Industry News

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

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

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.

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.

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

Don Poarch and Joe Swinbank, co-founders of the Sprint Companies, recently announced their acquisition of A&B Valve and Piping Systems, LLC (A&B). Under their leadership, A&B will build on its current offerings to further serve the needs of the energy industry and strengthen A&B’s offerings throughout Texas and Louisiana.

Mark Nahorski has been named President of PBM Inc., a valve manufacturer headquartered in Irwin, Pennsylvania. He served as COO of the company since 2010, and has 25 years of valve industry experience, having also held additional key management positions from Regional Manager to Worldwide Pharmaceutical Market Manager.