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Rotork generates actuator solution

Rotork, a global actuator manufacturer and flow control company with locations throughout the US, has received an order for 220 pneumatic actuators for the NASR Phase II full field development project in the UAE.

Chesterton introduces new seal innovation

A.W. Chesterton Company, which has multiple locations throughout North America, has introduced their latest mechanical seal innovation – the Chesterton 250L Cartridge Double Seal with features that aim to simplify mechanical seal installation.

ASCO announces product expansion

New-Jersey based ASCO, a leading manufacturer of valves and actuators, has announced that its Numatics G3 Series and Numatics 580 Series electronic platforms have been expanded to control up to 128 solenoid valves on a single valve manifold assembly.

Emerson upgrades handheld communicator

Emerson, whose headquarters are located in Missouri, USA, has upgraded one of its handheld communicators with automatic synchronisation technology.

CBV Controlled Ball Valves from HANTEMP Controls

The stainless steel CBV Controlled Ball Valves from Illinois-based HANTEMP Controls are designed for use in for many industrial refrigeration applications.

Chesterton introduces VOC coatings to US & Canada

A.W. Chesterton Company recently announced the introduction of a new range of low VOC coatings formulated by their European affiliate, Ceramic Polymer GmbH.

Additions to WMFTG BioPure range

Additions to the BioPure range from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, whose US headquarters are located in Massachusetts, aim to reinforce the organization’s position as a leading provider of technologies for complete high purity fluid path solution.

Jacobs extends agreement with Chevron

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has signed a master services agreement (MSA) expansion amendment with Chevron Products Company to provide elective construction management services on an as-needed basis at the company’s refineries in El Segundo and Richmond, California, Pascagoula, Mississippi and Salt Lake City, as well as at various terminals across the US.

Petrobras authorized to export idle LNG cargoes

Reuters are reporting that Brazil's Petroleo Brasileiro SA has been authorized to export idle LNG in the spot market. Petrobras has been given the green light to export up to 6.

New development brings jobs to Houston

McCord Development divided northeast Houston’s Generation Park's 4,000-acre commercial development into districts, and one of the districts - the 25-acre Lockwood Business Park - is set to open at the end of 2017 with GHX Industrial.