News

Our editors gather news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the valve and actuation industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the design, manufacturing, supply, maintenance and use of industrial valves and actuators. We focus both on engineered products as off the shelf products.
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STATS Group’s SureTap Eliminates Safety Risk in Hot Tapping Operations

The SureTap® is a dual-seal completion plug that maintains double block and bleed (DBB) isolation during hot tapping and line-stopping activities.

Hayward Flow Control Launches Pneumatic Actuator Switches

Hayward Flow Control’s LSH Series Limit Switch is the latest line of switches for open/closed position feedback on pneumatic actuators.

Flowserve Further Supports Hydrogen Compression

Flowserve’s Aquapac is a water-lubricated mechanical seal that supports the requirements of hydrogen compression.

Canfield Strengthens Sales Coverage and Marketing Efforts

Canfield Industries has appointed two key team members to support the growth of the Canfield Connector and Spartan Scientific brands.

Valve World Calgary Expo & Conference 2026: Call for Papers in Progress!

The Valve World Calgary Expo & Conference 2026 is well into the planning stages. With an expert Steering Committee in place, we invite you to submit your abstract for an opportunity to share your knowledge, research, and insight.

The Advancements of Valve Packing

Its essential to understand the advancements of Valve Packing to ensure compliance and prevent fugitive emissions liabilities.

Petrobras Surpasses 2025 Production Targets; Sets Historical Annual Records

Petrobras recently reported that throughout 2025 its oil production reached 2.40 million barrels of oil per day (bpd).

CB&I Awarded Canadian EPC Contract for Two LPG Storage Spheres

Horton CBI has secured an engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) contract for two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Hortonspheres for a Canadian infrastructure company.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces Two Strategic Acquisitions

DXP Enterprises recently completed the acquisitions of PREMIERflow, LLC and Mid Atlantic Storage Systems Inc.

Day & Zimmermann Achieve New Nuclear Certifications

Day & Zimmermann’s (D&Z) Maintenance and Construction division has earned the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) “NA” and “NPT” Certificates of Authorization (COA).