Messer announces strategic investment of over USD 70M
INDUSTRY UPDATE
Messer has announced a strategic investment of over USD 70M to construct a state-of-theart air separation unit ( ASU ) in Berryville , Arkansas . The new facility will address the growing demand for industrial gases in the southern part of the US , reinforcing Messer ’ s commitment to supporting expanding industries in the region . Messer ’ s site in Berryville will create quality career
Outokumpu updates its mineral reserves in Finland
Outokumpu has updated its estimates on the mineral reserves and mineral resources of the Kemi chrome mine in Finland . The 95 %
Site Services rebrands to Rotork Service
Versa announces leadership changes
VERSA Products Co ., Inc . ( VERSA ), a global leader in engineering and manufacturing solenoid , pilot ,
increase in the mineral reserves is based on new underground drillings , proving that the ground at the mine area is rich in chrome
Rotork Site Services is now officially Rotork Service . This change is a key part of its Growth + Strategy and marks a significant step forward as it continues to build on the heritage of providing world-class service solutions to customers across the globe . The decision to rebrand reflects the commitment to growth and
and manual actuated directional control valves and related components , is pleased to announce strategic changes to its leadership team . Rob Healey has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer ( COO ) and Gus Badia has an expanded role as Chief Financial Officer ( CFO ). These changes underscore VERSA ’ s unwavering commitment to driving growth , fostering innovation , and maintaining its reputation for delivering highquality products and exceptional customer satisfaction .
ore , which extends the life of the Kemi mine substantially . The proved mineral reserves have significantly increased compared to earlier estimates and are now approximately 62.5 million tonnes instead of the earlier estimate of 32.1 million tonnes . If these mineral reserves were fully sold today as ferrochrome , the corresponding turnover would be approximately EUR 15bn with January-September 2024 average prices . In addition , the current mineral resources stand at approximately 64.9 million tonnes . opportunities , employ more than 20 people , and provide temporary local jobs during the construction phase of the project . This new ASU will also complement the company ’ s existing facility in Lewisville , Arkansas , enhancing production capacity to meet the increasing demand for essential gases . The ASU in Berryville is slated for completion in the second half of 2026 .
the ambition to become a stronger , more unified global service provider . The goal is to evolve beyond traditional site-based services and to offer a Full Lifecycle Experience that encompasses all stages of the customer journey — from installation and upgrades to ongoing support and predictive maintenance .
FlowCon launches upgraded version of the B- & T-actuators
FlowCon launches new and improved versions of the electrical actuators B- and T-versions . The new actuators will match the full FlowCon Unimizer ® valve range . The upgraded modulating versions now come with a settable control signal and the settable choice of 2-10V , 0-10V , or 4-20mA . As standard , all modulating versions are now also with the feedback signal , also settable to 2-10V , 0-10V , or 4-20mA . 3-Point floating and 2-Position versions : comes as 24V or 120 / 240V . Settable rotation direction : easy DIP switch setting for either clockwise ( CW ) or counter clockwise ( CCW ) rotation . www . valve-world . net Valve World March 2025
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