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NAM Monday Economic Report – February 2, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – February 2, 2015

The U.S. economy grew 2.4 percent in 2014, just barely edging out the 2.2 percent gain in 2013.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

February 2, 2015

Market Outlook for Distributors

Market Outlook for Distributors

What lies ahead for the distribution market?

General Thought Leadership

February 2, 2015

Powell Valves, M.A. Stewart Reach Canadian Distribution Agreement

Powell Valves, M.A. Stewart Reach Canadian Distribution Agreement

The Wm. Powell Company (Powell Valves) and M.A.

General Manufacturing Supply Chain

January 26, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – January 26, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – January 26, 2015

The European Central Bank (ECB) finally announced its long-awaited quantitative easing program on Thursday.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

January 26, 2015

Automated Valves and Security

Automated Valves and Security

In todays environment of security awareness there is a heightened concern over maintaining the integrity of plant operations.

General

January 26, 2015

Cost Implications for Throttling Electric Actuators in Pipeline Systems

Cost Implications for Throttling Electric Actuators in Pipeline Systems

A few years ago, a major U.S. liquid pipeline company revamped one of its existing refined products pipelines.

Actuators General Thought Leadership

January 20, 2015

Control Using Wireless Throttling Valves

Control Using Wireless Throttling Valves

Based on the broad acceptance of wireless transmitters, manufacturers have developed and introduced wireless actuators for on/off valves.

Actuators General

January 19, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – January 12, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – January 12, 2015

The U.S. economy generated 2.95 million net new nonfarm payroll workers in 2014, the fastest annual pace since 1999.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

January 12, 2015

Ten Commandments of Exceptional Customer Service

Ten Commandments of Exceptional Customer Service

In the 1980s, American businesses were often being outstripped by competitors from other highly competitive nations.

MRO Thought Leadership

January 12, 2015

VMA’s Founding Distributors

VMA’s Founding Distributors

Since the Valve Manufacturers Association added its newest category of membership—distributors/channel partners—early this year, the association has received an enthusiastic response adding 10 new members in the first half of the year.

Thought Leadership

January 6, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – January 5, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – January 5, 2015

Growth in manufacturing activity slowed somewhat in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The headline purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped from 58.7 in November to 55.5 in December, its lowest level in six months.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

January 5, 2015

VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2014

VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2014

Our goal at VALVE Magazine is to publish great articles that offer valuable information to our readers.

General Thought Leadership

January 5, 2015

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