FasTest introduces G-Series
FasTest introduces its new line of G-Series connectors for compressed gas filling applications. Designed to connect to CGA 540, 580 and 580 RPV gas valves, the connector series delivers rapid, repeatable connections to pressure vessels, making them ideal for bulk filling facilities. China orders 50 supertankers?
China may be pushing forward with a plan of revitalizing its struggling shipbuilding industry by injecting a major order of 50 VLCCs. Shell hires four Transocean’s newbuild drillships
Transocean Ltd. announced that it has been awarded 10-year contracts for four newbuild dynamically positioned ultra-deepwater drillships by Royal Dutch Shell (Shell). Duplex Excellence Award for Raymond Cordewener
Raymond Cordewener was presented with the Duplex Excellence Award 2012 during the Duplex Seminar & Summit, which was held in Stresa (Italy) 26 & 27 September. Honeywell to acquire Thomas Russell Co.
Honeywell said that its UOP business has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a 70 percent-stake in Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Thomas Russell Co., a privately-held, leading provider of technology and equipment for natural gas processing and treating. 
Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in fluid flow solutions, introduces the Quarter Master (QM) Remote Cycle™. A complete QM Remote Cycle™ unit consists of an Asahi/America Series 94 electric actuator with self-powered battery and open/close timer mounted to a ball or butterfly valve for use in remote areas where power sources are limited or unavailable. 
Control valve specialist Samson Controls has introduced enhanced versions of two of its established products: the Type 3291 valve and the Type 3730-6 positioner.The Type 3291 valve is suitable for use in severe operating conditions, such as those found in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. 
The Siemens Industry Automation Division has announced the expansion of its industry software portfolio with the acquisition of VRcontext International S.