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.

The Industrial Valve Industry with AI: Pros, Cons, and a Look into the Future

The industrial valve industry is on the verge of a significant transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, become increasingly integrated into various aspects of the world.

Blackstone Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake of Copeland, Formerly Emerson Climate Technologies

Blackstone and Emerson announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have completed the previously announced acquisition of a majority stake in Emerson’s Climate Technologies business in a transaction valuing the business at $14.0 billion.

A New Chapter for LoneStar Group as Epiris Acquires the Company

Private equity firm Epiris has acquired LoneStar Group, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance fasteners, sealing products, and precision-engineered components.

Festo to Expand Capacity in North and South American Regions with New Plant in...

Festo will invest $100 million dollars in the plant, highlighting the strategic focus "Local for Local", where the objective is to open up the great growth potential of these markets. 

3DX Industries Upgrades Additive Manufacturing Print Lab

3DX Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer specializing in additive and subtractive manufacturing, is pleased to announce substantial equipment upgrades to its 3D print lab. 

Aquana Announces New Remote Shutoff Valve for Water Utilities

Aquana, LLC., a subsidiary of Geospace Technologies, announced the release of the latest product in the Water IoT platform, a new remote shutoff valve known as the Actuator Valve Serial (AVS).

Danfoss Introduces Updated Series of Mechanical Thermostatic Radiator Valve Operators

Danfoss Climate Solutions is excited to introduce a new product line of thermostatic radiator valve operators to meet the demands for greater energy efficiency and customer needs, delivering unparalleled energy performance and replacing the RA2000 series of valve mounted thermostatic operators.

New Streamlined Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP and Process Valves Meet Market Demand

Alfa Laval is unveiling two new hygienic valves, the Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP and Unique Mixproof Process, extending its hygienic double-seat valve range to meet market demands.

Only One Week Left Before the Valve World Americas Expo & Conference!

Only one week left before the Valve World Americas Expo & Conference takes place in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Reducing Steam System Carbon Footprint with Steam Traps

Steam is one of the most forgiving utilities in the industrial complex. Its functional elasticity allows steam systems to be neglected and abused by organizations, ultimately increasing their carbon footprint.