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.

Fluid fundamental training

Engineered Software Inc., an independent technology company developing next generation hydraulic analysis software has announced a new division, Fluid fundamental training.

Revised Fieldbus standards

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published revised fieldbus standards, which facilitate the exchange of information for device configuration, data collection and device control.

IDEX Corp. appoints

IDEX Corp. has announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed new directors, William M. Cook and Gregory F. Milzcik, effective 8 April 2008.

New Veolia website

Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies (VWS) has launched a new website focused on water and wastewater expertise and solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Vogel Software expands

VSX – Vogel Software (VSX) has enhanced its personnel capacities with a number of new employees.

EL-sizing program

Hoerbiger-Origa has launched a new sizing program to assist design engineers with selecting electric linear actuators for specific applications.

Rotork helps open training center

Rotork intelligent valve actuators took centre stage at the recent official opening of a new skills and maintenance training centre at the British Energy Heysham power station.