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Hydratight launches machining services product

Hydratight, whose US headquarters are located in Deer Park, Texas, has launched a new tool which is designed to make pipeline machining services safer for technicians.

REXA partners with Compressor Controls corp.

Massachusetts-based REXA, an industry leader in Electraulic™ Technology, and Compressor Controls Corporation (CCC), a leading supplier of turbomachinery control solutions, have announced a joint initiative to modernize steam turbine controls for enhanced performance based upon each company’s core competency.

Joining Technologies Inc. spins off new company

Joining Technologies Inc. has spun off its American Cladding Technologies division as a wholly owned subsidiary. American Cladding, located in East Granby, Connecticut, provides laser metal deposition services.

Flowserve appoints interim CFO

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, which is headquartered in Texas, has announced that John E.

Agreement for PLEMs autonomous shutdown valve

Offspring International (OIL), has announced an exclusive worldwide agency agreement with valve actuator and control systems supplier, Paladon Systems, for its innovative autonomous shutdown valve (ASV) for pipeline end manifolds (PLEM).

Valve Index opens new outlet in Texas

Valve Index recently announced the opening of their new 60,000 sq. ft. sales and distribution outlet in Missouri City, Texas.

YPF & Shell sign deal for Vaca Muerta project

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF SA has announced that it has reached a preliminary deal with Royal Dutch Shell Plc to develop oil and gas assets in the Vaca Muerta shale field, involving a USD $300 million investment from Shell.

CAREL expands series of expansion valves

CAREL, a multinational control specialist for the air-conditioning, refrigeration and air humidification sectors, whose US headquarters are located in Pennsylvania, has extended its electronic expansion valve offering to include a new series with one valve body for all sizes – the ExV-Z.

New Managing Director at Burns & McDonnell

Randy Schmidt has been named Managing Director of the Burns & McDonnell Terminals and Pipelines group, replacing Ted Born, who is retiring.

Rotork products receive LR approval

Rotork’s IQ3 intelligent electric valve actuators have received Lloyds Register Type Approval to Test Specification 1 (July 2015) for use in the marine industry.