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Smith Flow Control TorkDrive to limit valve damage

Smith Flow Control’s TorkDrive can prevent manual valves from being damaged due to excessive torque application during valve operation.

FoundOcean teams up with Ranger Offshore in Mexico

FoundOcean and Ranger Offshore signed a strategic agreement in September, formalising the strong relationship between the two oil and gas sector specialists. Combining complementary resources and a wealth of industry expertise, the partnership will offer clients a competitive, design-to-installation solution for a range of projects.

Pentair displays integrated solutions at WEFTEC

Pentair is showcasing its latest innovations and integrated solutions for the transfer, flow, treatment and monitoring of clean water and wastewater throughout the world at the Water Environment Federation's Annual Technical Exhibition (WEFTEC) in New Orleans.

BHP Billiton, Pemex to exchange deepwater expertise

BHP Billiton and Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation (MOU) to exchange technical knowledge, information, experiences and practices in activities related to the oil and gas industry.

Plattco awarded patent for industrial valve seal

Plattco Corporation, producer of advanced material handling valves for industrial applications, has been awarded a patent for a unique high-pressure mechanical shaft seal that improves the performance and maintenance-free operation of industrial valves in high-velocity, high-pressure conveying systems.

Klinger Projects opens new branch in Houston

Klinger Projects announced their expansion into Houston, Texas, with a new Klinger Projects, Houston sales office and warehouse.The Projects Division at Klinger is a specialist team that provides service to the global engineering and construction industry.

Churchill Drilling Tools hails 500th run of valve

Churchill Drilling Tools is celebrating the five-hundredth deployment of its DAV MX CircSub. The company, located in Houston and Aberdeen in the UK, has forged a sound reputation in the Gulf of Mexico, where its dart activation technology has been recognised for its versatility, capability and reliability in challenging environments.

Bal Seal expands line to meet oilfield demands

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc., a global provider of custom-engineered sealing, connecting, conducting, and EMI shielding solutions, has expanded its line of spring-energized seals. It now include large diameters – up to 120 in.

Val-Matic ductile iron supervalves

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. has released new Air Valve “SuperValves” with Ductile Iron Bodies and Covers as the standard. The SuperValves are premium water and wastewater air valves offered with premium features with availability from stock.

Flowserve board gets new Director

Flowserve Corporation elected Lynn L. Elsenhans as a member of the board. With the addition of Elsenhans, the Flowserve board increases to 12 members, 11 of whom are independent. She will initially serve as a member of the board's finance committee and organisation and compensation committee.