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CB&I receives a contract in China

CB&I has been awarded a substantial contract for the license, engineering design and catalyst supply for five proprietary technologies to be used in an integrated refining and petrochemical project in China.

AVK achieves ISO/TS 29001

AVK has become the first manufacturer in the gas distribution sector to achieve the international standard ISO/TS 29001:2011 for its entire design-to-delivery, gas valve manufacturing process.

Intelligent Rotork solution introduces improved torque

Forrest Kerr Hydroelectric Facility in Canada recently installed Rotork IQ multi-turn electric actuators for improved torque control.

Second Congress of Industrial Valves held in Poland

The Second Congress of Industrial Valves in Poland was held last week from 4-5 April. The event was organised by The Polish Industrial Valves Association (SPAP) and was attended by representatives of several dozen companies including association members, distributors and manufacturers.

Babcock valves production continues

High-quality German manufacturer and supplier expands its international range of valves – important benefits for new and existing customers.

Petrofac wins a USD 1.3B project in Kuwait

Petrofac has been awarded a contract for Kuwait Oil Company’s (KOC) gathering centre project, GC 32, located in the Burgan oil field, south east of Kuwait.

AMPO POYAM’s new cryogenic butterfly valves

Belgian natural gas operator FLUXYS LNG and the EPC FELGUERA IHI have trusted again in AMPO POYAM VALVES for the design and manufacture of 1255 butterfly, ball, gate, globe and check valves.

APCO SmartCHECK CPC controls pressure surges

The APCO SmartCHECK Pump Control Valve (CPC) is a single valve that combines the functionality of a full-featured electric motor operated pump control valve with the best features of APCO’s premium swing check valve.

Asahi introduces Type-57P CPVC butterfly valve

Asahi/America, Inc. has introduced the CPVC body and disc Type-57P butterfly valve. The new material for Asahi/America’s Type-57 features a durable injection molded gray color CPVC body and disc with EPDM or FKM seat and seals, and 316 stainless steel non-wetted stem.

Pneumatic positioner offers accurate control

Kinetrol's AP pneumatic positioner combines the smoothness and accuracy of Kinetrol’s proven mechanical positioner technology with new advances in convenience and simplicity of use, derived from the unique innovative design both of the internal mechanism and of the overall package.