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.

United Flow Technologies Expands Presence with Two Key Acquisitions

United Flow Technologies (UFT) has acquired CS3 Water Works and Principle Environmental.

Flow Control Management Announces the Acquisition of Kingston Valves

Flow Control Management (FCM), a provider of flow-safety solutions in regulated and technology-driven end markets, has acquired Kingston Valve.F

Spartan Scientific Launches Space Saving Solenoid Valves

The Series 1090 and Series 1590 stackable solenoid valves by Spartan Scientific are designed to deliver compressed air control for compact, high-performance electro-pneumatic systems.

Aalberts IPS Approaches 100-year Celebration of its Apollo Series

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS) is reaching a major milestone as its Apollo Valves brand nears its 100th anniversary.

Valve Vibrations: Examining the Complexities Associated with Control Valves – Part Two

TK Arasu and Chris Vergos of Emerson continue with their report on Valve Vibrations from our December 2025 issue, identifying buffeting as another root cause of valve vibration.

Fluor Selected as EPCP for Uranium Enrichment Plant in Ohio

Fluor Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract by American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, a subsidiary of Centrus Energy.

Preciball USA Invests $17 Million in Screven County, Georgia

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Preciball USA will invest $17.6 million in a new production facility in Screven County.

Summit Valves Successfully Deliveries Knife Gate Valves to Alberta Oil Sands

Summit Valves and Controls recently delivered six 36” knife gate valves for a tailings service application in the Alberta oil sands.

Oxford Flow Collaborates with VENN to Expand Japanese Distribution

Oxford Flow has entered the Japanese market through a new distribution partnership with fluid control valve provider, VENN.

AIV Celebrates 35 Years; Continues to Invest in Business Growth

AIV, a master distributor specializing in top-tier valves and actuators, celebrates its 35th anniversary in February.