Industry News

Troy, Michigan-based ROSS Controls, recently introduced an expansion to its existing DM Valve Series for Air Dump / Release applications. The ROSS DM1 Series C Valve is a Control Reliable Double Valve with dynamic monitoring that can be used in Category 4 PL e applications that do not require dynamic memory.

EnerMech, with operations in the USA, Mexico and the West Indies, has recently launched a “door-to-door” valves maintenance service in South Africa. The group, which employs 2,400 people around the world, has equipped two mobile testing rigs capable of certifying and servicing valves within a 1,200-mile radius of Cape Town.

Fibria, a Brazilian forestry company and the world’s leading eucalyptus pulp producer, recently announced the contracting of important service and equipment packages for the Horizonte 2 Project, which will expand production capacity at its Três Lagoas Unit located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Watlow®, a manufacturer of complete thermal systems for the industrial sector, with nine manufacturing facilities and three technology centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, recently introduced its new ECO-HEAT® exhaust gas heating system.

MRC Global Inc., a global distributor of valve, pipe and fitting products and services to the energy industry, with multiple branches in North and South America, recently announced that it has initiated a rebranding of its global brands.

FCX Performance, Inc. (FCX), a global valve manufacturer based in Columbus, Ohio, recently announced the appointment of Thomas Cox as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cox, who became a Director of the company earlier this year, will continue to serve on FCX’s board of directors.

Houston-based MRC Global Inc., distributor of valves, pipe and fitting products and services to the energy industry, recently announced that it has initiated a rebranding of its global brands. As part of these rebranding efforts, the company has adopted a new logo to represent its global brand.

Tesoro Corporation, along with Savage and BNSF Railway, recently gave local business leaders an opportunity to observe and learn about the enhanced safety features, including upgraded valves, of Tesoro’s new DOT 120 crude oil rail cars at the Port of Vancouver, USA.

BuTech, a brand of Accudyne Industries, recently announced that it has achieved American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification for its line of medium pressure valves and fittings. The Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate, number 15-HS1373638-PDA, issued through the American Bureau of Shipping along with Type Approval certificate, number LA2948597-X, demonstrates that BuTech valves are safe to use in offshore applications on a variety of ABS-classed vessels and offshore equipment and systems.

Pentair, with branches in North and South America, is set to ask shareholders to appoint Trian Fund Management LP (Trian) Chief Investment Officer, Ed Garden, to its Board of Directors.