What started as a detour from an IT career became a defining journey in valve interlocking. Darren Trowsdale’s 23 years at Sofis reflect a legacy of loyalty, technical growth, and... read more →
This year marks 40 years of linear key valve interlocking, a milestone that underscores the power of long-term partnerships built on safety, trust, and innovation. Teksal and Sofis have been... read more →
Ian Binney has been a valve interlock specialist since 1982, when he joined Castell. With decades of experience, he has witnessed firsthand the evolution of valve interlocks and their impact... read more →
Hydrogen is a clean, sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. However, adopting hydrogen as a marine fuel involves overcoming significant technological and regulatory hurdles. The sHYpS project addresses this challenge... read more →
April 10, 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of the linear coded key valve interlocking concept, introduced by Smith Flow Control in 1985. The Smith Flow Control valve interlock revolutionized the... read more →
Sofis recently partnered with a leading customer in the Botlek area of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, to tackle a critical safety challenge at their liquid hydrogen loading stations. The objective was... read more →
To address a crucial challenge in their operations, Maersk invested in a solution to significantly improve efficiency. As one of the world's largest container shipping companies, A.P. Moller - Maersk... read more →
We are excited to announce that Umit Agca has recently taken on the role of Sales Manager Europe at Sofis. Umit’s journey with Sofis began in 2019 as a Project... read more →
In many industrial operations, discharge valves for tanks are located in areas that pose significant safety hazards. At a refinery in Spain, discharge valves were installed in a channel pit... read more →
A Brazilian site for a global leader in specialty chemicals and paints had to find a solution for operating difficult-to-access 4" block valves in a thermal oil line, used in... read more →