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Orbinox UK resilient seated butterfly valves

Large scale industrial painting processes can produce dangerous fumes. Depending on the type of paint being used, there are a number of potentially harmful substances known as volatile organic compounds or VOCs.

BHGE awarded contract by Statoil

Baker Hughes (BHGE) has been awarded a contract by Statoil Petroleum AS and Aker Solutions. This contract requires BHGE to provide turbomachinery equipment for the topside structure for the floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to be located at the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea.

AUMA electric actuators ensure SIL 2

As biofuels become increasingly popular in Scandinavian power plants, their complex and variable nature imposes extra challenges for equipment – including valve actuators.

Xylem recognized at awards

Xylem (XYL) was named the Water Technology Company of the Year at the 2018 Global Water Awards. The accolade is presented to the company that made the most significant contribution to the field of water technology in 2017.

PRIER introduces new product

PRIER has introduced C-144XC anti-siphon wall hydrant. It is specifically designed for irrigation in mild climate areas, as well as in space-restricted installations.

Safety valves for hygienic applications from Goetze KG

Requirements for plants in the food and pharmaceutical industry are especially high regarding the cleanability of all wetted parts.

ValvTechnologies appoints Ron Anselmo as VP

ValvTechnologies has appointed Ron Anselmo as VP, Key Accounts. Based in Houston, Anselmo will have senior management responsibility for sales growth through the development and management of executive, technical and commercial relationships for key accounts with major customers, licensors and engineering firms.

WVPFA10 spool valve for larger volume flows

This spool valve from Wandfluh is pilot operated by a new proportional pressure reducing valve. The main control spool can thus be controlled very precisely with a low hysteresis.

Subsea 7 awarded offshore contract by MPN

Subsea 7 S.A. (SUBC7) has announced the award of a substantial contract by Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) for the Production Uplift Pipeline Projects (PUPP) in shallow water, offshore Nigeria.

APCO SRA valves prevent surge damage

APCO SRA surge relief angle valves have been installed on a new Lift Station in the city of Phoenix. A new freeway construction required the existing lift station to be relocated.