turn electric actuators have been supplied for upstream shale gas production wells in the USA. Engineered for choke and control valve applications, Rotork’s IQTF actuators provide reliable flow control for oil and gas or process operations, capable of achieving accuracy to 0.3% and resolution to 0.1%.

Clarke Valve continues to expand patent coverage

Clarke Valve™, a portfolio company of Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, and OGCI Climate Investments announced that it has expanded its growing collection of global patents.

Bimba’s PA series NFPA actuator

The PA series NFPA actuator from Bimba provides a versatile, cost-effective solution to a variety of applications. Its lightweight aluminum construction and modern extruded design are only matched by its flexible mounting configurations and a number of standard features.

Petrobras awards EPCI contract to McDermott

McDermott International, Inc. announced the award of a significant contract by Petrobras for engineering, procurement, construction and installation of subsea risers and flowlines for the first phase of the Sepia field, located 174 miles (280 km) from the Rio de Janeiro coastline in Brazil.

AMERICAN plans valve, hydrant research center

AMERICAN Flow Control, the valve, and hydrant division of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has announced the formation of AMERICAN Innovation, LLC, a company dedicated to research and development.

Landmark Merseyside engineering project scoops award

A groundbreaking project using 3D printing to boost productivity on Merseyside has been honoured at 2019 Made in the North West Awards.

ValvTechnologies achieves API 641 certification

ValvTechnologies, Inc., designing and manufacturing of zero-leakage severe service isolation valve solutions company announced that it has achieved the American Petroleum Institute (API) 641 certification.

GF Piping introduces NSF lead-free valve family

GF Piping Systems has introduced a family of NSF lead-free brass valves designed to handle high loads and strong flow rates in commercial grade and light industrial water distribution applications.