WIKA has begun manufacturing a new line of valves at its Iperó unit in São Paulo state, Brazil, for oil and gas, petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical and sanitation markets, with capacity of about 20,000 units per year, also exporting to Latin America.

Brazilian valve maker Bermo, owned by German ARI-Armaturen, bought a new plot in Blumenau to expand its factory, with a planned R$60 million investment and an inauguration expected in 2026. The company also takes over sales of ARI products across Latin America.

Emerson installed a new production line at its ASCOVAL plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to assemble TopWorx valve controllers for South American customers, shortening delivery times.

Danfoss plans to invest US$3.3 million more in its Caxias do Sul plant in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, before the end of 2018, to nationalize pumps and motors and raise local content.