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New FFU Universal Gate Valve from Coperion

Coperion has developed a new discharge gate valve for controlled bulk material flow from storage bins and hoppers to downstream process steps.

Rotork Enhances Data Collection with Industrial Ethernet

Rotork is excited to introduce its fully integrated ethernet actuator, which is compatible with EtherNet/IP Modbus TCP and PROFINET protocols.  

Valworx Presents Quick Close Electric Actuator

Valworx Quick Close electric actuators offer cycle times as short as two seconds.

GEMÜ R470 Tugela Housing Expansion

GEMÜ has extended the double-eccentric GEMÜ R470 Tugela butterfly valve around the U section and lug body configurations.

Book Your Booth for Valve World Mexico 2024!

Valve World Mexico 2024 will be held on November 20th & 21st, 2024 at the Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel in Mexico City!

Tailings Tank Level Control Valves in Mining Applications: Sizing Philosophy Approach

Tailings tank level control valves in mining applications play a critical role in mineral processing, especially in the process of increasing water recovery, which is paramount for improving the environmental sustainability of mining projects.

Chevron to Boost Oil and Natural Gas Recovery at Two Facilities in U.S. Gulf...

Chevron Corporation announced that it started water injection operations at two projects to boost oil and natural gas recovery at the company’s existing Jack/St. Malo and Tahiti facilities in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Oxygen-Ready Ball Valves

Following a comprehensive examination by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), GEMÜ BB02, B22, B42 and B52 ball valves have been deemed “suitable for use with oxygen”.

KSB USA/North America to Expand Henrico County Facility

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that KSB USA/North America, a leading supplier of pumps and industrial valves, will invest $25 million to expand its Henrico County facility, adding an additional loading dock office space and updating its shipping and receiving area and common areas for employees.

Velan Inc. Signs Main Services Agreement with GEH SMR Technologies Canada Ltd.

Velan Inc. announced that it has entered into a Main Services Agreement (“MSA”) with GEH SMR Technologies Canada Ltd. to provide certain products and services that may be required by GEH for the provision of a stand-alone Small Modular Reactor (“SMR”) to Ontario Power Generation Inc.