RFI acquires

Premier Control Technologies (PCT) has been acquired by US-based Racine Federated Inc. after serving nearly 10 years as a European distributor for the company.

HART 7.1 submitted to IEC

The WirelessHART™ Communication specification (HART 7.1) has been submitted to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for approval as a Publicly Available Specification.

Transmark Fcx acquires BPA

To support its structural growth, Transmark Fcx NV (Belgium) has acquired BPA NV, a Belgian distributor of control valves and instrumentation products.

Spanish Fluid Components website

Fluid Components has launched the new Spanish-language version of its website.

Valve World Expo moves to Düsseldorf in 2010

Valve World ExpoNew venue provides further growth opportunities for the world’s No.

Smart VPI

Netherlocks Safety Systems BV has designed a new universal mounting system to safely and securely fix valve position indicator switches onto handwheel-operated valves.

Swagelok receives award

Swagelok Co. has announced its designation by BASF as a global preferred A-supplier for fluid systems technologies.

FFSAMC established

The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the establishment of the Fieldbus Foundation Southern African marketing committee (FFSAMC) to promote an increased awareness and adoption of FOUNDATION™ technology throughout the Southern African region through promotional activities and a range of end user focused activities including training, technical support, trade show participation and end user seminars.

AOV Users’ Group Conference

The AOV Users’ Group is dedicated to the development and exchange of technical information for the design, testing, and maintenance of air operated valves.

Swagelok honoured

Commander Jon Merritt RN has presented an HMS Ramsey ship plaque to Swagelok Bristol and Swagelok Ltd associates in recognition of their quick and expert response in assisting in an emergency upgrade for the ship's high-pressure air system whilst on deployment recently.