Tag: valves

Tyco becomes Pentair Valves & Controls

Tyco Valves & Controls, the leading global manufacturer of valves, actuators and controls has announced that it is has changed its name to Pentair Valves & Controls.

Fittings and valves for HVAC systems

LOCUS’ aluminum tube fittings and valves for air conditioning and heating systems will now be available to the American market.

Scalable manifold adapts to any application

The Festo MPA-L valve manifold is scalable down to a single valve slice, so directional valves can be adapted to any application. The sub-base is made from a rugged polymer design that offers good corrosion resistance and light weight.

Safer subsea wellhead being developed

Plexus Holdings is partnering with four major oil and gas companies to develop and commercialise a new and safer subsea wellhead, HGSS. Consulting partners included in Plexus’s Joint Industry Project are Maersk Oil North Sea UK, Shell International Exploration and Production, Wintershall Noordzee, and oil and gas technology solution consultancy SafeKick.

Tyco opens facility in Port Arthur

Tyco Valves & Controls has opened a 12,500 sq/ft, state-of-the-art center in Port Arthur, Texas, to maintain and repair customers’ valves, actuation and controls. An experienced team at the facility will service pressure relief valves, quarter turn valves, control valves and actuators.

Replacement cartridges offered for ball valves

Colonial Engineering has introduced two series of replacement cartridges for True Union Ball Valves. The CCR series fits Nibco Chemtrol Tru-Bloc TUBVs while the VCR series fits Colonial Full Block series TUBVs.

Baccara expands into North America

Israel-based valve manufacturer Baccara recently announced its expansion to North America with the opening of a Tucson, AZ distribution center and a production facility in Mexico. This company also has distribution centers in Australia and the Benelux.

Greene’s Energy acquires Pro-Valve Services

Greene’s Energy Group (GEG) has acquired the assets of Houma, LA based Pro-Valve Services, Inc. The acquisition will broaden the after-market production valve services provided by GEG’s Wellhead and Valve division.

Mobile phone app from BLACOH

BLACOH Fluid Control, Inc recently introduced what they believe may be among the first mobile apps for the industrial equipment market.

Successful debut of VW Expo and Conference America

The first staging of Valve World Expo Americas, held recently in The Woodlands, Texas, just outside of Houston, was a great success, earning raves from exhibitors and visitors alike.