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Johnson Electric launches actuators for engine man

newsitemrefrigerant circuits. Marketed under the Saia-Burgess brand, the actuator product line is designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and increase driving range for electric and hybrid cars.

Run-Clean™ reduces material buildup

Designed specifically for sanitary applications, such as food processing, pharmaceutical processing, and chemical or plastics applications, the Run-Clean™ Series of rotary airlock valves are designed with multiple features that reduce material buildup inside the valve housing that can occur during operation.

Weatherford Kazakhstan awards CIS

Conductor Installation Services Ltd (CIS), an Acteon company, announced that it has been awarded a USD multi-million contract by Weatherford Kazakhstan to provide conductor-driving services in Kazakhstan.

Ulstein Verft launches “Seven Viking”

The IMR vessel ‘Seven Viking’, that will be co-owned by Eidesvik Offshore and Subsea 7, was launched from the dock hall at Ulstein Verft.

In her right element, the compact 106.

SHI cuts 1st steel for Shell’s Prelude FLNG

Shell celebrated the cutting of first steel for the game-changing Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility’s substructure with joint venture participants, Inpex and KOGAS, and lead contractor, the Technip Samsung Consortium, at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje shipyard in South Korea.

NYK orders 4 next-generation type PCTCs

NYK has decided to build four next-generation type PCTCs (Pure Car and Truck Carrier).

Two of the vessels will be built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co.

CIRCOR’s world’s largest control ball valve

 CIRCOR Energy, a CIRCOR International, Inc. company, announced that Pibiviesse, a CIRCOR business located in Milan, Italy, completed the production of two Control Ball Valves that are believed to be the largest ever in the world.

Metso wins best automation company for 7th time

newsitemABTCP, the Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association, has awarded Metso the title of the best automation company in Brazil for 2012, following a vote of the association members, who include Metso's customers.

Adanac/Apollo Top Entry Ball Valves pass fire test

Adanac has a long term business relationship with Conbraco Industries, which is based in NC, USA. Conbraco manufactures a range of valves and fittings under the name of Apollo Valves, a range which includes a high quality, Top Entry Ball Valve.

AMPO reaffirms leadership at Gastech 2012

 AMPO Poyam Valves, the leading company in cryogenic valves and a reference supplier of high-specification valves, is attending Gastech with its own stand to present a selection of valves for the gas industry.