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APRIL 29-30, 2026 – REFCOMM Galveston is here! The BLAC INC. team is ready to challenge everything you think you know about purge systems.

If you are looking to improve your facility's reliability and cut down on unnecessary maintenance, make sure to stop by BOOTH #25 and see us April 29 & 30th!

Don’t miss our featured presentation:
Date: April 30 (Thur)
Speaker: Neal Cammy, SME - Actuator Systems
Topic: FCC Slide Valve Purge – Questioning Conventional Wisdom

Is "conventional wisdom" actually causing stem erosion or packing leaks in your valves? Neal will be testing long-standing myths that have governed purge systems for decades, such as the idea that a downstream pressure gauge can accurately confirm purge flow or that steam is always the "best" media. We’re bringing the data and physics (including the Hagen-Poiseuille equation) to challenge these industry standards.

We look forward to seeing you in Galveston!

Check out the REFCOMM site for more information.

BLAC INC. Spoke at NARTC Event in Houston

FEBRUARY 2026 – Benefits of High Performance Valve Actuator Systems was presented by BLAC INC. at the North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) on Feb. 11th.

In addition, the BLAC INC. booth highlighted how to lower the total cost of ownership with the Viper™ Series and Pantera™ Series product lines.

Viper Electric Actuators: VFD-controlled for precise valve control across most applications. The 𝐕𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 uses absolute position feedback for accurate, repeatable modulating control.

Pantera HPCU: Integrated motor/pump assembly, reservoir, and core control manifold. Designed as an alternative to centralized hydraulic systems, and delivering power-on-demand efficiency with lower total cost of ownership.

We had a great time connecting with those able to attend. Reach out anytime for more information.

JANUARY 2026 – BLAC INC. is excited to announce a major delivery from our Hubli, India manufacturing facility to a regional client.

Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, with additional manufacturing in Houston, Texas, this project demonstrates BLAC INC.’s global execution capability by supporting regional customers with local manufacturing while leveraging our broader engineering and quality standards.

Scope of supply included:

• Four (4) Hydraulic Power Control Unit (HPCU) skids

• Six (6) slide valve actuators

• DCS Jog Control Panel

• Workstation PC

• PLC cabinet with HMI

These actuator systems support FCC Spent, Regen, and Double Disc Flue Gas (DDFG) services.

All equipment was engineered to BLAC INC. standards, with customer-specific requirements and hazardous area classifications incorporated as required.

For new equipment, preventive maintenance (PM), or turnaround (TA) support, our Inside Sales team is ready to help.

JUNE 2025 – 35 years of BLAC INC.

This past month marked 35 years in business.

Thank you to our employees, customers, suppliers, and partners.

Your trust, dedication, and support have made this possible.

We’ve grown, adapted, and delivered, year after year, because of the people behind and around us.

Here’s to the next chapter in ultimate reliability.

As it’s been for decades, feel free to contact us for assistance at any time.

We will get back to you.