Valve World Magazine September 2024 | Page 56

industry update
LESER expands manufacturing in Paithan , India
LESER , a global leader in safety valve manufacturing , has inaugurated a brownfield
expansion project in Paithan , Aurangabad , India . The expansion , representing an investment of
over INR 50 crore , will increase capacity at India ’ s largest safety valve plant . The expanded facility features segmentation , automation , and advanced manufacturing processes to enhance transparency and efficiency . LESER India ’ s operations align with the company ’ s global standards , ensuring consistent , high-quality products worldwide . The expansion project , which began earlier this year , marks a significant milestone for LESER in India as it continues
to innovate and lead in safety valve manufacturing . Mr . Joachim Klaus , Chairman & Managing Director of LESER GmbH & Co . KG , stated that the expansion demonstrates LESER ’ s long-term commitment to the Indian market and efforts to deliver worldclass safety valve solutions . Mr . Neeraj Mangal , CEO of LESER India , added that the enhanced facility will serve targeted customers effectively while contributing to the local economy .
Oxford Flow now features on TechnologyCatalogue . com
ThermOmegaTech expands its manufacturing facility
Oxford Flow has joined TechnologyCatalogue . com , a platform used by major oil and gas companies including bp , Chevron , Exxon Mobil , Shell and TotalEnergies . This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies in the industry . TechnologyCatalogue . com serves as a resource for companies to discover , evaluate and implement new solutions to enhance operations and drive efficiency .
The platform offers detailed information and user reviews of available technologies , facilitating informed decision-making for industry professionals . By joining TechnologyCatalogue . com , Oxford Flow aims to bridge the gap between technology providers and end-users , potentially enabling faster and more effective deployment of its technologies in the oil and gas sector .
ThermOmegaTech has announced a 23,000-squarefoot expansion of its manufacturing facility , bringing the total area to 60,000 square feet . The expansion includes new manufacturing , research and development ( R & D ) and office space for the company ’ s growing divisions . Brian Curry , ThermOmegaTech ’ s vice president of engineering , stated that the expansion aims
to improve workflows and better serve customers from design to assembly . He added that the expansion would bring prosperity and jobs to Ivyland and Bucks County , Pennsylvania . The new space includes specialised areas for aerospace and defence engineering , manufacturing equipment , prototyping , testing and quality inspection .
Metso acquires Jindex in Australia
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Jindex Pty Ltd , a privately owned Australian company specialising in valves
and process flow control . The acquisition aims to strengthen Metso ’ s capacity to provide comprehensive slurry handling
solutions
for
the
mining
industry .
Combining Metso ’ s experience
in slurry handling , hydrocyclones
and minerals processing equipment with Jindex ’ s valve offering will enhance Metso ’ s product range . Metso ’ s Pumps business line currently offers complete solutions for slurry handling and hydrocyclones , including equipment , parts , aftermarket and lifecycle services , and digital services .
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