Valve World Magazine November 2024 | Page 100

industry update
Geospace Technologies realigns business segments
Geospace
Technologies
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a realignment of its business
segments , effective from fiscal year 2025 . The company will operate under three new segments : Smart Water , Energy Solutions and Intelligent Industrial , replacing the previous Oil and Gas Markets , Adjacent Markets and Emerging Markets segments adopted in 2018 . The Smart Water segment will focus on the company ’ s growth in the water management industry , featuring Hydroconn ® smart water connectivity offerings and
Bray International partners with Aquestia for valve distribution
Aquana products . This aligns with increased adoption of advanced technology in water management , supported by U . S . Federal funding programs . Energy Solutions will encompass traditional oil and gas exploration products , reservoir monitoring solutions and emerging energy solutions including microseismic monitoring . This segment will incorporate energy-related business from Quantum ’ s SADAR products and analytics .
Intelligent Industrial will include industrial sensors , electronic pre-press solutions , specialised contract manufacturing , and Quantum ’ s defense and security applications . This realignment aims to reflect Geospace Technologies ’ ongoing diversification efforts more accurately . Financial reporting on these new segments will begin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 .
Rotork introduces integrated ethernet actuator
Bray International has announced a strategic partnership with Aquestia , known for its A . R . I . Air Valves , Dorot and OCV Hydraulic Control Valves . This collaboration aims to enhance Bray ’ s product offerings , particularly in the mining and metals markets . Under the agreement , Bray International becomes the exclusive sales and distribution partner for Aquestia ’ s Air Valves and Hydraulic Control Valves in North America , South America , Europe and Africa , specifically for the mining sector .
The partnership allows both companies to combine their strengths , expanding their product range and simplifying the purchasing process for customers . This collaboration aligns with Bray International ’ s commitment to providing high-quality products and services while addressing the evolving needs of the flow control industry . By integrating Bray ’ s extensive network with Aquestia ’ s specialised solutions , the partnership aims to create added value for customers in the specified regions .
Rotork has launched a fully integrated ethernet actuator compatible with EtherNet / IP Modbus TCP and PROFINET protocols . This innovation offers enhanced data connectivity , speed and operational efficiency in industrial automation . The new solution eliminates the need for a data gateway , allowing direct connection to Rotork ’ s intelligent IQ3 Pro actuator . This streamlined approach increases data extraction volume and speed , with transfer rates up to 100 Mbps .
Housed in a robust weatherproof or explosion-proof enclosure , the actuator supports RJ45 and M12 connection standards and is compatible with industrystandard protocols . It has PI certification , GSDML files for PROFINET and ODVA certification with EDS files for EtherNet / IP . The ethernet solution enhances data analysis capabilities , supporting Rotork ’ s Intelligent Asset Management cloud-based system for predictive maintenance , optimised performance and informed decision-making .
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