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Stora Enso builds demonstration plant in Louisiana

Following its recent acquisition of the US-based biotechnology company Virdia, Stora Enso is investing EUR 32M in a demonstration and market development plant to be built at Raceland, Louisiana, USA. The plant will be used for industrial validation of the newly acquired extraction and separation technology developed by Virdia that enables cellulosic biomass, such as wood or agricultural waste, to be converted into highly refined sugars.

Murata Machinery USA unveils shaft-turning machine

Murata Machinery USA, a leading manufacturer of high-volume CNC production machinery for industrial applications, introduced its new ML400L shaft-turning machine. “The ML400L is a longer version of Muratec’s ML400 shaft turning machine”, said Steve Landrum, North American Sales Manager of Murata Machinery USA’s Turning business unit.

Plains All American plans Cushing–Memphis pipeline

Plains All American Pipeline will construct the Diamond Pipeline, a 440mi, 20” crude oil pipeline that will provide capacity of up to 200,000 barrels per day of domestic sweet crude from the Plains Cushing, Oklahoma, terminal to the Valero Memphis Refinery, and the ability to access Valero Energy Partner's Collierville pipeline.

Technip wins contract for Juniper Field

Technip has been awarded a substantial EPIC lump sum contract by BP Trinidad and Tobago for the development of the Juniper project, to be located off the South East coast of Trinidad. The scope of work consists of design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, load out and mechanical completion of 4,300 short ton topsides that can process 590MMSCFD of gas and 6,100 short ton jacket.

Pelican introduces bottom discharge flowmaster

Pelican Worldwide’s Triple S product line expands with the recent addition of the bottom discharge Flowmaster valve. This valve was designed with the highest quality standards in mind. The triple S stands for short, safe, and smart, all of which are features of the Flowmaster Valve.

New ASCO numatics directional control valve series

ASCO Numatics has introduced its Numatics 501 Series directional control valve. The general-purpose automation valve is designed for directional control and piloting applications requiring compact size, high flow capability, and energy savings.

Pro-connect press thermostatic mixing valve

The Webstone Thermostatic Mixing Valve is now available with press connections. These forged lead-free brass valves are easier to install and provide output ranges from 95°-131°F, making them ideal for point of use, hydronic or water distribution systems.

Smart actuators from Orscheln products

Orscheln Products, specialists in vehicle motion control, designs and manufactures smart actuators for electric motors. While Orscheln’s headquarters are located in Moberly, Missouri, Orscheln Products works with a global network of F.

Opening of new Rotork manufacturing facility

An Open Day for customers and suppliers on 19th September celebrated the opening of the new 7,450 m² manufacturing and operation centre for Rotork UK in Leeds. The new GBP 8 million facility was officially opened by Rotork Chief Executive Peter France and Chairman Roger Lockwood.

Federal-Mogul to buy TRW’s engine valve business

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation’s Powertrain division entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire TRW's engine valve business. The TRW engine valve business, which develops and supplies engine valves for passenger car engines, heavy-duty engines and large-bore engines for industrial and marine applications, has an annual global sales of USD 610M and employs 5,400 people in 12 countries.