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Guichon valves for molten salt applications

Today, several types of molten salts like sodium, potassium, and lithium are used in various industrial applications. Nowadays, the power industry takes advantage of these molten salts in substitution of conventional transfer fluid (heated oils, steam).

AUMA actuators protect groundwater on Swedish railways

AUMA electric actuators are helping to cut the risk of water pollution at Hallsberg junction, the largest railway yard in Scandinavia.

Techcon unveils new brand identity

Techcon unveiled a new logo and brand identity at The Assembly Show in Rosemont, IL in October. The brand launch was rolled out in conjunction with a series of new products from Techcon, beginning with the TS550R Smart Valves Controller, which can remotely control the Techcon pneumatic valve series via mobile or desktop computer, or via intuitive touch screen controls.

REXA President, CEO Sam Lalos retires

President and CEO of REXA, Sam Lalos, announced his plans to retire effective the end of the calendar year 2017. During his 40 plus years in the industrial process control equipment manufacturing field, Sam succeeded in numerous technical, business management and executive functions, demonstrating outstanding business judgement and organization building skills.

Emerson updates ASCO Numatics G3 valve island

Emerson announces a major update to its ASCO Numatics G3 Series electronic valve island platform, enabling a reduction in installation costs.

Stockham butterfly valves is NSF-61 certified

Crane ChemPharma & Energy has obtained NSF-61 & NSF-372 certification of its Stockham® butterfly valves for potable water and lead-free service.

Bimba launches compact hydraulic actuators

Bimba has launched the Compact Hydraulic series of actuators. The Compact Hydraulic actuator product line complements Bimba’s existing NFPA hydraulic products by offering significant space savings without sacrificing performance.

Val-Matic valves for water filteration

Val-Matic valves help in removing and reducing existing water contaminants so the water is suitable for its desired end-use is the key to water treatment.

Orbinox BC knife gate valves for bulk handling

These 3-off ORBINOX ‘BC’ square ported knife gate valves are destined for use on a polymer bulk handling application. Fabricated from cmaterial, including the deflector cone, and fitted with PneuPURG™ system to periodically flush the seat area cavity.

Wärtsilä moves to new manufacturing location

The technology group Wärtsilä is moving its valve manufacturing operations to larger facilities in the Humber Enterprise Park in Brough, England.