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Increased efficiency for Marlin Class underwater p

The Marlin Class underwater pump mining dredge manufactured by DSC Dredge LLC is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits by providing a more efficient tool for material excavation.

NRG seeking buyers

A spokeswoman for NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG)has said the company is in discussions to find potential buyers for a planned power plant in Carlsbad, California.

PPL Electric Utilities to invest nearly USD 1B

PPL Electric Utilities will invest nearly USD 1B this year to improve the reliability of the system that delivers power to its nearly 1.4 million customers. The projected investment of USD 968M includes USD 616M for transmission projects which is the largest scale infrastructure investment since the 1970s.

Val-Matic stainless steel wastewater valves

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. offers all-stainless steel wastewater air valves in sizes 1”- 4” for single housing and sizes 1”- 8” for dual housing.

Petrobras starts production in Santos Basin

Petrobras has put into operation the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí, starting oil production in block BMS-40 Baúna field, in the post-salt cluster of Southern Santos Basin. The FPSO is connected to well 9-SPS-88, which can produce up to 12,000 barrels per day.

Rotork enhances nuclear product portfolio

Rotork-Hiller, the specialist manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuators for the nuclear industry, has successfully completed the full qualification of a new scotch yoke rotary pneumatic actuator to the latest industry standards.

PJ Valves rebrand reflects improved service

  PJ Valves is a company that prides itself on continuous improvement. Over the last seven years major and minor developments have meant that they provide fundamentally different and they believe, better service than they did in 2005 - the time of their previous rebrand.

KCI releases new publication

  KCI announce the recent publication of "A specifier’s guide to control valves" by Edward Singleton.

Solon Manufacturing Company expands operations

Solon Manufacturing Company expands operations with the purchase of two additional buildings. Located in Chardon, OH, the two buildings will add 24,545 square feet to the current manufacturing area.

Lupatech appoints new CEO and new IRO

Lupatech S.A., one of the largest Brazilian supplier of products and services for the oil and gas sector, announces to its shareholders and the market the nomination of Mr.