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Based on the current challenging environment in the oil and gas market, Sulzer has decided to take measures to streamline the manufacturing capacities of its Pumps Equipment division.
Since the beginning of 2015, Sulzer’s pumps equipment division has been organised in three market-oriented business units: Oil and Gas, Power, and Water; a dedicated global Parts, Retrofit, and Nuclear…
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Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has launched Extended Life (XL) fittings and couplings, a new line of products for rubber-lined pipe used in abrasive applications.
The fittings feature an extra ¼” of lining, which Victaulic claims extends the service life by up to three times compared to standard rubber-lined fittings.
XL fittings maintain the same inner…
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Pentair has entered into an agreement to acquire Erico Global for $1.8 billion (€1.6 billion) in cash, including the repayment of Erico debt.
The transaction values Erico at approximately 12 times 2015 forecasted EBITDA.
The transaction – anticipated to be completed in 2015 and subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals – is expected to add greater…
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STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) manufacturer, has announced a new, patented technology that isolates the pressure-sensing element within a fully moulded package to meet the ultra-small form factor requirements and design creativity for the next generation of portable consumer devices.
The company claims, by integrating the isolated…
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Sales calls, advertising and exhibiting by air, gas, liquid, water flow control and equipment suppliers are all predicated on certain assumptions relative to the identity of the decision maker for the product being sold.
McIlvaine analyses in N064 Air/Gas/Water/Fluid Treatment and Control: World Market show that there is a continuing shift in responsibility.
The following trends…
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Krytar, a design and production company of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment, has a new directional coupler operating in the frequency range of 4 to 20GHz, which offers nominal coupling of 30dB in a compact package.The new directional coupler offers some of lowest frequency coupler with stripline designs on the market. Stripline designs offer superior low insertion loss,…
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A new wastewater treatment plant is set to be built in the Brazilian city of Joinville in the state of Santa Catarina.
The $21.9 million (€16.6 million) project will be mostly funded by through a cities ministry grant, the city-owned water utility Aguas de Joinville will contribute part of the costs.
The plant, upon completion, will triple the region’s wastewater treatment capacity…
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With the vote on whether to cap first generation biofuel in transport fuel at 5.5% is due around the start of Biofuels International conference the timing couldn't be better.
This is your last chance to register and hear from top biofuel producers, regulators and experts for only €300 a day (when two delegates attend)
Topics covered will include whether a 5.5% cap is the best way…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has introduced its new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compound Y005, developed especially for use in guide bands on valves that come into contact with foodstuffs.
It claims the material complies with the regulations of the FDA and European Union (EC Regulation 10/2011) and also prolongs service life.
‘Guide bands compensate for lateral forces and…
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Elaflex presents the ZVF 50, a manual (non-automatic) high flow nozzle for over-wing and helicopter refuelling of JET and AVGAS fuels.
After several years of development and field tests Elaflex commenced deliveries of the nozzle to customers in March 2015.
The ZVF 50 is in alignment with the requirements of the JIG document.
The nozzle is of a modular, ergonomic design and weighs 2,7kg.
A full 2"…
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Sarcos, a global manufacturer of advanced robotic systems, has announced its Guardian S snake robot, a first-of-its-kind robotic unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).
The Guardian S is the first-ever commercially available energetically autonomous snake robot, developed after years of research and in-field trials, and it is protected by more than 50 issued patents.
It is the newest addition to the…
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The global submersible pump market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% over the period of 2015-2019, according to a new market study.
In the study Technavio, a global technology research and advisory company, says the boost in the sale of submersible pump worldwide is because of the growth in the wastewater management industry, which is growing at a fast rate in…
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Nordson Asymtek, a manufacturer of dispensing and jetting technologies, has released a new dispensing system that is third-party certified for Class 100 cleanroom use.
The Spectrum S-820-C stainless steel device can be used in applications sensitive to contamination by submicron-sized particles, such as water-level packaging, or for dispensing a controlled amount of adhesive in precision…
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Emco Wheaton and TODO, design and manufacturer of technology for the transfer of petroleum products and hazardous chemicals, are expanding into Poland.
With full TDT accreditation, the safety certificate required to sell oil transfer products in the country, the Polish market is now open for the technology that both companies provide.
Products Emco is hoping to get into Poland include ball…
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Bete Fog Nozzle Inc. has developed a pneumatically actuated, low flow flat fan spray nozzle for controlled intermittent liquid spay using only liquid pressure as the force for atomisation.
The HydroPulse is made from food-grade materials, making it suitable for food-based applications as well as corrosive environments and harsh cleaning fluids. Applications include food and chemical processing;…
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Honeywell has announced its newest version of Experion LX, a distributed control system (DCS) designed specifically for small- and mid-sized companies.
Built on the Experion process knowledge system (PKS), Experion LX includes a number of capabilities to support midsized chemical processing, industrial power, biofuels, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and water and wastewater…
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Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a manufacturer of elastomer seals, has expanded its range of sealing solutions for the oil and gas sectors.
The new range of spring seals include elastomer seals which are made from Perlast and Endura materials and incorporate a spring, making them suitable for applications encountering high pressures, high temperatures or aggressive media and…
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US-based Oven Industries’ claims its 5R7-001 temperature controller creates a seamless transition between heating and cooling devices, as it serves as the commander of thermoelectric modules.
With a bi-directional or unidirectional H-bridge configuration, the temperature controller has many benefits. The included user-friendly PC software makes it quick and simple for users to change any…
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