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.

Rotork Provides Flow Control with Electric Actuators

Rotork IQT part-turn electric actuators have been specified for use at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) in East Lansing, Michigan USA. This activated sludge/tertiary filtration plant has the capacity to process approximately 18.75 million gallons of water every single day and provides wastewater treatment for the City of East Lansing, Michigan State University and the Meridian Charter Township.

Norgren Offers Extensive Valve Manifold Series

Norgren’s extensive portfolio of VR Series valve manifold solutions has expanded with a comprehensive array of connectivity options for industrial users. With new communication protocols, Norgren’s valve offering paves the way for a complete connected pneumatic solution as well as a one-stop-shop for valve manifolds.

Parker Unveils Next-Gen Cartridge Valve

Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced a two-way servo proportional valve as part of its TFP series, pioneering a new generation of cartridge valves.

Aliaxis Annouces Head of New Division

Aliaxis, a world leader that enables access to water and energy through inventive fluid management solutions, today announced the creation of its new ‘Aliaxis Next’ division and the appointment of Fredrik Östbye as the Head of this new division.

Proconex Recognized as Service Provider By Emerson

Proconex will be merging the former Emerson valve repair facility in Burlington, NJ, with Atlantic Valve Services, its full-service pressure relief valve repair center in Swedesboro, NJ.

Featured Story – What is the IOGP and What is its Impact on...

A key distinction between the consumer world and the industrial world is the power the latter might have over a manufacturer. An individual is not typically able to impose on their favorite cellphone supplier additional requirements addressing design and materials; but this is something commonly done for industrial valves. The bigger the end user, the greater the power.

Neles’ New Operating Model

Neles Corporation has decided on a new operating model and organization, effective from February 7, 2022. The new organization is designed to accelerate strategy implementation by strengthening Neles’ long-term offering development and diversification to new customer industries.

ARCA Named Basf’s Main Valve Vendor

ARCA has once again been named as BASF’s MVV partner (MVV4) for the period from 2021 to 2026.

NECI and Emerson Final Control Team

NYNE, the largest valve repair facility in the Northeast, announced the merger of Emerson’s Final Control Lifecycles Services Business Unit into their Mechanical Services Division, effective January 24, 2022.

IMI Thompson Valves Shoot into Space

IMI Thompson Valves are delighted to have supplied valves for the Ariane 5 that launched the James Webb Space Telescope into space on Christmas Day 2021.