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Bray’s SlurryShield® portfolio includes three engineered slurry knife gate valve series—762, 767, and 768—designed to provide reliable bidirectional isolation in abrasive and demanding slurry applications. Across the range, these valves combine twin elastomer sleeves, push-through gate design, and zero-leakage shutoff performance to help reduce media buildup, protect internal components, and extend service life in severe process conditions.
Bray’s heavy-duty slurry valve for demanding industrial service. It features a durable ductile iron body, a two-piece bolted flange style, and a full-bore design that minimizes resistance to line media. The Series 762 is designed to deliver reliable performance and easy maintenance in applications across mining, power, pulp & paper, alumina, chemical, and cement industries.
The Series 767 is specifically engineered for high-pressure slurry applications. Built with a cast WCB body and designed for higher pressure ratings, it combines Bray SlurryShield® technology with a robust gate, replaceable elastomer sleeves, and a full-port flow path to deliver bidirectional zero-leakage shutoff in abrasive and corrosive environments.
The Series 768 is an engineered solution for heavy-duty slurry handling applications where a compact wafer face-to-face dimension is an advantage. Equipped with Bray SlurryShield® technology, it incorporates twin elastomer sleeves, a self-cleaning gate, and a full-port design, while also allowing onsite sleeve replacement for faster return to service and long operating life.
What unites all three series is Bray’s advanced SlurryShield® technology. This proprietary system uses engineered elastomer sleeves and a fully encapsulated J-ring design to improve memory return, support zero-leakage isolation, shield metal components from direct contact with the media, and help reduce discharge compared with conventional slurry valve designs. The result is a portfolio built to improve reliability, simplify maintenance, and support longer service life in severe slurry applications.
We provide A/C condensers for light vehicles, trucks, buses, transport fleets, and heavy machinery. Our solutions support efficient heat exchange, system performance, and reliable operation in demanding mobile applications.
Bray’s slurry knife gate valves are specifically engineered to deliver reliable isolation in the most demanding slurry applications, including mining, tailings, pulp & paper, and other abrasive processes. Designed for handling high solids content, these valves feature a full-port, push-through gate design that ensures unobstructed flow, minimizes pressure drop, and reduces the risk of clogging or buildup.
At the core of their performance is Bray’s innovative SlurryShield® technology — a proprietary system that combines advanced elastomer engineering, precision molding processes, and a fully encapsulated J-ring design. This technology creates energized sleeves that provide true bidirectional, zero-leakage shutoff while shielding all metal components from direct contact with the slurry, significantly extending valve life and reducing maintenance requirements.
The SlurryShield® system also prevents media buildup and enables a self-cleaning action during operation, eliminating common failure modes such as seat damage, valve jamming, or unsafe manual intervention. Its controlled material composition and engineered elastomer memory enhance resilience, sealing performance, and durability under high pressure and highly abrasive conditions.
With robust construction, replaceable wear components, and field-proven reliability, Bray slurry knife gate valves are a trusted solution for maximizing uptime, improving safety, and optimizing total cost of ownership in critical process applications.
Bray provides a broad portfolio of flow control solutions for the mining industry, engineered for the most demanding points of the process—from grinding and classification to tailings transport, desalination, chemical services, and other critical applications where abrasion, corrosion, pressure, and uptime are constant challenges.
Our mining offering includes reliable and durable products for both isolation and control, supported by global engineering expertise, regional focus, and local presence. Designed to perform in high abrasive wear environments, Bray solutions help protect operations, extend asset life, support maintenance strategies, and reduce total cost of ownership over the life of the mine.
For severe slurry services, Bray’s SlurryShield® technology brings a differentiated approach to valve performance. Developed for real operating conditions in slurry lines, mineral pulp transport, hydrocyclones, and tailings handling, SlurryShield® is designed to protect wear-exposed areas, reduce premature failures, improve process reliability, and minimize unplanned downtime in highly abrasive applications.
Bray’s mining solutions are further strengthened by automation capabilities that integrate valve, actuator, and control into solutions designed for safer and more precise operation in demanding environments. This supports customers moving toward more automated, connected, and operationally resilient mining systems.
With a wide variety of products, application-specific engineering, and experience supporting critical mining operations, Bray serves as a single-source flow control partner for customers seeking long-term reliability, performance, and practical solutions in severe service mining applications.
American Air Chile provides receiver driers and accumulator filters for automotive and heavy-duty A/C systems. These components help protect the system by filtering contaminants and supporting refrigerant circuit performance.
We supply expansion valves for mobile air conditioning systems, helping regulate refrigerant flow and support proper system cooling. Suitable for cars, trucks, buses, transport vehicles, and heavy machinery.
American Air Chile offers A/C evaporators for automotive and heavy-duty applications. These components are used in air conditioning system repair, replacement, and maintenance for cars, buses, trucks, and machinery.
We manufacture and supply air conditioning equipment for transport vehicles, including buses, trucks, vans, and commercial fleets. Our solutions are focused on comfort, reliability, and performance in mobile applications.
We supply components for A/C compressor repair and remanufacturing, supporting workshops and technical teams with parts for maintenance, rebuilding, and service of automotive and heavy-duty air conditioning compressors.
Thermal Management for Military VehiclesFor tactical vehicles, Webasto will showcase a range of heating and cooling solutions developed for use in demanding environmental conditions. These include air and coolant heaters as well as integrated military-grade air conditioning systems designed to regulate temperatures in cabins, mission compartments, critical vehicle components, and mobile infrastructure.
The Air Top Evo 40/55 air heater series enables fast and efficient heating of driver cabins, crew compartments, and cargo areas. The units are designed for low power consumption and reduced noise emissions and feature automatic altitude adjustment for operation in different deployment regions. Optional integrated RFI filters support use in electronically sensitive environments. For applications with higher heating requirements, two Air Top Evo units can be combined, while optional metal or carbon housings provide additional protection against demanding environmental influences.
For larger vehicles and applications with increased heating demand, Webasto offers coolant-based heating solutions such as the Thermo Pro 90 HDD. The unit provides heating output of up to 9.1 kilowatts (kW) and is engineered for operation in extreme climatic conditions. Features such as Arctic Start support reliable functionality even at very low ambient temperatures.
The compact Thermo Top Pro 50 coolant heater complements the portfolio for lighter commercial and mission vehicles. Delivering up to 5 kW of heating output, the unit can be controlled via analog signal or LIN bus, while the HDSCS connector supports straightforward and robust vehicle integration. Both coolant heaters enable engine-independent preheating of vehicles, helping ensure operational readiness even in very low temperatures.
In addition, Webasto will present roof-integrated air conditioning systems for vehicles. The systems are individually adapted to the respective vehicle platform and installed in the upper cabin area. This design supports efficient cooling while maintaining a low electromagnetic signature.
Climate Control and Air Management for SheltersIn addition to vehicle solutions, Webasto will also present systems for climate control and air treatment in mobile and stationary shelters. These systems are used in communications, command, and technical workspaces where stable environmental conditions are required for personnel and electronic systems.
The UKG12 air conditioning unit is externally mounted and provides cooling and heating for enclosed spaces. Temperature regulation is automated, while the robust housing design supports reliable operation under demanding conditions.
With cooling capacity of up to 12 kW and heating capacity of up to 7 kW, the system is suitable for a variety of deployment scenarios. Multiple units can be centrally controlled and may optionally be integrated into higher-level systems or operated remotely.
The systems can also be combined with air filtration solutions to help manage air quality in enclosed workspaces. Many of the showcased solutions comply with international military standards and are designed for use in NATO-compatible system architectures.
“Our systems are designed to support the reliable operation of vehicles and mobile infrastructure, even under extreme environmental conditions. The focus is on protecting personnel, supporting operational reliability, and delivering dependable performance,” says Jörg Hornung, Vice President Aftermarket at Webasto.
Tariff Exposure & Global Supply Chain Risk
Global supply chains continue to face increasing pressure
from tariff changes, geopolitical instability, transportation disruptions, and
evolving international trade policies.
In this DistroLogic insight report, we examine how rising
tariff exposure and operational uncertainty are impacting manufacturers,
distributors, and international logistics operations across global markets.
The article explores:
- Supply
chain visibility challenges - Landed
cost volatility - Cross-border
operational risk - Supplier
coordination complexity - International
distribution disruptions - The
growing need for operational agility
As organizations continue adapting to changing global trade
conditions, operational visibility and coordinated logistics execution are
becoming increasingly important to maintaining supply chain resilience and
business continuity.
Read the full article here:
https://distrologic.com/insights/tariff-exposure-global-supply-chains
As one of the first centers of its kind in the state of Colorado, the Pueblo Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center focuses on monitoring and preventing crime in the community with a specialty in video capture and surveillance. It relies on “ShotSpotter” technology with sensors in high-crime areas to send alerts to the crime center within 60 seconds of a gunshot being fired.
Pueblo’s RTCC provides law enforcement with real-time data and actionable intelligence to effectively combat crime and improve response times. By integrating advanced technologies and analytics, the center supports the Pueblo Police Department in making informed decisions and deploying resources more efficiently.
Breckinridge Hall is used for many university gatherings from general meetings to formal presentations and video conferencing. The display will enhance these uses with vivid imagery and graphics as well as detailed information that is easily legible when shown to those in the auditorium.
“We’ve been involved with Marine Corps University going on seven years and this project highlights what we’ve been able to do hand-in-hand with their team, and including some great technology from Daktronics,” said Richard Tedrow, Collaborative AV. “Paired with the complete audio integration, this space is prepared for the university’s needs from presentations to conferences and more as we assist with educating and supporting the modern warfighter.”
This agreement aligns with Argentina’s acquisition of high-performance F-16 aircraft from the Kingdom of Denmark, marking a major step in the modernization of the nation’s air combat capability. As the aircraft are delivered, Top Aces’ training program will ensure Argentine pilots are prepared to rapidly and safely transition to frontline F-16 operations.
The pilot training program spans the full spectrum of F-16 instruction, from the Basic Course (B-course) for initial qualification, through to Mission Qualification Training, Flight Lead Upgrade, and Instructor Pilot Upgrade. The contract includes two years of comprehensive pilot training, with an option for a third-year extension.
“Top Aces is honored to be selected by the FAA to develop this advanced airpower capability,” said Steve Haase, U.S. Group President at Top Aces. “Our instructor pilots bring extensive U.S. Air Force backgrounds, each with more than 20 years of service and an average of over 2,300 flight hours in the F-16. Having built a fully operational F-16 enterprise from the ground up, Top Aces is uniquely positioned to train the next generation of Argentine combat leaders on their new and highly capable F-16 platform.”
Training will be conducted by Top Aces instructor pilots at FAA air bases using Argentina’s own F-16 aircraft. This approach ensures training is tailored to the FAA’s specific mission requirements and individual aircraft blocks. The curriculum integrates academic classroom instruction, advanced aircraft simulators, and live-fly training across multiple F-16 mission sets.
“Following Argentina’s acquisition of the F-16, Top Aces’ ability to rapidly deliver high-quality, in-country training was a key factor in this award,” added Patrick “Mongo” McClelland, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager at Top Aces. “By deploying our experienced instructors directly to Argentina, we provide seamless training from basic through instructor levels – optimizing student proficiency and progression to efficiently deliver a cost-effective, operationally-relevant solution that directly supports Argentina’s national defense objectives.”
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws, in particular regarding the expected value and duration of the contract with the Argentine Air Force. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the management, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
All statements in this news release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, Top Aces does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any such statements.
About Top Aces
With over 150,000 accident-free flight hours, Top Aces Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Top Aces Corp. and Blue Air Training Corp., provide advanced operational training to the world’s leading armed forces. In an industry where Experience Matters, Top Aces boasts the largest and most advanced fleet of commercially operated fighter aircraft in active service and is the world’s only commercial owner/operator of the F-16. Our mission-critical training enhances the operational readiness of combat forces by delivering real-world experience while creating significant cost efficiencies and extending the lifespan of military aircraft fleets. For more information, please visit www.topaces.us.
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Under the partnership, MD Global will leverage its long-standing relationships across the Aerospace and Defense sector and deep roots in Canada to promote Frazier Aviation’s manufacturing, fabrication, and repair and overhaul management services, deepen engagement with existing and prospective customers, and provide actionable market intelligence to enhance the Company’s long-term strategic growth initiatives in the region.
“As we continue to expand our global footprint, the Canadian aircraft aftermarket sector stands out as a key strategic priority for the Company,” said Brian Williams, CEO of Frazier Aviation International, parent company of Frazier Aviation. “MD Global Aviation’s deep regional expertise and longstanding customer relationships make them an ideal partner, and we are thrilled to join forces with such a widely respected team.”
“Frazier Aviation brings a 72-year track record of success as a military aerospace manufacturer and an unmatched reputation for technical excellence and reliability,” said Michel Dussault, President of MD Global Aviation. “We are proud to serve as Frazier’s strategic partner in Canada and to support their continued growth in this important market,” added Emilia Dussault, Vice President of MD Global Aviation.
Since announcing its partnership with Seven Point Equity Partners last year, Frazier Aviation has continued to significantly enhance its product offerings and manufacturing capabilities through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. In line with these expansion initiatives, Frazier Aviation has also strengthened its leadership team with the arrival of several senior business development hires. These recent additions include Richard Potts, Matthew Combs, and Terri Lambert as Directors of Business Development, who will further position the Company for sustained growth across key global markets.
About Frazier Aviation, Inc.
Founded in 1953, Frazier Aviation specializes in manufacturing, fabrication, and maintenance/repair services for a wide variety of military aircraft platforms, including, among others, the Lockheed Martin C-130, F-16, and P-3. Frazier serves as a critical partner to its global customer base by manufacturing spare structural components and performing MRO services
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for legacy and current-generation military aircraft platforms. The Company has earned a world-class and literally battle-tested reputation in the military aerospace sector over the past seven decades based on its deep manufacturing competencies and quality products and services.
About MD Global Aviation, Inc.
MD Global Aviation brings more than 35 years of experience delivering trusted solutions across the Aerospace and Defense sector and is known for helping operators minimize downtime while ensuring access to reliable, certified parts worldwide. The company specializes in aviation business development and operational support, including the sourcing and supply of commercial and military airframe and engine components and support for out-of-production aircraft.
About Seven Point Equity Partners
Based in Miami, Seven Point is a private investment firm founded by Tom Burchill and Mark Kammert. Seven Point pursues a value-oriented and operationally focused investment strategy, investing where it can use its expertise and resources to fundamentally transform businesses and deliver exceptional returns for investors. The firm's investment interest is focused on specialty manufacturing and business services in industry sectors that are expected to grow faster than the U.S. economy.
Contact
Brian Williams
CEO, Frazier Aviation International, LLC
bwilliams@frazieraviation.com
GOALFrazier Aviation, Inc. has more than 73 years of experience as a globally recognized manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective aircraft spares. The company specializes in the machining and fabrication of large structural components, consumables, nacelle components, and specialty parts in full compliance with U.S. Government drawings, current Engineering Change Orders, and all applicable specifications. Frazier Aviation also operates an FAA-certified repair and overhaul facility.

