Oxford and Verichek form strategic alliance
Oxford Instruments Inc recently announced a new distribution agreement with Verichek Technical Services (VTS) to sell the X-MET handheld XRF analyzer into customers requiring scrap sorting and PMI testing capability in the US as of April 1, 2011.
New spring return electric actuator
Valtorc has introduced its new EL-930.940 series spring return electric actuators. They are made to work with Valtorc ball valves, butterfly valves and plug valves.
GE Energy to Acquire Converteam
GE’s Energy business has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 90% of electrification and automation equipment and systems company Converteam, for approximately USD 3.2 billion.
Moore receives Manufacturing Leadership Award
Moore Industries-International, Inc. received the Manufacturing Leadership Award from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal at a ceremony on March 16 at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills, California.
Seadrill contracted for offshore Trinidad
Seadrill has been awarded a contract by BHP Billiton Petroleum for Offshore Vigilant in Trinidad. The three well drilling assignment for Offshore Vigilant is expected to take 150 days, and the contract value is approximately USD 20 million. Operations to commence under the new contract for Offshore Vigilant is scheduled for the third quarter 2011, in direct continuation of the existing contract. The contract also includes options for an additional four wells with anticipated duration of 200 days.