News

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Gas Turbine Efficiency appointment

Gas Turbine Efficiency (GTE) has announced that Michael Korf has assumed the role of Director of Sales for the Americas effective March 14, 2011.

New innovation in valves

Asahi/America, Inc has introduced the PE100 ball valve to its industrial piping products line. This new PE100 ball valve is an innovative solution for gas, sewer and water applications where metal ball valves have typically been installed.

Subsea 7 contracted for pre-salt offshore Brazil

Subsea 7 has signed a USD 1 billion contract with Petrobras for the development of the pre-salt deepwater Guara and Lula NE areas in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.

Pipe and valve company doubles in size

Collins Pipe & Supply of East Windsor, CT has doubled in size and now offers much more than just pipe, valves, and fittings.

Pinch valves successfully used in dry scrubber

In the USA, a large midwestern power company has chosen Larox Flowsys valves for their dry scrubber installation.

Curtiss-Wright signs contract with Boeing

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide emergent and specialty production support for the final assembly and delivery of the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina.

Clean energy park planned for California

AREVA and Fresno Nuclear Energy Group, LLC (FNEG) have signed a contract to develop an advanced clean energy park near Fresno, California.

Petrobras Chile receives award

Petrobras Chile has been granted the outstanding company of the year award for 2010 for the contribution it has made to the economic development of Brazil and Chile.

New Valve assembly for high pressure chemical work

Badger Meter Research Control Valve's Ultra-High Pressure Valve Assembly, HP-60, is designed for use in high-pressure chemical applications including research, injection and pilot plants.

Cast ductile iron body for rugged service valve

The new 5000 Series heavy duty knife gate series valves from Valtorc has a cast ductile iron body and yoke for the most rugged service.