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Romar’s fittings meet ANSI & ISO standards

One of the leading mechanical, process piping, valves, fabricator and mechanical contractors in Texas, Romar Supply, has announced that its weld fittings line meets the ANSI B16.5 standard. Also ISO approved, the fittings meet the pressure/temperature ratings specified in the 1996 standard which was last revised in 2013.

SGS wins 4-year maintenance contract in Brazil

ArcelorMittal Tubarão has awarded a four-year contract for the maintenance of security and control valves to SGS. ArcelorMittal Tubarão has a production capacity of 7.5 million tons of steel per year.

New president & COO at Greene’s Energy

The Board of Directors of Greene’s Energy Group announced that CEO Robert 'Bob' Vilyus has elected to retire from the company and the Board of Directors in September 2015. Vilyus has been a leader for more than a decade, assembling a portfolio of companies that enabled strong growth for many years and durability during challenging periods.

Precision Valve names new CEO

Precision, a leading global manufacturer of aerosol valves, custom actuators and other dispensing solutions across a variety of end markets, has announced that Timothy Carlson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, which will take effect immediately.

Kennedy Valve appoints new plant manager

Kennedy Valve has appointed Greg Clarke as the new plant manager. Prior to joining Kennedy, Clarke was the plant manager at Hitchiner Manufacturing’s Littleton New Hampshire facility. He has manufacturing operations and lean systems implementation experience in both metal and finishing operations.

Court demands EPA to redo emission limits

A US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to relax air-pollution limits placed on power-plant emissions. The EPA instituted the rules because some gases emitted from power plants cross state lines and impact “downwind” states.

Compact design for new coaxial gearboxes

AUMA, the electric actuator manufacturer, has expanded its portfolio of modular valve control devices with a new range of GP coaxial gearboxes. The gearboxes are designed for gate and globe valve operation as well as part-turn applications, such as butterfly and ball valves.

Powell Valves adds Distributor for China

The Cincinnati, OH-based Powell Valves and KS Distribution Ltd. (KSD) have entered into an exclusive agreement to represent and distribute Powell Valves’ products in China and Hong Kong. KSD is a supplier of equipment and consumables for the oil & gas, offshore & marine, petrochemical, mining and other related industries.

Airstroke air springs actuators from Firestone

Flexible pneumatic Airstroke® air spring actuators from Firestone – including compact and easily installed Style 16 types – adjust to different load requirements simply by varying the air pressure contained within them.

Shale-Inland Holdings acquires Major Sourcing LLC

Shale-Inland Holdings announces the acquisition of Major Sourcing LLC also referred to as “Major Inc.” in a transaction completed on July 27, 2015. Major, Inc. operates as a leading valve automation, integrator, and distributor, primarily focused on the power industry.