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CORE Industrial Partners Announces Investment in Edwards Moving & Rigging

CORE Industrial Partners, a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, has announced its completion of the investment in Edwards Moving & Rigging, a provider of heavy hauling and rigging services to power generation, manufacturing, infrastructure/construction, and other end markets.

Swift Supply Acquires Platinum Valve Solutions

Swift Supply has acquired Platinum Valve Solutions to strengthen its position as a complete valve solutions provider and further enhance its product offering, technical expertise, and customer service.

Grundfos Finalizes Acquisition of Newterra

Grundfos has completed the acquisition of Newterra, a Pittsburgh, PA,-based water and wastewater treatment solutions company.

GD Energy Increases PSI for its Y-Shaped Drilling Module

GD Energy Products' (GDEP) Y-Shaped Drilling Module is now rated for operating pressures up to 10,000 psi to further meet stringent demands of the drilling industry.

Emerson’s Temperature Transmitter Delivers Accuracy, Stability, Diagnostic Coverage

Emerson has released its Rosemount 3144S Temperature Transmitter, designed to meet demanding temperature measurement challenges and provide increased efficiency and safety.

IMI Appoints Nick Rowson-Jones as VP Operations

In a move to strengthen its senior leadership team, IMI’s Industrial Automation sector has appointed Nick Rowson-Jones to Vice President of Operations.

Deploying Automation Diagnostics for Predictive Safety Management

When the need is required to forecast events with actionable precision, one of the best practices is accessing credible, dynamic asset information and the means to predict future failures with considerable accuracy.

AxFlow Acquires Advanced Pump Technologies Pty Ltd.

AxFlow has announced the acquisition of Advanced Pump Technologies, a distributor of fluid handling equipment and pump systems in Western Australia.

Helios Technologies Announces Agreement for the Sale of Custom Fluidpower

Helios Technologies has announced a definitive agreement for the sale of Custom Fluidpower (CFP) to Questas Group. 

Valmet Secures Valve Service Agreement with Petrobras

Valmet has signed an agreement with Petrobras to supply spare parts for Neles valves, actuators, and positioners across Petrobras' several operational units.