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Achieving Sustainability Goals Through Efficient Valve Technology

From low-power valves to cloud devices, smart valve technologies are a critical part of net-zero strategies that can help reduce energy use and industrial emissions.

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Insights

The Four OT Cybersecurity Threats to Focus on in 2023

The premise that information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments, and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) overall, are converging is nothing new to professionals in the cybersecurity world.

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Technical

Updated Piping Codes and Valve Standards

As with every intended use for valves, piping carries its own set of standards that valve companies and users need to understand.

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Applications

Zero-Emissions, High-Power Demand Actuators in Off-Grid Locations

Alternatives to using process gas and electrically powered actuators are available.

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COLUMNS

Insights

Sustainability, Security and Standards for Our Industry

This spring, VMA convened members, nonmembers and the entire value chain in San Antonio at the VMA Valve Forum: Conference and Exhibits.

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ARTICLES

Victaulic Acquires Horizon Metals Inc.

The newly added foundry will enhance the company’s infrastructure growth.

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Management Buyout of Cowan Dynamics Complete

Phased-in transaction began years ago and just wrapped up.

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Industry Capsules

News from the Industry

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Insights

VMA News

Valve Manufacturers Association News

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VMA Welcomes Cadenas PartSolutions LLC

Company offers libraries of manufacturer’s products to download 3D models into user design files in whatever CAD or BIM system that they are working with.

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Applications

Emerson Selected to Automate Golden Triangle Polymers Facility

One of the world’s largest ethane crackers will leverage the Plantweb digital ecosystem to optimize operations, mitigate emissions.

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Flowserve and Hydrogen Optimized Announce Green Hydrogen Partnership

The companies have entered a memorandum of understanding to advance hydrogen production.

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Design

Emerson Introduces Flushing Ring with Valve-Integrated Design

Rosemount 319 Flushing Ring with valve-integrated design suitable for a wide range of differential pressure applications.

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Manufacturing

Flowserve Announces Collaboration with Clariter, Recycling Plastic Waste into Green Products

Strategic partnership will include supplying pumps, valves, seals and aftermarket support to plants.

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Kitz Corporation of America Announces New President

Jim Walther to step down as president and become chairman after 36 years with KCA; Mike Chamberlain named president.

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Manufacturing

Victaulic Promotes Gary Moore to Executive VP and CRO

Moore began his career in sales and has progressed to his new role.

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Gilmore Celebrates 60-Year Anniversary

Company makes products for essential infrastructure in energy and industrial markets.

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Design

Flowserve Introduces Reduced Port Flanged Ball Valves

The Worcester 51/52 have been re-engineered for global availability by standardizing design, materials, construction and product certifications.

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Emerson Launches New ASCO Aluminum Filter Regulators

Able to handle the highest flow rates in their class, the regulators provide precise pressure regulation in downstream instruments.

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Applications

Digital Automation Technologies from Emerson Play Key Role in QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical project

The Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex is a $6 billion integrated polymers project, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical.

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Conval Appoints Scott Allard as President

Valve manufacturer’s new president has deep experience in flow control industry.

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Flowserve Launches Bluetooth Actuator App

FlowSync offers smarter and safer actuator setup, commissioning and operation.

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Aspen Technology Introduces Emissions Management Solution to Accelerate Customer Sustainability Initiatives

Advances carbon emission reduction efforts with comprehensive decision support capability.

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Manufacturing

Editor's Product Picks

New Digital Operations Solutions from Baker Hughes Baker Hughes announced multiple new digital solutions and investments to advance more intelligent and energy-efficient operations.

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