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ATI linear actuators at BASF facility 20+ years

The BASF Corporation petrochemical complex in Port Arthur, Texas utilizes steam crackers to convert crude oil and natural gas feedstocks into ethylene, propylene, butadiene and other chemical building blocks.

Parker adds to its valve portfolio

Parker Hannifin, whose global headquarters are located in Ohio, has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be integrated with existing Parker valve ranges.

Crane Co. acquires Westlock Controls

Crane Co. has announced that it has acquired Westlock Controls from Emerson Electric Co. for cash consideration of USD $40 million.

Tribute, Inc. to host user’s group meeting in June

Tribute, Inc., a provider of industrial distribution management software with over 35 years of experience, will be holding their annual user's group meeting, TribNet, on June 23rd - 25th at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center.

Moog gas control valve upgrade

Moog Inc. has launched the Moog Gas Control 64 K Upgrade for GE 7FA turbines to extend the maintenance interval of gas control equipment on these turbines from the typical 48,000 hours of operation to 64,000 hours of operation.

Amec Foster Wheeler signs extension

Amec Foster Wheeler, an international company with numerous locations in the US, has announced that its completions and commissioning company, qedi, has signed an extension of its global Master Service Agreement with BP, which it has successfully delivered since 2012.

HFT welcomes on-site Weld Purge Monitor

With welded joints in oil and gas applications being critical, the inside of pipework must be purged with expensive argon gas to reduce the oxygen levels around the joint below 100 ppm.

Investment secured for Canadian export terminal

Royal Vopak and AltaGas Ltd. have announced that they have entered into a joint venture and will invest together in the development of the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET).

New President & CEO of Metso Corporation

Metso, a world leading industrial company, with many locations throughout the Americas, has appointed Nico Delvaux as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metso, effective at the beginning of November 2017 at the latest.

Danfoss develops valve assemblies for larger plant

Danfoss a manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls, whose North American headquarters are located in Maryland, has developed Hero Plant, a pre-fabricated flushing bypass arrangement for larger plant items such as air-handling units, heat exchangers and heater batteries.