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New motorized pinch valves series S170/S370

ASCO Numatics Sirai Srl, with North American offices located in New Jersey, USA and Ontario, Canada, has designed a new series of valves controlled by an electric stepper motor combined with an electronic management board.

3D valve configurator from Automatic Valve Corp.

Automatic Valve Corp. a leading manufacturer of pneumatic directional control valves based in Novi, Michigan, USA, has announced the launch of their new 3D valve configurator for their Namur mount control valve product line.

FSA releases updated handbook

The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) recently released a complete update of their Expansion Joints – Piping Technical Handbook.

Curtiss-Wright develops aerospace data system

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division has introduced the Smart Backplane subsystem (KAM/CSB/12U), a rugged multi-slot chassis designed specifically to address the unique performance and environmental requirements of data acquisition, data processing and recording in radiation-intensive space environments.

VanAire appoints new CEO, Quality Manager

VanAire, a leading manufacturer of engineered valve automation hardware and wastewater pre-treatment systems, has announced that Steven Soderman has joined the company’s leadership team as Chief Executive Officer and Quality Manager.

Sevan Marine and Fluor enter agreement

Sevan Marine ASA has announced that (through its subsidiary HiLoad LNG AS) it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Fluor Corp.

World’s largest gate valve created in Texas

What is believed to be the world’s largest water gate valve has been created in Texas, USA. Blackhall Engineering, based in West Yorkshire, UK, designed the valve, which is the first of six 40 ft.

Mueller Industries set to open factory in Bahrain

Mueller Industries, Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic fittings, pipe and valves, refrigeration valves and fittings and more, with operations in the US, Canada, Mexico, China and Great Britain, has begun construction on its first regional copper tube manufacturing facility in Bahrain, which is set to open in 2018.

Parker-Hannifin renames O-ring division

Premium motion and control technologies provider, Parker-Hannifin Corporation's PH O-Ring Division has been renamed Parker O-Ring & Engineered Seals Division, following the consolidation of its Engineered Material Group.

KRG to sell valve component provider PAS

KRG Capital Partners, a Denver-based buyout firm, has entered into a merger agreement to sell PAS International Holdings, Inc.