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Air Hydro Power Wins the Dollar Value Growth Award
Air Hydro Power received top honors with the Highest Dollar Value Growth Award at the recent SICK National Sales Meeting. Air Hydro Power is a distributor that supplies industrial equipment in the fields of hydraulics, pneumatics, hose and fittings and electrical automation. - January 25, 2012 - Air Hydro Power, LLC.
Air Hydro Power's 50th Anniversary
Air Hydro Power's 50th Anniversary Open House was a sucess. With over 30 trade show booths and more than 650 people onsite AHP's celebrated their 50th year in business on November 10th 2011. - January 14, 2012 - Air Hydro Power, LLC.
Winters Tridicator Gauge Now Compliant to New ASME Specifications
Winters’ TTD Series Tridicator Gauge, which measures both pressure and temperature on the same dial, is now available with wider temperature ranges. This change complies to the revision made by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a global not-for-profit organization that specifies codes and standards for the technical community, to Boiler Code Section IV. - January 10, 2012 - Winters Instruments
Air Hydro Power's Announcement
Air Hydro Power is announcing the promotion of Perry Goldstein to the new position of Director of Value Added Services at the Corporate Headquarters in Louisville, Ky. Air Hydro Power is a distributor that supplies industrial equipment in the fields of hydraulics, pneumatics, hose and fittings and electrical automation. - January 05, 2012 - Air Hydro Power, LLC.
Small Business Gives to Local Families in Need
During the weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday Petro-Valve, Inc. and Harris County Precinct 1 teamed up to provide children in the surrounding area (11248 East Hardy St, Houston, TX 77093) a special Christmas surprise. 80 bicycles in a variety of sizes were being distributed to families in... - December 31, 2011 - Petro-Valve, Inc.
Winters PFQ Gauge Now Available in New Size
2" Dial Now Available for Liquid-Filled Gauge - November 16, 2011 - Winters Instruments
Durex Industries, Recently Announced the Release of Its New Gas and Pump Line Heaters
Durex Industries’ Gas and Pump Line heaters are turnkey thermal solutions used in PECVD, LPCVD, plasma etch and other vacuum applications. - October 27, 2011 - Durex Industries
Durex Industries Introduces Its Latest Innovation – the DFX Series of Electric Heaters
Durex Industries, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of heaters, temperature sensors, temperature controls and process systems, recently announced the release of its newest product family for fluid heating applications. - October 21, 2011 - Durex Industries
Durex Industries Recently Announced the Release of Its New Advanced Ceramic Heater Technology
Durex Industries’ ceramic heater technology is available in either Aluminum Nitride (AlN) or Alumina (Al2O3). Ceramic heater technologies offer significant advantages over metal based sheath heaters that have limitations in thermal performance or material compatibility. - October 19, 2011 - Durex Industries
Snapshot of Americans' Hand Washing Habits
Americans are becoming more diligent about washing their hands after using a public restroom, according to a national survey conducted by Bradley Corporation of Menomonee Falls, a leading manufacturer of bathroom and locker room furnishings. In Bradley’s third annual Healthy Hand Washing... - September 15, 2011 - Bradley Corporation
Valvelinked.com Introduces - Inventory Automation Service (IAS)
Valvelinked.com announced today that it has implemented the technology to automate valve inventories for search. Valvelinked.com offers the seller a unique way to communicate inventory with their data servers. - August 30, 2011 - Valvelinked.com
New Product: Winters LLP Pressure Transmitter for Low Pressure
Winters Instruments is pleased to announce the LLP Series Pressure Transmitter, designed specifically for use on applications that produce low pressures up to 25 psi. Featuring a 304 SS housing and 316L SS flexible diaphragm for pressure sensing, the LLP Transmitter is ideal for general industry use, as well as, OEM customers who require a high quality, high accuracy pressure transmitter. - July 27, 2011 - Winters Instruments
AKO Pinch Valve Series VMC Compact System
Details of an industrial pinch valve new to the market, ideal for pharmaceutical and food applications with a stainless steel matt electro-polished body and connection ends. - July 07, 2011 - AKO UK Ltd
Continental Disc Corporation Proudly Unveils Its Newest Literature Release-The HPX™ Rupture Disc Product Family
Continental Disc Corporation has launched its newest literature entitled the HPX™ Rupture Disc Product Family, as well as two new products: HPX-PT™ and SANITRX® LPX. - June 22, 2011 - Continental Disc Corporation
Fastenal Distributes Winters in North American Agreement
Winters Instruments is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Fastenal that will offer Winters pressure gauges, thermometers and instrument accessories to Fastenal customers in the United States and Canada. Fastenal is a world-class distributor with product and service at more than... - June 09, 2011 - Winters Instruments
Durex Industries Releases Latest Industry Focused Brochure – Life Sciences
Durex Industries, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of heaters, temperature sensors, controls and systems, recently announced the release of its new Life Sciences Industries Thermal Solution brochure. - April 29, 2011 - Durex Industries
Durex Industries Releases Latest Industry Focused Brochure – Process Heating
Durex Industries, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of electric heaters, temperature sensors, controls, and process systems, announced the release of its newest brochure – Process Heating. - February 25, 2011 - Durex Industries
Worcester Helps Give Creature Comforts to St. Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital
When boiler and renewable manufacturer Worcester, Bosch Group, heard of a pet sanctuary in need of help it couldn’t wait to get its ‘paws’ stuck in to keep its hedgehogs. As a name that stands for reliability, quality and efficiency they knew they were the right company for the... - February 19, 2011 - Worcester, Bosch Group
Winters Introduces Broad Range of Pressure Transmitters with New Worldwide Certifications
Winters Instruments is pleased to release its newest line of industrial pressure transmitters, complete with CSA, CE, RoHS and ATEX worldwide certifications. Winters’ complete line of transmitters feature all stainless steel construction and ceramic sensors, ensuring a compact yet robust... - December 23, 2010 - Winters Instruments
Winters Offers 5-Yr Warranty on Products
Winters Instruments is pleased to announce that all pressure gauges and thermometers purchased on and after November 1, 2010 will have a 5-year warranty. - December 21, 2010 - Winters Instruments
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Open New Manufacturing Plant in Ahmedabad, India
Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation have opened a new manufacturing facility, Groth Continental Manufacturing Private Limited (GCMPL) in Ahmedabad, India. This new plant will provide manufacturing capabilities for both Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation portfolio... - November 11, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Announce Appointment of New Director of Sales, Americas
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation announces the appointment of Mr. Marty Koval to the position of Director of Sales, Americas. In this role, he will be responsible for the sale of both Continental Disc Corporation and Lamot brands of rupture disc products, as well as their Groth... - November 10, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Websites Are Now Multilingual
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation websites have been re-launched with five additional language translation options. Both websites, www.contdisc.com and www.grothcorp.com, now allow users the ability to click on the language of their choice to view information on Continental Disc... - October 01, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Winters Launches Email Service for Gauge Calibration Reminders
Winters launches an email service for end users to alert them when their test certificates for installed instrumentation near expiration. Test certificates typically carry a 1-year validity period. To ensure that pressure gauges and thermometers are operating normally as specified, and these... - September 01, 2010 - Winters Instruments
Rapidfix Launches SMART-O an Intelligent Oil Drain Plug
Rapidfix Industrial launches SMART-O - an intelligent oil drain plug which is engineered to prevent a series of costly mishaps, such as oil pan thread damage and rapid oil loss which can lead to engine damage and oil leakage into the environment. - August 20, 2010 - Rapidfix Industrial (Asia) Ltd
Continental Disc Corporation Releases the SANITRX HPX™ with Proven Performance in Excess of 250,000 Cycles
Continental Disc Corporation announces the release of its newest sanitary disc, the SANITRX HPX™ rupture disc. - July 29, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Durex Industries Introduces QIXSHIP Program for Electric Process Heaters
Standard catalog tubular heater elements, immersion heater and circulation heater assemblies can be shipped same day, or within a 2 to 5 day window, depending on design, optional configurations, and quantity ordered. - July 08, 2010 - Durex Industries
Dorot Control Valves Tapped as the Choice Supplier in Major Water Control Project in UK
Dorot Control Valves was tapped to be the premier supplier to replace needle valves for Northumbrian Water LTD in the Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK location. This two–phase project is set to improve pressure management – the reliable and stable electronic control over... - July 03, 2010 - Dorot Control Valves
Winters Gauge Audit Program to Identify Malfunctioning and Misapplied Gauges
The Winters Gauge Audit Program will identify malfunctioning or misapplied gauges in plants so that corrective measures may be taken to reduce service interruptions and improve safety conditions. The Winters G.A.P. will also increase gauge monitoring performance, help the customer save on repairs and replacements costs, and consolidate gauge inventory. - April 22, 2010 - Winters Instruments
Continental Disc Corporation Unveils Its Newest Reverse Acting Rupture Discs with Proven Performance in Excess of 250,000 Cycles
Continental Disc Corporation has launched the new HPX™ and HPX SANITARY rupture discs at INTERPHEX 2010 in New York City, New York. - April 22, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Choosing the Right Duplex Valve Supplier -- Advice from the Alloy Valve Stockist
Selecting a duplex valve supplier from a wealth of choice isn't as hard as it might seem, especially now that the Internet is such a ubiquitous presence in the real world nowadays. All thats needed is a little background information and enough knowledge on valves and the suppliers that are promising to deliver the right kinds of them to the right place and at the right time, says Heather Smith, head of International Commerce at The Alloy Valve Stockist. - April 19, 2010 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
Groth Corporation Launches New Website Redesign
Groth Corporation unveils the new website redesign of www.grothcorp.com. - April 15, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Longtan Hydropower Station in China Chooses Dorot Control Valves
Longtan dam is the second largest hydro-electric power station in Asia, located in southern China. Dorot Control Valves has been chosen to supply it's high quality control valves to be used in the dam's cooling system of the turbines shafts. - March 10, 2010 - Dorot Control Valves
Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore Choose Dorot Hydraulic Valves
Dorot Hydraulic Control Valves have been selected to be used at Marina Bay Sands Casino Hotel in Singapore. Dorot will supply fire protection hydrants and valves based on more than 60 years of experience in control valves for agriculture, mining industry, fire protection and construction. Located... - March 04, 2010 - Dorot Control Valves
Duplex Valve Range Expanded at The Alloy Valve Stockist
The duplex valve range at The Alloy Valve Stockist now includes sluice gate valves. The duplex gate valves cater to seawater treatment plants in Brazil, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Nigeria and the Persian Gulf. The valves are to be manufactured in forged duplex A182 F51, cast A995 Gr. 4A with wetted parts in bar stock UNS S31803. - February 22, 2010 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
European Valve Supplier Wins Duplex and Super Duplex Valve Offshore Contract in Brazil
The European Valve Supplier - The Alloy Valve Stockist – an alloy valve supplier and stockist of premium alloy valves, operating out of Barcelona, Spain, was recently awarded a contract to supply forged and cast gate valves to an offshore, deepwater project in Brazil. Valves are to be manufactured in duplex and super duplex (forged A182 F51, A182 F53, A182 F55 and cast grades A995 Gr. 4A, A995 Gr. 5A and A995 Gr. 6A). Completion is expected during Q2 2010. - February 02, 2010 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
Groth Corporation Announces Appointment of New Director of Operations
Groth Corporation announces the appointment of Mitchell Anderson to the position of Director of Operations effective January 25, 2010. He will be reporting directly to the President of Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation, Dave Brown. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Anderson... - January 30, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Universal Valve Announces Sales Representative of the Year for 2009
Universal Valve recently announced their representative of 2009 to be Hockman-Lewis Limited. Hockman-Lewis was recognized to be a top performer in sales in the international market by Universal Valve. - January 29, 2010 - Universal Valve Co.
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Announce Appointment of New Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation appoint Steven L. Breid to the position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In this role, he will be responsible for global sales and marketing activities for Continental Disc Corporation, Groth Corporation and LAMOT brand products. Breid will... - January 28, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Continental Disc Corporation Initiates Green Packaging Effort Utilizing Recycled Materials
Continental Disc Corporation has instituted a plan to maximize the amount of recycled material used in their product packaging and shipping containers. Currently, recycled material is being used on Continental Disc Corporation’s popular ICON rupture disc and SANITRX® rupture disc product... - January 22, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Champion-Arrowhead LLC Announces the Release of a New Arrowhead Price List for 2010
Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the release of a new Arrowhead Price List for 2010. This new price list is effective February 1, 2010 and only for Arrowhead plumbing products. The new price list includes the following notable items: 6% price increase on all Arrowhead plumbing products except... - January 17, 2010 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
Continental Disc Corporation Introduces the New Well Activation and Safety Protection Valve Specifically for Downhole Drilling Applications
Continental Disc Corporation has introduced a new product for use in downhole drilling applications. The Well Activation and Safety Protection Valve uses rupture disc technology to release pressure to activate tools already in the hole or to protect downhole drill components from overpressure... - January 14, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Winters' GlobalSpec Product Search Improves by Addition of Mount Location Search Field
GlobalSpec, one of the industrial world's largest online product search site, has recently improved its search capabilities to include the search field, "Mount / Connection Location," based on Winters' recommendation. - December 14, 2009 - Winters Instruments
Universal Valve Co. Unveils New Bollard Covers
Universal Valve Co. recently released their new bollard covers designed to enhance and protect the appearance of bumper post steel bollards in all indoor and outdoor applications. - December 13, 2009 - Universal Valve Co.
Groth Corporation's 1700A and 1800A Series Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves Have Achieved Compliance with the ATEX Directive
Groth Corporation announces that the 1700A Series Pressure / Vacuum Relief Valves and the new 1800A Series Full Lift Type Valves are fully compliant with the requirements of the ATEX Directive. - December 03, 2009 - Continental Disc Corporation
Grupo Compas – the Alloy Valve Stockist – Books Hastelloy Gate Valve Order
Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – a stockist of premium alloy valves, based in Barcelona, Spain, has recently booked a substantial Hastelloy gate valve order. Majority of items were Hastelloy C276 (A494 CW12MW, UNS N10276), Hastelloy C22 (A494 CX2MW, UNS N06022) and Hastelloy B2 (A494 N7M, UNS 10655) for a new, high-temperature and highly corrosive application. Some Hastelloy C (A494 CW6M, UNS N06022) and forged Hastelloy B3 (B564 N10675) items are also on order. - November 10, 2009 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
Continental Disc Corporation Announces Plans for an Expanded Customer Service Center in the Netherlands
Continental Disc and Groth Corporations announced today that they will begin to support all Sales, Customer Service and Logistics for the United Kingdom and other European countries from their facilities in Leiden, The Netherlands. - October 17, 2009 - Continental Disc Corporation
Winters StabiliZR™ Movement Eliminates Pointer Flutter Caused by Equipment Vibration
The Winters StabiliZR™ movement eliminates pointer flutter on dry pressure gauges so that pressure readings can be accurately taken. Pointer flutter is caused by vibration from equipment and makes pressure readings difficult. It also shortens the life of a pressure gauge. Call for new USA pricing. - October 16, 2009 - Winters Instruments
Universal Valve Co. Introduces New Curb Sign to Signage Line
Universal Valve Co. recently announced the release of the Curb Sign. A sign designed to withstand strong winds and severe weather. The dual-sided snap frame sign is used to promote store specials at service stations, c-stores, and banks. - October 11, 2009 - Universal Valve Co.
Installation Trial of 3A Sanitary Gauge
Winters Instruments is now offering a 30 day installation trial of the new 3A approved PAG Series Sanitary Gauge at no cost, commitment free. Fully backed by a 5-year warranty - the industry's best - these Made In USA gauges offer more corrosion resistance, service life and performance than the... - September 10, 2009 - Winters Instruments