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EnerMech wins GBP 40M contract

Mechanical services group EnerMech has strengthened its market position in the Caspian region by securing contracts with major operators valued at more than GBP 40M.

Advanced has new sales and marketing manager

Trying to handle overseas markets from the UK has many drawbacks, it is far better to have someone in the country, according to Chris Woodhead – Director of Advanced Actuators Limited.

LK has expanded range of dual plate check valves

LK has expanded its range of the popular dual plate check valves, suitable for demanding applications. These valves have high corrosion protection with its features of vulcanized liner and discs in aluminum bronze with internal parts in Inconel and Monel.

ATI installs valve actuator for IPL water project

Automation Technology, LLC (ATI) has successfully installed the first of five hydraulically-operated linear actuators for the Integrated Pipeline Project (IPL), co-partnered by the Tarrant Regional Water District and City of Dallas Water Utilities (Texas).

Belimo’s advanced butterfly valve technology

New Belimo butterfly valve and actuator assembly is the most intelligent, energy efficient, and reliable high flow solution in the HVAC market.

Pneumatic vane actuators for bad environments

Clean, dry instrument air is critical for pneumatic instruments and actuators to work properly. In remote, dirty process control environments, like refineries, chemical plants, power plants, water treatment facilities, pulp & paper mills, or mining facilities, providing clean instrument air is challenging, costly and problematic.

Supreme corrosion protection for actuators

A new TÜV certificate confirms that AUMA’s electric actuators have passed the most demanding corrosion protection tests and meet the requirements of EN ISO 12944-6 for corrosivity categories C5-M long (marine, coastal and offshore areas) and C5-I long (industrial areas with high humidity and aggressive atmospheres).

New AUMA Sales and Service Center in Dubai

Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has strengthened its presence in the Gulf region with a new Sales and Service Center that opened recently in Dubai.

Multiple orders for Rotork actuators at grassroots

Rotork fluid power valve actuators have been ordered for multiple applications at a new grassroots refinery under construction in the Middle East.

Wood Group secures new FEED contract

Wood Group has been awarded a contract by Premier Oil to deliver front end engineering design (FEED) to the Tolmount offshore field development in the Southern North Sea.