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Keyera Partnership, Jacobs sign agreement

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has signed an engineering services agreement with Keyera Partnership (KEY), which operates one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in Canada.

Carte Dozio, Cortec presents VpCI Technology

Carte Dozio and Cortec® have presented latest corrosion preservation solutions at IVS, Industrial Valves Summit. Cortec has positioned VpCI® technology as the optimum solution for corrosion protection.

MSS revises standard for valves

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) has announced the publication of the following revised Standard Practices: MSS SP-99-2016a, Instrument Valves (replaces 2016 edition), MSS SP-105-2016a, Instrument Valves for Code Applications (replaces 2016 edition), and MSS SP-120-2017, Flexible Graphite Packing Sealing for Rising Stem Valves.

Tecnatom to supply valves

Krsko nuclear power plant (Slovenia) has awarded Tecnatom the supply of butterfly valves for the plant within the framework of an international call for bids.

VAL-MATIC appoints new VP sales and marketing

Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing Corp. announced that Terry Massey has joined the Val-Matic team earlier this year as VP of Sales and Marketing.

Alco Valve Group’s XC Range is PR-2 qualified

The Alco Valves Group Ltd has confirmed that its XC range of double block and bleed valves is now PR-2 qualified as per API-6A Appendix F to 1200 Cycles.

Burkert offers diaphragm valve solutions

Diaphragm valves are essential for safe and reliable production. In order to ensure sterile and non-contaminated products, it is important to rely on high quality custom built diaphragm valves.

Goetze KG valves for hygienic applications

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

Petrofac secures FA with Petroleum Development Oman

Petrofac has recently secured a long-term Framework Agreement (FA) with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EP+Cm) Support Services for major oil and gas projects.

Eaton develops a precision control machine

In collaboration with Werthenbach GmbH, Eaton has developed an electro hydraulic precision control machine. Demonstrating decentralised intelligence in an autonomous closed loop operation system, the machine can take care of the control itself, thus reducing manpower requirements.