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.

Attend the Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas 2022!

Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas is returning in 2022 – to a new venue! The must attend event will be held at San Jacinto College’s LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology (CPET) in Pasadena, TX, on September 28th-29th, 2022.

Valvtechnologies Announces New Representation In Saudi Arabia

ValvTechnologies, the leading manufacturer of zero-leakage, severe service isolation valve solutions, welcomes Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Co. Ltd. as the exclusive distributor of ValvTechnologies’ valves in Saudi Arabia.

Master Higher Pressures and Lower Temperatures with the New ICF 20-2 Solenoid Valve

With the introduction of the ICF 20-2, the successor to the legendary EVRA(T) 15/20, Danfoss has engineered a future-proof solenoid valve boosted by tighter and safer performance—and compatible with a wider range of applications.

IMI Critical Engineering U.S. Brands Joins VMA

IMI Critical Engineering offers customized, highly engineered flow control solutions at the heart of complex energy and production processes, helping industries operate safely, cleanly, and efficiently.

Hunt Valve Company Completes Acquisition of Pima Valve

Hunt Valve Company (Hunt Valve), a specialty valve engineering and manufacturing company serving the United States Navy and industrial customers worldwide, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Pima Valve.

PHMSA Announces Requirements for Pipeline Shut-off Valves to Strengthen Safety and Reduce Emissions

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a new rule to help improve pipeline safety, reduce super-polluting methane emissions, and protect the public by requiring the installation of remotely controlled or automatic shut-off valves, or alternative equivalent technologies, on new and replaced onshore natural gas, carbon dioxide, and other hazardous liquid pipelines.

Plant Equipment Inc. Becomes Rep for Trillium Valves USA

Trillium Valves USA announced the appointment of Plant Equipment Inc. as an authorized representative, effective immediately.

Hunt Valve Awarded $2M Contract by Newport News Shipbuilding for Ford Class Carrier Essential...

Fairfax Morse Defense (FMD) has been awarded a contract by Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) to provide essential parts through Hunt Valve, a VMA member, for the Ford Class aircraft carriers CVN 78–CVN 81.

Zahroof Valves, Inc. Partners With Arkos Field Services

Compressor valve manufacturer Zahroof Valves, Inc. (ZVI), announced an agreement in which compression and equipment service specialist Arkos Field Services partners as an authorized service provider in the USA. This arrangement provides ZVI customers with enhanced access to locally stocked parts and support expertise.

Crane Co. Announces Intention to Separate into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies

Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to pursue a separation into two independent, publicly traded companies to optimize investment and capital allocation, accelerate growth, and unlock shareholder value.