industry update
Combet Valves achieves SIL3 Certification
Combet Valves recently announced that its Combet ball valves have officially achieved SIL3 certification. This significant milestone underscores the Company’ s commitment to the highest standards of functional safety, reliability, and performance in critical applications. SIL( Safety Integrity Level) certification is a globally recognised standard( IEC 61508) that ensures products meet stringent safety requirements. SIL3 represents a high level of risk reduction – a benchmark for applications where failure is not an option. With this certification, Combet ball valves are now fully qualified for use in safety instrumented systems( SIS) across industries. The Company wishes to express its thanks to its engineering and quality teams for their dedication and expertise throughout the certification process.
KITZ is launching its first proprietary Proton Exchange Membrane( PEM) water electrolysis hydrogen generation unit, tailored to meet the needs of the Japanese market. This unit utilises PEM electrolysis technology to generate hydrogen
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Q & R Industrial Hoses, a privately owned Australian company specialising in the manufacture of pinch valve
KITZ enters green H2 market
from water, enabling a lowenvironmental-impact hydrogen supply when combined with renewable energy sources. KITZ has long cultivated expertise in high-pressure and liquefied hydrogen valve technologies.
Metso acquires Q & R Industrial Hoses
sleeves, rubber hoses, and other rubber products and linings. This acquisition marks another step in Metso’ s commitment to offer comprehensive, end-toend slurry handling solutions and services for its customers. Following Metso’ s valve and process control offering acquisition of Jindex Pty Ltd. in 2024, the addition of Q & R Industrial Hoses will further enhance Metso’ s portfolio.
Building on this foundation, it has established a comprehensive system capable of designing, manufacturing, and engineering hydrogen stations and supply equipment. With the launch of the PEM Water Electrolysis Hydrogen Generation Unit, KITZ aims to go beyond simply supplying valves and support the infrastructure for hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and utilisation through offering total solutions that contribute to the realisation of a hydrogen society and the expansion of the hydrogen market.
Metso offers complete solutions for slurry handling, including equipment and parts, as well as optimisation and maintenance services. The equipment offering includes slurry pumps, pipes, hoses, valves, and hydrocyclones. Metso has globalised its slurry hose supply chain during recent years and now has an extensive slurry handling, manufacturing, and service center presence close to key mining markets.
BV Certification for InterApp N. America
InterApp North America Inc. has successfully obtained certification from Bureau Veritas Peru. This achievement underscores its strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental( HSE) principles and confirms that its standards meet internationally recognised requirements. The certification process was thorough and demanding; Bureau Veritas conducted an in-depth assessment of the policies and practices to ensure full compliance with international benchmarks. InterApp North America Inc. was the first international Company to successfully pass this test in Peru. This milestone not only highlights its dedication to responsibility and sustainability but also positions the Company as a pioneer in raising standards across global markets.
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