Industry News

Paragon Energy Solutions, a leading supplier of safety-related products and components for the nuclear industry, has entered into a strategic agreement with IMI, a global leader in flow control solutions and valves.

Asahi/America, Inc. announces the addition of Tony Catricala to its outside sales team as district sales manager.

Tennessee Hydraulic and Compressor announces its new service in Nashville, TN, bringing top-notch hydraulic repair and compressor service to the heart of Music City.

Valve World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with former Chairman of the Valve World Americas Conference & Global Improvement Leader - Piping Technology, at Dow Chemical Company (retired), Bill Patrick, about his experience working in the industry leading up to his retirement, the ways in which technological advancements has impacted his work, as well his take on the future of the industry.

Kent, a global leader in engineering, project management and energy services, is strengthening its presence in Houston, Texas, with significant strategic investments to expand its operations and capabilities in the region.

Valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding its product range in the sector of single-use pinch valves with the compact, motorized GEMÜ Q51 pinch valve.

SLB and Aramco have signed an agreement with the aim of co-developing, commercializing, and utilizing digital solutions to help mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in industrial sectors.

GF Piping Systems, a manufacturer of plastic piping systems, has announced the appointment of W&O as its Maritime Partner for marine markets across Europe, the USA, and Asia.

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MOGAS Industries, a privately held, Houston-based provider of mission-critical severe service valves and associated aftermarket services for $290 million with a potential $15 million earnout.

Kinitics Automation, a Vancouver-based startup founded in 2017, has commercially launched its KVA38 valve, which is an actuator that uses electricity and shape memory alloys to activate valves in the oil and gas sectors, as well as in the chemical and aerospace sectors.