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Powell Valves partnership with Sunbelt Supply

The Wm. Powell Company (Powell Valves) and Sunbelt Supply Co., a Floworks Company, have entered into an agreement for the distribution of Powell Valves in the Middle East countries of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.

Emerson valves for Sasol petrochemical complex

Sasol, an international energy and chemical company, has selected Emerson Process Management to help automate its USD $8.9 billion petrochemical complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana, designed to take advantage of abundant, low cost natural gas.

HGP to auction CPI valve components

Heritage Global Partners (HGP) a worldwide leader in asset advisory and auction services, recently announced it will manage an upcoming global online auction from four locations in Canada and the United States.

Schlumberger-Cameron merger cleared by US DoJ

Schlumberger Limited and Cameron International Corporation have jointly announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has cleared their proposed merger without any conditions, granting early termination of the waiting period required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 with respect to the proposed merger.

Metso appoints Marjaranta VP, Global Communications

Metso Corporation, an industrial valves and controls manufacturer, with operations in North and South America, has appointed Helena Marjaranta to the position of Vice President, Global Communications as of December 1, 2015.

Eisele valve line expanded for US & China

Eisele continues the international orientation of its product spectrum by expanding series 14 of its BASICLINE connections. The push-in connections, featuring a release sleeve, will additionally be manufactured with British standard pipe thread (R) and national pipe threads (NPT) as well as hose connections in inch sizes, to accommodate local requirements in the US and China.

Petrofac wins Fadhili contract

Petrofac, with operations in North and South America, has been awarded a contract by Saudi Aramco to undertake the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a sulphur recovery plant as part of their Fadhili gas program.

New Victaulic Firelock NXT series dry valve

Pennsylvania-based Victaulic has introduced a new FireLock® NXT Series 768N Dry Valve. Re-engineered according to customers' needs, the new dry valve provides simplified set-up and maintenance for fire protection contractors and fitters, while still maintaining the core features and benefits of the original technology.

Bestobell Marine approved cryogenic valves

Bestobell Marine, with operations in the US, has obtained approval from the "big four" class societies for its range of globe and check cryogenic valves. DNV-GL, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas and American Bureau of Shipping have all approved Bestobell’s valves for use in cryogenic applications on ships utilizing specialized valves.

TransCanada to build Tuxpan-Tula pipeline

TransCanada Corporation has been chosen to build, own and operate the Tuxpan-Tula Pipeline in Mexico. Construction of the pipeline is supported by a 25-year natural gas transportation service contract with the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico's state owned power company.