US Economy lowers in Q1
GDP in the US decreased at an annual rate of 0.7 percent during the first quarter of 2015, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 2.
ITT to expand Wesminster testing facility
The high-technology engineering and manufacturing project company, ITT Corporation, will be expanding its manufacturing operations in Westminster, South California. The company will invest $1 million to construct a new testing facility for natural gas vehicle (''NGV'') components.
Center Line® 200 Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves
Center Line® 200 Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves from Crane ChemPharma & Energy are now NSF-61 & NSF-372 certified for potable water and lead-free service. Certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 ensures that a product meets the regulatory requirements for the US and Canada, and it can often fulfill the testing requirements for many other countries as well.
Rotork’s spur gearboxes
The introduction of the IS21 gearbox adds higher thrust ratings to Rotork’s established range of multi-turn, thrust taking spur gearboxes. Retaining most of the parts from the IS20, the IS21 incorporates a new F60 cast ductile iron thrust base, thrust bearings, spigot ring and output sleeve.
Festo launches new Namur Generation
Festo, which has locations throughout the United States, has launched a new generation of NAMUR valves. The valve range offers a choice of coils suitable for many applications across a wide range of industries including chemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, water & wastewater and food processing.