News

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Parker Names Matt Jacobson Vice President/President-Filtration Group

Parker Hannifin Corp's Board of Directors has elected Matthew A. Jacobson for Vice President and President – Filtration Group.

Rotork: From Flow Control to Future-maker

Industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce environmental impact while increasing efficiency. Rotork, a global leader in intelligent flow control, is transforming how major industries achieve these goals.

FCM Announces the Acquisition of Aquatrol Inc.

Flow Control Management (FCM), announces the acquisition of Aquatrol Inc., a U.S.-based valve manufacturer.

GF to Acquire VAG Group for Infrastructure Flow Solutions

GF has signed an agreement to acquire the VAG-Group, a Germany-based global manufacturer and supplier of water utility valve solutions.

SLB Launches New Well Tech to Boost Production and Recovery

SLB recently launched Electris, a portfolio of digitally enabled electric well completions technologies designed to boost production and recovery.

Kinitics KVA38 Actuator Reaches One Million Repositions

Kinitics Automation’s KVA38 Valve Actuator completed more than one million repositions during a long-term test at the company’s headquarters in Vancouver, Canada.

Oxford Appoints New CCO and Projects Further Global Growth

Oxford Flow has appointed Fernando Arce-Larreta as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as the business announces a 52% increase in global headcount.

Oliver Valves Recognized with King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Oliver Valves has been honored with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

MSS Publishes Revised Standards for Manual Operation of Valves

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announced that the SP-91-2025 Guidelines has been revised and published.

Williams Appoints New COO to Leadership Team

Williams Companies Inc. has appointed Larry Larsen to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).