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The SIMKO 300 seal ring is a polyurethane sealing solution from Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies offers notable advantages over frequently used polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) seals with regard to operating life, form stability and sealing characteristics.

Borealis, a solution provider in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announced a long-term agreement to source ethane from Norwegian Statoil for its flexible steam cracker in Stenungsund, Sweden.

Eni Norge signed a three-year frame agreement with mechanical engineering group EnerMech to provide lifting and inspection services on the Goliat FPSO project.

In addition to general lifting and inspection services, the mechanical engineering group will also provide loose lifting equipment, lifting equipment, competency inspection, cargo transport equipment, elevators and personnel lifting equipment.

CLIMAX Portable Machining and Welding Systems has announced the release of AC5000 AutoClad, the latest in their line of on-site cladding machines designed to automate the internal cladding of small diameter nozzles and pipes.

Energy production technology services company Proserv has completed the acquisition of major engineering player KRG Industries Ltd.

Energy production technology services company Proserv has further bolstered its rapidly-expanding subsea manufacturing capabilities and specialist integrated services after completing the acquisition of major engineering player KRG Industries Ltd.

Over 700 explosion-proof actuators, including controls, and 200 gearboxes have been supplied by AUMA to support the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). The project is a major international crude oil transportation initiative that involves Russia and Kazakhstan plus leading oil & gas companies including Chevron, Shell and ExxonMobil.

The Whitmore Manufacturing Company announced the acquisition of Fluid Defense Systems, a manufacturer of fully integrated lubricant storage and handling solutions for industry.

Since 2001, Fluid Defense has grown to become a respected name in lubricant handling and contamination control for industries ranging from food and beverage production to industrial manufacturing, power generation and mining.

Forum Energy Technologies received an order from Subsea 7 to supply eight work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. The ROVs will be delivered through late 2014 and 2015.

The order comprises two Perry XLX Evo 200HP ROVs for Subsea 7’s new-build Heavy Construction Vessel (HCV) and six Perry XLX-C 150HP ROVs for three new-build Pipe-lay Support Vessels (PSVs) for the Brazilian market.

Advanced Actuators was heralded as an example of the national recovery in manufacturing following a visit by the Chancellor George Osborne this month (February).Visiting the Yorkshire-based hydraulic actuator engineering firm which designs and manufactures actuators for valve control to the oil, gas and power industries across the globe, the Chancellor was “hugely impressed” with the Silsden-based business and its investment in apprentices and the future generations of engineers.“What’s great about this company is that it uses other local companies to make parts for things which are exported around the world and it’s impressive the way they bring on the apprentices in their workforce,” said Mr Osborne.“It’s a real vote of confidence in British manufacturing and the West Yorkshire economy.