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Victrex Cryogenic Polymers Meet Shell’s Latest Specifications for Cryogenic Ball Valve Applications

Victrex, a global leader in high-performance PEEK and PAEK polymer solutions, announced that its Victrex CT polymers have met the stringent specifications outlined by Shell for ball valves in cryogenic services.

Fairbanks Morse Defense’s Hunt Valve to Produce First 3D Printed Valve Assembly for U.S....

Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has been awarded a contract by the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) to produce a 3D printed valve assembly for installation on U.S. Navy submarines, positioning the defense contractor as a first mover in this sector.

Electrifying Upstream Oil and Gas Processes

It has become increasingly imperative for governments and businesses worldwide to prioritize the reduction of total methane emissions generated by industrial processes.

IMI: A New Visual Identity, Fit for The Future

From this month, the three previous divisions of IMI – IMI Critical Engineering, IMI Hydronic Engineering and IMI Precision Engineering – will come together, along with our individual product brands, under one united and strong IMI master brand.

Emerson’s New Motorized Actuator and Shutoff Valve Solution Improves Safety and Reliability in Combustion...

Emerson has introduced the new ASCO™ Series 148/149 safety valve and motorized actuator designed for industrial fuel oil burner recirculation and safety shutoff applications.

Total Valve Expands Curtiss Wright Farris Service and Distribution Territory

Total Valve is excited to announce the expansion of their Farris Distribution Territory to encompass the Rockies Region.

New Product from James Walker Offers ‘Future‑Ready’ Valve Sealing Performance

James Walker new Supagraf 100FXI CS packing combination set has been developed specifically to exceed the requirements of all current fugitive emissions standards to provide a product that can be specified in valve designs today, safe in the knowledge that they will meet performance requirements well into the future.

Wolseley Canada to Open New Branch in North Surrey

Wolseley Canada is excited to announce the grand opening of its new branch in North Surrey.

Baker Hughes to Supply Electric-driven Liquefaction Technology for Cedar LNG Project

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced it was awarded an order from Black & Veatch, a global engineering, construction and consulting leader, to supply Cedar LNG in Canada with electric driven liquefaction technologies.

Norperuano Pipeline Has Blocking Valves to Mitigate Possible Contingencies

Petroperú completed the installation of 19 automatic shut-off valves in the North Peruvian Oil Pipeline (ONP), in order to guarantee an immediate response in the event of a cut or rupture of the pipeline, thus minimizing any possible contingency due to a crude oil spill.