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Flowmeters
UK-based flowmeter manufacturer Titan Enterprises has launched a new device for water leak management within properties and the immediate vicinity.
Developed in collaboration with leading UK water industry players, the device will be used to monitor customer water usage at an individual appliance level.
It will also aim to offer the ability to detect leaks and burst pipes, as well as…
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Valves
Pumps and valves manufacturer Crane has made a hostile takeover bid for CIRCOR for approximately $894 million (€802 million), as reported by Reuters.
The unsolicited proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of CIRCOR common stock for $45 per share in cash was rejected by CIRCOR.
According to a statement from CIRCOR, the proposal was received on 30 April 2019.
The statement reads:…
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Pipelines
British private equity firm Blue Water Energy has announced the acquisition of Pipeline Technique Limited (PTL) for an undisclosed sum.
PTL, which provides pipeline welding, field joint coating and spoolbase services to the energy industry, was previously owned by Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC).
The company has carried out welding and coating services on major projects around the world,…
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Industrial measurement technology and automation solutions provider Endress+Hauser has released its full-year 2018 results, experiencing strong growth across all regions, sectors and product areas.
Throughout 2018, the group increased sales and profits, made considerable investments and created hundreds of new jobs around the world.
“The bottom line is, 2018 was a good year for…
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Valves
AMERICAN Flow Control, the valve and hydrant division of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, has announced the formation of a company dedicated to research and development.
The company, which will be known as AMERICAN Innovation, plans to build the AMERICAN Flow Control Center for Innovative Excellence in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with construction slated to start in summer 2019.
The 30,000 square…
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Pipelines
Sandvik has announced the launch of a new self-service online platform that lets customers access information related to round bar, hollow bar, pipe, flanges and fittings.
The new E-Track platform, which is described by the company as an “industry first among steel producers”, includes a personalised dashboard review, 24/7 access to information, current and incoming stock levels,…
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Pumps
Quattroflow, part of PSG, a Dover company has extended its line of single-use pumps with the introduction of its QF30SU single-use diaphragm pump.
With flow rate capabilities ranging from 0.06-30 litres per hour (0.02-8 gallons per hour), the new pump can be used for handling a variety of pharmaceutical and biotech applications that require lower flow rates.
The pumps feature a replaceable…
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Flowmeters
UK flow measurement company Titan Enterprises has released new software functionality for its ultrasonic flowmeters to allow customers to take measurements at the optimal point of signal.
Ultrasonic flowmeters are able to measure fluids that transmit ultrasonic waves within a range (+/- 30%) around the speed of sound in water at 20°C. However, if a fluid has differing acoustic characteristics…
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Emerson has announced recent enhancements to its Mimic™ Simulation Software, which enable the simulation of new process reactions and enhanced safety checks for training plant personnel.
The new release of the software makes it easier for plants to develop a more accurate digital twin, according to a statement from the company.
New online stream flow views in the updated version of Mimic…
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The agenda for the Downstream 2019 conference and exhibition, taking place on 11-12 June 2019 at the GBR Convention Centre in Houston, Texas, has been announced.
A number of major executives, project decision makers and supply chain leaders from Chevron, Shell, Formosa, BASF and ExxonMobil and others will deliver thought leadership presentations at the event, discussing best practices and…
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Pipelines
The UK government has announced the creation of a digital map showing the location of underground pipes and cables, in an attempt to reduce disruption caused by accidental strikes.
According to a government release, the estimated cost of accidental strikes on pipes and cables located underground is £1.2 billion (€1.39 billion), with the additional risk of death or serious injury caused…
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Pumps
Pump technology specialist SEEPEX has developed a new range of hygienic progressive cavity (PC) pumps to meet strict hygiene requirements.
The BCFH range is the first to be certified by the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) under its new testing standards.
EHEDG, which was founded by Unilever, is a global consortium that aims to ensure the hygienic design of process…
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Gasket and sealing solutions provider Flexitallic UK will showcase its range of industrial gaskets and sealing solutions, as well as accredited training courses designed for the chemical industry, at the CHEMUK supply chain expo in Harrogate, Yorkshire in May.
Flexitallic will display a collection of its sealing technology that has been proven in the chemical and process industries, including…
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Pumps
UK pump manufacturer CDR Pumps has developed a Mobile Pumping Station, specifically designed for hazardous and toxic fluid handling.
Many chemical facilities use industrial bulk containers (IBCs) to store and transport a range of fluid types, including those that are flammable, oxidising, toxic, corrosive or harmful to the environment.
The filling and discharging of IBCs is a high-risk activity,…
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Independent commodity trading company Trafigura Group has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement to create a commodity petrochemical trading business that will focus on bulk liquid chemicals.
The JV will include Trafigura and petrochemical trading industry senior executives, including current management at trading and logistics company Altis Group.
Trafigura’s head of gasoline trading…
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has expanded its BioPure gasket range with new materials to cover a wider range of applications.
The new range will help customers meet a higher level of demand for consistent quality in bioprocessing components.
The company’s PTFE and Viton® gaskets use polytetrafluoroethylene and a synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer, which offer…
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Flowmeters
Flow measurement research and development specialist TUV SUD NEL has announced the launch of a joint industry project (JIP) to address the knowledge gap in the oil and gas industry’s use of online oil-in-water analysers.
According to the company, the JIP will create a set of regulatory requirements for subsea produced water dischargers, in addition to guidelines for the acceptance of using…
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Valves
Tooling solutions provider Kennametal has signed a multi-million dollar distribution agreement for its KennaFlow valve seats with Gardner Denver.
Gardner Denver supplies industrial equipment and related parts and services to the oil and gas industry.
The agreement, which was announced at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, positions Gardner Denver as an authorised…
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