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Metso valves for Metsa Fibre’s bioproduct mill

Metso, a flow control manufacturer with branches in North and South America, has signed a comprehensive framework agreement with Metsä Fibre to supply valve solutions for the world's first next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski, Finland.

IMMI to build power plant in Iowa

IMMI Turbines, a manufacturer of rotating equipment and services, including valve and pipe skids, generators, compressor, pumps and more, has announced that it will build a $3.2 million heat and power generation plant in Mason City, Iowa.

Festo smart unit lowers energy costs

Festo, a manufacturer of industrial automation parts, has introduced a first-of-its-kind intelligent service unit that automatically puts compressed air on standby when a machine stands idle, thus reducing energy consumption.

Wes Amelie LNG-capable retrofit vessel

German feeder containership operator Wessels Reederei and MAN Diesel & Turbo, based out of Calgary, Alberta, have now signed a contract covering the retrofit of the four-stroke 8L48/60B main The vessel will be the first of its kind worldwide to be converted to an LNG-capable propulsion system.

Mentor announces Don Miller award winners

Oregon-based Mentor Graphics Corporation (Mentor) recently announced the winners of its first annual Don Miller Award for Excellence in System-Level Thermo-Fluid Design. Mentor Graphics established the award to recognize exceptional use of Flowmaster® software in research and real-world applications.

Metso new process valve center

Metso has opening a new service center specialized in process valve and field equipment solutions in Gothenburg, Sweden. The investment supports the company's strategy to grow its service capabilities globally.

Flowrox awarded pinch valve project

Flowrox, a heavy-duty industrial valve manufacturer with operations in the US, has been awarded a significant project for the Husab Uranium Mine—the second largest uranium mine in the world—in the South African nation of Namibia.

Shell launches new carbon-capture project

Shell Scotford officially embarked on their quest to reduce carbon emissions at the Quest Carbon Capture & Storage Start-Up Celebration on Nov.

CIRCOR appoints Helmuth Ludwig to the Board

Massachusetts-based CIRCOR International, Inc. a manufacturer of valves and other highly engineered products for markets including oil & gas, power generation and aerospace & defence, has announced the appointment of Helmuth Ludwig, Ph.

Forecast: Butterfly valve market to 2019

According to a recent report from Sandler Research, the increasing demand from the oil and gas industry will drive the demand for butterfly valve at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6% in the forecast period 2015-2019, due to an increase in exploration and upgrading activity.