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Linear actuators web videos from Thomson

Thomson Industries, based in Radford, Virginia, has released new videos to illustrate step-by-step methods on how to install and control actuators.

580 Series IO-Link from Emerson

Emerson, a global leader in technology and engineering, whose headquarters are located in Missouri, USA, has announced the introduction of an IO-Link® communication option, expanding the ASCO Numatics 580 Series fieldbus electronics platform.

Harbour Group acquires Marshall Excelsior Co.

Michigan-based Marshall Excelsior Co. (MEC), a designer and manufacturer of flow control products used in the transportation and storage of liquified petroleum gas and anhydrous ammonia, has been acquired by Harbour Group.

Three service companies join forces

Power Services Group, Inc. (PSG), headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina, has announced the joining of the three existing Airco companies with Orbital Energy Services (OES) and Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inc.

Trelleborg launches e-learning tool

Trelleborg, a leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments, which has numerous locations throughout North America, has developed an interactive e-learning tool that includes a series of lessons covering how to install the ElastopipeTM flexible piping system for offshore installations.

Metso receives entrepreneurial award

Metso, a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates, recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries, with many locations throughout the Americas, has been awarded in South Korea with the prize of Best Foreign Entrepreneur in 2016.

Subsea 7 awarded contract offshore Gulf of Mexico

Subsea 7 has announced the award of a large contract by BP as part of the deepwater Mad Dog 2 development, located approximately 190 miles south of New Orleans.

Watson-Marlow announces ASEPCO in-line valves

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG), which has offices located throughout the Americas, as well as globally, has announced ASEPCO Weirless Radial diaphragmâ„¢ valves, contamination-free technology that eliminates dead legs and cross-contamination.

Festo introduces new valves

Festo recently introduced a new family of sanitary ball, angle seat and pinch valves at Interphex 2017 at the Javits Center in New York City.

HFT unveils new stoppers for pipes

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (HFT), whose US headquarters are located in Florida, has unveiled a range of lightweight inflatable stoppers for pipes in the oil & gas sector to prevent the entry of debris into pipes.