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South Africa-China partnerships benefit valves industry
2nd September 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The valve industry provides a key example of a flourishing South Africa-China partnership, as joint ventures are increasingly being undertaken between Chinese manufacturers and South African... 


PAUL HUBBARD
AVK Valves hopes to secure a stronger market position in industrial segments including the mining, power, steel, pulp and paper and chemical industries
Danish valves producer boosts local production with new factory
24th June 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Danish valves producer AVK Valves, which acquired local valves company Premier Valves in 2014, is nearing completion of a brand new valve manufacturing facility located in Alrode in Gauteng. The... 


APPROVED ACQUISITION
Cementing the deal are Capital Africa Steel CEO Edwin Hewitt, LionSteel CEO David Scheepers and LionSteel CFO Pierre Willemse
Mozambique steel plant acquired by South African manufacturer
20th May 2016 By: Donna Slater

Following extensive negotiations with Capital Africa Steel (CAS), LionSteel South Africa (SA) has acquired the Mozambique-based steel pipe manufacturing mill Capital Star Steel SA (CSS), which is... 


HIGH PRESSURE STEAM VALVES 
Bilfinger Intervalve currently supply coal-fired power producers, such as power utilities and petrochemicals companies, which use high-pressure steam boilers to produce energy
Industries benefit from high-pressure steam valves supply
13th May 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Mpumalanga-based valve suppliers Bilfinger Intervalve Africa, a subsidiary of Bilfinger Power Africa based in Rivonia, is supplying high-pressure (HP) steam valves to the power, and petrochemicals... 


SY SERIES
The new SY series offer further air savings, as a result of driving bigger cylinders with reduced cycle times without the need to use larger solenoid valves
New manifold series launched and locally produced
13th May 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Along with the start of local production later this year, global pneumatics technologies manufacturer SMC Pneumatics has boosted its local range with the redesigning of its SY series of valve... 


LEAKY SCHOOLS
Twenty schools, among which leakage was common, were identified as high water users and AquaTrip’s AT201 leak-detection system was installed on their main water lines
Leakage system provides solutions in Johannesburg
13th May 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Water-leak detection and control systems provider AquaTrip South Africa has reasserted its focus on conserving water with the installation of its electronic valve, which monitors water flow at... 


PINCH VALVES 
As there are no regulations in place regarding pinch valve safety, producers are able to supply valves that could potentially fail under the high pressures
Call for pinch valve regulation
13th May 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

The operational safety of pinch valves has been brought under the magnifying glass with companies calling for regulation to be implemented in the manufacturing and testing process. Germiston-based... 


ALLI ALBERTS
The percentage of local materials and components used in the valves can be increased above 70% if local sources are developed
Locally manufactured high-pressure globe valve for power industry
13th May 2016 By: Schalk Burger

Locally manufactured high-pressure globe valves for use in the power generation industry were launched last month and would be piloted by three State-owned power utility Eskom plants over an... 


IFAT TRADE FAIR
The water sector at IFAT will show how the industry is responding to water and sewage crises around the world
IFAT highlights sewage treatment technology
22nd April 2016

Owing to economic necessities and new legal regulations dictating the course in the international water and sewage industry, trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management IFAT –... 


Note from Treasury provides clarification on locally manufactured valves and actuators
Note from Treasury provides clarification on locally manufactured valves and actuators
1st March 2016 By: Anine Kilian

The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (Vamcosa), which operates under the auspices of the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (Saceec), on Tuesday announced that... 


MANY BENEFITS Plastic valves do not corrode, pit or rust internally and externally
Plastic valves distributor stakes claim in SA market
6th November 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Local flow and measurement specialist Instru-Serve in August began distributing a range of plastic valves, manufactured by piping systems manufacturer Georg Fischer, to the South African market. 


PASEKA LESOLANG A single leaking toilet can cause a loss of between 30 ℓ and 700 ℓ of water daily
Innovator wins R1-million for leak-detecting valve
6th November 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Water-savings solutions company Water Hygiene Convenience (WHC) CEO Paseka Lesolang won first prize at the City of Johannesburg’s Green City Startup Awards, in September, comprising R1-million for... 


SMOOTH DESIGN The absence of cavities in the design of the plug valve ensures a smooth slurry flow
High-performance plug valves delivered
6th November 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Valve manufacturer AZ-Armaturen (AZ) South Africa delivered a total of 22 high-pressure plug valves to a mineral sands operation near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal over two occasions, once in June... 


MOBILE TESTING RIG
EnerMech’s pressure safety valve testing rigs provide a rapid response service to valves clients in the gas, iron, steel and chemicals industries
New door-to-door valves service adds value to industry
6th November 2015

Mechanical engineering services provider EnerMech has invested R5.3-million in developing a door-to-door valves service for South Africa’s industrial services and energy sectors.   The... 


LANGLEY GATE VALVES The Langley range is mostly sold to the oil and gas industry where the valves are suited to the demanding applications
Specialised gate valves supplied to synfuels operation
6th November 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Valves stockist and distributor Heaton Valves Africa in August supplied two 24", class 300 Langley gate valves to petrochemicals company Sasol’s Secunda-based synfuels operation in Mpumalanga, says... 


Production under way at new valve manufacturing facility
6th November 2015

Having acquired a majority shareholding in South Africa-based Premier Valves in July 2014, international valves manufacturer AVK Valves has started production at its newly built manufacturing... 


Macneil Steel
Macneil Steel
6th November 2015 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

Established in 1983, Macneil Steel & Valves (MSV) is involved in the importing, stocking, sales and distribution of many types of industrial valves. It is also the official distributor of South... 


MARK WILSON Vamcosa has hosted a series of open sessions to inform industry stakeholders about designation
Implementing local designation of valves a challenge for industry
6th November 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Since the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) designated valves as a priority product that needed to be locally manufactured, in March last year, it has become quite a challenge for the valves... 


SEVERE SERVICE
The Titan severe service ball valves, which offer a substantial service life, were supplied with Rotork actuators for use in an extreme slurry application at Sasol
Service ball valves increase valve service life at wax expansion project
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Commercial and technical valve solution specialist Heaton Valves Africa (HVA) last month supplied 14 Titan severe service ball valves for the second phase of petrochemicals giant Sasol’s... 


VALIDATING CRITERIA The shut-off and control valve test station performs a variety of tests to validate criteria, such as valve leakage class and pressure rating
New valve test station provides quality assurance
15th May 2015 By: David Oliveira

South African valve manufacturing company Mitech last month installed a combination shut-off and control valve test station at the company’s factory in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The test station... 


Vamcosa launches valves career initiative
15th May 2015

Valve manufacturer member association the Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (Vamcosa) launched its Discover your Career in Valves pilot project in association with Discover... 


461 SERIES BUTTERFLY VALVE
The valve is available in 50 mm to 200 mm nominal bore sizes, with a variety of operating options, including lever handle and gear
US-manufactured stainless-steel butterfly valve reaches local shores
15th May 2015 By: David Oliveira

Mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic launched its grooved-end 461 series butterfly valve in South Africa this quarter, expanding on the company’s Vic-300 MasterSeal butterfly... 


Valves delivered to Chinese chemical company
15th May 2015

Diversified engineering company Metso announced in March the successful delivery and installation of more than 70 of its Neles globe valves for Phase II of Chinese organic chemicals producer Henan... 


KLEP VALVES
Klep’s range of diaphragm valves, pinch valves and wedge-gate valves has enhanced BMG’s range of valve products
Acquisition improves valve manufacturing capabilities
15th May 2015 By: David Oliveira

Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) has improved its valve-manufacturing capabilities with its acquisition of Krugersdorp-based valve manufacturer Klep Valves in October last... 


New valve launched for food and dairy industries
15th May 2015

International technology group GEA announced, in February this year, the launch of its new range of large inlet rotary valves for food and dairy powder products, which are designed specifically for... 


Company expands distribution and support for cartridge valves
15th May 2015

Hydraulic systems and components supplier Hytec Group announced last month that it has increased its distribution and support for the full range of Bosch Rexroth Oil Control cartridge valves... 


AQUATRIP
The leak-detection control valve monitors the flow of water and will automatically close and prevent unnecessary water loss
Schools in the Mother City install water-saving control valve
15th May 2015 By: David Oliveira

Water-leak detection and control systems provider AquaTrip has been contracted by the Department of Public Works to supply about 8 000 Aquatrip leak-detection control valves to 1 500 schools and... 


MATLA POWER STATION 
Clyde Bergemann Africa is supplying about 240 of its new-generation dome valves to Eskom’s Matla Unit 3 coal-fired power station
Dome valve installation under way at Matla
15th May 2015 By: David Oliveira

Materials handling company Clyde Bergemann Africa (CBZ) is installing its dome valves on the fly ash conveying systems at State-owned power utility Eskom’s Matla Unit 3 coal-fired power station, in... 


Global flow control company secures Brazil supply contract
15th May 2015

Global flow control products and services provider Flowserve announced, in March, that its operation in Brazil has been selected to supply all ball sector control valves, ball valves and butterfly... 


LOCAL BASE Youfumi is focused on finding ways to grow its market share in Southern Africa
Manufacturer looking to open plant in South Africa
8th May 2015 By: Pimani Baloyi

Chinese pipes and valves manufacturer Youfumi Valve and Pipe (Youfumi), which will showcase its products to the Southern African market at the 2015 South Africa Industrial and Technology Fair... 


Distributor signs strategic partnership with pneumatics manufacturer
24th April 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Global electronic, mechanical and industrial equipment distributor RS Components has significantly expanded its pneumatics, hydraulics and power transmission portfolio by entering into a deep... 


PVC VALVE The polyvinyl chloride union ball valve is a compact type of valve featuring full flow and axial pipe load block
Plastic valves gain foothold in market
7th November 2014 By: Donna Slater

Continuous development in the design and manufacture of plastic valves has created an opportunity for these valves in the potable-water market that was previously dominated by metal valves, says... 


VALVES INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTED
The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa aims to promote and facilitate much-needed growth in the local valve and actuator manufacturing industry
Valves cluster joins expo
7th November 2014

The 20-member-strong Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (Vamcosa) announced, last month, that it will, again, participate in the Pumps, Valves and Pipes Africa (PVPA) expo... 


NEW DESIGN
The construction of the control valves is based on the standard cavity-free plug valve
Valves range redesigned
7th November 2014

The entire control valve range of valves company AZ-Armaturen has undergone a complete redesign, resulting in a modular system that increases productivity in the process, food, chemical and... 


FRIEDRICH-GEORG KEHRER
Valves form the basis and serve as the interface for upstream and downstream technologies
Trade fair grows since inception in 2010
7th November 2014

The international valve trade fair Valve World Expo, held at the Düsseldorf exhibition centre, Germany, from December 2 to 4, is a biennial trade fair for industrial valves and has experienced... 


BROADENING INDUSTRY
The Pumps, Valves & Pipes Africa Expo provides an ideal platform for suppliers to reach new and existing markets and explore business opportunities
Exhibition promotes industry growth
7th November 2014

Global forecasts of increased growth in the pumps, valves and pipes sector reflect market realities and include predictions of growth in Africa, which is evident in the strong industry support for... 


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