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Flexible industrial refrigeration valve station

HANTEMP Controls, a manufacturer of stainless steel controlled ball valves, float switches, solenoid valves, pressure regulators and flange unions for industrial refrigeration systems, have announced their Stainless Steel RR Flexible Station.

Marathon Oil announces divestiture & acquisition

Marathon Oil Corporation has announced it has signed an agreement to sell its Canadian subsidiary, which includes a 20 percent non-operated interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project (AOSP), to Shell and Canadian Natural Resources Limited for USD $2.

John Crane marks 100-year anniversary

John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, which is headquartered in Chicago, celebrated its 100th anniversary on March 9th, 2017.

First US refineries to be built in 40 years

MMEX Resources Corp., a global energy company focusing on the acquisition, development and financing of oil, gas, refining and infrastructure projects in Texas and South America, recently announced that it plans to build a USD $450 million crude oil refinery in the West Texas Permian Basin, subject to the receipt of required governmental permits and completion of required debt and equity financing.

Precision Global launches new website

New York-based Precision Global, a leading manufacturer of valves, actuators and other dispensing solutions serving a variety of end markets, recently announced the launch of its redesigned website.

Flex-A-Seal acquires H&S Sealing

Vermont-based Flex-A-Seal, a manufacturer of custom engineered mechanical seals and welded metal bellows, recently acquired H&S Sealing.

Amec Foster Wheeler awarded contract in Chile

Amec Foster Wheeler, an international company with numerous locations in the US, has announced it has been awarded an owner’s engineer contract by GNL Quintero to provide engineering services at the Quintero regasification terminal in Chile.

Eaton announces new ASV60 steering valve

Power management company Eaton, whose US headquarters are located in Ohio, recently announced the new ASV60 steering valve, which is designed to reduce cab noise and improve machine flexibility and intelligence.

Proserv launches new subsea sampling technology

Global energy services company Proserv, whose headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., has launched a new subsea sampling cylinder that aims to improve the quality of results and reduce risks normally associated with sample transfer.

Telescoping Curb Box from A.Y. McDonald Mfg

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., a leading manufacturer of plumbing valves, high pressure gas valves and meter bars, waterworks brass, pumps and water systems, whose headquarters are located in Iowa, has released its new Telescoping Curb Box.