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Hayward launch GF-PP

Hayward Flow Control has recently announced the launch of their GF-PP (Glass Filled Polypropylene) PMD4/PMS4 Series Pneumatic Actuator line.

Cameron Announces Joint Venture with CNPC

Cameron, a leading provider of flow equipment products, has announced an agreement with CNPC to establish a joint venture for the manufacture of pipeline ball valves mainly for use by CNPC to support its plans to build pipeline across China in the coming decade.

Reduce operating costs in high pressure applicatio


Pentair Valves & Controls offers a high capacity safety valve to help plant operators reduce life cycle costs and minimize shut-down periods.

Panama canal expansion moving forward

The Panama Canal Expansion is moving forward to reach its goal of bolstering the waterway’s capacity in order to provide a better service to customers.

Linear actuators ensure precise positioning


A manufacturer of electrical transformer core winding machines is utilising linear actuators from Schaeffler to ensure that sheet metal parts are handled and positioned with repeatable accuracy.

Duxvalves contribute towards industry sustainabili

newsitemDuxvalves has integrated Typhoon® technology to achieve cleaner production by challenging the causes to separation problems through optimising flow and turbulence control. Much like an atmospheric typhoon, the Typhoon valve technology is based on a patented cyclone concept where the flow is forced to swirl through the typical Duxvalve internal chamber.

Quantum granted key patent

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. a leader in natural gas, alternative fuel systems and clean propulsion vehicle technologies, has received official notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that the company has been issued a key patent covering pressure and flow management for on-board gaseous fuel storage systems.

Jacobs wins contract from SoCalGas

newsitemJacobs Engineering Group Inc. has announced that it has been selected by Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) to provide project management services for the Pipeline Safety Enhancement Program. The contract value is as of yet undisclosed however officials noted that it is a five-year contract with a provision for five one-year extensions.

Dixon valves prove successful

Dixon has revealed that its valve range is not restricted to hygienic applications. The company also offers industrial actuated valves that are suitable for use in a multitude of process industries.

GAO Suggests Tighter Rules

The Government Accountability Office has said that federal and state regulators should require natural-gas pipeline operators to install automatic shutoff valves or take other measures to ensure they can quickly stop the flow of gas during an emergency.