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IMI Invests in Process Automation Business in South America Through New Facility

IMI has opened a new site at Jardim Iporanga, Sorocaba, Brazil, as part of a substantial investment in its Process Automation business in South America.

Danfoss Announces Rick Sporrer as New Director of Indirect Sales

Danfoss is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Sporrer as the new director of indirect sales, North America, at Danfoss Climate Solutions.

Wolseley Canada Announces Laureen Cushing as VP, Human Resources

Wolseley Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Laureen Cushing as Vice President, Human Resources.

Flowserve Releases New Smart Electric Actuator

Flowserve Corporation has released its new Limitorque QX Series B (QXb) quarter-turn smart electric actuator. Reliable flow control automation solutions are crucial for sustainable operations.

Pemex presents its Work Plan for 2025-2030

In the morning conference “Las mañaneras del pueblo” (The people's morning sessions) led by Mexican President Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and joined by Luz Elena González Escobar, MSc, Secretary of Energy, the CEO of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Dr. Víctor Rodríguez Padilla outlined the Work Plan for 2025-2030 that will make it possible to bolster the country's energy independence for the benefit of the people.

Stastia West to succeed Susannah Pierce as Shell Canada President and Country Chair

After years as President and Country Chair and many years at Shell, Susannah Pierce has elected to leave Shell service.

Kinder Morgan Closes on $640 Million Acquisition of a Natural Gas Gathering and Processing...

Kinder Morgan, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, closed on its previously announced $640 million acquisition of a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota from Outrigger Energy II LLC.

Hydraulics Manufacturer Moving Valve Production from China to Pennsylvania

A global manufacturer of hydraulic components plans to shift its valve production from China to a new plant in eastern Pennsylvania, company officials announced.

IMI Provides Digital Valve Controls for Use in Alaskan Pipelines

IMI is set to deliver 15 QuickTrak™ Digital Valve Control System and Positioners for one of the world’s largest oil pipelines, which spans approximately 800 miles (1,287 kms) across Alaska, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the efficiency and safety of this piece of critical infrastructure.

SLB Electrifies Well Control with Latest Tech

Global energy technology company SLB launched EWC™ electric well control technologies, which reduce capex and opex, while making mission-critical drilling operations safer.