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Valves India
- December.2024
Asian, North American industrial valve markets increase
The industrial valves industry can look back on a successful first half of 2024, exceeding expectations. Despite a decline in domestic [German] sales, overall growth of 5% in nominal terms was achieved as a result of a strong expansion of foreign business, according to Verband Deutscher Maschinen und Anlagenbau (VDMA; Frankfurt, Germany; www.vdma.org). While domestic business fell by 5%, foreign sales recorded an impressive increase of 13% compared to the same period of the previous year. However, there is a small downside: after adjusting for price changes, the overall increase in sales of 5% corresponds to a decline of 1%, VDMA said.
In contrast, the economy in Germany is still not running smoothly. Important customer industries such as the chemical industry have not yet returned to a growth path. VDMA member companies are also struggling with adverse location factors and are feeling the increasing shortage of skilled workers.
Baker Hughes supplies
control valves in Indian refineries
Baker Hughes has successfully delivered advanced Masoneilan™ valve systems to India’s first two residual hydrocrackers in operation, marking a significant contribution to the nation’s refining capabilities. These cutting-edge hydrocrackers, located at the HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery and IOCL Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, are among the most advanced in the world. Their role is to convert previously unusable heavy materials into valuable hydrocarbons, utilizing Chevron Lummus Global’s process technology.
The Masoneilan 74000 Series Heavy Oil Process valves, specially designed for critical applications, are key components in these operations. They are used in the severe service high-pressure and low-pressure letdown processes, which are crucial for maintaining safe and efficient hydrocracking performance. Due to their importance, the plants run two valves in parallel, with one serving as a backup.
Yokogawa Electric Acquires Adept Fluidyne Pvt. Ltd
Yokogawa India Limited announced the successful acquisition of Adept Fluidyne Pvt. Ltd. by its parent company, Yokogawa Electric Corporation of Japan.
Yokogawa has been a key player in diverse industries such as water and wastewater treatment, oil & gas, chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, metals & mining, power, and food & beverage since establishing its Indian subsidiary in 1987. The acquisition of Adept, a leading Indian manufacturer of magnetic flowmeters, aligns with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and addresses the growing demand for flowmeters driven by Agile manufacturing practices.
Yokogawa plans to enhance Adept’s manufacturing and calibration facilities in Pune, ensuring local production of high-quality magnetic flowmeters. This move combines Indian expertise with Japanese quality, fostering innovation and growth
PDC acquires fluid flow provider Resenex
Supported by Vance Street Capital, PDC has finalized its acquisition of Resenex—a deal that will help the company advance fluid management solutions amongst its customers.
Resenex was founded in 1981 by Pradip Choksi as an OEM of plastic fluid flow products, including check valves, including adjustable pressure relief valves, shielded connectors, and standard and tethered caps for medical and industrial applications.
PDC is a contract manufacturer specializing in precision injection molding and value-added assembly for the medical device and life science markets. For more than 30 years.
Flowserve Completes Acquisition of MOGAS Industries
Flowserve Corporation (“Flowserve”) a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries (“MOGAS”). This transaction helps strengthen Flowserve’s presence in mission-critical severe service valves and associated aftermarket services.
Flowserve intends to fully integrate MOGAS into its Flow Control Division segment. Flowserve used cash to fund the transaction’s purchase price of approximately $305 million.
Unico Mechanical Corp secures USD 28M contract
Unico Mechanical Corp, a provider of engineered rotating equipment service, has been awarded a USD 28M contract by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to replace two 156-inch Butterfly Valves at the Blue Mesa Hydro Electric Powerplant in Colorado.
The technical work covers: Valve Replacement: The installation of custom-designed Butterfly Valves with stainless steel seats, resilient seals, and advanced hydraulic actuators to ensure long-term, maintenance-free operation.
The project is set to begin in December 2024, with an estimated completion date of September 2028. To ensure timely delivery and quality assurance, Unico Mechanical will collaborate with Adams Valves on the design and fabrication of the Butterfly Valves.
BEL Valves secures large valve order
BEL Valves has delivered a large order of high integrity gate valves to a world-leading energy supplier. A total of 55 valves have been designed, manufactured, and installed onto the central processing facility (CPF) of the Eastern Trough Area Project (ETAP) in the Central North Sea, UK, as part of a subsea tieback development.
The valves supplied are a combination of through-conduit slab gates with manual and hydraulic actuation, and globe and piston check valves with a bore size ranging from 2 to 12 inches. All vales were designed and tested to 10,000psi in accordance with API 6A.Around 12 out of the 55 valves supplied, incorporate local control panels and the BEL Valves hydraulic spring return actuator design. These valves are designed to close on demand, providing a gas tight seal used as emergency shut down valves within the safety system.
Meson Valves India signs agreement with Nirmon Marine
Meson Valves India Limited, globally recognized as The Valve Specialists, has announced the signing of a term sheet agreement with Nirmon Marine Solutions LLP, a Goa-based maritime technical consultancy firm. Under the terms of the agreement, Meson Valves will acquire a 26% stake in Nirmon Marine Solutions, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The agreement comes at a pivotal time when India’s shipbuilding industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, having surged from USD 90M in 2022 to USD 1.12bn in 2024. With government initiatives supporting maritime infrastructure development and projections indicating a USD 8bn market value by 2033, this collaboration positions both companies to capitalize on the expanding opportunities in India’s maritime sector.’
StraightFlo valve provider rebrands as Atlas Copco
In a move underscoring the company’s expanded global reach and enhanced resources, reciprocating compressor valve maker Zahroof Valves Inc. will now operate under the Atlas Copco brand. The brand change follows the acquisition of Zahroof Valves by Atlas Copco Group in March 2024.
The former Zahroof Valves location in Houston, Texas, and the company’s sales staff throughout the United States recently completed the transition to the Atlas Copco brand.
Emerson opens new manufacturing hub in Dammam
Emerson has launched its state-of-the-art manufacturing and innovation hub at the King Salman Energy Park (Spark) in Dammam, as part of its expansion plans in the Middle East.
The facility is a 13,000 square metres manufacturing hub that brings the company’s extensive automation technology portfolio together under one roof, including mission-critical control and safety systems, measurement instrumentation, control valves, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, solenoid valves, and industrial lighting assemblies.
Emerson opened its first local valves manufacturing facility in Jubail in 2011 and expanded its manufacturing footprint over the years to include facilities in Dammam and its Saudi headquarters Dhahran Techno Valley in 2018.
ENERGY Valves opens new facility in Cape Town
South African valve solutions provider ENERGY Valves has announced that it has established a new facility in greater Cape Town, allowing the expansion of its operations in Cape Town and adjacent areas. ENERGY Valves is a division of the South African group EMVAfrica.
The new facility for ENERGY Valves is located in the satellite town of Brackenfell. Its workshop is fitted with advanced infrastructure and technology, allowing it to undertake warehousing as well as the assembly and servicing of a broad range of valves and actuators.
Oliver Valves for Shell Rosmari Marjoram project
Oliver Valves is excited to announce its latest contribution to the Shell Rosmari Marjoram Onshore Gas Package with the delivery of three different-sized valves tailored for the DS21 water treatment package.
DS21, originally a Korean company and now part of CECO Environmental based in Dallas, US, plays a significant role in this extensive project. The specialized valves from Oliver Valves are just a small part of a larger scope. Oliver Valves has also supplied the complete Double Block and Bleed (DBB) package for the Shell Rosmari Marjoram Onshore Gas Package, demonstrating their comprehensive capabilities and expertise in the industry.
Oliver Valvetek ships its 150,000th subsea valve
In a momentous achievement that marks three decades of innovation, reliability, and engineering, Oliver Valvetek proudly announces the shipment of its 150,000th subsea valve.
The journey to this extraordinary accomplishment spans over 30 years, a period during which Oliver Valvetek has continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible in subsea valve technology. The subsea valves are engineered to operate reliably in some of the world’s most demanding and high-pressure environments, from deep-sea oil and gas fields to pipelines that stretch for hundreds of miles.
Burkert establishes a new facility in Pune, India
Burkert Fluid Control Systems India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Germany-based Bürkert Group, has established a new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra in response to increasing demand in the area. The company is a manufacturer of measurement and control systems for liquids and gases.
The facility will initially focus on manufacturing mass flow controllers, angle seat valves, diaphragm valves, and system solutions. It can produce 30,000 pieces of valves and 500 sets of systems annually.
Sodeco Valves acquires Vena Contracta business
Sodeco Valves finalized the purchase of Vena Contracta, a Belgium-based company, for EUR 1M paid in cash from equity. Vena Contracta is known for its expertise in industrial valves designed for extreme conditions, including the transfer of aggressive or toxic fluids and processes operating under high pressure. In 2023, the company reported sales of EUR 1.4M.
The acquisition aims to enhance Sodeco Valves’ product range and market presence. Vena Contracta’s unique suppliers and specialized solutions complement those of Sodeco Valves, potentially expanding market reach. The customer bases of both companies, primarily in chemicals and petrochemicals, align well, creating opportunities for further synergies.
SCF Partners acquires DeltaValve & TapcoEnpro
SCF Partners, Inc. (SCF) has acquired DeltaValve and TapcoEnpro from CIRCOR International, Inc. (CIRCOR). DeltaValve and TapcoEnpro are long-standing, trusted brands, founded in 1982 and 1946 respectively, and are manufacturers of highly engineered, severe-service industrial valves supporting global energy infrastructure.
DeltaValve, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides differentiated patented solutions for delayed coking units used in critical energy infrastructure. With its primary location in Houston, Texas, TapcoEnpro is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality severe-service valves and control systems.
Rheinmetall wins new order for valves
From January 2026, the technology group Rheinmetall will be manufacturing exhaust gas recirculation valves (EGR valves) for a renowned car manufacturer for a period of six years until December 2031. The order was booked in June of this year and amounts to a low three-digit million euro sum. By winning this order, the Group will be able to continue to utilise its production capacity until 2031. The supply of spare parts has been agreed upon for a further 15 years after the completion of valve production.
Rheinmetall is supplying the customer as a tier 1 supplier. For the order, the current compact model of the EGR valve will be customised by Rheinmetall in the area of the connections. The valves will be installed in a vehicle in the manufacturer’s commercial vehicle class.
ARI-Armaturen acquires Warren Controls, Inc.
ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG, a European valve industry company, has announced the acquisition of Warren Controls, Inc., a control valve company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The acquisition is part of ARI‘s strategic plan to expand its presence in the USA and strengthen its position as a global player in the valve industry. The acquisition of Warren Controls brings with it a wealth of experience and expertise in the control valve industry, which will complement ARI’s existing capabilities in the USA. The acquisition will also enable ARI to expand its product portfolio and offer its customers a wider range of products and services.
Burhani Engineers completes motorised gate valve project
In a significant development for the oil and gas sector, Burhani Engineers has announced the successful completion of a crucial project focused on motorised gate valves. The project, which encompassed the supply, installation, and commissioning of these essential components, underscores the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions tailored to the demanding requirements of the industry.
The scope of the project was extensive, with Burhani Engineers overseeing the entire lifecycle of motorised gate valves ranging from 10 to 24 inches in diameter. These valves were specifically chosen for their robust performance and reliability under the high-pressure conditions typical of oil and gas pipelines.
A key aspect of the project was the use of motorised gate valves, which offer significant advantages over manual alternatives. These valves, controlled by electric motors, allow for remote operation, enhancing both operational efficiency and safety for personnel working in potentially hazardous environments.
BEL Valves delivers six subsea valves in Europe
North East manufacturer BEL Valves has delivered six subsea valves for a project set to be pivotal to the future of decarbonisation in Europe.
Providing a link between offshore gas storage units and the onshore terminal, BEL Valves supplied API 6DSS 8″ CL900 subsea gate valves for the pipeline end manifold, as part of the infrastructure to import 16 to 20 billion cubic meters of gas.
Engineering, design, and fabrication company, SubseaDesign contracted BEL Valves to supply the gate valves situated to the side of a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) within the pipeline end manifolds.
Metso acquires Jindex in Australia
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Jindex Pty Ltd, a privately owned Australian company specializing in valves and process flow control.
Combining Metso’s extensive experience and offering in slurry handling, hydrocyclones and minerals processing equipment solutions with Jindex’s valve offering will further strengthen Metso’s capacity to provide more comprehensive slurry handling solutions for the mining industry.
Metso’s Pumps business line offers complete solutions for slurry handling and hydrocyclones, including equipment, parts, aftermarket and lifecycle services, and digital services. The equipment offering includes slurry pumps, pipes, hoses, valves, and hydrocyclones.
SFC Valve wins USD 133,611 federal contract
SFC Valve, of Somerset, won a federal contract award for USD 133,611 from the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio, for industrial valve manufacturing.
The company manufactures, assembles, and tests valves used for refueling U.S. Navy and NATO ships at sea, especially through a process involving the transfer of all consumables from supply ships to customer ships while both are underway.
Framatome and TechnicAtome acquires Daher Valves
Framatome and TechnicAtome have announced the acquisition of Daher Valves from the Daher Group. The company has reverted to its historic name – Vanatome – and unveiled a new logo. Vanatome is an industrial company that designs, manufactures, and qualifies valves for nuclear and defense applications. This acquisition allows Framatome and TechnicAtome to consolidate their activities in their respective sectors of activity.
Vanatome is responsible for the design, qualification, and manufacture of a wide range of valves for the primary and secondary systems of nuclear power plants and the nuclear propulsion systems of French Navy ships.
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