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Metso Corporation has extended the availability of its valve solutions in Denmark by signing a new agreement with Grønbech & Sønner.
According to an announcement from Finnish company Metso, the distributor agreement will see Grønbech & Sønner provide the ‘entire breadth’ of Metso’s valve products and related solutions, as well as support and…
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Industrial valve and pump manufacturer Flowrox has acquired NovaTek, a Swedish filtration technology company.
In a statement, Finnish company Flowrox claims that the acquisition will expand its product offering, including filter maintenance and spare parts services, as well as a growing variety of automation and accompanying services.
"Flowrox aims to grow not only its existing core, valves and…
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Weir Group has announced the integration of its Delta Industrial valves manufacturing operation into the company’s facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
Prior to the integration, Weir’s St. Louis facility only manufactured Lewis pumps and valves, for the sulphuric acid industries.
According to a statement, the decision to relocate the Delta Industrial facility is aimed at helping to…
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An Italian subsidiary of Velan has been awarded contracts for the supply of three different types of valve to Singapore’s MODEC Offshore Production Systems, it was announced in late July.
Scheduled for delivery by early 2019, according to a statement, the order represents a sales value of $18 million (approximately €16 million).
The contracts will see Velan supply MODEC with API 6D and…
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In a bid to extend its valve solution portfolio and address a ‘wider scope of customer needs in flow control’, Metso has acquired the valve automation division of India-based Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers.
Following the acquisition, Metso says a range of valves, actuators, limit switches and pneumatics are to be added to Metso’s flow control offering.
“With these…
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San Francisco news outlet, SFGate, reported that a utility house that contains valves for a Chevron, US-based gas supplier, pipeline that runs through the San Francisco area caught fire in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after a power line structure fell onto it.
Described by the report as a ’12-inch, high pressure natural gas’ pipeline, Chevron released a statement detailing how the firm…
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Badger Meter, international leaders in the development and manufacture of flow management solutions, have announced the release of its new SEVA (Smart Electric Valve Actuator). Designed to reflect a cost sensitive solution that has best in class features within the electrical actuator market; the SEVA adapts to extreme conditions with its military grade components.
The SEVA will initially…
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In a press release, the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) announced that the construction of new valves at the Nagado Water Treatment Plant is underway.
The development is part of a widespread issue regarding water supply to WAF customers in Nadi and parts of Lautoka.
“Our teams are working around the clock to successfully complete this operation and we should complete the works by 10am…
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Process valve and actuator specialist Bonomi has expanded its brass union ended ball valve range, adding a selection of larger sizes.
Bonomi’s Rubinetterie Bresciane manufactured Series 4504 range now comes in larger 1-1/4”, 1-1/2” and 2” variants, all of which are WRAS appoved.
According to a statement from the company, the valves are suitable for a number of…
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Emerson has announced the launch of its new EIM Aquanaught, which the company describes as a waterproof submersible electric actuator designed to meet crucial isolation demands in wastewater treatment plants during high water conditions such as hurricanes.
According to Emerson, the actuator can be submerged and still operate under 150 feet of dirty water for seven days.
During severe events like…
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Valves Online, a UK based valve retailer, is building a new innovation centre near Plymouth.
According to a statement from the Devon headquartered, family owned company, the new facility will be built to accommodate Valves Online’s rapid expansion.
Planning consent has been secured to build the new ‘innovation centre’ on land next to the company’s existing base. The new…
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Process valve and actuator specialist Bonomi has introduced a V-notch called ‘Vball’ to its ball valve range.
According to the company, the new addition will enable users to achieve greater stability and accuracy in terms of flow control.
A selection of Bonomi’s valves are available with a Vball, including the Inox-val, Radiamont, Wafer, Split-Body and Wafer Split.
The…
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A team of experts has discovered that using valves two sizes smaller ‘than normally specified’ will not reduce performance with multiphase applications.
The finding follows research by Matthew Charlton, head of Product Management at Weir Valves & Controls UK, and researchers from the University of Huddersfield. Charlton has explained the findings in an article on Weir’s…
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Protego will be showcasing its new Type VN-A-PC pilot-controlled diaphragm valve at the upcoming Achema event in Frankfurt, Germany, 11 – 15 June.
According to the Germany headquartered company, the valve is designed for liquefied gases under cryogenic conditions up to -200°C. The valve has been newly developed for pressure and vacuum relief.
Primarily used as a safety device for…
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US headquartered Mueller Water Products has launched two new products for the water industry.
The Atlanta, Georgia based company has announced a new fire hydrant, one which it claims can be installed and maintained by one person, and expanded its range of resilient wedge gate valves.
The Super Centurion A-403 Fire Hydrant features a two-piece ductile iron upper barrel with a nozzle section that…
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The need to repair the ageing water infrastructure sitting in cities like Los Angeles is becoming more and more acute. Utilities are increasingly concerned about the lifespan of their systems and how quickly parts of it will need to be replaced. Mark Gimson, a regional sales director at Singer Valves, tells Fluid Handling International that the company can provide a ‘complete…
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T-T Flow announced on 16 May that they have been awarded accreditation from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) for all its swing gate valves.
WRAS contributes to the protection of public health by preventing contamination of public water supplies and encouraging the efficient use of water by promoting and facilitating compliance with the Water Supply Regulations and Scottish…
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Valcor Engineering has announced their new product lines, SV22, SV28 and SV102. The SV102 is a precision pressure regulator, and the SV22 and SV28 are high flow electronic valves.
The SV102 is a manual regulator designed to provide accuracy and repeatability in a compact, durable package. The company says it is suitable for a variety of industrial applications, both new and retrofit.
The SV22 and…
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