Kuraray wins SPE Automotive Award 2025
AMPO POYAM VALVES supplies hypercentric ball valves
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A. O. Smith to acquire Leonard Valve Company
Kuraray Co., Ltd.( Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hitoshi Kawahara) hereby announces that the coolant control valve( CCV) developed utilising its heat-resistant polyamide resin GENESTAR™ has received the New Mobility Category Award at the SPE Automotive Award 2025, presented by the Society of Plastics Engineers( SPE). This CCV was jointly developed with Yinlun Co., Ltd., a major manufacturer of heat-exchange equipment in China. The SPE Automotive Awards recognise innovative plastic technologies in the automotive industry. The CCV, which was awarded third place in the New Mobility category, was recognised for its lightweight and compact design employing plastic instead of metal, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency in new energy vehicles.
AMPO POYAM VALVES has successfully supplied highly engineered hypercentric triple offset ball valves for a strategic project at TCO( Tengizchevroil) in Kazakhstan, a leading company in Kazakhstan that produces oil, gas and associated products that fuel the modern economy. The project involved the replacement of metering station valves installed in critical metering skids, where reliability, accuracy and long-term performance are essential under severe operating conditions. In total, AMPO supplied 82 Hypercentric ball valves, size 8”, featuring Inconel overlay and equipped with electric actuators. The valves fully comply with the API 6D standard and successfully passed PR2 testing, ensuring their reliability and safety in critical service conditions. A key highlight of the project was the extensive testing programme. The Hypercentric ball valves were tested at TCO’ s facilities by a thirdparty inspector, achieving excellent results. These tests further validated the 6,000-cycle endurance test previously performed at AMPO’ s facilities and certified by DNV, reinforcing the robustness and durability of the solution.
CLA-VAL delivers the largest pressure reducing valve deployment in Egypt
A. O. Smith Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LVC Holdco LLC( Leonard Valve) of Cranston, Rhode Island, for USD 470M, subject to customary adjustments. The Company expects the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals. Founded in 1911, Leonard Valve, together with its Heat-Timer
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brand, is a pioneer in water management technologies. Leonard Valve leads in digital and thermostatic mixing valve technologies, while Heat-Timer provides advanced boiler controls that optimise hydronic heating.“ This acquisition represents a compelling strategic fit and a meaningful expansion of A. O. Smith’ s presence in the water management market,” said Steve Shafer, chief executive officer of A. O. Smith.
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CLA-VAL is excited to play a role in one of Egypt’ s most ambitious infrastructure projects: New Administrative Capital. This modern, sustainable city is set to ease congestion in Cairo and accommodate millions of residents, making a reliable water network an absolute necessity. CLA-VAL is providing its trusted control valves to ensure efficiency and precision in water management: 90-01 – Regulates pressure and optimizes water distribution. 40-01 – Ensures stable flow and pressure control. This project is yet another proof of the trust placed in CLA- VAL’ s expertise for large-scale infrastructure developments worldwide and marks the largest deployment of its pressure reducing valves ever supplied.
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