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Eaton releases new ESV9 valves

Power management company Eaton, whose US headquarters are located in Ohio, recently announced the company's ESV9 series of proportional solenoid cartridge valves.

Wood Group buys Amec Foster Wheeler

Wood Group is buying Amec Foster Wheeler, an international company with numerous locations throughout the US, in an all-share takeover deal worth about USD $2.

Howard Energy appoints 2 new leadership members

Texas-based Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC (HEP) has appointed two new industry veterans to its leadership team: Roy Patton as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Executive Vice President, and Brett Braden as General Counsel and Senior Vice President.

L’Orange buys Fluid Mechanics

US fuel injections systems company Fluid Mechanics has become part of L’Orange, the German specialist in electronically-controlled, high-pressure injection technology for diesel and heavy fuel oil engines.

SOR releases 3 new valve & controller products

SOR Inc., owned and operated by SOR Controls Group, Ltd. (SCG) headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, is introducing three new valve and controller products to their measurement and control line of instrumentation: 1450 close-coupled control valve, 1451 freezeless control valve and 1600 series liquid level controller.

HST President to receive STEP award

The Manufacturing Institute will award the STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award to Kathryn Miller, President of HST Materials Inc.

Danfoss adds new Regional Sales Manager

Danfoss, a manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial and water systems, has appointed Scott Cohen as Regional Business Development Manager for its non-residential heating business in North America.

Asahi/America announces Omni Type-27 ball valve

Asahi/America, Inc., a leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technologies, has announced the next generation Omni ball valve: the Omni Type-27.

Emerson introduces digital downhole data logger

Emerson Automation Solutions, which has offices throughout North America, has launched the Paine 328-12-0010 pressure and temperature data logger and digital transmitter, a high precision solution for process measurement and data logging in downhole drilling applications.

Lindal to build new facility in Columbus

Lindal Group, a manufacturer of valves, actuators and spray caps for aerosol products used in pharmaceuticals, food, technical, cosmetics, and household industries, has finalized its plan to expand in the US market by building a USD $20 million manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio.