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GEMÜ upgrades butterfly valve epoxy coating

GEMÜ, a high-quality valves, measurement and control systems manufacturer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has modified the coating on its valve bodies in its series of concentric, soft-seated GEMÜ 480 Victoria® butterfly valves.

ITT ‘Diamond Level’ partner of EWB-USA

New York-based ITT Corporation, a manufacturer of valves and other highly engineered, solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets, has recently been made a Diamond Level Partner of Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) after announcing an enhanced philanthropic donation  to the organization.

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. celebrates 50 years

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. is celebrating 50 years in business in 2016. Val-Matic was founded in 1966 by Andrew Nuter and Ted Makowan and started with only a silent check valve product line.

ValvTechnologies launches new Quick-Ship Program

ValvTechnologies, based out of Houston, Texas, recently announced the launch of a Quick-Ship program in partnership with Portersville PRD and Celtex Industries.

AUMA new electric actuators for harsh environments

AUMA, a manufacturer of valves and actuators with various locations in the North and South America, has recently complemented its SVC globe valve and SGC part-turn actuator series with the new EQ part-turn actuators and the new SD series consisting of multi-turn, part-turn and linear actuators.

Bürkert launches new hygienic diaphragm valve

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, with branches in Canada, the US, Argentina and Brazil, recently launched the latest version of its diaphragm valve body, manufactured using hydroforming technology.

MRC Global names non-executive Chairman

MRC Global Inc., a global distributor of pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) to the energy industry, headquartered in Houston, recently announced that its Board of Directors named Rhys J.

JETT Pump & Valve adds preventative motor testing

JETT Pump & Valve, LLC of Waterford, Michigan, has recently announced that they have added a new manufacturer, ALL-TEST Pro, LLC to their extensive product line.

Flomatic new Ward Check Valve sizes for CPI

Flomatic Corporation of Glen Falls, New York, recently introduced new sizes to their Model 816 Ward Check valves and Model 16 Ward Strainer line-up.

Aker & Total team-up for subsea development

Aker Solutions and Total, both with numerous operations in North and South America, have recently agreed to collaborate on research and innovation to develop new cost-effective subsea field technology.