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Samson Ringo’s valves for water sea service

Samson Ringo is completing the painting and packing of the valves related to an ENPPI contract for Sumed Ain Sukhna Terminal in Egypt (24 floating roof oil storage tanks).

Tolomatic’s high-force electric linear actuators

Some machine designers think the selection of electric high-force linear actuators is limited. But the truth is the range of electric high force actuation solutions is expanding.

McDermott awarded new technology contracts

McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) has been awarded two sizeable technology contracts by a subsidiary of PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk, PT Chandra Asri Perkasa, for the company's planned new petrochemical complex in Indonesia.

Foyo ceramic ball valves for waste recycling

In 12/2015, Sinogal purchased two pcs 3/4”, Class 150 electric full lined V port ceramic ball valves from Foyo. After one year, it was proved that Foyo V port ceramic ball valve is capable of providing high performance.

INEOS invests EUR 2.7B in European chemical plant

INEOS has approved a EUR 2.7B capital project to build both a world scale ethane cracker and a PDH (Propane Dehydrogenation) unit in Northern Europe.

Trelleborg expands its R&D Center

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has extended its research and development capabilities at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

Asahi now offers 3″ PVC wafer check valve

Asahi/America, Inc., has expanded its product offering to include a 3" PVC wafer check valve.

ABB, Ballard Power Systems sign MoU

ABB and Ballard Power Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on developing the next-generation fuel cell power system for sustainable marine e-mobility.

H2W Technologies’ new rotary voice coil actuators

H2W Technologies has developed several high torque rotary voice coil actuators, also known as a limited angle torque motors or LATs.

US foundry best practices for severe service valves

Pete Schlener (current President and CEO of Minncast Steel Foundry) and Ross Waters (President of CGIS, a global supplier of the highest performance valves, controls, and automation) together boast over 70 years of experience in metals and metallurgy.