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Accu Tech USA’s RF remote control for actuators

Accu Tech USA has announced the release of its new wireless key fob controller for their linear actuator product line. The plug and play radio frequency (RF) remote control kit includes a 2-button remote control and a remote receiver to efficiently convert a standard rod-style actuator to an actuator automated by remote control.

Metso bags major valve orders in China

Metso has received two valve orders totaling 8,200 valves from major pulp and paper customers in China. Metso will supply Neles® ball valves, globe valves, and segment valves, as well as Neldisc® butterfly valves for on-off duty and control applications.

Santos awards FEED contracts for Barossa project

Santos has announced progress on the front end engineering and design (FEED) phase of the Barossa offshore project with the award of three major engineering contracts.

Sound Energy signs FEED contract

Sound Energy signed heads of terms with a consortium comprising Enagas, Elecnor and Fomento for the front end engineering and design (FEED) and conditional construction and financing of all the infrastructure required, including a 20-inch pipeline and facilities, to commercialise the Company's existing gas discovery in Eastern Morocco.

Rotarex bellows valves at WNE 2018

Rotarex joins partner Alco to showcase innovative solutions for special applications at WNE 2018 WNE is the leading event for the global nuclear energy community.

Ringo Válvulas supplies valves to Almaraz NPP

Ringo Válvulas has concluded the design, manufacturing and testing of selfoperated control valves for the air supply emergency system for the actuators of certain critical valves of Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant in Spain.

Valco Group to promote brand under new logo

Valco Group to promote their brand identity using a new brand logo. With an international presence through its subsidiaries/JV (Algeria, South Africa, Australia, China) and in France by means of 4 production units (Ruffec, Bordeaux, Thiétreville and Chambéry) VALCO Group France offers industrial valves from brands D2FC, Guichon, SNRI, Malbranque, and VVS.

Dervos 3 way sanitary butterfly valves

Dervos Valve’s stainless steel 3-way sanitary butterfly valves are engineered and developed for use in applications that necessitate a sterile, clean environment.

Saipem awarded new onshore contract in Thailand

Saipem, in a Joint Venture with CTCI Corporation, has been awarded a new contract in the Onshore E&C sector in Thailand for an overall value of approximately USD 925M.

GEMÜ’s filling valve platform with PD design

Valve specialist GEMÜ based in Ingelfingen, Germany is laying the cornerstone for the latest generation of filling valves with the F40 and F60 valve types.