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FCT Combustion wins Ecuador order

FCT Combustion, with operations in Australia and the USA, recently announced that HORMICRETO, Cuenca, Ecuador, has placed an order for two calciner burners and a hot gas generator for its swing mill application, for their alternative liquid fuels firing, with a thermal capacity of 5.

Brady’s new transparent gate valve lockout device

Brady, a provider of industrial safety devices, recently announced its new Transparent Gate Valve Lockout. The distinct clear color visually confirms appropriate position, identifies valve leaks and helps to ensure safety within the facility.

GE relocates HQ to Boston

General Electric Co., which includes GE Oil & Gas, manufacturer of industrial valves and other solutions to the oil and gas industry, has recently confirmed that it will relocate its global headquarters to Boston.

Alfa Laval releases spring-loaded safety valve

Alfa Laval, with operations in North and South America, recently introduced a new spring-loaded safety valve. This new valve is designed to protect both equipment and people. In a potentially dangerous situation it will open at a predetermined set pressure.

Hantemp introduces new stainless gauge valve

Hantemp Controls, a manufacturer of stainless steel controls for industrial refrigeration, has introduced the new SGV gauge valve. The SGV features rugged stainless steel construction and is ideal for isolation of pressure gauges and transducers.

ASCO announces 2016 IAE scholarship program

ASCO, an Emerson company, and a leading manufacturer of comprehensive fluid automation solutions, such as valves, recently announced it has begun accepting applications for its 2016 Industrial Automation Engineering (IAE) Scholarship program.

AUMA Actuators welcome new President

Following the retirement of Sam Bennardo, who served 23 years as President of AUMA-USA, Matthew Thiel has assumed the responsibilities and role of President as of January 1, 2016. Thiel joined AUMA in February 2015 as Executive Vice President.

Ham-Let to acquire Chinese valve co. for $15 M

Ham-Let Group Ltd., manufacturers of high tech compression fittings and valves, with operations in North and South America, has signed an agreement to buy 100% of the shares of Jiangsu Xinghe Valve, a connectors and valves company located in Jiangsu Province in China.

Zahroof launches ZVI unloader valve

Zahroof Valves Inc. has launched its newest product: the ZVI unloader valve. The ZVI unloader valve is a patent-pending piston-style unloader, designed to greatly improve reliability over traditional finger style unloaders, and features a much lower added clearance volume compared to plug style unloaders.

Rotork Valvekits acquires Roto Hammer

Rotork Valvekits, with North American operations in Oklahoma, has announced its acquisition of Roto Hammer, adding a comprehensive range of valve chainwheels to its already established range of valve mounting kits and associated services.