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Virtual Work and the Workplace

Three in five workers who have been working remotely during the pandemic say they would prefer to continue working at home after the pandemic. 50% of workers believe they are as productive at home as they are at the office.

Thought Leadership

June 16, 2021

Selecting Non-metal Materials for Valve Components and Coatings

Selecting Non-metal Materials for Valve Components and Coatings

Non-metallic materials are commonly used for valve components, and the selection of non-metallic materials for valve design and for application-specific conditions is critical to ensuring product reliability.

General

June 3, 2021

Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems

Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems

When planning a check valve installation, the primary goal is to achieve a valve and piping system that offers the longest service life at the lowest cost.

Automation General MRO Valves

June 2, 2021

MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards

MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry is excited to announce publication of the new Standard Practice SP-158-2021, Supplemental High-Pressure Gas Test Procedures for Valves.

General Manufacturing Quality/Compliance Valves

June 2, 2021

Enhanced Safety in LNG Applications

Enhanced Safety in LNG Applications

For more than 40 years, the safety record of the global LNG industry has been excellent, due to attention to detail in engineering, construction and operations.

General Quality/Compliance

May 17, 2021

The Next Step in Functional Safety

The Next Step in Functional Safety

The primary goal of functional safety is to prevent accidents.

General MRO Quality/Compliance

May 6, 2021

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

From time to time, we re-post well-received editorial from VALVEMagazine.com.

General

May 6, 2021

Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship

Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship

Emerson reminds U.S. college students to apply, by May 31, to its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.

General Manufacturing

April 28, 2021

Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager

Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager

Spirax Sarco has appointed Ivan Gottberg as President and General Manager.

General Manufacturing

April 27, 2021

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

Companies in the valve and control products industry are responding to a confluence of forces that are changing the landscape of manufacturing — automation, agility and digitalization to name a few.

Automation General Manufacturing Valve Basics

April 21, 2021

Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training

Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training

Training becomes increasingly critical as companies deal with the retirement of more and more knowledgeable, experienced staff.

Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

April 16, 2021

OBITUARY: Gary Ostrowski, 1961 – 2021

OBITUARY: Gary Ostrowski, 1961 – 2021

We are saddened to report the passing of Valve Repair Council member Gary Ostrowski, who died at the age of 59 at his home in Plymouth, surrounded by loved ones after a long fight against medullary thyroid carcinoma.

Thought Leadership

April 12, 2021

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