Danfoss has launched DanfossDirect, a new website where customers can easily configure and purchase industrial valves for industrial steam, air and water applications as well as coils and accessories.

Featuring an online configurator tool, DanfossDirect enables users and installers of components for industrial applications, such as industrial water, hot water, steam and air compressors, as well as OEMs, to custom design a complete valve package and order direct for fast delivery throughout the United States. The configurator also will make suggestions for proper coils and accessories based on the user’s valve selection.

The unique new website is easy-to-use, allowing users to search for fluid controls by application, industry or type. Danfoss products available through DanfossDirect include solenoid, thermostatic and pneumatic valves, and some specialty products, such as steam valves and repair kits in stock!
www.danfossdirect.com

At this year's Toronto Maintrain, Dr. Andrew Jardine with the University of Toronto talked about evidence-based asset management. He explains why it's important to inspect protective devices in plants regularly, and he brings in examples like life buoys and defibrillators to drive the point home.

Howell Pipe & Supply has expanded and has opened a new branch in London, Ont.  This new branch will allow Howell to more efficiently service their customers in the Southwestern Ontario region.

Established in 1958, Howell leads the pack as an industrial focused distributor and manufacturer, providing integrated supply solutions of pipe, valves, actuators and fittings, and the company is 100-percent Canadian, independently owned and operated, which allows us the ability to quickly react to the marketplace and our customer needs. Howell is committed to continuous improvement and is certified to the ISO 9001:2008 standard and CSA Z299.4 standard.

The branch is located at 425 Newbold Street, London, Ontario, N6E 1K2. For more information, visit www.howellpipe.com.

Emerson Process Management has released an updated version of its Fisher Specification Manager valve selection software, which features a clear, sequential process to such tasks as building ISA specification sheets, predicting valve operating noise levels and exporting dimensional data for Fisher and Baumann control valves. The latest version can be downloaded from www.FisherSpecificationManager.com.