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RAYS Introduces New Ball Valve

Rising Stem Ball Valve (RSBV) is a new type of ball valve, which is mainly used to cut off, distribute, and change the flow direction of a medium in the pipeline.

Sean Andersen Awarded by Committee F25

ASTM International’s Committee on Ships and Marine Technology (F25) has given the John Haas Memorial Award to Sean Andersen of Dixon Valve US.

ExxonMobil Partners on the PHP Project

Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC (KMTP), EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, LLC (EagleClaw), and Apache Corporation have announced that Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) has signed a letter of intent to support the proposed Permian Highway Pipeline Project (PHP Project).

Adqvalve’s Scotch Yoke Pneumatic Actuator

Adqvalve’s scotch yoke pneumatic actuator is a piston type actuating mechanism, which is suitable for the switch cutting or metering control of the valve with a 90-degree angle.

AES Announces Inauguration of AES Colón CCGT

The AES Corporation (AES) recently inaugurated AES Colón, a 381 MW combined cycle power plant and the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Central America.

Control Valves with Low Emission Gland Packing

Azbil Corporation is now selling control valves with a low-emission gland packing system that reduces the leakage of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

SPIROL Announces Two Facilities Certified to IATF 16949

SPIROL International Corporation, a global manufacturer of Engineered Fasteners, Shims and Installation Equipment, announced that two of its manufacturing facilities have recently been certified to IATF 16949:2016.

Valtorc Awarded International Globe Award

Gov. Nathan Deal, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), presented 40 Georgia businesses with GLOBE (Georgia Launching Opportunities By Exporting) Awards at the 2018 Go Global reception at the Atlanta History Center.

Test Industry Opens Subsidiary in Wisconsin

Test Industry S.p.A, a worldwide leader of testing solutions for automotive, hydraulics, aerospace, and defense has announced the opening of its newest subsidiary, Test Industry America, Inc.

Plan to Finish Alabama Nuclear Plant after 30 Years

Details have emerged of a plan to complete the Bellefonte Nuclear Power Plant in Alabama, and its two Babcock & Wilcox pressurized water reactors.