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Assured Automation’s fire-safe fusible link valves

The FM Fire-Safe Shutoff fusible link valve assemblies from Assured Automation are API 607 and Factory Mutual approved for flammable liquids, and are commonly used to activate sprinkler systems to control fire, and to shut down hazardous lines when fire occurs.These valve and fusible link assemblies include manually operated ball or butterfly valves.

Coperion launches Hygienic PLUS-rated valves

Coperion, Stuttgart, Germany, introduced a blow-through valve type ZXD in Hygienic PLUS execution to be certified in compliance with the criteria of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG), type ED at Interpack 2014.

PTE launches 64mm blow-off valve

Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE) released its new PB64 blow‐off valve (BOV). Made from lightweight 6071 and 7075 billet aluminium, the 64mm unit is satin black anodised to be aesthetically pleasing yet functional while offering long‐lasting protection from the elements.

Saint-Gobain seals for rocket engine check valves

Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal spring-energised anti-blowout seal has been qualified as a static seal in rocket engine check valves for the aerospace industry. In most cases, design engineers integrate check valves into their rocket engine designs.

Aker Solutions spins off MMO business

Aker Solutions will split into two companies to speed up a streamlining process that will reduce costs and position all parts of the group better to deal with an increasingly competitive global energy industry.

Treaty Energy acquires Texas Sands Resources

Treaty Energy Corporation, an international energy company, acquired the assets of Texas Sands Resources (TSR) of Abilene, Texas, and appointed Chris Tesarski as the executive chairman of the company.

Wood Group supports Subsea Well Response Project

The engineering company Wood Group Kenny, has provided support to the Subsea Well Response Project (SWRP), which is a joint industry project to further improve the prevention of, as well as response to, subsea well-control incidents.

MRC Global, ConocoPhillips renew MRO contracts

MRC Global subsidiary McJunkin Red Man Corporation signed a five-year contract as supplier of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) products and services to ConocoPhillips Company's operations in the lower 48 U.

BP sells four of its Alaska assets

BP is selling four of its oilfields, located on the North Slope of Alaska, to the exploration company Hilcorp. The sale agreement includes all of BP’s interests in the Endicott and Northstar oilfields and a 50 percent interest in each of the Liberty and the Milne Point fields.

Weir and MTU partner to develop fracking power systems

Weir Oil & Gas has recently joined with MTU to develop power systems that are engineered for use during hydraulic fracturing that occurs during the completion stage of shale oil and gas projects.