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SUEZ signs four new contracts in Africa

SUEZ has won four new contracts in Africa with a total value of more than EUR 95M. In Egypt, SUEZ and its partner, Arab Contractor, will build the energy recovery unit for the sludge generated by the East Alexandria wastewater treatment plant, which has a capacity of 800,000 m3/day.

Thermador International expands product range

The past year was very eventful for Thermador International and the Thermador Groupe, which recorded a total turnover of 272 million euros.

Sami offers a wide range of cryogenic valves

Sami Instruments offers a wide range of valves and accessories, with standard temperature, as well as valves and fittings for cryogenic applications, up to -196°C (-320°F).

Kinetrol designs actuated gate opening system

Kinetrol USA has designed an innovative gate opening system for a foundry located in the mid-West. Safe access over a conveyor is required over a ramp to allow personnel to act flexibly.

Seadrill gets ABS-MPDTM Notation

ABS has issued the managed pressure drilling notation ABS MPD™ to Seadrill for the ABS-classed West Capricorn, a 6th generation ultra-deepwater semi-submersible operating in the Gulf of Mexico.

PJ Valves has a new non-executive director

PJ Valves (PJV) has appointed Neil Kirkbride as a non-executive director in Hertford, to support its board of directors and to grow its global manufacturing facilities.

Jinbin valve’s gate valves for chemical pipelines

Dropping and leakage often occurs in the production process of the petrochemical industry, especially the leakage of dangerous chemicals, and if untimely leaks are not brought under control fast, then accident escalation is unavoidable.

Emerson acquires Aventics

Emerson (EMR) has completed the purchase of Aventics. The acquisition will expand the company’s reach in the growing USD 13B fluid automation market and solidify Emerson’s automation technology presence in Europe.

A self-sealing GEMÜ connection for modular valves

Faulty O-rings can cause direct and indirect consequential costs through machine downtimes, recalls or environmental damage.

FLC bags a desalination plant project in Bahamas

Fluence Corporation Limited (FLC) has secured a contract for the deployment of the Company’s first seawater desalination plant in the Bahamas – three NIROBOXTM smart-packaged seawater (SW) desalination units that will be commissioned within six months.