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Toggle Valve Design Improves Efficiency

One of the largest chip manufacturers wanted to improve the safety and efficiency of its operations while working on its chemical distribution system.

SAMSON Canada, Gerrie Electric partnership

SAMSON has concluded an agreement between its Canadian operations and Gerrie Electric, making it SAMSON’s latest authorized partner.

Call for Presentations for Valve World Americas

Join the Knowledge & Networking Experience! Be a part the premier valve event in America and network with the leading minds driving ahead innovation and excellence in the fields of valve manufacture, use and maintenance.

Solon Celebrates 70 Years of Innovation

In 1949, four engineering graduates of Case Western University in Cleveland, OH joined together to form Solon Manufacturing Company in a post-war industrialism era.

AURELIUS Acquires VAG

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA will acquire VAG from the U.S. based Rexnord. VAG supplies valves for water treatment and distribution, wastewater management, dams, power stations and the energy industry across the globe.

APCO 60” Swing Check Valves in Pump Station

Four 60” APCO CVS-6000-AC swing check valves are installed at a major metropolitan airport pump station. This pump station directs stormwater away from the airport to protect it against flooding damage during tropical storms.

Kim Forgues Named Vice-President, Human Resources

Wolseley Canada Inc. (Wolseley) announced the appointment of Kim Forgues to the position of Vice-President, Human Resources.

Resolving Surface Finishing Challenges

Flexible hones address surface roughness and increased dimensional changes for anodized cylinders that mate with other parts To permit the use of aluminum instead of other, heavier metals in industrial applications, many cylinders are anodized to create an extremely hard surface that is wear-resistant, corrosion resistant, non-conductive and lubricious.

Leslie Controls Awarded Contract for Submarines

Leslie Controls, a CIRCOR International brand, and a worldwide manufacturer of valves for the power generation, industrial, marine and oil and gas markets for over a century, announces that it has been awarded a $5.

Check Valves for Steam Turbine Protection

Steam turbines are the heart of power generation facilities, therefor steam turbine manufacturers and owners want to protect their steam turbines from various issues.