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IVS 2019 – Industrial Valve Summit

Presentation of the third Industrial Valve Summit: record presence of exhibitors; new industry observatory and market surveys; free conferences and events for participants; and delegations from all over the world Milan, 17 April 2019 - ...

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Rotork Master Station launched for increased valve actuator control

Rotork’s latest generation of its innovative system for controlling and monitoring valve actuators and plant equipment has been launched. The Rotork Master Station provides a high integrity link between the Distributed Control System ...

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Advanced Valve Solutions, Start-Stop Operation, OTV Valves in GE/Alstom GT24/26 Units

Introduction The worldwide introduction of wind, solar power and other renewables create an increasingly flexible demand on gas fired power stations to balance the grid. To operate in a reliable, quick, modulating and start/stop ...

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Launching Brand New Website!

Ultravalve has launched a new customer-focused website (www. ultravalve.co.uk), offering significant improvements over its predecessor. The industrial and RPZ valve specialist has experienced significant growth in the two and a half ...

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Freudenberg publishes Online Marketplace for Industrial Components

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is creating a turning point in the purchasing of B2B seals and components with their “Industrial Supply and Services” online platform exclusively starting in United Kingdom as first local market. The ...

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Biffi Italia introduces the new CON3000 electric actuator at IVS Bergamo 2019

Biffi Italia, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of highperformance valve actuation systems, will introduce ICON3000, the newest release of the ICON smart electric multi-turn actuators family, at the Industrial Valve Summit (IVS) in ...

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Langley Alloys can now offer pipes, fittings and flanges

Although best known as #thehomeofsuperduplex for our bar and plate distribution, Langley Alloys are able to provide a competitive offer for your pipe package requirements, including flanges, fittings and associated components. Making ...

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Webtec Hydraulic Flow Monitoring range now compatible with Biodegradeable fluids

Webtec, the specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, is unveiling its FlowHUB ViscoCorrect, an innovative and intelligent hydraulic flow monitoring device with integral temperature measurement and large ...

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Meeting Industry Changes with Innovate Upgrade & Retrofit Solutions

In difficult trading conditions the Oil & Gas industry is depending more on asset life extension to keep installations running safely and effectively for longer. In recent years our upgrade and retrofits service has helped clients all ...

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IMI Critical Valve Doctor® team solves plant trip issues at CCPP in the Americas

The challenge An IMI CCI customer operating two 1100MW combined cycle power plants was facing issues with repeated turbine trips leading to significant losses. Upon investigation, the customer discovered that the original plant design ...

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Making continued investment to improve Capacity, Lead-times and Quality of Service

The last couple of months have seen lots of new investment take place at Rotherham based Steel Supplier Corrosion Resistant Materials. Firstly, in January the company took ownership of the adjoining unit to increase space. This ...

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Versatility Meets Design

Modular, resilient, versatile – these are the core properties of the quarter-turn actuator DFPD from Festo. This rack and pinion combination is thus the perfect actuator for many requirements in the process industry. Thanks to its ...

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A Company Assembling its Future

Within that cloistered world which is the valve industry the name Shipham has been granted unparalleled stature because of its history. In 2023 the Shipham name will celebrate 225 years of valve making. Today that once Company name is ...

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Striking the Perfect Balance

Whilst system balancing is one of the more complicated tasks faced by commercial heating engineers, it needn’t be beyond most installers. Dynamic Balancing – are we talking the same language? Hydronic system balancing is one of the ...

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Score (Europe) Limited introduces valve repair services to new territory

We were delighted to open our new facility in Humberside, Hull, on Tuesday 26th March, when invited guests were given the opportunity to visit the new workshop and discover Score’s potential. Situated within the Saltend Chemicals Park, ...

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SmartAct Actuators break the mould when it comes to materials used

At the Smart Actuator Company, we believe in using the best and most applicable materials for the manufacturing of our products. Have you ever wondered what materials SmartAct use and why? We put a lot of thought into our ...

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Bonomi expands range of Control Ball Valves

Bonomi has experienced rapid growth in recent years, most notably through the expansion of its group company Valpres, that now offers an extensive portfolio of Control Ball Valves suitable for use in the Oil & Gas sector. This ...

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New Diaphragm Valve for drinking water

The Luxembourg-based KSB subsidiary SISTO Armaturen S.A. is extending its current range by launching its proven SISTO- 16TWA valve type series for drinking water applications with new materials for wetted components. The new valves, ...

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Kalrez® LS390 Sanitary Seals Excel in Food and Pharmaceutical Applications

The DuPont™ Kalrez® LS390 series of perfluoroelastomer sanitary seals have been designed specifically for use in sectors that include life science, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical. Class-leading Kalrez® LS390 provides longer seal ...

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The Future of Condition Valve Monitoring

Around the world, there is an increasing concern and growing interest in the impact the oil and gas industry has on the health and safety of the population as well as the environment. From a business perspective, there is a heightened push ...

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Key Partners for Watts Industries

LK Valves & Controls Ltd are pleased to announce they have recently been appointed a key partner for Watts Industries and a major stockist and distributor of their Socla Sylax range of WRAS approved butterfly valves and associated ...

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Measure Monitor Control and ID Insert Deal Srl working together to Control Pressure

Italian manufacturer ID Insert Deal Srl, has appointed Measure Monitor Control to provide technical sales support and distribution of their pressure regulation products in the UK market. Measure Monitor Control Managing Director Jerry Cook ...

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KT Hydraulics, a bespoke hydraulic systems manufacturer

From the largest Lube Oil System or Seal Support System to the smallest Hydraulic Actuator or Flow Meter, KT Hydraulics offers optimised design and build process. A distinctive offering is the Hydraulic Actuators available, offering ...

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The Wonders of Web Advertising

When it comes to effective marketing there are several different options. Mass marketing tends to be easier with internet advertising which offers a variety of benefits. It is ideal for brand awareness and a well-placed logo advert with ...

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Desktop Exhibition Worley Parsons

On the 26th March the BVAA orchestrated another Desktop Exhibition for Worley Parsons at Annan House in Aberdeen. Worley Parsons are known for their inventive approach, technology and teaming up to deliver superior results. They have ...

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Desktop Exhibition EnQuest

On the 27th March a BVAA Desktop Exhibition was held at EnQuest at their Aberdeen offices. EnQuest is a production and development company, with operations in the UK North Sea and Malaysia. They are known for focussing on developing ...

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Need Help?

Facing awkward questions at work? Already have mountains of ‘admin’ paperwork? Are you being asked to look after the Human Resource and Health & Safety issues, even though its not your speciality? Is the constant barrage of red ...

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Don’t Fail to Prepare...

Preparation is always key and the best way to prepare is to access all the knowledge available in a given field. It is therefore imperative that any relevant training and support is implemented and delivered to the workforce. Training ...

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Desktop at KBR

On the 21st March the BVAA orchestrated another successful Desktop exhibition at KBR. This event was well received and served to connect both KBR staff and exhibitors alike, enabling them to view the very latest innovations and ...

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UK Valve & Actuator Leaders meet Trade Envoy at House of Lords

The British Valve and Actuator Association (BVAA) recently hosted an event with the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Iraq, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, the Right Honourable Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne. Baroness ...

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Arc Energy raising money for Action Medical Research

Arc Energy Resources is into its 4th year at raising vital funds for Action Medical Research. They support ground-breaking research to help find answers that can lead to cures, treatments and medical breakthroughs for some of the toughest ...

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Regional Dinner and Supplier Day

The BVAA Supplier Day was an exceptionally impressive event where the figures are concerned, with 86 attendees visiting 18 exhibitors. The day also provided a grand total of 126 one-to-one meetings across 9 hosts which generated some ...

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Desktop Exhibition ConocoPhillips

One great thing about the BVAA Desktop exhibitions is the flexibility and efficiency they offer. The scope of potential suppliers on the market can mean hours of endless supplier visits which can take up valuable time. As we all know ...

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Same Old Chestnut!

BVAA recently organised a dinner at the Houses of Parliament, with the express intent of getting a serious conversation going on the British Valve industry. Hosted by Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, the invitees included a ...

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