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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.

Damen, Kuwait Oil Company sign contract

Damen and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) have signed a contract for 14 Damen ASD Tugs. An extensive process of yard prequalification and tender evaluation finally resulted in an award to Damen this summer.

Siemens to supply power island for Brazilian plant

Siemens has won a USD 220 million-contract to supply the power island for the 580MW, gas-fired UTE Mauá 3 combined-cycle power plant in Manaus, Brazil, the company said.

DOE to award USD 1M for clean coal technology

newsitemUnity Power Alliance, a joint venture between ThermoEnergy Corp. and ITEA S.p.A., will receive an award of USD 1M from the U.S.

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.

BERNARD CONTROLS opens Moscow and Dubai offices

BERNARD CONTROLS continues its international growth thanks to key local positions in strategic oil & gas regions: Russia and the Middle East.

BERNARD CONTROLS opens a new Office in Moscow, which is dedicated to business requests and projects in Russia and in the whole Russian-speaking area.

Trouble free sealing in API-6A and 6D gate valves

The Indian offshore valve manufacturer Shreeraj Industries offers a full range of ANSI class 150 to 2500 sizes from 50mm to 600mm with either Flange or Butt-weld ends.Shreeraj Industries manufactures these through-conduit designed gate valves with minimum pressure drop for the oil and gas sector. Seats are fully protected and seals can be replaced online and be repacked while under pressure.