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Krohne launches new Optimass flowmeter

Flow measurement specialist Krohne, which has locations throughout North America, has introduced a new Optimass 2000 S400 16-inch Coriolis mass flowmeter.

Emerson launches new website

CoreMedia, a digital experience (DX) company, has announced that Emerson, a global leader in technology and engineering, whose headquarters are located in Missouri, has launched its new content-driven B2B website, Emerson.

REXA receives Global Trade Award

REXA, a leader in Electraulic™ Technology, has announced that it has received a Global Trade Award by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts International Business Council (AIM-IBC).

Metso announce new Digital Program

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 set up a Digital Program to help accelerate the company to a new level in digital capabilities, required to succeed in the future of minerals processing and flow control.

Baker Hughes develops adaptive drill bit

Baker Hughes, whose headquarters are located in Houston, Texas, has announced the commercial release of its TerrAdapt™ adaptive drill bit, which aims to deliver dramatic improvements in drilling economics by using automation to mitigate downhole dysfunctions that cause inefficient drilling and costly tool failures.

Solvay PPS grades certified for potable water

Solvay Specialty Polymers, a manufacturer of high-performance polymers, with many locations throughout the US, recently announced that two Ryton® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grades have been certified for drinking water contact according to NSF 61 (USA), WRAS (UK), W270 DVGW and KTW (Germany), ACS (France), and DM 174 (Italy).

Weir announces large valve order

Weir Flow Control, a division of Weir Group, a manufacturer of valves and pumps for the global power, downstream oil and gas, and industrial markets, with over 60 sales, service and manufacturing centres across the US, has announced a major valve order for Maersk Oil.

Setpoint IS extends into Houston market

Setpoint Integrated Solutions (Setpoint IS) has announced the expansion of its distribution contract for the Flowserve heritage product lines Durco, Atomac and Automax.

Parker Hannifin celebrates 100 years

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global leader in motion and control technologies, whose global headquarters are located in Ohio, celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on March 13th 2017, and also launched a centennial website at www.

CSV Midstream to build gas plant in Alberta

CSV Midstream Solutions Corporation has reached a non-binding agreement in principle with an intermediate exploration and production company to build, own and operate a gas processing facility in the Resthaven area of Alberta, Canada.