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.

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.

Promotion at Cashco

Cashco, Inc. has announced that Dimity Ankerholz has been promoted to Assistant Sales Manager/Marketing Manager, expanding on her previous role with the company as marketing manager.

Pharmaceutical factory expansion in NC

Merck & Co Inc is constructing a 70,000 sq. ft. expansion to its site in Treyburn Corporate Park.

W&O introduces FuelProof

W&O has introduced its new FuelProof fuel, energy and emissions management system to help vessel owners and operators save money and improve vessel efficiency by integrating current data management systems.

Management moves at Hydratight

Chris Mitchell is now Western Region business leader to be based at Hydratight’s facility in Houston, taking over from Bob Boychuk, who in turn becomes nuclear portfolio manager.

US releases Global Shale Gas Initiative

In April 2010, the United States launched the Global Shale Gas Initiative.

Valero expanding crude unit in Texas

Valero Energy Corp has announced plans to expand the capacity of the crude unit at its McKee refinery in the Texas Panhandle by 25,000 bpd.

C&C developing specialty valve

C&C Industries, Inc. is currently in the process of developing a valve specifically for CO2 service.