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HOERBIGER building new plant in FL

The global leader in compression technology and industrial equipment manufacturing, HOERBIGER, has announced that it will build a new plant in Coral Springs, Florida. The new North American manufacturing facility will create 420 new jobs.

Proposed pipeline to have 9 block valves

The Public Service Commissioners want a pipeline company to consider an extra safety measure and provide more details about leak detection before they make a decision on a crude oil pipeline that would travel under Lake Sakakawea, which is reservoir in the North Central United States.

US economic activity declined in July

An indicator of U.S. economic activity declined in July 2015, missing analyst expectations and possibly suggesting some trouble for the economic outlook ahead. The Conference Board said Thursday its Leading Economic Index (LEI) dipped by 0.

Pinch valves from Festo

The VZQA pinch valves from Festo offer an ideal alternative to conventional diaphragm or ball valves in applications requiring smooth media flows and reliable shut-off.

Ontario wastewater plant replacing sluice valves

Three years ago, upgrades were suggested for the Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant (GWTP) located in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, but they are only being implemented now and at about $800,000 CAD over budget.

New three-in-one valve

The new BOA-Control and BOA-Control IMS valve series of KSB unite three functions in a single valve: shut-off, balancing and measuring. The valves are mainly used for hydraulic balancing in hot-water heating systems, air-conditioning systems and cooling circuits as well as in other applications for flow rate and temperature measurement.

ANP announces pre-approved bidding companies

Brazil’s National Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels agency (ANP) has announced the first 12 companies pre-approved for the country’s upcoming 13th bid round to be held on October 7th, 2015.

DeZurik offers knife gate guide

DeZurik’s new Knife Gate Valve Selection Guide is designed to assist users with the valve selection process. The guide helps users navigate DeZurik's broad knife gate valve product range based on general specification requirements, common media and applications by industry.

MRC elects R. Wood to BOD

MRC Global Inc. has announced today that Robert "Bob" L. Wood has joined MRC Global's Board of Directors (BOD). Mr. Wood brings 30 years of global chemical industry experience and insight as well as more than 25 years of public company board experience to MRC Global.

Rotork Valvekits expands mounting kits

Rotork Valvekits, located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is expanding its valve mounting kit and valve accessory services to valve makers across North America. Valvekits USA has an in-house team of highly trained professionals who design and manufacture valve and actuator mounting kits.