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November 6, 2017
For the last several years, at industry gatherings of all kinds, the subject of automation is guaranteed to dominate the conversation.
October 30, 2017
The theme of adapting to change was set very early for the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) and Valve Repair Council (VRC) 79th Annual Meeting.
October 23, 2017
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.
October 19, 2017
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.
October 11, 2017
Security for any process plant has always been an issue.
October 10, 2017
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.
October 4, 2017
Most manufacturing and industrial companies agree that the search for talented young workers is a top priority today.
September 27, 2017
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.
September 27, 2017
Manufacturers and distributors across all economic sectors are adopting and integrating inside sales models in record numbers.
September 25, 2017
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.
September 20, 2017
The valve industry is made up of many types of valves that are used in countless types of applications, locations and service conditions.
September 13, 2017