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 relocates headquarters

CRANE Energy Flow Solutions® recently announced the new location of its head office in The Woodlands, Texas.  The new 20,000 sq/ft space will accommodate nearly 100 employees.

Valve World Americas 2011 – A real success

The Valve World Conference and Expo Americas 2011 which took place two weeks ago was a real success for both conference attendees and exhibitors.

Hamilton joins NIBCO

NIBCO Inc. has announced that it has appointed Mark Hamilton as vice president, sales and marketing reporting to Steve Malm, president and chief operating officer. Mr Hamilton has more than 23 years experience

Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibition

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions™ and CRANE Energy Flow Solutions® have announced their participation in the Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibition hosted by the Valve Manufacturer’s Association of America (VMA); June 6-7 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

NPRA supports Keystone XL pipeline

NPRA President Charles T. Drevna has issued a statement supporting proposed legislation that would require the Obama administration to decide by November 1st whether to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Michigan sets new regs for fracking

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has announced new requirements that must be met by energy companies that extract natural gas through hydraulic fracturing. 

Demanding duty for Rotork CVA actuator

A power station in New Hampshire which burns both natural gas and low sulphur fuel oil has installed a Rotork CVA electric control valve actuator to help reduce maintenance costs and improve accuracy.

SCE soliciting proposals

Southern California Edison (SCE) is soliciting proposals for its renewable energy portfolio.

Crane presenting Krombach MSBV

Crane Energy Flow Solutions will showcase its extensive line of fluid handling products for the petroleum and refining industries during National Petrochemical & Refiners Association 2011 Reliability & Maintenance Conference & Exhibition from May 24th to 27th in Denver, Colorado.

Constellation and Exelon to merge

US-based Constellation and Exelon have announced merger plans.