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Alleima Unveils New Compressor Valve Steel

Alleima, is thrilled to announce its latest compressor valve steel Freeflex® Versa, a successor of the award-winning Freeflex® Core. The new material contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable and more energy efficient compressors.

MSS Publishes Revised Standard for Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron, and Steel Flanges

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that SP-9-2024, Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron, and Steel Flanges has been revised and published by MSS.

Asahi/America Announces New Vice President of Eastern & Central Sales

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technology, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Monroe to Vice President of Sales for the East and Central Regions of the United States.

Implementing Gasket Sealing to Mitigate BWON Emissions

Among the various environmental concerns, the management of hazardous substances like Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene (collectively known as BWON compounds) holds significant importance due to their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment.

CNC Flow Control Adds to Its Distinguished Portfolio with the Acquisition of Mako Products

CNC Flow Control ("CNC"), a premium North American provider of flow control solutions and high-quality valves and hammer unions, announced it has acquired Edmond, Oklahoma based Mako Products, LLC (“Mako”), a premier U.S. master distributor of tube and instrumentation fittings, stainless tubing, ball valves, needle valves, and relief valves, including the industry leading Ultra High Purity line of products.

Parker Agrees to Sell North America Composites and Fuel Containment Division

Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announced it has signed an agreement to divest its North America Composites and Fuel Containment (CFC) Division to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.

Flowserve Acquires LNG Pumping Technology from NexGen Cryo to Accelerate Decarbonization Growth Strategy

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has acquired the intellectual property and in-process R&D related to cryogenic Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) submerged pump technology, systems and packaging from NexGen Cryogenic Solutions, Inc. (“NexGen Cryo”), a privately held, Arizona-based company specialized in the engineering, design and testing of LNG pumps and turbines.

Danfoss Inaugurates New Production Facilities in Mexico to Further Regionalize Supply Chains and Be...

Danfoss is further strengthening its commitment to be a strong partner for its customers in Mexico and the Americas.

RAYS Successfully Delivers High-Performance Pneumatic Plug Valves, Enhancing CNOOC Daishan Petrochemical Project

Recently, RAYS successfully completed a significant delivery by supplying CNOOC with a batch of customized high-performance pneumatic plug valves.

New 3-Way Ball Valve Lines from Hayward Flow Control

Hayward Flow Control announces the launch of its NEW 3-Way Ball Valve lines, the TWH and LAH Series, with enhanced features and benefits.