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MSS publishes New Eccentric Plug Valves Standards

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry has recently published the new Standard Practice SP-156-2019, Ductile Iron, Metal-Seated, Non-Lubricated, Eccentric Plug Valves.

Emerson Wins ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ Title

Emerson has been named the ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ by IoT Breakthrough for a third consecutive year. IoT Breakthrough, which received more than 3,700 nominations for the 2020 competition, recognizes companies, technologies and products worldwide that set themselves apart in IoT categories ranging from industrial and enterprise, to consumer and connected home.

ODE Offers Explosion-Proof Valves for Hazardous Areas

ODE Valve, designer and manufacturer, has expanded its solenoid-valve product portfolio with a new line of CSA-approved explosion-proof valves for hazardous work locations with fire or explosion risks.ODE’s explosion-proof valves meet the standards of Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, as well as Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G and Class III, including FM approval.

API Names Phillips 66 CEO the New Chairman

Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland has been named Chairman of the American Petroleum Institute, the oil and gas sector trade group said Wednesday.

Metso Considers Centralization of European Operations

Global flow equipment manufacturer Metso recently announced it will be evaluating the potential centralization of its warehousing operations in Europe in the near future.

Festo Releases New Process Valve Configurator

Festo Canada continues to bring innovation with the release of the new Process Valve Configurator. This free online tool allows process and application engineers to configure butterfly- or ball-valve assemblies for their applications in just a few minutes.

ControlAir Launches New Valve Positioner

ControlAir recently launched their expansion of the Type 2000 electro-pneumatic valve positioner series to include worldwide safety approvals for use with natural gas when paired with the Type 950 explosion-proof I/P transducer.

Valve World Mexico Conference Is Approaching!

March 11 & 12, 2020 – Mexico City, Mexico. The Valve World Americas team is excited to host the inaugural Valve World Mexico Conference in March 2020, at the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabela Hotel.

SPX FLOW Announces Dynapumps as New Channel Partner

USA-headquartered SPX FLOW recently announced that Dynapumps Pty Ltd will be the channel partner for APV brand valves, pumps and mixers as well as Waukesha Cherry-Burrell (WCB) brand pumps and valves in the Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia territories.

Clippard Releases Eclipse Proportional Isolation Valves

Clippard’s new revolutionary Eclipse valve utilizes the industry’s most robust and powerful miniature linear actuator. This patent-pending stepper-controlled proportional valve promises both great performance and durability.