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Forecast: Control valve market

According to Market Research Reports Search Engine (MRRSE) recent findings, the market for control valves is primarily driven by factors such as increasing investment in the oil and gas industry and the increasing number of pipeline installations.

TransDigm acquires Airborne Systems

TransDigm Group Incorporated recently announced the completion of the acquisition of Airborne Systems Inc. for approximately USD $250 million. Ohio-based TransDigm Group is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered aircraft components, including valves, actuators, ignition systems and engine technology.

N. Dakota PSC requests extra valve for oil pipeline

The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved a USD $125 million crude oil pipeline project that will cross Lake Sakakawea. The Commissioners, who supported the project unanimously, are taking several steps to minimize potential impacts to the lake, including boring at least 100 feet under the lakebed.

Husky Innovation Award for valve gate tech

Ontario-based Husky Injection Molding Systems recently won the Ringier 2015 Technology Innovation Award for the development of its Ultra Helix valve-gate technology and its contribution to production efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Peter O. Scannell now Director at Crane Co.

Crane Co. , a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, including industrial valves, announced in early December that its Board of Directors elected Peter O. Scannell as a Director of Crane Co.

Missing safety valve confirmed at Porter Ranch

A leaking natural gas well that recently displaced thousands of residents in Porter Ranch, California lacked a working safety valve. Attorneys for residents suing Southern California Gas Co. said the company failed to replace the safety valve when it was removed in 1979.

Wastecorp optional valve style double disc pump

Wastecorp Pumps recently unveiled their first engine driven double disc pump marketed under the Sludge Pro® brand name. The Sludge Pro double disc pump is designed for wastewater, sludge and sewage pumping for government and industry, and includes both a clack valve style and a ball valve style.

Industry collaboration for heat education

Pentair, a global manufacturer or valves, pumps and pipes, along with power management company Eaton, recently announced a collaboration to integrate Pentair’s complete suite of industrial heat management solutions into Eaton’s Houston Experience Center.

Chicago Tube & Iron DOM, PVF

Chicago Tube & Iron, a manufacturer of stainless steel pipe, tube and bar, and other metal products, based in Romeoville, Illinois, has promoted Rob Powers to the position of Director of Marketing - Pipe, Valves and Fittings (PVF).

MW acquires Servometer & BellowsTech

MW Industries, a supplier of highly engineered control valve and actuator springs to the valve industry, specialty fasteners and other precision components, has announced the acquisition of Servometer and BellowsTech, manufacturers of engineered bellows and electroformed components.