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HDM Rotary Valve for Industries

A Heavy Duty Modular rotary valve has been designed using finite element analysis to make the housing even more robust. A new casting pouring method has been used to improve external finish and casting integrity.

Amec won BSP Contract

Amec Foster Wheeler has announced that it has been awarded a major contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum SdnBhd (BSP) for the rejuvenation of assets in Brunei.

Industry 4.0 for pneumatics

Emerson has announced the introduction of an IO-Link® communication option, expanding the ASCO Numatics 580 Series fieldbus electronics platform.

AUMA Foundation Fieldbus actuators support the world’s

EDF’s new-generation combined-cycle power plant (CCPP) in Bouchain, France, deploys electric actuators from AUMA for its challenging valve automation tasks.

ValvTech achieved Safety Milestone

ValvTechnologies Europe, the leading service provider for control, safety relief, parallel slide gate and manual valves across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, has announced its achievement of five-year safety milestone without a lost-time injury.

ChemPharma showcases FKX 9000

Crane ChemPharma & Energy has announced its participation in the Offshore Mediterranean Conference & Expo, March 29–31.

EDF signs agreement with Simmons

Simmons Edeco has announced that it has entered into a framework agreement with EDF Energy to maintain its gas storage facilities in Cheshire, England.

Flowserve release Performance!Nxt

Flowserve has announced the latest release of Performance!Nxt, the industry's foremost control valve sizing, selection and project management software.

Canyon constructs Gas Gathering and Processing in Oklah

Canyon Midstream Partners II, LLC (“CMP2”) has announced the commencement of construction of a new natural gas processing facility in Woodward County, Oklahoma (the “Redcliff Plant”) and an extensive gas gathering system in Woodward, Dewey, Blaine and Canadian counties, Oklahoma (the “Redcliff Gathering System”).

Piezo actuators for cryogenic environments

Cryogenic environments below −150 °C have tough requirements on materials and equipment in general working under those conditions.