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2 sites, 4MCM of oil, 469 Rotork actuators

 These apparently random statistics are all connected with a giant oil storage project in Central China created as part of a key national energy programme to provide crude oil reserves for national and commercial consumption.

Polymer manufacturing turns to Rotork

The introduction of Rotork CVA all-electric control valve actuation technology has improved the efficiency of the production process for Samos Polymers, a leading polymer manufacturing company in Australia. The company wanted to automate the manually operated temperature control of water supplied to the condenser as part of the water/glycol separation process during the manufacture of polyester polyol.

Two more Ramform Titan-Class vessels for Norwegian

 Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (PGS) has exercised its options to order another two Ramform Titan-class vessels at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

New Bifold Group Valve World FREE app

Bifold, official partner of the Marussia F1™ Team, introduces the New Bifold Group Valve World FREE AppWith Bifold where you can submit bespoke bids faster and with greater clarity, obtain immediate 3D images and offer clients reduced lead times.

Hobbs Valve gain Fugitive Emissions Test ISO 15848

 The innovative Hobbs Valve TVT range of Triple Offset Butterfly Valves has successfully passed the Fugitive Emissions test requirements of International Standard ISO 15848-1:2006.

ASCO introduces new manual operator

ASCO Numatics introduce a solenoid valve manual operator that is removable under pressure, enabling faster, easier commissioning and start-up while preventing inadvertent valve movement during plant operation.

Hobbs Valve 300% capacity expansion

 Another era is dawning for Hobbs Valve with an extensive investment in the expansion of their manufacturing operation based in South Wales.

Chinese fuel conversion supported

 The Duolon Coal Development Project located at Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia has been established to meet China’s demand for petrochemicals.

Advanced water treatment project aided by AUMA

A new Paluguillo water treatment plant in Ecuador has replaced a number of smaller potable water schemes in the region. Supporting the advanced automation capabilities of the USD 4.

Specialist actuation skills showcased

 SIPOS Aktorik will present its range of actuation products and services at the Valve World Expo. Capabilities in specialist solutions will be showcased including the company’s pioneering variable speed actuation technology.