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Champion Valves receives ISO certification

Champion Valves, Inc has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. 

Valve position monitor makes adjustments redundant

Samson Controls' Type 3738 electronic valve position monitor is a contactless, magneto-resistive sensor system powered by a two-wire supply. 

Triple M signs deal with Tomoe Valve

Triple M tubos, Válvulas e Conexões has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Tomoe Valve Ltd for Brazil.

Swagelok introduces pre-engineered subsystems

The Swagelok Company recently introduced its Swagelok® Pre-Engineered Subsystems, a series of five standardized subsystems for use in all types of plants and facilities where fluids are processed.

Waver Valves certified to NSF/ANSI61

Val-Matic’s wafer silent check valves have received certification to NSF/ANSI 61 for drinking water system components.

Crane presenting Krombach MSBV

Crane Energy Flow Solutions will showcase its extensive line of fluid handling products for the petroleum and refining industries during National Petrochemical & Refiners Association 2011 Reliability & Maintenance Conference & Exhibition from May 24th to 27th in Denver, Colorado.

Valve failure leads to increased oversight

A low-pressure coolant injection valve failed in the fall of 2010 at the Browns Ferry Nuclear plant. 

Positive shutoff for oil & gas applications

The M&J ball valve by SPX incorporates a version of the patented “EN” style seat seal, helping to make the valve a solution for positive shutoff requirements in oil and gas pipelines.

AUMA’s service support in Santiago

As part of its global training program, AUMA provides technical education for its electric actuators to local service organizations.

MPX Energia granted plant installation licence

MPX Energia has obtained an installation license from the Environmental Secretary of the State of Maranhao (SEMA) for the construction of the 1863MW Parnaiba Thermo Power Plant.