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New General Manager at Farris Engineering

North Carolina-based Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial Division has announced that Andrew Masullo has been appointed to the position of General Manager (GM) of Farris Engineering.

Olivier Le Peuch new Cameron Group President

Following the recent appointment of R. Scott Rowe to President and Chief Executive Officer at Flowserve, Olivier Le Peuch will take over as President of Cameron Group, which has multiple locations throughout North America.

Pembina Pipeline reaches agreement with Chevron

Pembina Pipeline Corp. has reached an agreement with Chevron Canada Ltd. to build natural gas pipelines and processing facilities for a potential production operation northwest of Edmonton.

Emerson planning $500K expansion

The Sherman Economic Development Corp. (SEDCO) recently approved a USD $150,000 grant for Emerson Process Management, based in Sherman, Texas, because of its plan to hire new employees and bring in USD $500,000 in new equipment.

Honeywell wins contract for petrochemicals project

Illinois-based Honeywell UOP has announced that Zhejiang Petrochemical Co. Ltd (ZPC) will use a range of their process technology for a new integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China.

FCX Performance acquires Renew Valve & Machine Co.

Flow control products distributor FCX Performance recently announced that it has acquired Michigan-based Renew Valve & Machine Co.

SoCalGas to install up to 60 new valves

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has announced that it will upgrade or replace 50 to 60 pipeline valves in 2017 to further enhance the safety of its system.

Harrington Plastics opens new El Paso branch

Harrington Industrial Plastics has announced a new sales location in El Paso, Texas. Opened on February 6th 2017, the new branch offers local inventory of components for complete systems, including valves & automation, piping & fittings, piping accessories, instrumentation, tubing/hose, pumps & accessories, filtration, tanks & accessories and FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) structure & grating components.

New Independent Director at TransCanada

TransCanada Corporation has announced the appointment of a new Independent Director, Stéphan Crétier, effective 17th February 2017.

Rotork increase safety at Mauritius Intl. Airport

In a project to increase safety, Rotork Skilmatic SI electro-hydraulic actuators have been installed in the Joint Users Hydrant Installation (JUHI) fuel storage depot at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport in Mauritius.