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Valves and manifolds
News Release from: Emerson Process Management | Subject: TopWorx
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 July 2008
Emerson acquires TopWorx valve
controllers
TopWorx is to become part of Emerson Process Management, expanding their valve instrument offering and extending the reach of PlantWeb digital plant architecture to on/off valves
Emerson has announced that it has acquired TopWorx Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, TopWorx manufactures industrial sensors and controls which monitor and control automated valves and other field devices
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 1 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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TopWorx Valvetop discrete valve controllers connect on/off valves to a variety of fieldbus networking protocols, and GO Switch leverless limit switches, that provide reliable position sensing in harsh environments and tough applications.
The company has additional locations in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and South Africa.
"TopWorx is a strong and growing business that is highly valued by its customers," said John Berra, President, Emerson Process Management: "The acquisition gives us a quick and significant entry into the discrete instrumentation market, and is highly complementary to our existing valve, valve automation, and instrument businesses.
TopWorx will extend the benefits of our PlantWeb digital plant architecture, and enable us to provide a complete valve instrument portfolio, both wired and wireless".
"It is exciting to join what I consider the best and most progressive company in our industry," said Charlie Marcum, president of TopWorx.
"The Emerson Process Management global reach and technology leadership will accelerate our growth and broaden our product offering, enabling us to serve customers even better than before".
Background to TopWorx:.
TopWorx valve control and position sensing solutions enable plants, platforms, and pipelines to manage and control operations more intelligently and efficiently under the most demanding and extreme conditions.
Valvetop discrete valve controllers attach to rotary and linear valves and actuators, support multiple bus protocols, and carry a variety of global certifications.
GO Switch leverless limit switches provide the ultimate reliability and durability in extremely hot, wet, cold, dirty, abusive, corrosive, and explosive environments. Request a free brochure from Emerson Process Management ...
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