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Hempel launches Versiline Vinyl Ester coatings

Specifically designed for the aggressive industrial environments found in many process industries, Versiline Vinyl Ester coatings deliver superior anti-corrosive protection and temperature, chemical and abrasion resistance.

New Jersey-New York pipeline starts service

Spectra Energy Corp successfully completed its New Jersey-New York Expansion Project. The new pipeline, an extension of Spectra Energy’s Texas Eastern and Algonquin Gas systems, is designed to bring approx.

Terofox launches new metal seat ball valve

Terofox Valves Integrated developed new type of metal seat ball valve with several coating in HVOF spray for the ball.

Municipal spending for valves on the rise

Industrial Valves: World Markets published by the McIlvaine Company predicts that municipal wastewater plants will spend USD 4.5B for valves in 2017.

Wisconsin biomass plant begins operations

We Energies’ biomass-fueled power plant began its commercial operations on November 8, 2013 after successfully completing all preliminary testing and commissioning duties.

New South Texas pipeline project announced

Energy Transfer Partners, a natural gas and propane company, has signed a deal with Trafigura Beheer BV, a Holland-based global commodity trading company, to launch a new crude and condensate pipeline running from the Eagle Ford shale formation in South Texas to Corpus Christi on the Gulf Coast.

Jacobs to acquire interest in Guimar Engenharia

It was recently announced that Jacobs, a global provider of technical, professional and constructions services, will acquire an interest in Guimar Engenharia, a privately held engineering and project management company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.   The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but it has been noted that the acquisition is a staged investment and that each stage will be subject to certain closing conditions. This will be Jacobs’ first major investment in Brazil and will enhance its ability to serve key clients investing in the country, thus expanding its South American operations.

Colfax enhances Smart Technology CM-1000 Series

Colfax Fluid Handling introduced an Active Valve Control option to its Smart Technology CM-1000 Series intelligent sea water cooling system controller.

MRC Global awarded PVF deal

Chevron Phillips Chemical, Chevron Phillips’ chemical company, has given a framework agreement to McJunkin Red Man Corporation, a subsidiary of MRC Global.

DNV approves Victaulic butterfly, check valves

Valves that offer superior flow and life expectancy approved for maritime use by IACS agency.  Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has received Type Approvals from DNV (Det Norske Veritas) for its Vic-300 MasterSeal butterfly valves – Series 761 and Vic-Check check valves – Series 716 and 716H.