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.

Crane butterfly valve for extreme environments

For the harsh conditions of critical process applications, steam isolation and temperature extremes, the new Crane® FKX 9000 triple offset butterfly valve from Ohio-based Crane ChemPharma & Energy delivers exceptional flow control, optimised Cv and low Delta P in a single valve.

Pentair appoints Valves & Controls President

Pentair plc, with branches in North and South America, has announced that it has named Dennis Cassidy as President of its Valves & Controls segment (V&C) and an Officer of the company, effective April 11.

ValvTechnologies names Chief Information Officer

ValvTechnologies, Inc., manufacturer of zero-leakage severe service isolation valve solutions, recently announced the appointment of Chad Bowers as Chief Information Officer.

ControlAir adopts M12 connectors for transducers

New Hampshire-based ControlAir, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controls, recently announced that its Type-550X and Type-900X I/P, E/P Transducers now offer M12 locking connectors for factory automation - including valve automation - process control, and industrial instrumentation applications.

Emerson new chilled water cooling systems

Emerson Network Power, a business of Ohio-based Emerson and a leading provider of automation technology, including valves, recently introduced a high-capacity models to its Liebert CW line of chilled water cooling systems for data centers.

ValvTechnologies names Colleen Henneke CFO

ValvTechnologies, Inc., manufacturer of zero-leakage severe service isolation valve solutions, recently announced the appointment of Colleen Henneke as Chief Financial Officer.

MRC Global names non-executive Chairman

MRC Global Inc., a global distributor of pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) to the energy industry, headquartered in Houston, recently announced that its Board of Directors named Rhys J.

Proposed pipeline includes safety valve stations

Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa are planning extensive infrastructure upgrades to support the power requirements of the proposed TransCanada Energy East pipeline, including safety valve stations which will be located all along the pipeline route, and 20 megawatts for a pumping station near Richmond.

Precision Global announces internal changes

New York-based Precision Global, manufacturers of valves, actuators and other dispensing solutions for a variety of end markets, including industrial, pharmaceutical and consumables, recently announced a series of internal management changes.

Sherwood appoints Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Sherwood Valve, LLC, a US-based compressed gas solutions and specialty gas manufacturer, has appointed Mark Conde as its new Midwest Regional Sales Manager.