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.

Kele, Inc. Announces Leadership Changes

Kele, Inc., a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC, announced recent leadership changes to position the business for continued success.

Crane Company Completes Separation from Crane Holdings, Co.

Crane Company, a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, announced the completion of its separation from Crane Holdings, Co., and its launch as an independent, publicly traded company.

New LESER Dual Outlet Pilot-Operated Safety Valves (POSV)

The new Dual Outlet POSV is an important step towards completing the LESER portfolio of pilot-operated safety valves (POSV).

New Triple-Offset Butterfly Valves’ Unique Design Features from Shipham Valves

To coincide with celebrations of Shipham Valves reaching its 225th year of operation, the business is delighted to expand its range of high-performance butterfly valves, with the launch of a new innovative range of triple-offset butterfly valves.

Be Sure to Attend the IOGP Panel at the Valve World Americas Conference!

The Valve World Americas team is looking forward to the IOGP Panel at this year’s conference! Be sure to attend the IOGP Panel on Day One of the two-day conference on June 7th and 8th, 2023, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

Valves for Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)

Valve World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Dunn, JS Machine and Valve, to discuss his experiences and insights into the field of HF valve service and repair, and his advice for those looking to enter this dynamic and challenging industry.

Emerson Names Vidya Ramnath Chief Marketing Officer

Global technology and software company Emerson appointed Vidya Ramnath senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective June 1.

Trendsetter Wins LLOG Salamonca Manifold, Connectors Contract

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a significant contract for the provision of subsea hardware by LLOG Exploration Offshore, L.L.C. for the Salamanca subsea developments at Leon and Castile.

FBV: Approved Supplier of Braskem

FBV Inc is pleased to announce they are now an approved supplier of Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in Latin America.

Victaulic Acquires Horizon Metals Inc.

Victaulic, a leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions, acquired Horizon Metals Inc., located in Nephi, Utah.