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WIKA has recently released their new monoflange valve. Due to the one-piece design, the model can withstand high overpressures.

Russel Metals Inc. has completed the announced acquisition of City Pipe & Supply.City Pipe & Supply is a leader in the supply of valves, pipes and fittings to oil and gas companies in the Permian Basin, as well as in the Eagle Ford, Granite Wash, Barnett basins and Haynesville, which together account for approximately 60% of active drilling rigs in the United States.

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has recently introduced a new range of Material Application Valves for the PrecisionCoat line of spray coating and dispense systems.

Balon Corporation has recently released the Balon Flanged Test and Tap™ Valve (TNT). Balon now offers the Flanged Test and Tap™ Valve (TNT) in flanged sizes 2", 3", and 4" ANSI 150, 300, and 600.

Rockford Systems, LLC. recently launched their Stallion Quick Ship Program (QSP), a fulfillment program that provides fast delivery of valve safety trains to improve organizational planning, profitability and productivity.

The oil and gas industry uses a variety of valves to regulate the flow in mechanical applications. Upstream, downstream,

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. has released a new pneumatic AUP piston actuator for pneumatically operated safety systems. The actuator is designed to close a reverse-acting gate valve upon loss of pneumatic pressure.

Baker Hughes, Consolidated has taken another step forward in the development and promotion of advanced solutions to reduce the carbon footprint and maximize operating efficiency.

In early October, Kennedy Valve sponsored and took part in Manufacturing Day along with other local manufacturers. The mission of Manufacturing Day is to address the skilled labor shortage, take charge of the public image of manufacturing, connect with future generations and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the industry.Team members from Kennedy’s production, quality, sales and human resources departments spent the day talking about the industry, new opportunities and the future of manufacturing with students from five counties – which included over 20 high schools.

Fred Schweighardt is a National Project Leader and International Expert for Airgas, an Air Liquide Company based out of Houston, Texas.