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Demanding duty for Rotork CVA actuator

A power station in New Hampshire which burns both natural gas and low sulphur fuel oil has installed a Rotork CVA electric control valve actuator to help reduce maintenance costs and improve accuracy.

New icon-based interface improves efficiency

Emerson Process Management has launched a new icon-based user interface for the industry-leading 475 Field Communicator that simplifies the work of field maintenance technicians.

Carbon and stainless steel ball valves

Inline Industries has announced that it now offers a complete line of carbon and stainless steel ball valves from its stock located in Baldwin Park, California.

Denali natural gas pipeline project scrapped

A ConocoPhillips and BP PLC joint venture has announced it is scrapping a $35 billion Alaska natural-gas pipeline project. But the $41 billion pipeline project proposed by Exxon Mobile Corp and TransCanada Corp is still on track.

Curtiss-Wright Opens Manufacturing Facility in TX

Curtiss-Wright Corp recently celebrated the grand opening of its $36 million, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chambers County, TX. At this new facility, the company will manufacture large vessels and other equipment for the refining and petrochemical industries and will produce large valve products for the severe service process industries.

SCE soliciting proposals

Southern California Edison (SCE) is soliciting proposals for its renewable energy portfolio.

Bechtel safety scholarships awarded

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has chosen three college students to receive scholarships funded by the Bechtel Group Foundation.

Champion Valves receives ISO certification

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

NACE Compliant Check Valves

Lee Products has introduced a range of high-pressure check valves designed specifically for harsh-duty applications such as chemical injection. Constructed of corrosion-resistant materials compliant with NACE MR0175 and ISO 15156 specifications, they feature a durable MP35N poppet and seat and have been designed for checked direction pressures up to 15,000 psid.

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.