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Valin western supplier of KOSO Hammel Dahl valves

The Valin Corporation, a provider of process control and automation solutions to a variety of markets, is now the authorized representative of the KOSO Hammel Dahl line of global control valves. Valin has obtained the exclusive distribution rights to the product line in 13 states within the Western United States.

Flowserve signs license agreement with New Way

Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, signed a licence agreement with New Way Air Bearings to develop externally pressurized solutions for its seal and pump operations.

GA Industries’ redesigned plug valve

The ECO-Centric® Plug Valve from GA Industries, located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has been newly redesigned.

LNG plant planned for Florida

American LNG has received local permission to move ahead with a $250 million USD LNG plant in Titusville, Florida, which is near Cape Canaveral. The building company still has to procure the various construction and environmental permits that are required for such a project, associated officials are confident that the plant could be up and running in as soon as 18 months.

Exterran secures contracts in South America

Exterran Holdings announced that it has signed two agreements related to projects in Bolivia and Brazil. The first, signed in October 2014, is a six-year compression services contract with Petrobras Bolivia including construction and installation of a compressor station for two fields near Tarija, Bolivia.

Enbridge adds 17 new valves to pipeline

Enbridge Inc. has asked Canadian regulators for permission to start up a pipeline by late June 2015 that would ship crude oil from Western Canada to refineries in Eastern Canada, a move that had been delayed by concerns over pipeline safety measures.

The Gemü 536 globe valve

The universally compatible Gemü 536 globe valve has a robust and reliable design. It was developed with a long service life and low maintenance requirements in mind. The Gemü 536 pneumatically operated 2/2-way globe valve has a low maintenance membrane actuator, which can be controlled by inert gaseous media.

DuPont’s sealing parts for severe service

DuPont™ Kalrez® 0090 (K-312 “A” O-rings) perfluoroelastomer sealing parts are developed to provide enhanced rapid gas decompression resistance in severe service environments, such as aggressive chemicals, and is created in accordance with the NORSOK M-710 Rev.

Cashco releases new PA1 regulator

The new model PA1 pressure reducing regulator, released by Cashco, is specifically designed for gaseous applications, such as chemical and bio-pharmaceutical applications. It is offered in ½” and ¾” Tri-Clamp body connections and design parameters ensure that wetted, metal parts are With the introduction of a new Model PA1 pressure reducing regulator, Cashco Inc.

Position actuators from Micromatic

Micromatic offers rotary actuator designs in either pneumatic or hydraulic capabilities for a wide range of applications including two- and three-position actuators. Position actuators are ideal for parts handling, valve control and more.