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Parker Hannifin launches miniature liquid valve

The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation released its newest Diaphragm Isolation liquid Valve. This 6.4mm diaphragm isolation valve improves performance of clinical diagnostic and analytical chemistry systems requiring precision fluid and delivers liquid dispense performance in a very small package.

Linde opens Houston petrochemical office

The technology company, The Linde Group, has added a petrochemical plant business unit to its already existing engineering division offices in Houston. This new regional business unit broadens Linde Engineering’s capabilities in North America and will be responsible for serving petrochemical customers in a wide variety of projects such as consulting, technical support and expansion studies just to name a few.

Valve World 2014: flow control event of the year

On Tuesday 02 December 2014, starts the Valve World 2014 Conference & Expo in Düsseldorf, Germany. Recognized as the key event for valves and other flow control products, the Valve World Conference & Expo work hand in hand to provide attendees with the best possible valve industry experience.

Crane launches new products at Valve World Expo

Crane ChemPharma & Energy, a provider of highly engineered solutions for fluid handling applications worldwide, launched three new products during the 2014 Valve World Düsseldorf Conference & Expo.

Centork launches modular valve actuation system

Centork announced the launch of a modular electric valve actuation system designed to deliver a highly reliable, economical and flexible solution for duties and applications of all descriptions in many industries.

Crane expands Pacific valves Wedgeplug line

Characterised by simplicity of design, low energy usage and the innovative Wedgetorque operator, Pacific Wedgeplug valves from Crane are specifically engineered to address the challenges in severe service applications.

Penn West disposes non-core assets worth USD 355M

Penn West Petroleum signed an agreement to sell non-core assets located in south central Alberta for expected proceeds of approximately USD 355M to a private company. The assets are currently producing approximately 7,500 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day.

Pentair launches new Biffi website

Pentair has launched a new website under its Biffi brand, part of its Actuation & Controls solutions. Designed to provide a useful resource to plant engineers across a range of sectors, such as oil & gas, power, industrial processes, mining and water & wastewater industries, the website helps actuator selection through comprehensive product and services pages and a user-friendly interface.

TWD carries out gas valve upgrade project in GoM

Pipeline services specialist T.D. Williamson (TDW) executed a gas valve upgrade project on a deepwater gas export pipeline offshore New Orleans in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) for a major operator. Working in a strategic partnership with the operator, TDW provides pipeline pressure isolation services under the terms of a global pipeline isolation and intervention services contract entered into in 2012.

Rotork CVA delivers accurate pressure control

Rotork’s innovative CVA electric control valve actuators are enabling the Sydney Water Corporation in Australia to control the pressure in the city’s water supply network with greatly increased response and accuracy.Water authorities need to control the supply pressure in their potable water pipeline networks throughout the day in response to user demand.