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Today, Emerson released Fisher™ ValveLink™ Pro software, designed to streamline the configuration and diagnosis of Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DVC7K Digital Valve Controllers. This innovative software, available as a free download, empowers instrument technicians, enhancing their ability to ensure optimal performance and reliably identify changes in valve performance over time, without the need for specialist expertise. ValveLink Pro’s intuitive, modern user interface simplifies the pr

Orion Valves has entered the Guinness World Record book for the largest wedge gate valve ever manufactured. A Guinness World Record adjudicator officially certified the achievement during a presentation event, recognizing the Trieste-based company’s successful completion of a valve with a 114-inch classification. During a recent ceremony, with the valve prominently displayed center stage as a tangible symbol of technical engineering excellence and the region’s manufacturing c

Engineers working in severe service fluid handling applications face some of the most demanding operating environments in industry. These applications involve fluids that operate under high pressure and high temperature or that are corrosive, abrasive or sometimes even hazardous. Under such conditions, reliable isolation is critical to protect equipment, ensure safety and maintain productivity. In harsh environments it is not uncommon to see traditional valve seat assemblies

The HAT/FP is a reliable and automatic freeze protection valve designed to protect water resupply lines from freezing. This thermostatic valve controls flow based on temperature variations to prevent frozen or bursting pipes which can lead to downtime and hefty repair expenses while minimizing water waste. Installed at the lowest point or dead leg branch, HAT/FP utilizes our thermostatic wax actuator technology to monitor ambient or water temperatures automatically and will b

Rotork introduced its new generation intelligent valve positioner, the RTP-4000, engineered for end users, OEMs and EPCs seeking faster commissioning, improved energy efficiency and embedded diagnostics that support predictive maintenance. Global Product Manager Juha Kivelä explained how the device takes Rotork’s pneumatic actuation and instrumentation capability into its next technological phase. When Rotork unveiled the RTP-4000, the company described it as the next major s

Magalies Water, together with the Glencore and Bakwena Ba Mogopa partnership, and the Rustenburg Local Municipality, launched Phase 1 of the Bethanie–Modikwe Bulk Water Pipeline Project. This critical initiative aims to improve access to reliable and potable water for communities near the Rhovan Operation. The 23,4-kilometre pipeline will transport water from the Kortbegrip reservoir to the communities of Bethanie, Modikwe, and Makolokwe, addressing long-standing water supply

South Africans respond to crises. Just a few years ago, electricity blackouts threatened the country’s economic and social fabric, yet today, there has been a marked turnaround in terms of public policy and private generation. Renewed focus on local transport and logistics challenges, particularly rail networks, is also showing promise for recovery. Water is next on the list. During 2025, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that “Load shedding has been supplanted by

As water treatment is a critical aspect of industrial boiler management and potentially one of the greatest operational risk points, AES relies on close partnerships with third-party industrial water treatment specialists - which act as important safety nets. “We engage with companies that stand behind their treatment programmes, check these are continuously working and - if any adjustments are needed - provide detailed technical information. They are the ‘eyes and ears’ of b

When it comes to manufacturing and maintenance, delays are costly. That’s why tension bushings are engineered for quick and hassle-free installation. The straightforward installation process means less downtime and faster turnaround times—keeping your operations running smoothly without specialized tools or complicated procedures. Want to know more about how easy it is to install and maintain tension bushings? Let’s take a closer look at the advantages that this feature affor

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain, where AI is driving efficiency, predictive insight, and smarter decision-making. Industrial organisations have long relied on data to guide decisions, but today’s AI goes far beyond traditional analytics. Advanced machine learning and generative AI c