Dear Readers,

when reading our title story, I wanted to put on a thick jacket. The idea to hold out three minutes long at minus 140 degrees ... but the rugby professionals of the French Nevers are even having their fun in it. However: once again, the story shows how versatile our valves can be used. We introduce our team in France at the same time – Régis Dorner and Phillipe Fusillier. 

This years Valve World Expo takes place in Düsseldorf at the end of November, the worlds leading trade fair for industrial valves. You can see which novelties and product extensions we are presenting on page 4. 

And now I wish you a peaceful Christmas and successful 2019.

Dirk M. Zschalich

Managing Director