Process safety company Smith flow control has consolidated its position in China by appointing KXTEC as its exclusive Chinese distributor. KXTEC has extensive experience in the petrochemical sector and will be promoting Smith flow control’s range of key-exchange valve interlocks and valve operating devices throughout the country. In addition to valve interlocks the company also produces a range of fully mechanical, low maintenance devices for operating valves remotely (Flexi-Drive) and for testing critical valves (Stroke-Test) without shutting down the process flow.