Internal Development of New Chemical Injectors Builds on Recent
Acquisition Activity in the Oil and Natural Gas Market
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that it is launching a new line of
chemical injection equipment for use in the midstream and upstream
sectors of the Oil & Natural Gas markets. This new, internally designed
and developed product line includes highly durable pumps,
technologically advanced controllers, and accessories to dispense,
control, and monitor numerous chemical fluids used to keep oil and
natural gas pipelines and wellheads flowing freely in most operating and
weather conditions.
“Graco’s line of chemical injection equipment is the next phase in the
company’s strategic plan to expand its presence in the Oil & Natural Gas
market space,” said Chuck Rescorla, Vice President of Corporate
Manufacturing and Corporate Development.
The AC & DC WolverineTM pump line includes hundreds of
variations of solar-operated and electrically-operated pumps and
packages to meet the needs of operators primarily in the upstream and
midstream oil exploration markets. Wolverine chemical injection pumps
reduce atmospheric emissions while providing a greater level of flow
control when used with Graco injection rate controllers. Designed with
durability in mind, these injection pumps feature newly designed pump
lowers whose sealing capability can last up to 25 times longer than many
other designs on the market.
The pneumatically operated PythonTM line-up of chemical
injection pumps includes numerous configurations of models to
accommodate the pressure and volume requirements often experienced in
the upstream and midstream industry. Python pumps are ideal for
applications in tough environments and can operate from regulated
natural gas or compressed air. The Python line offers lower costs of
ownership, they are easy to operate, and use half the air consumption of
many other comparable pumps in the market. They feature extremely rugged
internal components and timing valves designed for years of operation
before replacement.
Graco’s HarrierTM line of controllers offer new capabilities
to monitor chemical injection pump units in the field from remote
locations. Among their many advantages, the Harrier line provides
substantial operational cost savings as well as access to accurate and
immediate operational data. The new Harrier controllers are affordable
and will work with Graco’s new chemical injection pumps as well as
competitive offerings, providing the end user an opportunity to upgrade
existing systems already in the field.
Graco recently acquired two well-known international brands in the Oil &
Natural Gas market – Alco Valves Group and High Pressure Equipment
company. Combined with its organically developed offerings such as the
chemical injector suite of products, Graco now has a well-rounded
product portfolio to serve the needs of Oil & Natural Gas customers
worldwide.
For additional information, please visit the Graco website at www.graco.com
and view current support materials and literature, or email us at oilandgas@graco.com
, or call 1-886-552-1868.
ABOUT GRACO
Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of
fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It
designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move,
measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials. A
recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves
customers around the world in the manufacturing, processing,
construction, and maintenance industries. For additional information
about Graco Inc., please visit us at www.graco.com
or on Twitter @GracoInc.
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