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New partnership for Zahroof Valves

Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI), whose main office is located in Houston, Texas, recently announced its partnership with Drivetrain Power and Propulsion.

Zion Research publishes new valve market report

According to a recent report published by Zion Research, the global industrial valves market accounted for USD $65 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach USD $88.

Merger between Johnson Controls and Tyco approved

Shareholders have approved the USD $14 billion merger between Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI), a global technology and industrial company, and Tyco International PLC (TYC), a company which develops practical, integrated fire protection and security solutions for increasingly complex environments.

Nordson EFD announces launch of new LVLP valve

Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, whose headquarters are located in Providence, Rhode Island and is a precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, announces the launch of its new 781Mini™Series Low Volume, Low Pressure (LVLP) spray valve, featuring an improved design for smaller, more uniform spray patterns and dispensing capabilities in complex, tighter spaces.

US LNG arrives in China from Sabine Pass

The first LNG (liquefied natural gas) shipment to China from the lower 48 states arrived last week, marking the official entry of the US into the Asian LNG market.

Versa releases .5 watt solenoid valve

Rated for extreme environments and backed by worldwide certifications, the .5 Watt Solenoid is particularly important when used with lower power equipment, thereby decreasing the size of required power supply.

MAP USA 2016 conference schedule now available!

The Materials Technology Institute (MTI), in cooperation with KCI Publishing, are organizing a two-day conference devoted to the topic of 'Managing Aging Plants' (MAP), from November 9th to 10th, 2016 at the George R.

SSE gas storage awards contract to Simmons Edeco

Simmons Edeco, which has a North American office located in Calgary, Alberta, recently announced that UK energy supplier SSE Hornsea Limited’s gas storage facilities has awarded the company a multi-million pound contract.

Pentair to introduce new products at ONS 2016

At ONS (Offshore Northern Seas) 2016, Pentair Actuation & Controls, with various branches in North and South America, will reveal new Biffi actuation and valve monitoring systems for effective automation in the oil and gas industry.

Pentair Valves & Controls acquired by Emerson

Emerson has signed an agreement to purchase the Valves & Controls business of Pentair for USD $3.15 billion. Pentair plc’s main US office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.