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FLOWSERVE at MUG-AUG Valve User’s Group Conference

Flowserve has extended its continuous participation in the MUG/AUG Valve User’s Group Conference, January 9 through 13, 2017.

Two valve operation brands merged to form Sofis

Netherlocks and Smith Flow Control have combined to form Sofis, bringing about a more diversified organisation with a wider portfolio of valve safety and operation products.

BERNARD CONTROLS equips French navy submarines

Launched 18 years ago, the Barracuda program represents a six submarines modernization project worth over several billions euros.

SABIC Europe makes use of Sofis Power Wrench

SABIC Europe, the major plastics, chemicals and innovative plastics producer, has been using the Sofis Power Wrench portable actuator as an effective and efficient alternative to multiple actuators for operating its hand wheel valves.

Parcol opens new valve service center in Italy

Parcol has recently opened a new service center specialized in control valve maintenance in Italy. The center, located in Arconate (MI) at CVB Valves Srl (a Parcol Group company) premises, will have a key role in supporting the maintenance services for power plants, refineries, chemical and petrochemical industries located in Italy, for all those activities required during shutdowns and for long-term maintenance programs.

Flomatic’s innovative 80S6CLVFD pump check valve

Flomatic Corporation has introduced a new Model 80S6CL-VFD, submersible pump check valve for use with variable-frequency drive (VFD) control submersible pumps.

Technip wins multi-disciplinary services contract

Technip has recently been awarded an engineering and project management services contract by Shell Australia. This contract will provide multi-disciplinary engineering and design services in support of the Prelude FLNG project, and will allow the smooth delivery of brownfield engineering scope as the project moves into operations.

AVK completes two strategic acquisitions

AVK has recently acquired the Currumbin manufacturing assets from Viadux. AVK sees this facility as an important strategic asset and will continue operating this facility as an important part of its supply chain.

Rotork CK range of modular valve actuators

The innovative Rotork CK Range of modular electric valve actuators is designed to deliver a highly reliable, economical and flexible solution for applications in industries including power generation and water treatment.

Caleffi’s new 535H Series pressure reducing valves

Caleffi has recently introduced the 535H Series, ½ inch to 1 ¼ inch pre-adjustable pressure reducing valves, ideal for residential and commercial applications, with a dial indicator for direct psi setting and optional pressure gauge for local downstream pressure indication.