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.

IMI Critical Engineering Launches Innovative STM-10 Steam Trap Monitoring Solution

IMI Critical Engineering has launched an innovative steam trap monitoring solution to reduce losses and excess downtime in industrial applications resulting from blocked or leaking steam traps, which can add up to additional costs worth hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.

Shipham Valves Purpose-Built Valve Testing Area

The modernization of Shipham Valves purpose-built valve manufacturing facility and operation continues.

The Hottest Event of the Year is Back- The Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference!

Valve experts from across the country have finally come together once again for The Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference!

IOGP’s Impact on Refining Standard

The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) functions as a global advocate for the petroleum industry and holds a leading position in promoting secure, efficient, and sustainable energy provision.

Viega Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

Viega, an industry leader in press technology for metal pipe fittings and valves, announced it will build a new manufacturing facility for its ProPress® and MegaPress® products in Shalersville, Ohio, about 40 miles southeast of Cleveland. Viega LLC President and CEO Markus Brettschneider made the announcement. 

Harrington Process Solutions Completes Acquisition by Bain Capital, Announces Leadership Transition

Harrington Process Solutions (“Harrington” or the “Company”), a leading specialty distributor of industrial flow control process solutions, announced the close of its acquisition by Bain Capital Private Equity (“Bain Capital”).

Wolseley Canada announces Mark Evans as new Western Canada Sales Director

Wolseley Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark Evans, as the Director of Sales, Plumbing & HVAC in Western Canada.

Olympic Steel Welcomes George R. Frost as Director of National Sales

Olympic Steel Inc. , a leading national metals service center, announced that George R. Frost has joined the Company in the role of Director of National Sales – Aluminum. 

McDermott Awarded Transportation and Installation Contract by PRIO

McDermott has been awarded a transportation and installation contract by PRIO (former PetroRio) for the Wahoo field, offshore Brazil.