Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications
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Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications

Materials should always be part of the consideration for optimal performance.
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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VMA News

VMA News

VMA is dedicated to driving growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian valve industry globally.
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NEWS

U.S. Energy Development Corporation Expands Permian Footprint

Transaction is part of the company’s plan to invest up to $1 billion in oil and gas properties.

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Executive Leadership Changes at Victaulic

Retirement of EVP and CRO leads to new appointment as EVP of sales.

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New Tariffs Announced Impact Valve Industry

Some tariffs will be as high as 49% on specific countries.

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Val-Matic Announces New President

Val-Matic Announces New President

Jason Maciejewski has been named president of Val-Matic.

Industry Profile: David Bayreuther

Industry Profile: David Bayreuther

David Bayreuther leads product management for Valmet Flow Control and is President of the Board of Directors of the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS).

Valero Notifies State that Plant Will Idle or Cease Production

Valero Notifies State that Plant Will Idle or Cease Production

Valero’s Benicia refinery will either cease refining, restructure or go idle by the end of April 2026.

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DoD-Funded Project Announced to Eliminate "Forever Chemicals"

The program aims to destroy “forever chemicals.”  

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Changes in Leadership at Exxon Mobil Corporation Announced

Karen T. McKee, president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions and vice president of ExxonMobil is retiring; Matt Crocker appointed her successor.  

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Westinghouse and Chemetics Inc. Sign MoU to Support New-Build Projects

The agreement covers projects in Canada and globally.  

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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
#VMAnews

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VMA News

VMA News

VMA is dedicated to driving growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian valve industry globally.
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Upcoming Webinars from VMA

Upcoming Webinars from VMA

Source: Getty Images The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) has announced a slate of upcoming webinars, some just for members and others open to the public.
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Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You

Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You

How VMA empowers members and the industry by informing and educating.
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Fully Functioning Single-Phase Solar Project Operating in Texas

Fully Functioning Single-Phase Solar Project Operating in Texas

Vesper Energy’s Hornet Solar is one of the largest installations in the U.S.

New Sensor Offers More Metrics and Data

New Sensor Offers More Metrics and Data

The new F.Core flow sensor from Norstat offers flow measurement, temperature, pressure and energy consumption – offering up a wide range of applications for machines, systems and compressed air applications.

Emerson Announces Newest Updates to DeltaV

Emerson Announces Newest Updates to DeltaV

New capabilities help users collaborate across the enterprise for better business outcomes.
#controls #automation

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Glenfarne Becomes Majority Owner of Alaska LNG

Alaska LNG is the sole federally permitted LNG export project on the U.S. Pacific coast.  

New Dust Collection Monitoring and Control from Emerson

Products combine in intelligent dust collector automation solution with advanced diagnostics and floor-to-cloud connectivity.

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Upcoming Webinars from VMA

Source: Getty Images The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) has announced a slate of upcoming webinars, some just for members and others open to the public.

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3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

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Additive Manufacturing

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The Eccentric Plug Valve

The Eccentric Plug Valve

The first non-lubricated eccentric plug valve was developed in the late 1920s, designed to solve the issue of pitch buildup in paper mill valves.  
#basics #water-wastewater #knowyourvalves

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Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

During a recent training session with VMA members, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from people came up: What’s the difference between direct-acting and pilot-operated solenoid valves (SOV), and how do we choose between them?
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Case Study: Sizing of Tailings Tank Level Control Valves in Mining Applications

Case Study: Sizing of Tailings Tank Level Control Valves in Mining Applications

A comprehensive engineering approach is needed to ensure valves are properly designed to handle  abrasive services such as mining applications.
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Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

Polymer materials of construction expand capabilities of valves for specific applications.
#materials #basics

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