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Our editors gather news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the valve and actuation industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the design, manufacturing, supply, maintenance and use of industrial valves and actuators. We focus both on engineered products as off the shelf products.
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Emerson wins CCGT retrofit deal

Missouri-based Emerson has been selected to retrofit outdated controls at the Elektrik Uretim Ambarli A combined-cycle power plant (CCGT) in Istanbul, Turkey.

Shell and Petrobras sign agreement

Royal Dutch Shell and Petrobras recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term mutual collaboration in developing pre-salt fields in Brazil.

Micromazza develops new Globo valve

Brazilian company Micromazza has announced the development of the Globo valve. It has a shutter that moves in a linear direction to adjust the seat, and is designed to work with a variety of fluids such as water, oils, steam, gases and liquids in general.

Present at Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas!

Experts from all aspects of the fugitive emissions industry are invited to submit an abstract for either a paper or a detailed presentation for the Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas 2018 Conference.

Eaton launches CLS Load Sense Mobile Valve Line

Power management company Eaton, whose US headquarters are located in Ohio, recently showcased its line of CLS Load Sense Sectional Mobile Valves at its Searcy, Arkansas, manufacturing facility.

ETEL announces new ZAO Force-Controlled Actuator

ETEL, a Switzerland-based company that has exclusive North American distribution through HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in Schaumburg, IL, has announced its new ZAO Force-Controlled Actuator, adding to its range of advanced motion systems.

CBS ArcSafe introduces new remote switch actuator

Denton, Texas-based CBS ArcSafe®, a leading manufacturer of remote racking and switching solutions for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, has introduced its remote switch actuator (RSA) for the Siemens Vacu-Break® V2F and V7F series of fusible panel units.

HRS electric actuator product line expanded

Hayward Flow Control, headquartered in North Carolina, USA, has announced the release of the next phase of HRS Series Industrial Electric Actuators.

Valero announces new pipeline project

V-Tex Logistics, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Magellan Pipeline Company, L.