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Prima Valve complete DoD ‘K’ valve contract early

Pima Valve is one of the leading suppliers of the recently revised 250-class U.S. Navy gate valves. Called the Revision K, this valve incorporates dramatic machining and material modifications from previous models.

Swagelok unveils new HVSU

Swagelok Company introduces the new Swagelok® High-Volume Swaging Unit (HVSU) engineered to streamline nut-ferrule installation and aimed at increasing safety and productivity for the oil and gas, alternative fuel, and general industries.  The HVSU enables installers to easily preswage Swagelok nut-ferrule sets onto stainless steel tubing.

Rotork opens Valve Automation Centre in Mexico

Rotork has announced the opening of its new Valve Automation Centre in Mexico. Strategically located in Mexico City, it is the first full shop facility for Rotork in the country. The 1360m² building houses the new headquarters for Rotork’s Mexican subsidiary company, incorporating inside sales, contracts, after sales and service departments as well as a training centre for customers and end users. The new factory and warehouse is a complete service and overhaul facility equipped with large overhead cranage capacity and full electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and gas power supplies.

Danfoss launches SGP Sight Glass

The newly launched Danfoss SGP sight glass offers optimal visibility and is designed to cover higher-pressure applications with a maximum working pressure of up to 52 bar.

Future of new Tula refinery questionable

Pemex, the Mexican state oil monopoly, has announced that it is “studying the nature and timing” of its new Tula refinery.

Enbridge to develop Norlite Diluent pipeline

Enbridge will develop a new industry diluent pipeline with associated capital of up to USD 1.4B, depending on scope, to meet the needs of multiple producers in the Athabasca oil sands region.

CONTRACT SIGNED WITH SCHLUMBERGER FOR DRILLING

President Energy entered into an eighteen-month contract with Schlumberger for project management and integrated drilling and completion services, including well site supervision and engineering, for its Paraguay drilling program.  Peter Levine, Chairman, President Energy commented: “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with Schlumberger.

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.

Anvil launches non-conductive roller assembly

Anvil International, the provider of domestically manufactured and globally sourced products for piping systems, has introduced a non-conductive roller assembly.

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.