Valveuser e-magazine Issue 105

June 2026

Welcome to the June issue of Valveuser! This month’s sponsored feature, from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials UK Ltd, explores how the energy transition is pushing materials beyond their limits.

Readers can also enjoy a wide selection of articles and news from across the BVAA membership, and industry event partners, BVAA technical hot spots and an Update on the Global Valve & Actuator Market Outlook 2025 from Oxford Economics.

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Latest Valve Industry News/Articles from Issue 105

The energy transition is pushing materials beyond their limits

The energy transition is pushing materials beyond their limits

Comment by BVAA CEO Rob Bartlett

Comment by BVAA CEO Rob Bartlett

Oliver Valvetek receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Oliver Valvetek receives King’s Award for Enterprise

IKM Testing UK secures role on major UK carbon capture project

IKM Testing UK secures role on major UK carbon capture project

Actuator modularity saves weeks in supply

Actuator modularity saves weeks in supply

BEL Valves Announces Multi-Million Contract

BEL Valves Announces Multi-Million Contract

M-Seals: Solving a Critical Subsea Sealing Challenge

M-Seals: Solving a Critical Subsea Sealing Challenge

From Oil & Gas to Aerospace: Howco Prepares for Farnborough Debut

From Oil & Gas to Aerospace: Howco Prepares for Farnborough Debut

Emerson’s New Top-Entry Cryogenic Valve

Emerson’s New Top-Entry Cryogenic Valve

Parker’s SensoControl Controller Family Expanded

Parker’s SensoControl Controller Family Expanded

Cross Manufacturing Strengthens Aerospace Capability

Cross Manufacturing Strengthens Aerospace Capability

The updated Valpes ER range from OEM Automatic

The updated Valpes ER range from OEM Automatic

GEMÜ is expanding the globe valve GEMÜ S40 series

GEMÜ is expanding the globe valve GEMÜ S40 series

IMI Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Lake Forest, California

IMI Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Lake Forest, California

Solving the Material Challenge Behind Hydrogen Valve Technology

Solving the Material Challenge Behind Hydrogen Valve Technology

Union Fasteners Celebrate a Double Win at Made in the Midlands Awards 2026

Union Fasteners Celebrate a Double Win at Made in the Midlands Awards 2026

Early engagement with AUMA drives better outcomes for electric actuator specification

Early engagement with AUMA drives better outcomes for electric actuator specification

Festo’s AI-powered Virtual Assistant

Festo’s AI-powered Virtual Assistant

Why Hydrostatic Probes “Lie” and how to stop it

Why Hydrostatic Probes “Lie” and how to stop it

IMI resolves severe valve erosion at Wildcat Point energy facility

IMI resolves severe valve erosion at Wildcat Point energy facility

Oliver Twinsafe Supports Ultra-Deepwater FPSO Development Offshore Brazil

Oliver Twinsafe Supports Ultra-Deepwater FPSO Development Offshore Brazil

Why Energising Springs Are More Complex Than They Look

Why Energising Springs Are More Complex Than They Look

Guarniflon Ltd Appoints New Business Development Manager

Guarniflon Ltd Appoints New Business Development Manager

Warp Seals from Parker Prädifa

Warp Seals from Parker Prädifa

Introducing Globus Metal Powders:

Introducing Globus Metal Powders:

IMI improves valve reliability at South Korean power plant

IMI improves valve reliability at South Korean power plant

HSP showcases automation and reliability solutions at CHEMUK and IVS

HSP showcases automation and reliability solutions at CHEMUK and IVS

Oxford Flow: Why the next methane challenge is infrastructure

Oxford Flow: Why the next methane challenge is infrastructure

Bray Strengthens Its Position Across Europe and the Middle East

Bray Strengthens Its Position Across Europe and the Middle East

Custom PTFE Rotary Seal Developed for Semiconductor Load Cleaner Application

Custom PTFE Rotary Seal Developed for Semiconductor Load Cleaner Application

How the RTK Displacer Level Sensor works

How the RTK Displacer Level Sensor works

Spring Energised Seals: Enabling Reliable Performance in Modern Valve Application

Spring Energised Seals: Enabling Reliable Performance in Modern Valve Application

Globus Metal Powders: What is PM-HIP and How Does It Work?

Globus Metal Powders: What is PM-HIP and How Does It Work?

Global Valve & Actuator Market Outlook 2025

Global Valve & Actuator Market Outlook 2025

IVS 2026 sets new benchmarks for the global industrial valve industry

IVS 2026 sets new benchmarks for the global industrial valve industry

CHEMUK 2026 puts regulation, resilience and innovation at the heart of the UK chemicals industry

CHEMUK 2026 puts regulation, resilience and innovation at the heart of the UK chemicals industry

Hot Spot ECHA PFAS Public Consultation on Draft SEAC

Hot Spot ECHA PFAS Public Consultation on Draft SEAC

Hot Spot of EN 18191- Additional Requirements for Metallic Valves for Hydrogen Applications Approved

Hot Spot of EN 18191- Additional Requirements for Metallic Valves for Hydrogen Applications Approved

Hot Spot ISO CD 21011 Cryogenic Vessels-Valves for Cryogenic Service Ballot

Hot Spot ISO CD 21011 Cryogenic Vessels-Valves for Cryogenic Service Ballot

Hot Spot IOGP JIP33 Revise S-562 API 6D Ball Valves Specification

Hot Spot IOGP JIP33 Revise S-562 API 6D Ball Valves Specification

Hot Spot API 6Y Fugitive Emissions Testing Published

Hot Spot API 6Y Fugitive Emissions Testing Published

Hot Spot CD Ballot ISO 23632 Design Validation Testing of Valves

Hot Spot CD Ballot ISO 23632 Design Validation Testing of Valves

Hot Spot Uk Government Consultation on Product Safety Framework

Hot Spot Uk Government Consultation on Product Safety Framework