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.

A Values-Based Leadership Approach

For those interested in entering the oil & gas industry, or those who are currently in it, it is helpful to note the core values of a plant.

Velan is Part of a Groundbreaking Research Project

Velan is a key player in a pioneering $4.4 million research effort focused on enhancing the durability of valves crucial to energy, mining, and petrochemical sectors.

Olivia Schmidt Assumes Role as New Chief Commercial Officer at PRECISION Effective Immediately

PRECISION, a world leader in aerosol valves since 1949, announces the appointment of Olivia Schmidt as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Watsco Acquires Gateway Supply Company

Watsco, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Gateway Supply Company, Inc., a distributor of plumbing and HVAC products.

Harrington Process Solutions to be Acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity

Harrington Process Solutions, a leading specialty distributor of industrial flow control process solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity.

Gemspring Capital Acquires Midland Industries

Gemspring Capital Management, LLC, a middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that an affiliate has acquired Midland Industries, LLC.

ControlAir’s New Electro-Pneumatic Pressure Regulator Series Offers High Precision Performance and Compact Design

ControlAir is pleased to introduce the new Type 1000P Electro-Pneumatic Pressure Regulator Series.

Introducing CFT-Green by Celeros Flow Technology

CFT-Green is a novel valve stem spring loaded seal developed by Celeros Flow Technology, consisting of a metal spring along with a sealing element.

Managing Severe Service in Upstream Oil & Gas Production

Severe applications seem to have a common denominator; if there is a limited number of manufacturers, say five, who are qualified to supply appropriate solutions, the application is probably severe.

Michael J. DiCesare Named Vice President, Information Technology at Swagelok

Swagelok Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael J. DiCesare to Vice President, Information Technology (IT).