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Baker Hughes’ subsea drilling systems and Akastor’s MHWirth merge

The new company, HMH, aims to support the industry’s transition toward more energy-efficient solutions, as well as deploy technologies and service solutions to make the sector more competitive through increased drilling efficiency.

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October 7, 2021

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Baker Hughes and Primus Line collaborate on composites

Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, announced in a press release on Sept. 29 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Primus Line to collaborate on non-metallic pipe applications to rehabilitate and repurpose existing pressure pipelines, offering a combined customer base more cost-effective options for pipeline repair and replacement, as well as the repurposing of existing pipeline networks for hydrogen and CO2 transportation.

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September 29, 2021

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ValvTechnologies supplies mining pipeline isolation valves

ValvTechnologies, manufacturer of severe service isolation valve solutions, has been selected by a major metals producer as the leading supplier for pipeline isolation valves in South America. ValvTechnolgies’ valves have been used on site for many years, showing excellent performance.

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September 24, 2021

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Neles Expertune PlanTriage software update offers enhancements

The latest version of Neles Expertune PlantTriage software, made available in August 2021, continually monitors and diagnoses issues, helps find the root cause, prioritizes according to economic and technical factors, and provides a complete set of analysis tools to resolve the problem at its source.

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September 24, 2021

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Champlin, MN selects Mueller Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Champlin, MN has selected Mueller to replace about 8,000 residential, commercial and irrigation water meters with solid-state ultrasonic water meters and advanced metering infrastructure.

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September 22, 2021

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Emerson’s Deepa Malhotra receives STEP Ahead Award

Deepa Malhotra, director of commercial operations for Emerson’s power and water solutions business, has been recognized with a STEP Ahead Award by The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Malhotra is being honored alongside more than 100 women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their manufacturing careers.

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September 20, 2021

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ValvTechnologies welcomes Quality Controls Inc. as a distributor

ValvTechnologies has picked Quality Controls Inc. (QCI) as a new distributor.

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September 16, 2021

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Baker Hughes Foundation contributes $800,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced $800,000 in grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the 2021-22 academic year, part of the Foundation’s long-running mission to promote education and opportunity in the communities where Baker Hughes employees live and work.

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September 14, 2021

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Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks acquires Genesis Systems

The acquisition of control valve, regulator, and valve automation and systems distributor expands the depth and reach of FloWorks’ portfolio of flow solutions providers

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September 14, 2021

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Fairbanks Morse Defense acquires Hunt Valve Company Inc.

Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Hunt Valve Company Inc., a specialty manufacturer of naval valves and electromechanical actuators.

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September 13, 2021

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Conval names Heglund as Midwest regional sales manager

Conval’s vice president of sales and marketing Don Bowers recently announced that Glenn Heglund of Minooka, Ill. has been appointed as Midwest regional sales manager.

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September 8, 2021

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EGC Holding Company acquires Slade Inc.

EGC Holding Company (doing business as EGC Enterprises Inc.) has acquired Slade Inc., a Statesville, NC manufacturer of patented graphite yarn and braided valve and pump packings.

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September 2, 2021

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