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SGS supplying valves for two Brazilian petrochemical fa

SGS has been awarded a three-year contract to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical and mechanical instrumentation at two major petrochemical facilities in Brazil: Terminal Marítimo Almirante Soares Dutra and Terminal de Rio Grande.

Rotork’s Skilmatic SI3 Actuators

Building on the success of the Skilmatic SI range of actuators, Rotork has enhanced the specification by introducing the new SI 3rd generation, which includes an extended range of spring-return actuators with a torque ranges of 2,000 Nm to 20,000 Nm.

GWC Valve’s swing check valves

GWC Valve International has launched its API 6D full opening swing check valves for the oil and gas, E&P and petrochemical markets. The comprehensive line is also available in carbon steel and low-temperature materials, as well as stainless steel and in sizes from two to 36 inches and within a pressure class of ASME 150 to 2500.

Texas manufacturing activity down

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey has revealed that the Texas factory activity declined this past April. The production index, which is a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, has posted a reading of -4.

New Numatics 501 Series Panel Mount Adapter Plate

ASCO Numatics has introduced the Numatics 501 Series panel mount adapter plate. The new product brings the Numatics 501 Series directional valve’s high flow characteristics and compact size to pneumatic panel applications.

Freeze tolerant ball valve

Have you ever had to change out a ball valve because it was not drained properly for the winter? With the new Freeze Tolerant ball valve, now your job is much easier, faster, and less expensive to fix.

ZVI offers 10-year warranty on valve housings

Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI) announced a 10-year warranty on its stainless steel valve housings. The ZVI StraightFlo Valve (SFV) is a patent-pending reciprocating compressor valve technology with a unique design.

Flowserve names new Executive VP & CEO

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services, has named Ms. Karyn F. Ovelmen Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Her appointment will begin on June 1, 2015.

Lewis-Goetz acquires Action Industrial

Lewis-Goetz announced the acquisition of the Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specialising in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies.

Val-Matic’s Metal Seated Swing Check Valves

Val-Matic has expanded its Swing Check Valve line to include metal-to-metal seating. Metal seated swing check valves are designed for municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications. Series 7900 Oil Cushion Swing Check Valves are provided with metal seating as standard and available as an option on Series 7800 Swing Check Valves.