THE CHALLENGE A Middle East client urgently required 680 stock valves suitable for temperatures ranging from -3°C to +120°C. They were required for a programme of planned shutdowns. The job comprised • Trunnion mounted ball valves class 600 & 900, sizes 2" to 10" • Gate valves PN 10, #150 to #1500, sizes 1" to 36" • Angle globe valves, #150 to #900, sizes 2" to 6" A particular challenge was the 36" PN 10 gate valve which required a new casting pattern. The order also involved special materials stipulated by the client as per DIN standards. It was one of the largest traded product orders ever placed with the Group. Our contracted delivery time was 32 weeks. THE SOLUTION and reliable delivery of traded products is one of our core strengths. However the extreme demands of t

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