Articles

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.

General Leadership Thought Leadership

April 24, 2023

Using Additive Manufacturing for Valve Repairs Across the Globe

Printing components on-site will allow for faster repairs and parts replacement for critical applications.

Oil & gas Valves

January 31, 2023

Advances in Offshore Safety

Valves are a key part of new systems to safeguard operations.

General Oil & gas Quality/Compliance Supply Chain

January 24, 2023

Materials Can Impact Product Design Life and Produce Safer Drinking Water

Some manufacturers are investing in R&D to improve products by using new materials to extend product life and value.

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

January 20, 2023

Filling the Gap of Retiring Workforce in the Valve Industry

Two Gen X executives discuss strategies for filling the gap in the retiring valve industry workforce.

Thought Leadership Workforce Development

January 18, 2023

Opportunities Abound for Our Industry in 2023 and Beyond

Opportunities Abound for Our Industry in 2023 and Beyond

Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead at opportunities for the industrial valve industry.

Sustainability Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

January 18, 2023

Do Current Headwinds Affect the Repair or Replace Decision for Valves?

Perspectives from a valve repair company and and OEM on what drives end users to make this determination.

General MRO

January 16, 2023

The Misunderstood Check Valve

Too often this valve is unjustly blamed when problems occur, but the real culprit is its use in the wrong applications.

General Valve Basics Valves

December 27, 2022

Improving the Reliability of Valves with Embedded Features of Today’s Smart Actuators

Texas plant expansion will achieve 320 million gallons per day of treated water capacity.

Actuators Automation Controls General Water/wastewater

December 22, 2022

Aligning With Purpose: Promoting Engagement and Retention in a Changing Workforce

How companies are considering the employee life cycle and transforming the work experience to better support their people

General Thought Leadership Workforce Development

October 17, 2022

Undefined and Overlooked Valve Selection Considerations

Startup and shutdown, cleaning and emergency upset conditions should be accounted for when selecting valves for your system.

General

October 13, 2022

Fugitive Emissions Standards for Valves

Fugitive Emissions Standards for Valves

API, ISO and TA Luft all have their own set of standards to control emissions. What are the differences and how do they compare?

General Quality/Compliance

October 10, 2022

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