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.

PDC Announces Milestone Achievement of 75.4 Hours of Continuous Pumping Time

 PDC Energy, Inc together with Liberty announced that both company operational teams have collectively achieved the milestone of 75.4-hours of continuous plug-and-perf pumping time in the DJ Basin in late January 2022. The operations team completed 4,525 minutes of pumping time with zero non-productive time.

Emerson Selected by Jotun to Automate Global Manufacturing Plants to Optimize Production Efficiency

Five-year framework agreement to implement automation software and technology will help paint manufacturer increase throughput and quality and reduce operating costs

Zero Fugitive Emission from Methane Powered Pneumatic Actuators

Biden Executive Order 13990 directs the EPA to significantly reduce oil/gas producer’s methane emissions. The technology converts existing methane powered actuators to a zero emissions format.

IDEX Corporation Adds Precision Farming Solutions for Agriculture with Completion of KZValve Acquisition

IDEX Corporation announced that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of KZValve, LLC, bolstering IDEX’s expertise in providing critical solutions for agriculture and industrial applications.

EnerMech Announces Global Strategy Director

EnerMech has strengthened its senior leadership team with the promotion of Kenny Anderson to the newly created role of strategy director.

Valmet Opens a New Flow Control Service Center In Chile

Valmet is strengthening its flow control solutions related service capabilities by opening a new service center in Antofagasta, Chile.

Emerson Provides Advanced Automation Technology for Toyota Australia’s Hydrogen Production and Refueling Plant

Global software and technology leader Emerson and Toyota Australia have collaborated to transform part of Toyota Australia’s operations into commercial-grade hydrogen production, storage and refuelling plant.

Rotork Provides Critical Fire Safety Duties on Turkish Subway

Rotork has installed over 150 RC200 pneumatic actuators to perform critical safety functions on a railway line in Turkey.

Curtiss-Wright Ceo Lynn M. Bamford Assumes Additional Role of Chair Of The Board Of...

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that Chief Executive Officer Lynn M. Bamford has assumed the role of Chair of the Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022.

Leonard Valve Co. Welcomes Two New Regional Sales Managers

Leonard Valve Co. is proud to welcome two new regional sales managers to its team.