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.

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.

AGA Members Ready to Implement New Valve Requirements

American Gas Association (AGA) members stand ready to implement new requirements for automatic and remotely controlled shut-off valves as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing safety.

College Students: Apply by May 30 Deadline to Emerson’s 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program

College and university students studying in the fields of engineering, instrumentation, systems, or automation are urged to apply by May 30, 2022, to Emerson's 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.

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.

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