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SKF releases electromechanical linear actuators

SKF are set to release their new range of electromechanical linear actuators. The CAHB-20E, CAHB-21E and CAHB-22E aim to offer more than double the rated load compared with previous CAHB designs, to deliver a maximum thrust of 10,000N and a holding force of up to 20,000N, ensuring maximum operational safety.

Contracts awarded to Samsung Engineering & KBR

Texas LNG LLC has announced that it has awarded Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd and KBR Inc. contracts to construct its proposed 4 million tpy LNG export facility.

Velan appoints Yves Leduc as CEO

Velan Inc., whose world headquarters are located in Montreal, Quebec, has announced the completion of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) succession plan with the appointment of Yves Leduc as CEO.

HFT welcomes an extra gas purge for weld purging

Weld purging is essential when welding metal tubes and pipes made from stainless steel, titanium, chrome and nickel steels, where a high strength joint or a clean and smooth joint is needed.

Venture Global LNG to use GE Oil & Gas technology

Venture Global LNG, whose headquarters are located in Washington, has signed an agreement with GE Oil & Gas for providing a plant-wide technology solution for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities currently under development in Louisiana.

BC approves TransCanada pipeline project

According to The Canadian Press, the provincial government of British Columbia (BC) has approved a proposed expansion of one of TransCanada’s natural gas pipelines in the region.

Proportion-Air introduces QPV1

Proportion-Air, which is headquartered in Indiana, has introduced the QPV1, which is a high resolution pressure control valve.

Flotech receives approval from Powell Company

The Wm. Powell Company recently approved Flotech as an authorized modification and repair facility for Powell Valves, which is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Metso expands on ANSYS simulation software

Metso, a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates, recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries, with many locations throughout the Americas, claims that it will develop the next generation of its flow control equipment faster and more economically thanks to a new agreement with ANSYS, expanding its access to engineering simulation software and services.

Valve manufacturer makes 2 new appointments

Galland Henning Nopak Inc., a manufacturer of high-density balers and hydraulic and pneumatic valves and cylinders, based in Wisconsin, revealed that it will appoint Brian Sternberg to President and Sudarshan Sharma to Chief Engineer.