Articles

Oxygen Cleaning: A Validated Process is Critical for Safety

Oxygen Cleaning: A Validated Process is Critical for Safety

From time to time, we re-publish well-received or particularly valuable articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.

General Quality/Compliance

November 6, 2017

Inspiration and Automation: Keys to Best-in-Class Operations

Inspiration and Automation: Keys to Best-in-Class Operations

For the last several years, at industry gatherings of all kinds, the subject of automation is guaranteed to dominate the conversation.

Automation Manufacturing Thought Leadership

October 30, 2017

Adapt and Thrive, Say Annual Meeting Speakers

Adapt and Thrive, Say Annual Meeting Speakers

The theme of adapting to change was set very early for the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) and Valve Repair Council (VRC) 79th Annual Meeting.

General MRO Thought Leadership

October 23, 2017

Where Valves Are Used: Everywhere, Part 2

Where Valves Are Used: Everywhere, Part 2

The valve industry is truly broad and diverse; valves are found in our homes, our offices, under our streets and in all our factories and plants.

General

October 19, 2017

Is it Time to Toss Those Commissions?

Is it Time to Toss Those Commissions?

It’s tough to pinpoint exactly what and when developments happened in the distribution industry prior to the internet, but based on conversations with past leaders, the commission model of selling started in the early 1960s.

Thought Leadership

October 11, 2017

Cybersecurity for Process Control

Cybersecurity for Process Control

Security for any process plant has always been an issue.

General Leadership

October 10, 2017

Young Valve Professionals: Megan Johnston

Young Valve Professionals: Megan Johnston

In 2014, VMA's leadership created the Valve Careers Initiative to inform and educate young people about the valve industry and its lucrative job opportunities.

Thought Leadership

October 4, 2017

Apprenticeships: A Long-Term Strategy for Developing Skilled Workers

Apprenticeships: A Long-Term Strategy for Developing Skilled Workers

Most manufacturing and industrial companies agree that the search for talented young workers is a top priority today.

Leadership Thought Leadership

September 27, 2017

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

Christmas Tree or Wellhead?

In the complicated but vital industry of drawing oil and gas out of the earth and getting it to the surface, people often get confused about the difference between a Christmas tree assembly and a wellhead.

General Thought Leadership

September 27, 2017

Six Secrets to Attract, Hire and Retain Sales Professionals

Six Secrets to Attract, Hire and Retain Sales Professionals

Manufacturers and distributors across all economic sectors are adopting and integrating inside sales models in record numbers.

Thought Leadership

September 25, 2017

Carbon Capture and Storage: Why and How?

Carbon Capture and Storage: Why and How?

Carbon (CO2) capture and storage (CCS) is a series of processes targeted at reducing CO2 emissions from industrial processes, thereby preventing large amounts of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere.

General

September 20, 2017

Sizing Electric Actuators for Use on Linear Valves

Sizing Electric Actuators for Use on Linear Valves

The valve industry is made up of many types of valves that are used in countless types of applications, locations and service conditions.

Actuators General MRO Thought Leadership

September 13, 2017

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