There are real savings to be made by specifying valves that carry the lowest total cost of ownership Sensortechnics is launching a family of optical liquid level switches, adding to the company's existing range of liquid level products that consists of submersible level sensors and industrial pressure transmitters. Mario Töpfer outlines the capabilities provided by one company working in the area of installing tubing and hose lines for construction machines. Due to increasing government emphasis on energy conservation and environmental issues, China’s emulsion polymers markets are witnessing growth, as emulsion polymers are environment-friendly and result in lower emissions than many alternatives. A manufacturer of compressed air systems, turned to its customers for feedback and ideas when designing its extended vertical compressor range. Bob Cheshire and
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