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SLB Recognized for Supply Chain Operations

SLB has been ranked No. 13 in the Gartner Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chain Top 15 for 2025.

Aalberts Appoints New CEO to Hydronic Flow Control Division

Aalberts has appointed Steve Kenny as the new Chief Executive Officer for Aalberts hydronic flow control.

Maintenance for Flow Control Actuators in Severe Service Applications

When the UK’s Buncefield oil storage terminal exploded in 2005 it was said to be the biggest blast in Europe since the Second World War. The disaster was caused by faulty equipment used to monitor the flow of petrol entering a tank and is a stark reminder of the need for a strict maintenance regime in severe service applications.

SLB OneSubsea Awarded EPC Contract for Equinor’s Fram Sør Project

SLB has announced that its OneSubsea joint venture has been offered an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor for a 12-well, all-electric Subsea Production System (SPS) in the Fram Sør field offshore Norway.

CORE Industrial Partners Announces Investment in Edwards Moving & Rigging

CORE Industrial Partners, a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, has announced its completion of the investment in Edwards Moving & Rigging, a provider of heavy hauling and rigging services to power generation, manufacturing, infrastructure/construction, and other end markets.

Swift Supply Acquires Platinum Valve Solutions

Swift Supply has acquired Platinum Valve Solutions to strengthen its position as a complete valve solutions provider and further enhance its product offering, technical expertise, and customer service.

Grundfos Finalizes Acquisition of Newterra

Grundfos has completed the acquisition of Newterra, a Pittsburgh, PA,-based water and wastewater treatment solutions company.

GD Energy Increases PSI for its Y-Shaped Drilling Module

GD Energy Products' (GDEP) Y-Shaped Drilling Module is now rated for operating pressures up to 10,000 psi to further meet stringent demands of the drilling industry.

Emerson’s Temperature Transmitter Delivers Accuracy, Stability, Diagnostic Coverage

Emerson has released its Rosemount 3144S Temperature Transmitter, designed to meet demanding temperature measurement challenges and provide increased efficiency and safety.

IMI Appoints Nick Rowson-Jones as VP Operations

In a move to strengthen its senior leadership team, IMI’s Industrial Automation sector has appointed Nick Rowson-Jones to Vice President of Operations.