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Series GR available online

Clark Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of pumps, valves, and instrumentation, has made available for online purchase its Series GR variable area type glass tube flowmeters.

Praher MP-6 Aquastar valve

Air & Hydraulic Systems is distributing the new MP-6 Aquastar Automatic backwash valve from Praher Valves.

Metso’s valve offering at Achema

The Achema Exhibition, Frankfurt, Germany 11-15 May 2009, provides the showcase for a major display of the latest innovations and products from all three big names - Neles, Jamesbury and MAPAG - that now constitute the Metso valve offering.

Dresser Masoneilan and Consolidated at Achema

Dresser Masoneilan and Dresser Consolidated will be showcasing their new technology at the Achema International Exhibition 11 – 15 May in Frankfurt, Germany.

Indonesia: offshore LNG terminal

Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that gas from the long-delayed Natuna D-Alpha block would supply a new LNG-receiving terminal to be built by a consortium of three state-owned enterprises.

DR Series radial diaphragm valves

Swagelok®’s new DR series radial diaphragm valves feature enhanced drainability and system compatibility, offering a clean, compact way to manage sterile flow streams.

Indonesia: offshore exploration block award

Marathon Oil Corp. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiaries, Marathon Indonesia New Ventures Ltd and Indonesia Kumawa Energy Ltd, have entered into a Production Sharing Contract with the Indonesian Government for a combined 49% interest in the Kumawa Block offshore Indonesia.

Rotork New Zealand branch open

In April 2009 Rotork opened an office to look after customers in New Zealand.

Actuators boost refuelling safety at airport

Rotork’s Pakscan-enabled IQ intelligent electric actuators have been ordered for the aircraft hydrant refuelling plant at the new Doha International Airport, which is due to open in 2011.

Series 5200 Control pinch valve

Red Valve new Series 5200 Control pinch valve has been designed to provide accurate, repeatable control of abrasive and corrosive slurries.