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SIPOS actuators pass stringent utility tests in Sã

SIPOS Aktorik’s electric actuators have announced that they have passed stringent field tests by Brazil’s largest water and wastewater service provider. As a result, the company’s actuation technology is being adopted by Sabesp for extensive valve control applications across the São Paulo region’s residential, commercial and industrial water and sewage services.

L&T completes acquisition of AIL

Larsen & Toubro, a USD 13.5 billion technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, has announced the completion of ownership transactions related to its Group Company - Audco India Limited (AIL).

ASK Chemicals plans to impress

newsitemASK Chemicals plans to impress at this year’s CastExpo event in St. Louis, MO, April 6th to 9th. Located on booth 2656, ASK Chemicals will feature fifteen different customer castings arranged specifically by the incorporated ASK Chemicals product line used in its production: Coatings & Auxiliaries, Cold-Box, Feeding Systems, Metallurgy and No-Bake.

Aker Solutions awarded Moho contract

Aker Solutions has received a Letter of Award from Total for the delivery of a subsea production system for the Moho Nord project in the Republic of the Congo. The contract value is approximately NOK 4.

Saltire Energy strengthens management team

Aberdeen-based Saltire Energy has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Craig Mitchell as a Director. The move is part of the company's major growth plans for the future.

CB&I announce contract in Australia

CB&I have announced that it has been awarded a contract valued in excess of US$80 million by JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd. The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction and pre-commissioning for non-cryogenic storage tanks for the Ichthys Project LNG facilities in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

CNIM selects Metso’s automation

Metso has been awarded its 5th repeated order from the CNIM group for the automation of another greenfield Waste to Energy plant in Great Blakenham, UK.
Metso will supply an extensive Metso DNA automation system and safety system to the new plant.

Bright Sparks at Energy Storage Summit

Forgive the pun, but the second Energy Storage Conference & Expo held in Düsseldorf, Germany on 18 and 19 March, certainly drew in top speakers and a lively audience. Curious about this emerging sector, we took our place among the 500-plus delegates.

Metso’s Tissue Technology Award

newsitemIn line with its ambition to provide sustainable solutions for the tissue making industry Metso established a Tissue Technology Award.

IDEX Corporation acquires FTL

IDEX Corporation has announced the acquisition of FTL Seals Technology Limited (‘FTL’), a leader in the design and application of high integrity rotary seals, specialty bearings, and other custom products for the oil & gas, mining, power generation, and marine markets.