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Suncor Energy appoints new Board Chair

Suncor announced James W. Simpson, a current member of the Board of Directors, as the new Board Chair following the retirement of John Ferguson in April. Ferguson was a member of Suncor's Board of Directors since November 1995, and has served as Chair since 2007.

VAG launches own-medium controlled plunger valve

VAG is launching an innovative control and regulation valve that will be presented for the first time at the IFAT 2014. The own-medium controlled VAG RIKO Plunger Valve combines all the advantages of a plunger valve with those of own-medium controlled actuation.

Swagelok introduces new process interface valves

Swagelok Company’s new VB05 series process interface valves are designed with increased leak-tight capabilities to deliver greater reliability in applications with fugitive emission reduction standards.

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.

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.