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Emerson Recognized for Environmental Stewardship

Emerson’s New Jersey facility for fluid control & pneumatics has been recognized by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection for its leadership in Environmental Stewardship.

AGF Obtains Patent for Purge and Vent Valve

AGF Manufacturing recently stated that a patent for their Purge & Vent valve was granted. The patent covers the company's PURGENVENT sprinkler air vent product line, which will reduce corrosion in wet pipe fire sprinkler systems by releasing the trapped air.

Valtorc Wins 2019 GLOBE Award

Valtorc has recently been awarded the 2019 GLOBE award. Valtorc International met the criteria for a GLOBE Award by having had export sales in at least one new international market this year.

Amsted Seals & Forming Acquires Clark Seals Ningbo

Amsted Seals and Forming, a sealing solutions and metal fabrication company, recently acquired Clark Seals Ningbo, which will be renamed Amsted Seals Ningbo (ASN).

Techcon Releases TS9800 Series Jet Valve

Techcon, the precision fluid dispensing technologies company, has launched the new TS9800 Series Jet Valve Dispensing System.

Valves for the Chemical & Petrochemical Industry

Throughout the process industries, emission control has become increasingly important in valve selection, seal design and ultimately system reliability.

Emerson Releases ASCO Pneumatic Pinch Valve

Emerson has launched its ASCO™ Series 273 Pinch Valve for the life sciences market. This new series expands on Emerson’s already-extensive pneumatic valve offering to single-use batch applications in bioreactor and fermentation tanks, tangential flow filters and chromatography skids, among other applications.

Leslie Controls Releases K-Max Rotary Control Valve

Leslie Controls, a manufacturer of valves for the power generation, industrial, marine and oil and gas markets, has released the K-Max Eccentric Plug Rotary Control Valve.

JB Industries Acquires C&D Valve

JB Industries, a US manufacturer of HVAC/R tools and accessories, has recently completed its acquisition of C&D Valve.

November Cover Story: Microfinish Valves

With an emphasis on innovation and quality, Microfinish Valves Pvt. Ltd has become an established player in the flow control industry.