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Hydraulic valve actuators forecast 2015-2019

According to a recent study by TechNavio, a technology research and advisory company with global coverage, the global hydraulic valve actuators market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 4.

Schlumberger agreement to acquire Cameron

Schlumberger Limited and Cameron jointly announced a definitive merger agreement in which the companies will combine in a stock and cash transaction. The August 26 agreement was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.

Rotork replaces actuators in Welsh town

Rotork Site Services has successfully delivered full automation of a flood alleviation scheme protecting the historic town of Cardigan in West Wales. The project involved replacing unreliable actuators from another manufacturer, installing a PLC control cabinet and interfacing with the existing river level sensor and telemetry system.

McJunkin Red Man opens new distribution center

MRC Global Inc. has announced today that its subsidiary, McJunkin Red Man Corporation, has opened a new regional distribution center (RDC) in Monessen, PA just outside of Pittsburgh. The new facility is approximately 163,000 square feet of warehouse space on 14 acres.

Bonomi’s butterfly valve line

Bonomi North America has introduced a new series of high-performance butterfly valves for use in in commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning, hydrocarbon and chemical processing, power generation and other higher temperature and pressure applications.

Plant shutdown caused by MSIV

Last Tuesday, August 25, 2015, The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station came back online. This was three days after the plant experienced what plant officials said at the time was “an automatic shutdown due to the closure of a single main steam isolation valve (MSIV).

Report on global ball valve industry

Prof Research has just released its new publication “The Global and Chinese Ball Valve Industry, 2010-2020 Market research Report.” The new report provides extensive business insight on the global and Chinese Ball Valve industry.

New oil & gas line from Graco

Graco Inc. has launched a new line of chemical injection pumps and flow control equipment that will keep pipelines and wells flowing in difficult conditions. In addition to pumps, the new product line includes high-tech controllers, durable seals and affordable remote-monitors that track fluid chemicals used to unclog wellheads and pipelines.

Bifold Group acquired by Rotork

Rotork, one of the market leaders for actuator manufacturing, has acquired Bifold Group Limited. The latter company is a manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic instrument valves and components focused on the oil and gas industry and wider industrial markets, with expertise in a number of niche sectors such as subsea and wellhead control systems.

LNG ferry uses cryogenic valves

Canada has launched its first LNG-fuelled ferry called the MV Armand-Imbeau II. The ferry is the first of two dual fuel ferries built for Société des Traversiers du Québec. The ferry includes the LNGPac fuel storage system, which operates on dual fuel, making the vessel one of the most environmentally friendly ferries in operation.