Tag: UK
IMI Announces Proposed Acquisition of PBM
IMI plc, a world-leading provider of flow control solutions, announces the proposed acquisition of PBM Inc., a leading US-based producer of high-quality valves.
ValvTechnologies Signs New Contract with Gestra
ValvTechnologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of zero-leakage severe service valves, has signed a representative agreement with Gestra UK Limited, a provider of flow control valves and systems for heat and process fluid control.
‘Intelligent’ Exhaust Valves to Cut Emissions
Brunel University London is the first university in the United Kingdom to research how single-cylinder intelligent valve technology could reduce emissions for the vehicles of the future.Researchers at the Brunel’s Centre for Advanced Powertrain and Fuels (CAPF), claim the electronic system could accelerate engine development, to help car companies meet new emissions regulations.The Camcon Auto’s Single Cylinder Intelligent Valve Technology replaces the traditional camshaft on a petrol engine with digitally controlled electric valve mechanisms.
Metso signs distribution agreement with PCE
Metso, a multinational industrial company with many locations throughout the Americas, has signed a distribution agreement for its valve products with Process Control Equipment (PCE) to cover the UK, Benelux and Spain.
Emerson to automate Premier Oil platform
Premier Oil has awarded a USD 17M contract to Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson, for automating a new offshore production platform in the Solan oil field on the U.K.
Val-Matic enters UK with sewage plant project
Val-Matic has entered the United Kingdom market with a major project for Thames Water. The project involved an upgraded contract valued at over US189 million for work at east London’s Crossness Sewage Treatment Plant.
Rowan plans UK move
Rowan, a Houston, Texas-based driller has announced plans to move home base to the UK. The company has said that relocating to the UK would make communication with its rigs more efficient, as 74% are located outside the United States including Egypt and the North Sea and Rowan would also be able to take advantage of better tax rates.
SSP names Boiswood as UK distributor
SSP, American manufacturer of an extensive range of valves and fittings has named Boiswood as its UK product distributor.