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New test rig investment for UK fluid power products

Dana SAC UK announced investment at the company’s Warrington site with the installation of a hydraulic test rig, providing local capacity to test and support more fluid power products within the UK.

Mitsubishi christening ceremony for LNG carrier

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Yokohama, held a christening ceremony for a next-generation LNG (liquefied natural gas) carrier under construction for Trans Pacific Shipping 5 Ltd.

Tried and tested engineering for ATEX areas

The GEMÜ 1205 electrical position indicator in a flameproof enclosure is based on tried and tested engineering for use in demanding ambient conditions.

Anti-cavitation valve trim improves plant safety

Emerson’s Fisher Vee-Ball™ Rotary Control Valves are now available with Cavitrol™ Hex Anti-Cavitation Trim to reduce or eliminate vibration caused by cavitation.

AUMA actuators support Ethernet/IP in Arizona

AUMA has supplied 49 electric valve actuators featuring the Ethernet/IP communications protocol to a water treatment plant expansion project in Arizona, USA.

KCON awarded 2nd prize of China Machinery Industry

KCON have been awarded the Second Prize of China Machinery Industry Science and Technology Award for work on their “high pressure and large diameter pressure balanced plug valve.

ITT engineered valves earns SIL 3 certification

ITT Inc. announced that select Fabri-Valve® knife gate valves and cylinder models, marketed by its Engineered Valves brand, have earned certification to IEC 61508 in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission standards.

ClarkDietrich expands Vinyl Product Line

ClarkDietrich recently announced the addition of its new E-Flange Control Joint to their vinyl product line. The patent-pending E-Flange features a unique raised flange design that provides 80% more stucco embedment than standard "flat flange" profiles.

BASF increases production capacity of antioxidants

BASF’s global business unit Fuel and Lubricant Solutions is investing in Mexico and China to increase production of antioxidants for lubricants.

Williams Gulf connector project placed into service

Williams recently announced that its Gulf Connector Project has been placed into full service, further connecting its Transco pipeline, the largest-volume interstate natural gas pipeline in the U.