Projects

Keep track with new project development across the globe in various sectors. We also cover existing projects (upgrades, extensions etc.).

NASA’s 3D printed rocket engine passes test

Over the last three years, NASA engineers have been exploring using additive technology, like 3D printing, to manufacture key rocket engine parts, including valves. The benefits of this technology are vast.

Dixon Valves supports Christmas Basket Project

Kent County, Maryland’s five Lions clubs will reprise the annual Christmas Basket Project this year to benefit families in need. This is accomplished in cooperation with county government, the school district, Washington College, area businesses, civic organizations, local fire companies and other volunteers.

Trendsetter awarded valve capping contract

Trendsetter Engineering, a manufacturer of innovative, fit‐for‐purpose capping stack and containment technology, was awarded a contract to design, manufacture and test the industry’s first 20,000 psi valve‐based capping stack.

DeZurik receives 2 Top Projects awards

DeZURIK was recognized in two Top Projects Awards from Water & Wastes Digest (W&WD) magazine. DeZURIK was presented with these two Top Project Awards during a ceremony at the WEFTEC 2015 Conference & Exhibition in Chicago.

Powell Valves partnership with Sunbelt Supply

The Wm. Powell Company (Powell Valves) and Sunbelt Supply Co., a Floworks Company, have entered into an agreement for the distribution of Powell Valves in the Middle East countries of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.

Emerson valves for Sasol petrochemical complex

Sasol, an international energy and chemical company, has selected Emerson Process Management to help automate its USD $8.9 billion petrochemical complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana, designed to take advantage of abundant, low cost natural gas.

Schlumberger-Cameron merger cleared by US DoJ

Schlumberger Limited and Cameron International Corporation have jointly announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has cleared their proposed merger without any conditions, granting early termination of the waiting period required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 with respect to the proposed merger.

Petrofac wins Fadhili contract

Petrofac, with operations in North and South America, has been awarded a contract by Saudi Aramco to undertake the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a sulphur recovery plant as part of their Fadhili gas program.

State mandates shut-off valves in California

The State of California has taken another step in water conservation, adopting a stricter landscape ordinance that includes lowering the size threshold for projects that fall under the new water efficiency provisions.

Tax credits for California valve manufacturer

San Joaquin County valve manufacturer, Morril Industries Inc., will receive $200,000 in state tax credits that will bolster total investments in expansion projects, according to a recent announcement by California business officials.