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Marotta Controls Delivers 30,000 th CoRe Valve to SpaceX
Marotta Controls , a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier with a 65-year-plus heritage in spaceflight , celebrated another production milestone recently . The supplier delivered its 30,000th CoRe ® valve to SpaceX at its rocket development site in McGregor , Texas . The milestone marks a 50 % increase in demand for the high-performance , reusable solenoid valves in less than 18 months , underscoring Marotta Controls ’ deepening footprint in the spaceflight market .
The CoRe Flow Controls series includes 10 of the company ’ s most versatile solenoid valves capable of supporting various industrial flow control applications . These range from Attitude Control and Propellant Systems to Landing Leg Deployment and Stage Separation .
The CoRe series ’ popularity is largely driven by its quality and flexibility along with product accessibility . The CoRe products stand as one of the only catalog valve portfolios for spaceflight . They are built with common , high-volume production components — an approach
Trillium Supplies Bespoke Butterfly Valves
Trillium recently supplied Batley Hyperseal double offset butterfly valves in a range of sizes to a client for use in an exhaust air system . The valve shown in the picture is a 900mm ( 36 ”) valve with a single acting quarter turn actuator fitted with instruments for on / off isolation service . The valve incorporates mounting feet so it can be secured onto foundations on site and features Xylan coating of the entire surface of the disc and internal bore of the body for corrosion protection .
“ Curtiss-Wright is pleased to have been awarded these important naval defense contracts , building upon our long-standing relationship with the U . S . Nuclear Navy and reflecting our ongoing support of these critical naval defense platforms , which continue to receive strong Congressional support ,” said Lynn M . Bamford , Chair and CEO of Curtissthat allows for a cost-effective valve option with short production lead times .
CoRe valves are currently found in more than 10 vehicle platforms for customers launching more than 100 rockets per year , both domestically and internationally . They continue to be used in ground control and deep space applications , as well .
CoRe valves are designed for one- to three-quarter inch lines ; handle fluids such as helium , methane , nitrogen , and oxygen ; and are qualified to the Air Force Space Command ’ s ( AFSC ) SMC- S-016 standard for 10-flights . The latest models — the direct-acting MV100X and the pilot-operated MV524X — are designed for cryogenic temperatures .
Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contracts Valued in Excess of USD $ 25 Million to Support Critical U . S . Naval Defense Platforms
Curtiss-Wright Corporation ( CW ) has been awarded contracts valued at more than USD $ 250 Million to provide propulsion valves , pumps , and advanced instrumentation and control systems for the U . S . Navy ’ s Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarine , Columbia-class submarine , and Ford-class aircraft carrier programs . The awards were received from Bechtel Plant Machinery , Inc . ( BPMI ) and General Dynamics Electric Boat to support ship construction , spare parts , and submarine back-fit procurements .
This project is a great example of the bespoke butterfly valves that Trillium can supply to meet customers ’ specific installation and application challenges .
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Wright Corporation . “ We look forward to delivering the most advanced , reliable , and vital technologies and remain wellpositioned to benefit from the continued expansion of our U . S . naval fleet .”
Curtiss-Wright is performing this work at its facilities in New York and Pennsylvania within the Company ’ s Defense Electronics and Naval & Power Segments . Engineering and manufacturing have commenced and will continue through 2028 .
For over 60 years , Curtiss-Wright has ensured safe , reliable operations by supplying innovative , high-performance products for every nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier commissioned by the U . S . Navy . In addition , Curtiss-Wright technologies , such as power-dense motors and enhanced valve designs , enable more efficient operations , reduce manpower and cost , and increase safety .
Wolseley Canada Welcomes Alex Nahvi as Ontario General Manager
Wolseley Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Nahvi as the new General Manager for Ontario , effective August 1 st . Alex will assume responsibility for overseeing various aspects of the company ’ s operations in the province , including organizational planning , budgeting , cost control , and sales .
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Alex brings a wealth of knowledge from his 21-year tenure with Wolseley Canada ’ s parent company , Ferguson PLC . Alex ’ s journey within the organization started in the warehouse and has seen him progress through various roles such as counter associate , inside and outside sales representative , Branch Manager , and Branch Area Manager . He has also served in significant leadership capacities , including a successful five-year tenure as the Director of Residential Trade and Counter in the Upper Midwest region , followed by three years as the Director of Branch Management .
Wolseley Canada warmly welcomes Alex Nahvi to his new role and looks forward to his valuable contributions in driving the company ’ s growth and success in Ontario . bakerhughes . com
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