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NAM Monday Economic Report – April 6, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – April 6, 2015

This week marks the start of regular season baseball in the United States, an event I look forward to with anticipation every year.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

April 6, 2015

Best Practices in New Product Development

Best Practices in New Product Development

The energy industry is entering into increasingly challenging environments.

General

April 6, 2015

LNG: State of the Market

LNG: State of the Market

Natural gas production in the U.S. has increased substantially over the last few years due to technological advancements in natural gas extraction methods.

General

April 1, 2015

Forgings: Higher Quality with a Cost

Forgings: Higher Quality with a Cost

While the words “cast” and “steel” often go together in the valve world, so do “forged” and “steel.” Forged steel valves are a cornerstone of the world’s valve inventory.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 30, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – March 30, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – March 30, 2015

As we have seen in past weeks, economic data continue to reflect dampened activity in the early months of 2015 as a result of a number of significant headwinds.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 30, 2015

Perry Blossom Named President of Solon Manufacturing Company

Perry Blossom Named President of Solon Manufacturing Company

Solon Manufacturing Company has appointed Perry Blossom as its new president and CEO.

General Manufacturing

March 26, 2015

Oil Prices and Production Cuts a Priority at Leadership Forum

Oil Prices and Production Cuts a Priority at Leadership Forum

With oil prices falling and production continuing to climb, attendees at the Valve Manufacturers Association’s 2015 Valve Industry Leadership Forum, March 19-20 in New Orleans, were anxious to hear the forecasts of presenting experts regarding the oil and gas sector.

General Leadership Thought Leadership

March 25, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – March 23, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – March 23, 2015

The U.S. economy has sputtered a bit in the early months of 2015.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 23, 2015

Tightening Bolts Can Help Tighten Budgets

Tightening Bolts Can Help Tighten Budgets

In highly-corrosive chemical and refining applications where in-line and atmospheric sealing is critical, sleeved plug valves provide essential defense against leaks and fugitive emissions.

MRO Thought Leadership Valves

March 17, 2015

Has Low Oil Killed Geothermal in the U.S.?

Has Low Oil Killed Geothermal in the U.S.?

While geothermal power production is not growing as fast in the U.S. as it is many other parts of the world, it nevertheless has huge potential in North America.

General

March 16, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – March 16, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – March 16, 2015

Global news dominated the headlines once again last week.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 16, 2015

3D Printing Headlines VMA’s 2015 Technical Seminar

3D Printing Headlines VMA’s 2015 Technical Seminar

In addition to sharing updated information on standards, safety and innovations in design, VMA’s Technical Seminar, held March 5-6, 2015 in San Antonio, featured several presentations on additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing.

General Quality/Compliance

March 9, 2015

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