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Pentair Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hydra-Stop

Pentair plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hydra-Stop LLC, an Illinois-based manufacturer of specialty valve solutions from Madison Industries for approximately USD $290 million.  

Monkey Island LNG selects ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade Process Tech

Monkey Island LNG has announced it has selected ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade Process liquefaction technology for its planned 26 MTPA natural gas liquefaction and export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. 

Clow Valve Opens $80 Million Foundry

Clow Valve held a recent ceremony to unveil its $80 million foundry expansion in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Bray Series 940 Knife Gate Valve Designed for Diverse Applications

The Bray Series 940 Knife Gate Valve is engineered for optimal performance, durability, and tight shutoffs in unidirectional flow.

Valves for Hydraulic Fracturing and Deep-Sea Drilling

There is substantial - and growing - valve markets in hydraulic fracturing and deep-sea oil drilling.

ConocoPhillips Expands LNG Business with Gulf Coast Offtake Agreement

ConocoPhillips has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) to purchase 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project.

Scruggs Company and NTS Acquire Mid-America Valve

Scruggs Company and Neil Technical Services (NTS) has announced the acquisition of Mid-America Valve (MAV).

Core & Main Opens New Facility in Columbus, Wisconsin

Core & Main, Inc. has announced the opening of its new facility in Columbus, Wisconsin.

Flomatic Gate Valves Now Certified to NSF/ANSI 61 Standards

Flomatic Valves has announced the certification of several seated gate valves to NSF/ANSI 61.

ARI-Armaturen USA Offers Series of Metal-Seated Process Valves

ARI-Armaturen USA’s ZETRIX series of metal-seated process valves are engineered for durability, safety, and zero-leakage performance in demanding service conditions.