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The following information was gleaned from recent reports by Industrial Info Resources (www.industrialinfo.com), based in Sugar Land, TX. From the beginning of 2006 through the end of 2008, there are

Bonney Forge Valve licensee BFE, headquartered in Italy, and its partner and licensor Bonney Forge Corp. in Mount Union, PA, have announced the acquisition of Alco di Castronno - Varese, Italy.

Flowserve Corp. has opened a new pump, valve and seal manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, about 100 km outside of Shanghai.

NS Group, Inc. has purchased the business and assets of Fishing Tools Specialty (FTS), a connection, accessory and field service business headquartered in Odessa, TX.

North American and European stainless steel users increasingly are seeking substitutes for stainless steel in light of the continuing surge in nickel prices, reports MEPS, a London-based global metals research firm.

Walter Industries, Inc. announced the following management changes to further clarify the future leadership of Walter Industries after the planned spin-off of Mueller Water Products, which is expected to take place before the end of 2006.

Parker Hannifin Corp. reported an increase of 14% in total orders for the month of July compared to the same month a year ago.

A fire broke out at Metso Automation's valve assembly hall in Helsinki, Finland, on July 29

ITC upholds welded stainless pipe duties.

Affiliated Distributors gave awards to four PVF affiliate companies for their outstanding commitment to A-D and its supplier partners.