New block and bleed valve
Franklin Valve Franklin Valve was originally formed as a repair center for double block and bleed plug valves, as well as four-way diverter valves for bi-directional meter proving.
Copano to build NGL pipeline
Copano Energy, LLC has formed a 50/50 joint venture with a subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners to construct, own and operate a 12-inch NGL pipeline in order to facilitate deliveries of mixed NGLs to Formosa Hydrocarbons Co., Inc.
Cla-Val opens R&D lab
Costa Mesa, California based Cla-Val has opened the doors of a new valve research and development lab. The manufacturer of automatic control valves has dedicated the lab to developing new products to more efficiently operate of waterworks distribution systems, fire protection capabilities in offshore, marine and commercial applications and to improve the function and safety of aviation ground fueling operations.
Engineering firms join Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald’s North American company, Hatch Mott MacDonald, has acquired Richard P Arber Associates based in Lakewood, Colorado and Gibson Engineers PC from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
ATEX rated explosion-proof linear actuators
Exlar’s linear actuators meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The line has been expanded to include the EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators, rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D and T3 hazardous environments.