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What's the Chatter About Check Valves?
Sizing and selecting the right check valve type can avoid any problems before they start.
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FEATURES
Going Beyond Torque
The values of ASME PCC-1 Appendix O on bolted flange joint assembly.
Design
Valves for Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Durability, reliability and proper sizing are just a few considerations when selecting valves for building systems.
Design
The Critical Role of Cooling for Data Centers
Valves, actuators, controls and pumps are the unsung heroes of managing the function of data centers, specifically when it comes to all the types of cooling systems.
From Safety Silos to Strategic Insights: SIS Management Transformed
Phillips 66 charts a clear path for downstream and processing operations turning decades of data into actionable, digital insights for safety, operations and uptime.
COLUMNS
Standards Spotlight: The American Petroleum Institute
A key organization supporting the flow control industry.
Insights
Challenges and Opportunities Are Everywhere
Regulatory changes and updates, as well as tariff uncertainty, are keeping us on our toes.Insights
Looking Back, Planning Forward
Navigating a new paradigm.Insights
Industry Profile: Chris Jones
Chris Jones is the Chair of the VRC Board of Directors.ARTICLES
Industry News
Industry news from the world of flow control.New Bolted Bonnet Valve from Emerson
The valve will initially be launched in European market.Latest Launches
Emerson’s BESS solution; Trillium Flow's rising stem ball valve; Alfa Laval launches AI-based condition monitoring solution.Battery Energy and Asset Management Storage Software from Emerson
Ovation Green battery energy storage solutions streamline control and reliability while increasing flexibility and battery life.
Alfa Laval Launches AI-Based Condition Monitoring Solution
Alfa Laval launched Clariot, a next-generation, AI-based condition monitoring solution, built for hygienic process equipment to deliver accurate analysis and support.Groth Corporation's 88E and 88F Valve Released
Valves combine best-in-class flow rates with certified flame arresting protection in a compact design.
Rising Stem Ball Valve Added to Trillium's Red Point Line
The new valve was designed to reduce friction on moving components and extend service life.
Technical
Synderys and U.S. BESS Corp Announce Strategic Partnership
Companies form exclusive partnership to fortify battery energy storage systems across North America.
Parker Hannifin to Purchase Curtis Instruments from Rehlko
Rehlko, a global player in energy resilience, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to transition ownership of its Curtis Instruments business to Parker Hannifin Corporation, the motion and control technologies company, for approximately $1 billion in cash.VMA Advances Member Issues on Taxes,Tariffs and PFAS Regulation
VMA News updatesRotork Joins Rockwell Automation's Tech Partner Program
Rotork’s IQ3 Pro electric actuator will be first product listed with Rockwell.
Ameresco Announces Hydropower Project for Alaska Energy Resiliency
The project will help transition local industries to 100% renewable base-load energy and connect remote communities to diversified energy sources.
Linde to Supply Industrial Gases to Louisiana Ammonia Facility
The facility will be a world-class, low-carbon plant.First Shipment Departs LNG Canada Facility
The facility has the capacity to produce 14 mtpa of LNG, mostly for export.Design
Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Sign Agreement for Nuclear New-Build Projects
MOU supports deployment of AP1000 and AP300 technology in Canada and globally.
IGS Energy Becomes One of Largest Energy Retailers in U.S. and Canada
The company recently combined with Just Energy and now serves nearly 7.5 million residential customers.
Chart Industries, Flowserve Corp. to Combine in All-Stock Merger of Equals
Establishes scaled, high-performance and global platform serving full customer lifecycle for flow and thermal management with strong process design and systems capabilities.
DNOW to Acquire MRC Global in All-Stock Transaction
The combination of the two companies will create a broader geographic reach and a more diversified product line offering.
Baker Hughes to Acquire Continental Disc Corporation
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
U.S. DOE Expands Research Coordination With Norway
The commitment is to collaborate on water power research and development with Norway’s Royal Ministry of Energy.
Seeq Appoints New CFO
Ray Scheppach will oversee all aspects of global financial operations.VMA News
VMA’s mission is to serve the growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry globally by providing a forum that enhances a positive operating environment, increases knowledge, advances technology innovations, and facilitates business and government connections for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers of valves actuators and controls. This section provides readers with a look into key issues and opportunities VMA is actively addressing. For more information, or to inquire about becoming a VMA or VRC member, contact VMA President Heather Rhoderick at hrhoderick@vma.org.
Emerson Announces "Project Beyond" at Exchange 2025
The roadmap will modernize and integrate the industrial tech stack across operations.
PSG Acquires IPP Pump Products GMBH
ipp’s products will expand Dover’s participation in a variety of industry sectors.
