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DIAVAL diaphragm actuated valves for industries

The Diaval TM diaphragm actuated valves are standardized with Comeval’s ARI DP range of pneumatic actuators. The ARI DP linear type single acting actuators are of spring and diaphragm style, with a visual position indicator, emergency hand wheel and easy to assemble control accessories.

SAMSON Canada, Gerrie Electric partnership

SAMSON has concluded an agreement between its Canadian operations and Gerrie Electric, making it SAMSON’s latest authorized partner.

Toggle Valve Design Improves Efficiency

One of the largest chip manufacturers wanted to improve the safety and efficiency of its operations while working on its chemical distribution system.

TOYO wins biomass-fired pp project

Toyo Engineering Corporation has been awarded a contract for a project to construct a 54,500kW biomass power plant. This plant will be built in Yonago-shi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan for Yonago Biomass Power Generation LLC.

Alfa Laval Aseptic Mixproof Valve reduces cost

At Alfa Laval, we are constantly striving to drive total cost of ownership to the lowest possible level. Using the new Alfa Laval Aseptic Mixproof Valve instead of other brands can deliver a total cost saving by up to 45% for manufacturers using aseptic processing.

Flowrox acquires NovaTek

Flowrox Oy, a manufacturer of industrial valves and pumps, has acquired NovaTek AB, a Swedish filtration technology company.

Powerful solenoid for cartridge poppet valve

Wandfluh has revised the cartridge poppet valves and equipped them with a solenoid system. The solenoid coil is now steel-cased and optimised for operating in harsh environments.

Wood wins a pipeline contract

Wood has been awarded a USD 43M contract by a large-cap midstream company to construct 80 miles of steel pipeline in west Texas.

ORBINOX ‘XC’ for bulk handling solution

Orbinox’s PNEUTON™ engineering team has custom engineered a solution for a tough bulk handling application on a steel mill.

Metso delivers valves with 3D printed parts

Metso has delivered the first valves with 3D printed parts from its Helsinki plant. The valves include 3D printed metal components that allow the valves to perform in a particularly demanding application where they need to withstand numerous fast open-close cycles without maintenance.