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Velan introduces Securaseal R-series cast

Velan introduced the all new Securaseal R-series cast metal-seated ball valve at Valve World Expo in Houston, Texas. The new R-series cast product line leverages Velan’s extensive severe service technology and places it in an optimized package suitable for most processes with fluid slurries and high temperatures.

DNV GL wins a contract with Maersk Oil

DNV GL has won a major contract to provide independent verification services for the Maersk Oil redevelopment of the Tyra field, offshore Denmark.

GEMU type 649 for aseptic plant sections

With type 649, GEMÜ is launching a motorized diaphragm valve for sterile and hygienic applications. The valve was designed specifically for controlling media with high purity requirements, such as aqua purificata (AP), high purified water (HPW) or water for injection (WFI), in compliance with the regulatory codes of the pharmaceutical industry and the food and drink industry, and will be available in nominal sizes from DN 6 to DN 150.

WPX, Howard Energy Partners form JV

WPX Energy has signed a strategic partnership with Howard Energy Partners to jointly develop oil gathering and natural gas processing infrastructure in the Stateline area of the Permian’s Delaware Basin.

Ringo Válvulas dispatches 2 welded valves

Ringo Válvulas has successfully completed the design, manufacturing, testing and dispatch of two (2) fully welded ball valves 42” 900# (28.

Bürkert’s motor-driven disc valves

Bürkert offers several motor-driven disc valves in its process and control valves range. Bürkert‘s disc valves include type 3275 2/2 way motor valve, in the shut-off range, and the type 3285 2/2 way proportional valve (also motor-driven).

Eltorque offers failsafe actuators

Eltorque’s ‘Safe Intelligence’ concept is a prototype line of battery-assisted failsafe valve actuators that will guarantee full functionality in the event of power or signal loss in fishing and offshore vessels.

ITT appoints new president

ITT Inc. has appointed David J. Malinas as president of its Industrial Process business, reporting to Luca Savi, ITT's Chief Operating Officer.

AKO pinch valves in robotic concrete printing

AKO UK are supplying their VMP plastic Pinch Valve in DN25 into a concrete slurry application, which is used as a fail safe option.

Pöyry gets Owner’s Engineer services assignment

Gardabani TPP 2 LLC, has awarded Pöyry with the Owner's Engineer services assignment for the Gardabani II 230MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Project in Georgia.