Economy & Enterprise
May
2026
“IVS is an excellent platform to increase visibility”
Bray is expanding its presence across Europe and the Middle East by combining global engineering strength with regional coordination and local market expertise. In this interview, Rick Lambrechts, Managing Director ...
Apr
2026
Variable speed actuators prolong penstock lifetime
Electric actuators with variable motor speed offer an effective solution for the automation of large penstocks, whether in sewage treatment plants, retention basins or flood protection systems. ...
Mar
2026
Bayer relies on PFA-lined valves and pumps for API production
The manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients is under intense pressure worldwide: rising regulatory requirements, increasing product diversity, and the need for absolute process safety. This makes partnerships ...
Mar
2026
Deutsche Ostsee: Europe’s most powerful floating LNG terminal
The Energie-Terminal “Deutsche Ostsee” has regasified 12.9 TWh over the past three months, the largest volume of gas of all floating LNG terminals in ...
Feb
2026
Tyre manufacturer Michelin acquires US seal manufacturer
Michelin announced the acquisition of Flexitallic at the beginning of February. This move significantly expands the company's portfolio and market share in sealing solutions, particularly through improved access to the ...
Feb
2026
Anniversary and strategic step into the future
In January 2026, revac GmbH celebrated its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the company has established itself as a reliable and technically competent partner for industrial and chemical valves, supplying ...
Jan
2026
New alliance: International valve associations join forces
Leading valve associations from Europe, the USA, and Japan are committed to closer cooperation in order to jointly master future challenges facing the valve ...
Dec
2025
Valve Stars Award 2026: Apply now
Although the upcoming VALVE WORLD EXPO in Düsseldorf is still exactly one year away, we are already starting the application phase for the Valve Stars Awards 2026. All exhibitors can present their products or ...
Oct
2025
Teadit® opens new facility in India
Teadit® is proud to announce the opening of our brand-new facility in Vadodara, India. To mark this milestone, Teadit®’s Annual Distributor Event, Our Partnership in Success, was held in celebration of the official ...
Feb
2025
Automatic filter valves for simplified pool maintenance
South African valve supplier Allmech has recently added a new automatic swimming pool valve to its range of filter valves. The valve in question is a Runxin valve. According to the company, it is the only authorized ...
Jan
2025
AUMA actuators optimize Stockholm’s largest combined heat and power plant
241 AUMA electric actuators have been installed as part of a retrofit at Stockholm’s largest combined heat and power plant, Kraftvärmeverk 1. The modern actuators with Profinet communications now ensure the smooth ...
Jan
2025
SAMSON: Official Go-ahead for New Electroplating Unit
At valve manufacturer SAMSON, work on the new headquarters is currently in full swing. The MainChange project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Another important hurdle has now been overcome. ...
Jan
2025
Vexve takes over competitor from Denmark
The valve manufacturer Vexve has signed an agreement to acquire the Danish valve manufacturer Frese from the founding family. The company was founded in 1944 and manufactures dynamic balancing valves, among other ...
Nov
2024
Valve manufacturer expands in France
GEMÜ France and Intercarat, both of whom are subsidiaries of the GEMÜ Group, have moved into their new production and office building in Altorf, north-eastern France. The new building is part of GEMÜ’s strategy ...
Nov
2024
Emerson opens Digital Experience Centre
Emerson has launched its Digital Experience Center – an interactive training environment showcasing the company’s extensive range of advanced automation solutions. Manufacturers and process industry users visiting ...
Oct
2024
Drive manufacturer involved in hydrogen refuelling station
H2 Mobility is planning a new hydrogen refuelling station in Düsseldorf. According to the filling station manufacturer, it will be Europe’s most powerful H2 filling station with a daily dispensing capacity of ...
Oct
2024
Two global valve manufacturers combine their expertise
Two global players in the international valve industry have agreed a strategic partnership for the coming years. Bray International and Aquestia will combine their expertise in the areas of sales and distribution. As ...
Sep
2024
Atlas Copco Group wants 25% women in management positions by 2030
The Atlas Copco Group has released an update regarding progress on their non-financial targets, as well as the targets for the years 2025-2027. These include environmental- and diversity goals, as well as an added ...
Sep
2024
Valve Stars Awards 2024 – Voting started
The Valve Stars Awards are presented by Germany's leading trade magazine for industrial valves and sealing technology. The voting in our four categorys “Valves”, “Actuators”, “Seals” and “Automation” has ...
Jul
2024
Valve Stars Award 2024: Take part and apply now
The Valve Stars Awards are presented by Germany’s leading trade magazine for industrial valves and sealing technology. The readership of “Industriearmaturen & Dichtungstechnik” honors the best product of ...
Jul
2024
Canadian energy supplier orders valves for 100 million dollars
The energy supplier Bruce Power Inc. has signed an alliance agreement with the valve manufacturer Velan Inc. The two Canadian companies have agreed to co-operate for the next ten years. Part of the agreement is the ...
Jul
2024
IGU World LNG Report: Europe as leading importer
The International Gas Union (IGU) has announced the publication of its 15th annual World LNG Report. The situation on the market is tense despite lower prices. According to the report, LNG trade grew by 2.1 % in 2023 ...
Jun
2024
“Our focus is on the future”
IDT has been a seal specialist for 100 + 40 years. The company has been rooted in the Ore Mountains since 1924 and was founded in Essen in 1984 by Wolfgang Notter. In this interview, Simone Wilson, Managing Partner of ...
Jun
2024
Hydrogen sealing solutions at ACHEMA 2024
Sealing solution expert Hallite will be presenting at the upcoming ACHEMA 2024. The German supplier invites attendees to get a look at their latest innovations and ...
