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Proposed pipeline includes safety valve stations

Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa are planning extensive infrastructure upgrades to support the power requirements of the proposed TransCanada Energy East pipeline, including safety valve stations which will be located all along the pipeline route, and 20 megawatts for a pumping station near Richmond.

FluoroSeal & United Valve strike Service Agreement

FluoroSeal Inc. and United Valve LLP have jointly announced the creation of a strategic valve Service Agreement (SA) to provide factory-authorized service on Fluoroseal products.

Hydro Alternative Energy receives US patent NOA

Hydro Alternative Energy, Inc., an emerging independent power provider, recently announced that after almost four years of research, development, legal and technical work, it has received from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, a Notice of Allowance (NOA) for its Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion System, patent application number US 13/679,268.

CBS ArcSafe new RSA-167 remote switch actuator

Texas-based CBS ArcSafe, a manufacturer of remote racking and switching solutions for low- and medium-voltage switch gear, has introduced its remote switch actuator (RSA), compatible with Allen Bradley 1494F-P1-NP Series A circuit breakers.

Alco Valves invests in Mazak precision machinery

Alco Valves Group, with North American operations in Houston, Texas, has recently invested in the latest Mazak lathe/milling machinery.

Precision Global announces internal changes

New York-based Precision Global, manufacturers of valves, actuators and other dispensing solutions for a variety of end markets, including industrial, pharmaceutical and consumables, recently announced a series of internal management changes.

Asahi/America new back-pressure regulator

Asahi/America, Inc., has expanded its Chem Proline Advanced PE piping system to include Frank Series V86 back pressure regulators.

Sherwood appoints Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Sherwood Valve, LLC, a US-based compressed gas solutions and specialty gas manufacturer, has appointed Mark Conde as its new Midwest Regional Sales Manager.

UTCC to retrofit tank cars for hazardous service

Union Tank Car Company’s (UTCC) Repair Business Unit recently announced the establishment of a tank car remanufacturing facility in Marion, Ohio.

What is Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas 2016?

Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas, being held on June 13 – 14th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, aims to bring together a community of end users, EPC’s, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers for an exciting conference and exhibition that will help address the ever-changing world of fugitive emissions regulations and control.