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Rotork actuators for first seven-way control valve

Rotork has supplied IQ3 intelligent valve actuators for the automation of what is said to be the world’s first seven-way control valve.

Emerson selected by Total for control and safety system

Emerson has been selected by Total Exploration and Production Services to provide control and safety system maintenance services that will support Total’s upstream oil and gas operations around the world.

MRC Global announces second quarter 2016 results

MRC Global Inc. announced second quarter 2016 results. The company's sales were $746 million for the second quarter of 2016, which were 38% lower than the second quarter of 2015 and 5% lower than the first quarter of 2016.

Grundfos names new VP of Water Utility

In this role, Morrison will have complete P/L responsibility, including sales and operations. He will report directly to Jonathan Hamp-Adams, General Manager of Grundfos USA.

New media-separated valve for hygienic applications

With the Type 2380 Bürkert proves that it is possible to combine standard features with custom options in one advanced valve concept.

USA natural gas production levels have increased

USA natural gas production levels in the lower 48 states increased nearly 1 percent in July 2016, and averaged 73.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), ending a five-month production decline, according to analysis from IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.

Metso signs deal with copper mine in Chile

Metso has won a significant deal to support the conversion of the largest open-pit copper mine in the world to a large-scale underground mining operation.

Flowrox SKF Valve joins Slurry Knife Gate series

The SKF valve is part of the slurry knife gate valve series that handles slurries in the hardest process conditions.

MAP 2016 event hits Houston November 9th – 10th

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

Valtorc announces project for ExxonMobil refinery

Valtorc USA has announced a recent multi-million dollar procurement of Valtorc USA made Carbon Steel V-Ball Control Valves, high pressure class 600# flanged ends to ExxonMobil International Refinery and major oil and gas drilling platform.