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BEL Valves, Score signs non-exclusive agreement

BEL Valves has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Score International Limited to provide authorised service and maintenance work.

Endress+Hauser invests in high pressure test rig

Endress+Hauser has invested in a pressure test rig at its U.S. headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. The rig allows it to test complete instrument assemblies to customer specifications, and provides a 100% test indicating a specific instrument can withstand the design process pressure, up to 15,000 psi.

SPX establishes new facility in central Europe

The new SPX FLOW facility in central Europe is  fitted with advanced manufacturing equipment and a trained workforce to ensure components are made to the highest quality standards with streamlined inventory processes that keep them readily available at competitive prices.

Andrew Masullo is new GM of Farris Engineering

Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial Division has appointed Andrew Masullo as the GM of Farris Engineering.   Andrew’s appointment follows the retirement of longtime Farris GM Frank DiTomasso in December of 2016.

Full port flanged series in metal seated design

Flow-Tek, Inc. is offering uni-directional, metal seated design as an additional option to its full port Flanged Series. This option increases the temperature rating to 750°F (399°C) and enhances wear resistance, while maintaining the proven safety and reliability of existing Flow-Tek valves.

CB&I announces CDAlky Technology Award

CB&I  has been awarded a contract by Shaanxi Yanchang Petrochemical Group for the license and engineering design of an alkylation unit in Yan'an City, Shaanxi, China.

LB Bentley extends product range

LB Bentley has continued the development of its advanced rotary actuator, OPTItork™, by the introduction of an actuator to operate a ¾” 15K Rotary Gate Valve.

OMB Valves has new distribution group

OMB Valve inc., the Stafford (TX) based operation of the Italian-based valve manufacturer are reorganizing their industrial sales efforts adding a new group which will be solely leading the efforts for their distribution focus to their already established project and butterfly valve divisions.

MOGAS T & C-series valves are SIL 3 certified

Earning SIL 3 certificates for all C-Series and T-Series product lines means MOGAS valves are recognized to meet  internationally accepted standard IEC 61508.

Petrofac gets BP maintenance contract

Petrofac is set to build on its provision of maintenance services for BP, following the award of a three-year extension to its existing contract in the North Sea.