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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

This article was written by Anne Doerseln, a PR consultant for Schroeder Valves from PR-Atelier. Malaysia’s industrialisation has been proceeding quickly since the 1990s, increasing the demand for electricity by an average of about 4% each year. In order to keep up with the power demand of its 31 million citizens and of the growing number of industrial facilities,... [Read More]

The UK company’s 3800L Series pilot operated pressure relief valves with modulating pilot controls (PCM) have been certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers to handle air, gas and vapour. Previously, the 3800L was only certified for liquids. The addition of air, gas and vapour certification allows the 3800L to be ASME Code stamped for use in both... [Read More]

The Italian company is extending its Valpres Wafer Pattern Ball Valve offering with two new carbon and stainless steel models, which come in a variety of pressure ratings. Bonomi says that the range of valves, designed to operate in a number of industries, offer weight and space savings compared to standard split body type ball valves. The valves can be supplied with an... [Read More]

The India based Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers is selling Metso the division for an undisclosed amount. Metso says that the move is aimed at expanding its global valves business. The companies expect to close the deal by July 2018. Rotex provides valves, actuators and automation systems to Indian markets. The division employs approximately 275 people with sales in the... [Read More]

The company is looking to enhance its position in the water and gas distribution sectors, while expanding its presence across the oil and gas supply chain. Oxford Flow produces fluid handling equipment designed to enhance efficiency, reliability and performance by leveraging its roots in Oxford University. The London-based fund management firm, Parkwalk was the single... [Read More]

The ‘sensor-free’ technology uses an electromagnetic field to control the position of a bolt and determine its position. Scientists at Saarland University have developed a technique to precisely control valves via an electromagnetic current, and say that it improves on conventional electromagnetically controlled valves that only have ‘on’ and ‘off’... [Read More]

The supplied valves are designed for the plants’ safety systems, using robust materials and a simple design to minimise failure. SISTO Armaturen, a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of KSB, has received a contract for valves to refit several French power stations. The SISTO-KRVNA valves are going to be used in the plants’ safety systems, each using a floating rubber-coated... [Read More]

The Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) is predicting 1.45% growth for valve shipments in 2018, valued at $4.615 billion (€3.793 billion). 2017 valve shipments were valued at $4.549 billion (€3.739 billion). VMA president William Sandler said that while growth from 2017 to 2018 was ‘not huge’, the $66 million increase in the value of... [Read More]

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) has led to sales increases and cost savings for Weir, and has been classed as ‘outstanding’ by an independent panel. From 2014 to 2017, Weir Valves worked with Professor Rakesh Mishra from the University of Huddersfield on a project to “design, develop and launch a new range of products for multiphase, multicomponent... [Read More]

The valve and actuator specialist said that the new facility comes as part of an effort to consolidate growth in the UK by expanding its actuated valve workshop and warehouse facilities. The 360m2 building, called the Bonomi Actuation Centre, doubles the company’s pallet racking space. Bonomi hopes the added capacity will enable greater efficiencies in its central... [Read More]

After the deal, the company hopes to get around £7 million in revenue from its valve business in 2018. Denholm Valvecare is a division of the Scottish company Denholm Oilfield Services, an operator in areas including asset maintenance, energy logistics and precision engineering. Out of the 4,000 Denholm staff, 25 (some of them senior) will be moving with the valves... [Read More]