#VMANEWS

Applications

Mueller Gate Valve and Hydrant Available with the HYMAX Grip Restraint

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The HYMAX grip restraint is available on the 4 to 12-in. A-2361 Resilient Wedge Gate valves (RWGV) and Super Centurion 250 fire hydrants.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

Design

Emerson's New Edge Solutions Simplify Creation of Advanced IIoT Applications

Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

PACSystems Edge Solutions help OEMs and end users rapidly configure and implement advanced edge computing, visualization and IIoT technology
#iiot #VMAnews #automation

Applications

Emerson to Help Accelerate Green Hydrogen Production

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The PosHYdon project is a pilot that aims to validate the integration of offshore wind power and offshore natural gas and hydrogen production at sea—generating renewable fuels by harnessing a green energy source.
#VMAnews

Applications

Backed by Ferguson, Newport News Waterworks Receives Sustainable Water Utility Award

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies is in recognition for one of the largest smart metering overhauls in the country.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

Manufacturing

Trillium Flow Technologies to Acquire Termomeccanica Pompe

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The joint agreement will bring the Termomeccanica Pompe, Gabbioneta pumps and Begemann brands together under the Trillium umbrella in Italy.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

Design

Control Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards Include Several VMA Members

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Awards were bestowed to Bray International, Neles, Flowserve, Emerson and Baker Hughes across the magazine’s Final Control Elements category.
#actuators #VMAnews #controls

Technical

Victaulic Wins Gold in 2021 Product of the Year Contest

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Consulting-Specifying Engineer awards top spot to Victaulic Tools for AutoCAD software.
#VMAnews

Insights

Baker Hughes Posts 2021 Q4 Orders Up 24%

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The increase helped push the company to a $428 million pre-tax profit for full-year 2021, turning around losses of $15.2 billion in 2020.
#VMAnews

Applications

Emerson Releases Fisher easy-e Trim Cartridge

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The trim repair solution replaces more than 20 separate parts with a single repair cartridge, simplifying and speeding repairs while mitigating fugitive emissions.
#VMAnews

Insights

Fluid Sealing Association Appoints Thom Jessup as President

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Thom Jessup, with EGC Enterprises, assumes the executive leadership role in 2022.
#VMAnews

Insights

Velan Reports Strong 2021 Q3 Financials

Highlights include a significant increase in sales and improved margins.
#VMAnews

Technical

Cowan Dynamics Introduces ZE-ESD Shutoff Valve Solution

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The module is a self-contained hydraulic emergency shutdown system in midstream pipeline networks to automate valves that require a fail-safe position where no power source is available.
#automation #VMAnews

Technical

James Webb Launch Caps Exciting Year for Equilibar

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Equilibar (whose parent company is Richards Industrials) products are used in a broad range of industries, including catalysis, fuel cells, aerospace, biopharma and green energy.
#VMAnews

Applications

Moog Actuation Provides Precision Motion Control for Gremlins Air Recovery Mission

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The Gremlins Program, managed by the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA), demonstrates aerial launch and recovery of multiple low-cost, reusable, unmanned aerial systems.
#VMAnews

Design

Emerson Awarded "Industrial IoT Company of the Year"

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The company’s Plantweb ecosystem of sensors, smart devices, industrial software and analytics is the most comprehensive in the industry. Emerson also designs and delivers more smart sensing devices than any company in the world.
#VMAnews

MRO

United Valve Acquires Global Service & Repair's Assets

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The acquisition and installation of GSR’s special grinding equipment will allow United Valve to better perform repair and service on all types of metallic plug valve designs.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews

Manufacturing

Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks Acquires SemiTorr

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Transformational acquisition of specialty flow control distribution platform enhances FloWorks’ product suite and establishes new end markets and geographies.
#VMAnews

Applications

Geothermal Energy Project MOU Signed by Baker Hughes and CAUSEWAYGT

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The companies will work together to develop geothermal heat systems technology, particularly subsurface and wells components.
#VMAnews

Manufacturing

Spirax Sarco's Spira-trol Steam-tight Control Valve

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The control valve features a double-life, flip-over seat, lengthening the lifespan of a conventional valve.
#VMAnews

Manufacturing

Flowserve is Winner of 2021 Chemours Supplier Award

With hundreds of eligible suppliers, Flowserve is one of only four to receive this award for its performance in sustainability and improving its EcoVadis rating.
#VMAnews