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McDermott’s new non-executive chairman named

It has been announced that D. Bradley McWilliams has been named as the new non-executive chairman of McDermott’s Board of Directors. This follows the recent declaration from Stephen M.

New handheld dispensing valve from Dymax

The new Dymax Model 300 dispensing system features a pneumatic, normally closed diaphragm valve designed for use with low-to-medium-viscosity fluids.

Parker TechSeal launches custom FFKM seals

The TechSeal Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has developed new FFKM (perfluoro rubber) custom sealing solutions for applications that require excellent sealing performance in extremely high temperatures and harsh chemical environments.

Foster Wheeler wins CODELCO’s engineering contract

A subsidiary of Foster Wheeler’s Global Engineering and Construction Group won a contract for engineering, procurement and related services for a grassroots molybdenum refinery in Chile.

Control Devices acquires Kerick Valve

Generational Equity announced the acquisition of its client, Kerick Valve headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, by Control Devices headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, a portfolio company of Minneapolis-based Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, (GHJ&M).

Quick Delivery Gearboxes from AVC & Cameron’s DYNATORQU

  Bringing together a legacy of innovation, Automated Valve & Control (AVC) and Cameron are teaming up to bring quick-delivery, customized DYNATORQUE™ gears to the Gulf Coast and Western regions of the United States.

Watson opens new valve manufacture & repair facility

 Watson Grinding & Manufacturing and Watson Valve Services Inc.

CB&I awarded contract for ethylene plant

The energy infrastructure company, CB&I, has been awarded a contract reportedly worth $1 billion for the engineering, procurement and construction of an ethane cracker and assorted utilities and offsites in Texas.   Ingleside Ethylene LLC, a joint venture between Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) and Mexichem, S.A.B.

Flowrox, Rocsole JV to manufacture scaling sensors

Flowrox Automation, together with Rocsole, is developing scaling sensors that combine mathematical modelling and industrial measurement in an innovative way.

Anticorrosion coating for hub bearing unit from KF

KF has developed a modular corrosion protection solution to protect the wheel bearing against corrosion.  The anti-corrosion coating for the hub bearing unit makes the disassembly of the bearing from the knuckle and rim easier.