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Rawson, Azbil Announce Distribution Partnership

Rawson, an ERIKS company, announced that it has signed a distribution partnership with Azbil North America (formerly Yamatake).

Use of Cast Duplex Stainless Steels for Valves

For many years, the 300 series austenitic stainless steels have been the workhorse alloys for various corrosive applications for Valve Industries.

CORTEC Receives SIL Certification for CRV Valves

CORTEC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality API valves and manifolds, has received a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) certification on its Model Series “CRV” Pressure Relief Valves and Model Series “D” and “LD” Trunnion Ball Valves, which verify the safety of the products.

Duane Radtke Elected Vice-Chairman of Devon Energy Boar

Devon Energy Corp. has announced that the company’s board of directors has elected Duane C. Radtke as its new vice-chairman.

December’s Spotlight Company: VAC

Valve Accessories and Controls (VAC) designs, manufactures and markets quality products for controlling actuators in various flow control markets.

API Standard for Christmas Tree & Wellhead Equipment

The American Petroleum Institute has released its newest valve standard as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to improve operational safety and environmental protection.

DFT Installs Solar Panels at Facility

Most manufacturing operations take a substantial amount of power to operate, often making it difficult for industry stakeholders to effectively reduce their carbon footprint.

Flomatic’s New Model 508S6 Ball Check Valve

Flomatic® Corporation has introduced their new Model 508S6 Ball Check Valve; a simple, yet reliable 316 stainless steel check valve.

Managing Aging Plants USA Conference & Expo a Success

The second Managing Aging Plants USA Conference & Exhibition, powered by Stainless Steel World Americas, was held this past November 13th and 14th, 2018 at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Miniature 2-way Inert Solenoid Valve

Innovation in miniature continues to be the mission for THE LEE COMPANY proven by their ability to develop innovative miniature precision fluid control components.