Industry News

What’s happening and hot in the valve and actuation industry? Mergers and acquisitions, promotions, interesting development in end-user sectors, new project deals and so on.

SLB Finalizes ChampionX Acquisition

SLB announced that it has closed its acquisition of ChampionX Corporation.

Danfoss Expands Shutoff Ball Valve Production to Mexico

Danfoss Climate Solutions is now manufacturing a significant number of its GBC 45 and 49 bar shutoff ball valves in Monterrey, Mexico.

Sulzer Expands Operations in Argentina with Third Facility Opening

Sulzer has increased its presence in Argentina with the opening of a new rotating equipment service center in Ezeiza.

Emerson Debuts AI-Powered Automation for Power and Water Utilities

Emerson announced the launch of the Ovation AI-enabled Virtual Advisor, which is the first generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) advisor integrated into an automation system specifically designed for the power and water industries.

Oliver Twinsafe Launches Top Entry Cryogenic Ball Valve

Oliver Twinsafe has expanded its product range with the introduction of a top entry cryogenic ball valve designed for low-temperature and sour gas applications.  

IMI Appoints Tarak Chhaya as Sector President, Industrial Automation

IMI has appointed Tarak Chhaya as Sector President, Industrial Automation

US Navy’s Plans – Good News for OEMs?

At the start of the year, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysed the Navy’s plan for its future fleet over a timespan of three decades.

Ampo Poyam Supplies Valves to ExxonMobil in Antwerp

Ampo Poyam Valves has designed and supplied tandem gate valves for ExxonMobil’s Antwerpen Refinery, a key facility in Europe’s energy network.

Alfa Laval Completes Acquisition of Cryogenic Business

Alfa Laval has acquired the cryogenics business unit of Fives Energy Cryogenics, which specializes in cryogenic heat transfer and pump technologies globally.

Cook Compression Adds Service Center to Global Network

Cook Compression, known for its reciprocating compressor products and services, opened a new service center in Corpus Christi, Texas, early July.