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Detailed treatment plant plan in brochure

Red Valve’s Series DX Slurry knife gate valve is designed for heavy slurry applications in the power and mining industries. It is one of the valves featured in the company’s recently released 18 page brochure which details its total system approach to wastewater treatment.

Metso/Petrobras refinery service contract granted

Metso and Brazil-based Petrobras have signed a service contract covering the supply of spare parts and maintenance services for Metso’s valves, actuators and positioners for 11 refineries in Brazil.

Dwyer introduces new ball valve

The Series BV2IB Bronze Ball Valve with ISO Mounting Pad provides an economical solution for commercial and general industrial use.

New butterfly valves from Assured

Assured Automation has recently introduced its new FK and FE series of butterfly valves.

New line of wedge valves

Mueller  Co. has expanded its line of outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) resilient wedge valves. It now covers a range from 2-1/2in through 24in sizes.

Milliken Valve awarded OSHA’s Star Designation

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recognized Milliken Valve, LLC., with its “Star” worksite designation, the highest honor in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

Modular Fuel Gas Shut-Off Valves

ASCO has introduced a new family of modular gas safety shut-off valves with a compact double valve footprint and the industry’s highest flow rates.

Actuators easily installed on operating valves

VAAS Automation offers a complete range of ball valves with a choice of pneumatic or electric actuators.

Global awarded ‘Who Dat’ subsea contract

Global Industries has been awarded a project from LLOG Deepwater Development Company, L.L.C. for the installation of a deepwater subsea development in the Gulf of Mexico.

Auto plant expansion for West Virginia

Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV Inc is planning a USD 64 million expansion of its engine and transmission manufacturing plant in Buffalo, West Virginia.