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Design

Emerson Introduces Flushing Ring with Valve-Integrated Design

Rosemount 319 Flushing Ring with valve-integrated design suitable for a wide range of differential pressure applications.
#pressure-relief #VMAnews

Flowserve Launches Bluetooth Actuator App

FlowSync offers smarter and safer actuator setup, commissioning and operation.
#automation #actuators #VMAnews

Management Buyout of Cowan Dynamics Complete

Phased-in transaction began years ago and just wrapped up.
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Applications

Emerson Selected to Automate Golden Triangle Polymers Facility

One of the world’s largest ethane crackers will leverage the Plantweb digital ecosystem to optimize operations, mitigate emissions.
#VMAnews #controls #automation

Design

Flowserve Introduces Reduced Port Flanged Ball Valves

The Worcester 51/52 have been re-engineered for global availability by standardizing design, materials, construction and product certifications.
#VMAnews #ball-butterfly-plug

Valmet and Metsä Group awarded Quality Innovation Award

Metsä Spring’s 3D fiber demo plant was announced as winner of its category in the international competition.
#automation #VMAnews

Manufacturing

Flowserve Announces Collaboration with Clariter, Recycling Plastic Waste into Green Products

Strategic partnership will include supplying pumps, valves, seals and aftermarket support to plants.
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Manufacturing

Victaulic Promotes Gary Moore to Executive VP and CRO

Moore began his career in sales and has progressed to his new role.
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Conval Appoints Scott Allard as President

Valve manufacturer’s new president has deep experience in flow control industry.
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Kitz Corporation of America Announces New President

Jim Walther to step down as president and become chairman after 36 years with KCA; Mike Chamberlain named president.
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Design

Emerson Software Helps Intermountain Power Agency Deliver Carbon-Free Power

Initiative creates clean energy hub for western United States.
#automation #VMAnews

Flowserve to Acquire Velan in All Cash Offer

Velan brings a highly complementary valve portfolio to Flowserve’s Flow Control Division.
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Manufacturing

Podcast Episode Explores 3D Printed Valve Components

Fisher Cavitrol Hex trim from Emerson divides fluid flow using geometry produced by additive manufacturing.
#components #VMAnews

Insights

German Valve Association, VDMA, Names New Managing Director

Dr. Laura Dorfer will succeed long-time managing director Wolfgang Burchard at the beginning of April 2023.
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Education

Valve Forum 2023 Early Bird Registration Ends Soon

Register now for access to new content, cool tours and more!
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Emerson Announces New Software Portfolio for Renewable Power

The Ovation Green portfolio will help power generation companies meet the needs of customers navigating the transition to green energy generation and storage.
#automation #VMAnews

New Digital Solutions for Intelligent, Energy-Efficient Operations from Baker Hughes

Offerings will help to drive the long-term sustainability of customer operations.
#iiot #VMAnews #controls

Using Additive Manufacturing for Valve Repairs Across the Globe

Printing components on-site will allow for faster repairs and parts replacement for critical applications.
#gate-globe-check #components #VMAnews

Applications

Digital Automation Technologies from Emerson Play Key Role in QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical project

The Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex is a $6 billion integrated polymers project, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical.
#VMAnews #automation

New Technology Helps to Reduce Valve Erosion From Flashing

Flashing caused by pressurized steam is a destructive phenomenon that occurs in many industries.
#components #VMAnews