Innovations and solutions

The latest product introductions and innovations in the global valve and actuation industry. Keep up-to-date with all product launches that are geared towards an array of end-user markets, ranging from oil/gas, food to renewable energy (hydrogen, CCS etc.)

ADIPEC award nomination for Crane

CRANE Flow Solutions’ Krombach® double eccentric butterfly valve was nominated for the Best Innovation or Technology Award at the ADIPEC 2010 Excellence in Energy Awards.

BP stems Gulf oil disaster

On 12 July BP placed a new cap over the ruptured oil pipe in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to stem the catastrophic flow of toxic crude once and for all.

Famic’s Automation Studio software

HydraForce has collaborated with Famic Technologies Inc. to incorporate their valve library into Famic’s Automation Studio software.

Power transmission coupling

John Crane has launched a new power transmission coupling.

ITT-Alcon electronic latching valve

Alcon® a manufacturer of solenoid valves and subsidiary of ITT Corp., has released an energy efficient solenoid valve for general purpose markets.

Dresser awarded control valve contracts

Dresser Masoneilan® has been awarded USD 10 million in control valve contracts in China for CPR-1000 reactor plants under construction in Hongyanghe, Ningde, Yangjiang and Fangchenggang.

IST relocates

Netherlands-based Interservice Trading BV (IST) moved to new premises in April 2001.

Innovative solution for ship industry

Linsinger’s newly designed plate edge milling machine serves for the preparation of highly precise welding profiles on special steel plates for ship building.

Refinery in Iran

Iran's oil ministry has authorised the construction of a refinery close to the Caspian Sea, Iranian news agency IRNA has said.

Global sourcing service

Ocean International Suppliers Inc., with offices in Lakeland, Florida, and Houston, Texas, has established a global sourcing service using the latest in computer-based data storage and communications techniques.