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Cortec & Weir Partner for Valve Repairs

Weir Oil & Gas and Cortec USA have recently signed a contract to provide authorized repairs for Cortec’s chokes, valves, manifolds and API accessories product range.

Clarke Valve’s Shutter Valve Approved for Sale in EU

Clarke Valve recently announced that its shutter valve is now approved for sale to oil and gas customers and all end users in the European Union (EU).

Pima Valve Acquired by Hunt Valve

Hunt Valve, a US specialty valve engineering and manufacturing company, recently completed their acquisition of Pima Valve.Pima Valve supplies severe-duty bronze marine valves, and a large variety of special bronze and alloy steel products that meet specific performance requirements for U.S., Canadian and NATO-friendly Navy ships and commercial marine applications.“We are proud to support Hunt Valve’s growth both organically and through acquisitions of high-performing businesses such as MB Valve and now Pima Valve,” said Stephen Griesemer, Partner at May River Capital.

ARI-Armaturen Releases New Bellows Seal Valves

ARI-Armaturen USA LP has recently released the ARI “FABA” Plus valve. This valve is reliably sealed, even under adverse conditions.

Assured Automation Releases Emergency Shutdown Valves

Assured Automation has launched their new thermally activated Emergency Shutdown Valves (ESDs). These valves are critical components in refinery, terminal and distribution safety systems.

Tech Talk: Actuators Running on Brushless DC Motors

With no need for compressed air, early electric actuators could operate with less sound and less maintenance than the predominant pneumatic actuator.

Stuart Spears Retires from MRC Global

After 43 years with MRC Global, Stuart Spears, MRC Global VP – Valves, Automation, Measurement & Instrumentation, has retired.Mr.

DeZURIK Releases New Willamette VMC Valve CAD Models

DeZURIK, a global leader in manufacturing valves for water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, has released new CAD models for their 6-48” (150-1200mm) Willamette VMC metal seated cone valves.

Emerson Breaks Ground on New Service Center

On August 29, 2019, Emerson, a global leader in automation solutions, broke ground with an official ceremony for their new Service Center at Calcasieu Industrial Park in Sulphur, La.

October Market Report: Surging Valve Markets

Industrial valve sales will exceed USD$64.5 billion worldwide this year. In general, the market is growing at approximately 3-4 percent per year and in most countries is growing at 1 percent higher than GDP (Gross Domestic Products).