Innovations and solutions

Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched a new range of small-bore subsea ball valves and subsea needle valves for leak-free and reliable, long-term performance in subsea applications up to 10,000 PSI (689 bar) and depths down to 3,050 m (10,000 ft).

Flowserve has announced the launch of the Valtek Valdisk high-performance butterfly control valve, engineered for high capacity and low-pressure loss.

Velan Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of industrial valves, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rejean Ostiguy as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Adding to Warren’s capabilities, the company has introduced Warren Controls' latest two-axis, horizontal turning center, equipped with a 12-station, 4,000 RPM live tooling turret.

Oxford Flow has raised £8.45m to fuel the company’s expansion across the utility and industrials markets, and oil and gas product development.

Flowrox Slurry Knife Gate valves use a different design approach for sizes from DN 900 to DN 1500. The innovation brought by Flowrox eliminates the knife gate valve’s cylinder tower and instead repositions two actuator cylinders to each side of the valve.

ARI Valve Corporation makes a wide range of control valves and actuators, including the ARI-STEVI®. Straight-through or three-way control valves, with electric or pneumatic actuators, are designed with variable trim options to accurately regulate everything from cold water to aggressive thermal oils.

The Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) recently welcomed Groth Corporation as its newest full member. Groth Corporation marks the fourth new member to join the VMA so far in 2020.

Emerson recently announced it will invest more than USD $100 million in Boulder, Colorado to significantly expand its manufacturing space and launch a new innovation center focused on research, new product development and industry training for its advanced flow measurement products.

In preparation for the completion of the partial demerger of Metso Corporation, the management of the future Neles Corporation has defined its stand-alone ‘Strategy for profitable growth’ and mid-term financial targets with the support of the proposed Board of Directors of the future Neles.