Materials & Manufacturing

Chromatotec®, with operations in the United States, has proposed a version of its MEDOR® analyser in Exp cabinet for hazardous areas. This solution dedicated for monitoring and online analysis of sulfurs and odorous compounds in natural gas has now received the European directive for controlling explosive atmospheres (ATEX)-certification for zone 1.

Martin J. (Marty) Skok Jr., who helped build his father’s successful engine parts manufacturing business into a truly global enterprise serving original equipment manufacturers and replacement parts distributors, died Oct.

Welltec® recently completed the very first application of a new well completion technology. Welltec, with a global presence, including numerous branches in North America and Latin America, develops well tecyhnology that is used across all types of onshore and offshore environments, including deepwater, subsea and extended reach, high-yield, heavy oil and unconventional gas well programs.

Victaulic Bermad Technologies (VBT), a manufacturer of control valves, is currently exhibiting at WEFTEC 2015, in Chicago, marking the company's first public, independent event. The company, a joint venture between BERMAD and Victaulic, is exhibiting its recently upgraded water and wastewater valve offering.

High Pressure Equipment Co. (HiP) recently introduced a Trunion style block and bleed ball valve for calibration applications to 15,000 psi. This new ball valve is designed to provide double positive isolation and is an excellent method to block and bleed high pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems used for pressure monitoring and test, chemical injection and drain line isolation.

Picosun Oy, a supplier of industrial scale Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) thin film coating solutions, with headquarters in Detroid, Michigan, has introduced a new range of precursor sources especially designed for high volume manufacturing.

The A.W. Chesterton Company (Chesterton) recently announced the appointment of Jacob Homiller as their new Senior Vice President of Global Business Management & Chief Sales Officer. Chesterton is a global sealing solutions provider for rotating, stationary and fluid power equipment.

According to a recent report by IndustryARC “Solenoid Valves Market Analysis: By Types; By Industry – With Forecast (2015-2020),” the solenoid valves market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.

WAM USA Inc. (WAM), a global manufacturer of equipment and plant components for bulk solids handling and processing, recently introduced the VIB compact gravity slide valve. The key feature of this new valve is its minimum overall height, for use with all types of powdery or granular materials stored in silos or bins.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in the US has recently approved an extension for railroad tank cars equipped with defective valves, to continue transporting crude oil and other hazardous materials through the end of the year.