ADIPEC 2012 promotes sustainable energy growth
Held from 11-14 November in Abu Dhabi, the 2012 ADIPEC again proved to be a superb platform for the oil and gas industries in the Middle East. Combining a leading conference as well as a major exhibition, the ADIPEC draws in supply companies and visitors from around the globe. Valve World used the occasion to talk to some of the valve and actuator suppliers active in the region.
MRC to acquire Production Specialty Services
MRC Global Inc. announced that the company’s U.S. operating subsidiary, McJunkin Red Man Corporation, has signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Production Specialty Services, Inc. Annual fuel cell system shipments will surpass 600
Fuel cells have an important role to play within the emerging smart energy paradigm. They represent one of a wave of commercially available technologies that are resilient, distributed, and efficient.
Though the fuel cell industry has displayed some encouraging signs in the last three years, it still faces significant headwinds – including the high costs for fuel cell stacks compared those of incumbent technologies and a lack of customer awareness of the advantages of fuel cell technology.
Though the fuel cell industry has displayed some encouraging signs in the last three years, it still faces significant headwinds – including the high costs for fuel cell stacks compared those of incumbent technologies and a lack of customer awareness of the advantages of fuel cell technology.
Nevsky Shipyard inks state contract
Directorate of the State Customer for Marine Transport Development Programmes and Nevsky Shipyard, LLC signed, on November 29th 2012, the State Contract for the construction of multipurpose salvage vessel, capacity 4MW. Easi-Drive provides safe, economical valve operati
Smith Flow Control has ushered in an affordable way for companies to safely manage valve operations. The Easi-Drive portable valve actuator securely and effectively operates valves in power plants, oil refineries, paper mills and chemical processing facilities.
One operator can efficiently operate multiple valves with a single tool while reducing fatigue and injury risk. 
Typical valve manifold installations that require terminating 25 wires and troubleshooting multiple connections can be time consuming and costly. 
Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technologies, has expanded its offering of PVC wafer check valves to include sizes 4”, 6”, and 8”.