Last month’s NFPA Conference was an excellent event, with plenty of insight on the future from a bevy of speakers.
Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Lubrizol
Berkshire Hathaway and The Lubrizol Corp. announced a definitive agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire 100% of outstanding Lubrizol shares for $135 per share in an all-cash transaction.
Eaton to acquire Internormen Technology
Eaton Corp. announced it has agreed to acquire Internormen Technology Group, a leader in hydraulic filtration and instrumentation. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and terms were not disclosed.
Preview of 2011 IFPE Technical Conferences
At IFPE 2011, the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power will be the cornerstone of expanded education. The conference focus is on new technologies and methodologies within the fluid power industry related to improved analysis, design, manufacturing and performance of fluid power components and systems for mobile and industrial markets.
Helac launches online store for rotary actuator parts
Helac Corp. has launched a new e-commerce website that allows customers to buy seals, bearings and valves online for Helac’s standard Rotary Actuator product lines.
Truwave wave springs handle bearing pre-loads
The MST-series of Truwave wave springs are available in sizes from 16 mm to 170 mm and are suitable for short deflection applications.
Optimum series of gear pumps features integral design
The Optimum Series’ of high-performance gear pumps features integral, two piece castings that are press fit together for greater structural integrity over other traditional designs.
Daman’s Weinkauf presenting two papers at IFPE
Daman’s Tom Weinkauf will present two papers during educational programs on Thursday, March 24th at the IFPE Conference in Las Vegas. Both papers provide an update on standards work and Daman’s involvement in bringing those standards to the global industry.
Rotary unions featured in new engineering catalog
A new DEUBLIN general engineering catalog is available in multiple languages including English, German, Japanese, Italian, French, Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Danish, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.
Hose and tube fittings built for extreme resistance
XTR (extreme resistance) coated hose and tube fittings from Parker Hannifin Corp. provide corrosion protection for mobile and industrial applications that come into contact with nitrogen-based fertilizers and other harsh chemicals or environmental elements.