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ExxonMobil expanding Gulf Coast capacity

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, Darren Woods, recently announced that the company is expanding its manufacturing capacity along the US Gulf Coast through planned investments of USD $20 billion over a 10-year period, in order to take advantage of the American energy revolution.

Amec Foster Wheeler wins Shell EFA

Amec Foster Wheeler, an international company with numerous locations in the US, has announced that it has signed a global Enterprise Framework Agreement (EFA) with Shell Global Solutions International B.

Barnes Group to acquire Gammaflux

Barnes Group Inc., a global industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Virginia-based Gammaflux L.

Stainless steel electric cylinders from Tolomatic

Tolomatic, a leading supplier of electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators and power transmission products for factory automation, have announced that their ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinders are designed to IP69k rating specifications for clean-in-place, high-temperature, high-pressure caustic wash downs.

AUMA in six-plant actuator deal

AUMA, a manufacturer of actuators for nuclear power plants, with numerous locations throughout the US, is currently supplying nearly 2300 actuators for six large coal-fired power plants being built by NTPC, India’s largest power utility.

American Midstream and DAPL announce agreement

American Midstream Partners, LP (AMID) has announced it has entered a connection agreement with Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), the 1172 mile, 30 in.

America set to export first LNG on Canada’s behalf

A year after shipping its first cargo of shale gas overseas, the US is looking to do the same for Canada. Cheniere Energy Inc.

GE appoints seven new company officers

GE, a global digital industrial company, with multiple locations throughout North and South America, has announced the appointment of seven new company officers.

Fukoku plans expansion in Laurens County

A Japanese manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products, as well as seals for industrial applications, has announced its plans to expand its operations in Laurens County, South Carolina.

Well intervention valve supply deal

Interventek Subsea Engineering will supply its in-riser Revolution well intervention valve to Professional Rental Tools (PRT) LLC.