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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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Emerson Launches New Pulse Valve

Emerson has recently introduced its newly redesigned ASCO Series 353 Pulse Valve. The valve is designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users achieve a more effective, efficient and convenient bag cleaning every time.Because it hits peak pressure quickly, the Series 353 creates a more effective cleaning process.

Inspiring Environmental Innovation

Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas brings together a community of end users, EPCs, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers dedicated to improving workplace practices, in efforts to reduce environmental damage caused by industrial emissions.

Fastener Failures are not an Option

It can be easy to underestimate the role of a fastener. Oftentimes, an engineer’s main focus is on an application itself, such as a valve or hose.

DeZurik Opens Alberta Valve Service Center

DeZurik, a US-based valve manufacturer, has opened a new Rapid Fulfilment and Service Centre in Leduc, Alberta, Canada to service the region’s oil sands and mining industries.

Severn Glocon Announces Blue Water Energy Investment

Severn Glocon Group has recently announced a new multi-million pound investment from Blue Water Energy. The deal, which is subject to certain conditions, sees team member Colin Findlay take on the role of new CEO who will lead the implementation of a plan for expansion and who will focus on new product developments.

RTK® Introduces REflex Quick Change Seat Control Valve

RTK®, a CIRCOR International brand, and an international leader in the design and manufacture of control valves and actuators, introduces the REflex Quick Change Seat Control Valve with REact 30 DC-PoP smart actuator, a flexible all-in-one solution for noise reduction and high pressure drop applications.The REflex QCS Control Valve assembles and disassembles in four quick steps without the need for special tools, accelerating maintenance by up to 85% for efficiency and cost-savings.

Proco Products Enters 2020 with a New CEO

As 2019 came to a close, Proco Products announced the retirement of CEO Edward R. Marchese on December 31. Edward joined Proco Products, Inc in 1999 as Executive Vice-President.

The Lee Company Releases Genvi Solenoid Valves

The Lee Company recently introduced the Genvi™ LGV Series control valves, which are a new generation of versatile and innovative 3-port solenoid valves that offer high flow rates and low power in a miniature, 10mm package.

S&OP: How to Overcome Major Hurdles

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) can be instrumental in aligning all business functions to transform struggling companies into well-oiled machines.

Inserta Introduces Ic Optimizer In-line Control Valves

Inserta® Products recently released the ic OptimizerTM in-line control module. This is a new and innovative self-contained flange mounted hydraulic control module.