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Leslie Controls Features K-Max Rotary Control Valve

Leslie Controls, a CIRCOR International brand, and a worldwide manufacturer of valves for the power generation, industrial, marine and oil and gas markets for over a century, features its K-Max Eccentric Plug Rotary Control Valve, one of the most versatile and robust valves of its type, and an improvement on the performance and durability of traditional rotary control valves.

Asahi/America, Inc. Acquires Performance Plastics, Inc.

Thermoplastic valve and pipe manufacturer Asahi/America, Inc. announces the acquisition of Louisiana-based fabrication shop Performance Plastics, Inc.

Emerson adds Plantweb Optics for asset performance

Plantweb Optics software establishes a digital platform to turn plant health data and asset performance analytics into a lever for improved operational performance Emerson recently announced new connections for Plantweb Optics, the asset performance platform for the Plantweb™ digital ecosystem, that will help organisations take the next step in their digital transformation to a more efficient, reliable operation.

Aberdeen valve business enters new chapter

Portlethen-based Severn Ball Valves has rebranded as Severn Glocon (Aberdeen), following its best ever year for trading and a host of achievements that underline its capabilities.

Increasing plant availability with the AUMA Cloud

Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has expanded its digital services portfolio with the new AUMA Cloud, a free and secure cloud-based solution for cost-effective asset management and true condition-based predictive maintenance, promoting high plant availability.

Eaton’s new ESVL9 SiCV offers precise control

Eaton announced the new ESVL9 screw-in cartridge valve (SiCV), a five-way, three-position proportional solenoid valve. Featuring a patent-pending, integrated load-sense check control, the latest solution provides a 21% manifold size reduction compared to the external checks available with many five-ported directional control valves on the market today.

Eni, BP and NOC sign LOI on Libyan exploration

National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Eni signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in London, which will launch the process for Eni to acquire a 42.

Lukoil new discovery to start production by 2021

Lukoil's massive new discovery in southern Iraq, part of the Russian firm's sizable growth plans in the Middle Eastern country, will start production in 2021, the head of Iraq's regional state-run oil company said.

Bürkert’s ultrasonic flowmeters for processes

Temperature-control processes, such as the cooling or heating applications used to process metals or plastics, must function smoothly to guarantee quality products.

McDermott awarded olefins technology contract

McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) has been awarded a sizeable technology contract for Map Ta Phut Olefins Co., Ltd.'s (MOC) petrochemical plant in Rayong Province, Thailand.