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Erik Wiik new Circor Energy President

Circor Energy has named Erik Wiik as its new group president. Wiik was previously at Aker Solutions for 24 years, where he managed groups of businesses delivering advanced subsea technology to the global oil and gas industry.

API releases updated refinery safety standard

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has issued an updated pressure relieving design and installation standard to enhance refinery safety as part of its commitment to improving workplace safety and protecting the environment.

Oil prices linked to factory slowdown

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has reported that responses to its monthly survey reveal that manufacturing executives believe falling oil prices are causing slowdown in the state’s factories.

AS-Schneider to display industrial valves at OTC

It has been announced that AS-Schneider will be presenting its broad range of products and services at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas (May 4 to 7, 2015). The family-owned company based in Nordheim, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Instrumentation Valves, Manifolds and Accessories.

Xylem names new Senior Vice President

The global water technology company, Xylem, has announced that today Steven Leung will join the company as Senior Vice President and President, Emerging Markets. His position will become effective April 1, 2015.

Victaulic’s updated plug valve

The StrengThin™ Piping System with the Series 466 plug valve and Style D08 coupling offered by Victaulic has recently been updated and improved. Designed for on/off and control services, the 466 features an increased flow area and smaller end-to-end dimensions than the 465.

Siemens SIPART PS2 Valve Positioner

This year Siemens has introduced new functionalities to its SIPART PS2 Valve Positioner. It now has several new qualities including a Fail-in-Place (FIP) feature that causes the valve to remain in the last position when it loses power and not revert back to zero, which is what usually happens with standard valve positioners.

Valves instrumental in successfully launching satellite

Moog Inc. Space and Defense Group supplied materials, including valves, to the Boeing-built GPS IIF-9 satellite which was atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Medium + 4,2 rocket. GPS IIF-9 is the ninth of twelve planned Global Positioning System (GPS) Block IIF satellites to support the space-based, worldwide navigation system.

Conval’s clampseal throttling valves

Conval now offers Clampseal® Throttling Valves for severe service applications that require repeatable flow control and dependable shut-off. Throttling valves are available in ½” through 4” sizes through ASME Class 4500.

Pressure relief valves to increase rail safety

Recently, environmentalists have been urging oil companies to reduce volatile gasses in Bakken crude. Oil train shipments from the Bakken have skyrocketed in recent years, which have heightened the worries.