Emerson and AspenTech enter agreement on new software strategy
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Emerson and AspenTech announced in a press release on Oct. 11 that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to contribute Emerson’s industrial software businesses—OSI Inc. and the Geological Simulation Software business—to AspenTech to create a diversified, high-performance industrial software leader with greater scale, capabilities and technologies.
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Australian mining industry works toward net zero
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Australia’s largest and most valuable industry is mining, according to Baker Hughes. Organizations in the country are working to decarbonize the nation through research and technological advancements.
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Baker Hughes’ subsea drilling systems and Akastor’s MHWirth merge
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The new company, HMH, aims to support the industry’s transition toward more energy-efficient solutions, as well as deploy technologies and service solutions to make the sector more competitive through increased drilling efficiency.
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Emerson helps Colgate-Palmolive pursue net zero carbon
By: Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The project is part of Colgate’s digital transformation program and uses Emerson’s specialized Aventics pneumatic sensors and IIoT-enabled software to precisely monitor compressed air flow in real time.
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Tom Wayer joins ProMation Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Tom Wayer has joined ProMation Engineering as National Sales Manager, as stated in a press release on Sept. 27.
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Baker Hughes and Primus Line collaborate on composites
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, announced in a press release on Sept. 29 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Primus Line to collaborate on non-metallic pipe applications to rehabilitate and repurpose existing pressure pipelines, offering a combined customer base more cost-effective options for pipeline repair and replacement, as well as the repurposing of existing pipeline networks for hydrogen and CO2 transportation.
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Neles Expertune PlanTriage software update offers enhancements
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The latest version of Neles Expertune PlantTriage software, made available in August 2021, continually monitors and diagnoses issues, helps find the root cause, prioritizes according to economic and technical factors, and provides a complete set of analysis tools to resolve the problem at its source.
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ValvTechnologies supplies mining pipeline isolation valves
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ValvTechnologies, manufacturer of severe service isolation valve solutions, has been selected by a major metals producer as the leading supplier for pipeline isolation valves in South America. ValvTechnolgies’ valves have been used on site for many years, showing excellent performance.
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Champlin, MN selects Mueller Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Champlin, MN has selected Mueller to replace about 8,000 residential, commercial and irrigation water meters with solid-state ultrasonic water meters and advanced metering infrastructure.
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Emerson's Deepa Malhotra receives STEP Ahead Award
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Deepa Malhotra, director of commercial operations for Emerson’s power and water solutions business, has been recognized with a STEP Ahead Award by The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Malhotra is being honored alongside more than 100 women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their manufacturing careers.
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ValvTechnologies welcomes Quality Controls Inc. as a distributor
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ValvTechnologies has picked Quality Controls Inc. (QCI) as a new distributor.
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Baker Hughes Foundation contributes $800,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced $800,000 in grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the 2021-22 academic year, part of the Foundation’s long-running mission to promote education and opportunity in the communities where Baker Hughes employees live and work.
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Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks acquires Genesis Systems
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The acquisition of control valve, regulator, and valve automation and systems distributor expands the depth and reach of FloWorks’ portfolio of flow solutions providers
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Fairbanks Morse Defense acquires Hunt Valve Company Inc.
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Hunt Valve Company Inc., a specialty manufacturer of naval valves and electromechanical actuators.
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Conval names Heglund as Midwest regional sales manager
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Conval’s vice president of sales and marketing Don Bowers recently announced that Glenn Heglund of Minooka, Ill. has been appointed as Midwest regional sales manager.
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NECI announces merger with Northeast Controls
New England Controls Inc. and Northeast Controls Inc. announced an agreement to merge their two companies. Both are Emerson Impact Partners serving customers in New England and upstate New York.
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EGC Holding Company acquires Slade Inc.
EGC Holding Company (doing business as EGC Enterprises Inc.) has acquired Slade Inc., a Statesville, NC manufacturer of patented graphite yarn and braided valve and pump packings.
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AIV and Gulf Coast Modification announce promotions of Trey Cook Ryan Loving
AIV, LP and Gulf Coast Modification (GCM) announce that Trey Cook will become the CEO of both AIV and GCM while remaining the President of AIV.
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Emerson helps Alaska's wind farm provide affordable clean energy
Sustainable grid solutions reduce costs by 65% and support the delivery of low-cost renewable power.
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2021 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop reflects on positive growth and looks ahead to a stabilizing 2022
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Marking its second year of the Market Outlook Workshop being virtual only, the 2021 event was held August 6-7 and featured valuable insights from global and national economic experts across several industries.
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