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ATI relocates to Cypress, Texas

Automation Technology Inc. (ATI), an integrated manufacturer of valve automation solutions, has relocated its Houston area headquarters and manufacturing complex to Cypress, Texas.

Changes in the Metso Executive Team

Metso, a global manufacturer of industrial valves and systems, with operations in North and South America, recently announced the following changes in the Metso Executive Team, which will become effective on August 1, 2016:Jani Puroranta, who will start as Chief Digital Officer on August 1, 2016, and Urs Pennanen, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Operations, will both become members of the Metso Executive Team.

Cortec expands CMS manufacturing facility

CORTEC, a manufacturer of API compact ball valves and manifolds, has expanded its CORTEC Manifold Systems (CMS) Lafayette manufacturing facility and relocated to new premises in Port Allen, Louisiana.

Bürkert releases Ex-Program solenoid valves

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, a manufacturer of measuring, control and regulating systems for liquids and gases, with main offices in Canada, US, Brazil, Argentina and globally, has released its new Ex-product range for solenoid valves.

One week until Pump Summit Americas!

Free to walk the expo floor! There is only one week left until Houston’s first ever Pump Summit Americas event.

Citgo to start refinery rehabilitation in Aruba

Citgo Petroleum plans to start a rehabilitation project at the 235,000-barrel-per-day Aruba refinery in August, after an agreement to operate the facility was reached last month with the government, according to the island's Labor Minister, Paul Croes.

Rotork helps Drax with decarbonization project

Drax Group, the largest conventional power station in the UK, is converting to burning sustainable biomass in place of coal – a process which has seen the station transform from the UK’s largest emitter of CO2 to Europe’s largest decarbonisation project.

Forum Energy promotes Prady Iyyanki to President

Houston, Texas-based oilfield products company, Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Prady Iyyanki to the office of President and Chief Operating Officer.

Only a week until Fugitive Emissions Summit!

Free registration for visitors to walk the expo floor!There is only one week left until Houston’s first ever Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas event.

Profire co-founder appointed Chief Technology

Utah-based Profire Energy (Profire), an oilfield technology company, recently announced that its Board of Directors appointed Harold Albert as Chief Technology Officer.