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.

Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Ladish Valves, Smith Valves and AIT Brands

LPW Group, a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. portfolio company and the parent company of Penn Machine and Western Flange, announced the acquisition of El Mar Ventures, LLC (and its subsidiaries) and Advanced Industrial Technologies, LLC.

Flowserve Announces Partnership with Gradiant

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced it has entered into a non-exclusive partnership agreement with Gradiant to help address the most challenging problems in water and wastewater treatment.

Ferguson Industrial Acquires AP Supply Chain Co.

Ferguson Industrial is pleased to announce the acquisition of AP Supply Co. Since 1960, AP Supply has established itself as a premier distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings in the Southern U.S. Headquartered in Texarkana, AR, it has two additional locations in El Dorado, AR and Bastrop, LA.

Baker Hughes Collaborates With C3 AI, Accenture and Microsoft on Industrial Asset Management Solutions

Energy technology company Baker Hughes is collaborating with C3 AI, Accenture and Microsoft on industrial asset management (IAM) solutions for clients in the energy and industrial sectors.

Be a Part of the Fugitive Emissions Conference!

The 2022 Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas Steering Committee invites industry experts to share their knowledge on a wide variety of topics related to fugitive emissions regulation and control. The high quality conference has an emphasis on practical, applicable knowledge sharing with the subject matter experts and key opinion leaders from the emissions community. Not only will you gain knowledge and improve your skills, you will also expand your professional network for years to come. Do not miss your chance to partake in this dynamic and informative conference!

Hunt Valve Company Acquires Montreal Bronze Ltd.

Hunt Valve Company is pleased to announce it has acquired Montreal Bronze Ltd. The acquisition brings MB into the Hunt Valve portfolio of severe duty valve and automation technologies under the new name MB Valve.

Techcon Launches New TS9800 Series Jet Valve Dispensing System

Techcon, part of OK International and Dover, and a leader in precision fluid dispensing technologies, announced the launch of its new TS9800 Series Jet Valve Dispensing System, the fastest known dispensing system available.

Baker Hughes Acquires Qi2 Elements

Baker Hughes has announced the acquisition of Qi2 Elements, a designer and manufacturer of advanced robotic sensor systems that inspect, assess, and monitor the integrity of critical energy infrastructure. The acquisition complements Baker Hughes’ existing capability in gas pipeline inspection, while also delivering new technology to support storage tank inspection.

Precision Valve Corporation Announces Harald Biederbick as Chief Executive Officer

Precision Valve Corporation, the aerosol valves world leader and a leading global manufacturer for actuators and other dispensing solutions across a variety of end markets, appoints Harald Biederbick as Chief Executive Officer effective March 21, 2022. Mr. Biederbick succeeds Mario Barbero, who has stepped down having served as Chief Executive Officer since 2016.

Saudi Aramco Awards Schlumberger Gas Drilling Project

Schlumberger announced a major contract award by Saudi Aramco for integrated drilling and well construction services in a gas drilling project.