Suzhou Neway Valve Co. started a forging project with a total investment of 1 billion yuan in the Green Casting Technology Industrial Park in Zhuchi Town, Liyang. The first phase targets an annual capacity of 50,000 tons.

GasFlo Products relocated to a new manufacturing facility in Fairfield, New Jersey in March 2006, with expanded production and assembly capacity and an in-house R&D wing. The move brought some previously outsourced processes in-house.

Bristol Water has awarded SUEZ a contract to implement the Aquadvanced Energy network optimiser across its entire water distribution network, controlling pumps, valves and treatment plants. The implementation is to be completed by September 2019.

Kitz Corp signed a contract to acquire a 100 percent stake in Korea-based valve maker Cephas Pipelines Corp, with the transaction expected to complete on April 17. The deal value was not disclosed.

Houston-based valve maker Chromatic Industries acquired certain assets and the principal business of Quality Oil Tools in Jennings, Louisiana, which will continue as part of new subsidiary Chromatic Oil Tools.

Danish pump maker Grundfos has set up its third Indian facility in Ahmedabad, with annual capacity of 14,000 pumps, investing INR 12 crore; operations are to commence in June.

Germany's NORMA Group SE agreed to acquire Kimplas Piping Systems Ltd, a Nashik-based maker of fittings, valves and micro-irrigation equipment, for an undisclosed amount. The deal was agreed on April 6, 2018 and is expected to close by mid-2018.

Mason Wells sold The Oilgear Company, a Traverse City, Michigan maker of hydraulic pumps, valves and systems, to Texas Hydraulics. The deal closed on March 27, 2018 and was announced on April 4, 2018. The price was not disclosed.

Metso has signed an agreement to acquire the valve automation division of India-based Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers. The division has two manufacturing facilities near Mumbai, about 275 employees, and sales of approx. INR 1,550 million; closing is expected in July 2018 and the price is undisclosed.

TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated EPCI contract by LLOG Exploration for the Who Dat field in the Gulf of Mexico. The scope includes a 2MW multiphase pumping system, manifold, umbilicals and topside control equipment.

SJE Rhombus has broken ground on a new 51,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Ashland Business Park and plans to relocate from its Ohio Street site by year end. The Minnesota-based pump controls company is backed by a 75 percent property tax abatement for 15 years.

Alfa Laval won an order to supply Framo pumping systems to an FPSO vessel in the North Sea, valued at about SEK 125 million. Deliveries are scheduled for 2018.

Nortek received a second order, in cooperation with Sacyr Fluor, to renew the turbine and compressor lubrication system at Repsol's Tarragona complex. The system will use two pumps driven by an electric motor and a steam turbine, at a flow rate of 1,160 lpm.

Nortek received an order to supply API lubrication and cooling systems for a boiler feed water pump at Repsol's Tarragona industrial complex, to be supplied to Flowserve. The announcement was dated 2 April 2018.

Ebara Pumps Europe moved pump production from Brendola to a larger new facility in Gambellara, near Vicenza, Italy. The article reports the facility as inaugurated.

The Australian Department of Defence awarded Bosch Rexroth Pty Ltd a contract to supply valves, valued at $13,721.40, on 28 March 2018. The contract was listed on the GovMarket portal.

LLOG Exploration awarded TechnipFMC an integrated EPCI contract for the Who Dat deepwater field in the Gulf of Mexico, including a 2MW multi-phase pump station and subsea equipment.

Weir Valves & Controls UK won an order worth about USD 1.1 million to supply 100 control and butterfly valves for the combined cycle Kais gas-fired power station in northeast Algeria, to be made in South Korea and the UK.

Xylem opened a new 1,100 square meters commercial facility in Warsaw, including office space, service and maintenance hub and warehouse. The company's total investment in Poland exceeds zł67 million, and 45 employees are based at the new facility.

The Commerce Commission granted clearance for Rhone Capital to acquire Fluidra, a global manufacturer of residential and commercial swimming pool equipment. Both companies supply residential swimming pool equipment in New Zealand.

Rotork has received orders to supply IQ3 non-intrusive intelligent electric valve actuators for the Karbala Refinery in Iraq, which is under construction and expected to open in 2020.

Mack Valves India, a joint venture between Herose GmbH and the Ador Group, announced new senior-level appointments within its Indian operations. The article does not name the appointees.

Unisource Technology was awarded a contract by the Department of National Defence for valves, reels, pumps, couplings and filter elements for refueller vehicles, worth CAD 53,242.77. The award was published on 2018-03-13 with a contract award date of 2018-03-12.

The Australian Department of Defence awarded Promet Valves Australia a contract worth AUD 19,344.60 for the supply of valve spares, awarded on 12 March 2018 in South Australia.

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi inaugurated the first of three new units at the Tarbela hydropower plant on 2018-03-10. Voith supplies the electromechanical equipment, valued at around EUR 200 million, for the fourth expansion for WAPDA, which raises output to 4,888 MW.

AMPO POYAM VALVES was selected to supply 116 cryogenic valves in 2025 and 2026 for the MERAM ethane recovery project at the Habshan 5 gas processing plant in Abu Dhabi, awarded to a joint venture of Tecnicas Reunidas and NPCC. The project is valued at $3.6 billion. Announced on 29 June 2025.

Ampo Poyam Valves secured multiple contracts to supply around 15,000 engineered valves for the first five liquefaction trains of the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, developed by NextDecade and built by Bechtel. Announced on 9 July 2026.

AMPO POYAM VALVES secured a contract to supply cryogenic valves for the Power, Capture and Compression project of the Net Zero Teesside initiative in North-East England, developed by a BP and Equinor joint venture. Deliveries are scheduled from September 2026 to 2027. Announced on 22 September 2026.

AMPO POYAM VALVES has designed and manufactured more than 5,550 cryogenic and non-cryogenic valves for the North Field South LNG onshore facilities in Ras Laffan, Qatar. The project is developed by QatarEnergy LNG. Announced on 6 September 2026.

Valmet entered into a deal to acquire Severn Group, an industrial valve company, from UK private equity firm Bluewater for $480 million paid in cash. The deal covers Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies and LB Bentley. Announced on 22 December 2025.

Flowserve signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Valves Division of Trillium Flow Technologies for $490 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026. Announced on 8 February 2026.

Ampo Arabia has signed an agreement with EPC contractor C.A.T. Group to locally manufacture up to 1,200 engineered valves at its Dammam 2nd Industrial City plant. The valves will support Aramco's Zuluf offshore field expansion.

Ampo Poyam Valves will supply 85 high-pressure on-off ball valves for two upgrade projects at the Karachaganak Field in Kazakhstan, operated by Karachaganak Petroleum Operating. Manufacturing will take place at Ampo's Atyrau facility.

AMPO Poyam Valves has been selected to supply 14 Through Conduit Double Expanding Gate Valves for the AKM Field Development Project in Indonesia's Kasuri Block. Delivery is scheduled for Q1 2027 for Genting Oil's project, with PT. Meindo Elang Indah as EPC contractor.

Spanish valve maker AMPO Poyam Valves has been awarded a contract to supply 18 check and globe valves for Aramco's CRPO 147/157 offshore project at the Zuluf field. The order was placed by EPCI contractor Lamprell.

AMPO inaugurated AMPO Kazakhstan, a valve manufacturing and servicing facility in Atyrau covering a workshop of about 2,600 square metres. The plant will make ball, gate, globe and check valves and includes a training center.

Ampo Poyam Valves was selected to supply 180 large-size gate valves, including 148 cryogenic gate valves, for Aramco's Riyas NGL Fractionation Trains project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The project is part of phase two of the Jafurah unconventional gas field development.

AMPO Poyam Valves secured a contract to supply more than 600 cryogenic ball valves for ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi. The valves will be installed across the onshore liquefaction facilities serving the project's two LNG trains.

McWane, Inc. has purchased Waterman Industries, a manufacturer of water control products based in Exeter, California. McWane plans to invest in Waterman's production facility to modernize operations.

Gardner Denver Petroleum & Industrial Pumps is building a facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai, to serve Eastern Hemisphere markets from its pressure pumping, drilling and well service segments. Construction began in late 2017 and is expected to finish by June 2018.

Bedford Pumps will supply four high flow and two low flow suspended bowl pumps for the Prioress Mill River Water Extraction Pumping Station near Usk, Wales, under a contract with Skanska and Arcadis for Welsh Water.

Korean valve maker BMT says its semiconductor-grade premium valves are being tested at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and it expanded its factory last year to prepare for orders.

Egger Turo Pumps Belgium moved to a new building in Dilbeek, Belgium on 1 March 2018.

Hengli Hydraulic announced plans to invest 500 million yuan of its own funds in phase two of its casting project in Wujin, Changzhou, to add 30,000 tons per year of hydraulic castings capacity, with a one-year build period.

Hengli Hydraulic announced plans to invest 500 million yuan of its own funds in phase two of its hydraulic casting project in Wujin, Changzhou, adding 30,000 tonnes a year of capacity. The announcement was made on 28 February 2018 and the build takes one year.

Parker Hannifin signed a 4-year Enterprise Framework Agreement with Shell to supply instrumentation valves, manifolds, fittings, tubing and related products to Shell and its affiliates worldwide.

Parker Hannifin's Instrumentation Group signed a four-year Enterprise Framework Agreement with Shell and its affiliates worldwide to supply instrumentation valves, manifolds, fittings, tubing and enclosures.

Flint & Walling is investing more than $5 million to buy and equip a vacant 100,000-square-foot factory at 800 W. Mitchell St. in Kendallville, Indiana, to bring motor production back from Mexico. The move will employ almost 40 people.

NPCIL awarded KSB Pumps Limited an order worth €55 million (Rs 4130 million) for eight RSR 400/2 primary coolant pumps for its Gorakhpur project in Haryana. Manufacturing will take place at KSB's Shirwal plant near Pune, with delivery from June 2021 and completion by March 2023.

Hayward Tyler, part of Avingtrans, won a US$6.7 million contract from Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for spare parts to upgrade and refurbish existing nuclear power plants. Total orders from KHNP since September 2017 exceed US$10 million.