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GE forms energy and transport alliance with Alstom

GE updated its April 26 offer to acquire the Power and Grid businesses of Alstom (ALO.PA) after discussions with Alstom management and the French government on jobs, decision-making in France, access to nuclear steam turbine technology, and support for Alstom Transport.

Direct acting spring-loaded VSM valves from CSA

The spring-loaded direct acting valve automatically sustains and relieves the upstream pressure regardless of downstream and flow rate variations. The pressure-balanced technology, obtained by an intermediate chamber and a sturdy mobile block design, guarantees a high accuracy and long lasting performances.

Portable valve actuators for wastewater

Operating valves in water and waste water installations can be a laborious and dangerous task, especially if the valves are used infrequently, corroded or have varying torque requirements.

ExxonMobil Chemical Co. begins expansion project

ExxonMobil Chemical Company started the construction of a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker at its Baytown, Texas, complex and associated premium product facilities in nearby Mont Belvieu.

Acro launches Versagrip solenoid product line

Acro Associates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimba Manufacturing, launched the Versagrip Solenoid Pinch Valves, a solenoid (electric) product line designed to provide greater flexibility for a wide array of fluidic control system applications.

Fire safe valves for better safety

One of the most recent developments in industrial tools to prevent fire damage is the introduction of fire safe valves.

New stainless steel valves from Danfoss

Danfoss launched a new range of stainless steel line components, SVL SS Flexline. The new range of stainless steel line components is based on the successful modular concept from the products in the Flexline family, covering ICV, ICF and SVL valves.

Pressure relief valve for concentrated solar power

Safety valve manufacturer LESER presented its pressure relief valve for concentrated solar power plants at the CSP exhibition in Las Vegas in June. Parabolic trough systems, which are currently the most widely installed concentrated solar power system, require safety valves to secure the heat transfer fluid (HTF) which can reach up to 150–400°C.

Submersible position monitor for hydraulic actuators

K Controls submersible valve position monitors can be fitted to a wide range of 1/4 turn or linear hydraulic sub-sea valve actuators. They continuously monitor the valve position through 4–20mA + HART, PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION FIELDBUS signals.

SNC-Lavalin to acquire Kentz Corporation

SNC-Lavalin Group reached an agreement with Kentz Corporation (Kentz) on the terms of a cash acquisition to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Kentz – issued and to be issued.