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The U.S. economy generated 2.95 million net new nonfarm payroll workers in 2014, the fastest annual pace since 1999.
January 12, 2015
In the 1980s, American businesses were often being outstripped by competitors from other highly competitive nations.
January 12, 2015
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.
January 6, 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.
January 5, 2015
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January 5, 2015
Decades of innovation and ingenuity in the pipeline valve manufacturing industry have resulted in dozens of designs incorporating multiple body parts, top and bottom entry designs and sophisticated seat sealant systems.
December 23, 2014
“We can’t find skilled workers.
December 22, 2014
Back in the “early days,” we were taught that, to properly control flow, we should select a linear valve characteristic when the valve controls more than 25% of the piping system pressure drop at full flow.
December 15, 2014
The biggest domestic economic news story last week was actually a global one: The price of petroleum continued to plummet.
December 15, 2014
The sale of almost any valve has a technical aspect.
December 8, 2014
Valve components, such as bodies, bonnets and caps, are manufactured either by forging or casting.
December 8, 2014
This morning, we will release the results from the latest NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers.
December 8, 2014
