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Outsourcing: An Historical Perspective, Part Two of Two

Outsourcing: An Historical Perspective, Part Two of Two

In last week’s Web Feature, we tracked the changes in the valve industry that led to increasing numbers of imported valves coming into the refining industry.

Thought Leadership

October 24, 2012

Market Outlook 2013: Power Industry

Market Outlook 2013: Power Industry

A report from the VMA Market Outlook Workshop, held in August 2012: The best bet for manufacturers selling to the power industry is the international market, especially in coal, according to Kevin Geraghty, VP of Power Generation for NV Energy.

General Thought Leadership

October 17, 2012

Outsourcing: An Historical Perspective, Part 1 of 2

Outsourcing: An Historical Perspective, Part 1 of 2

The Summer 2012 issue of Valve Magazine featured an article on the effects of globalization which grabbed the attention of George Reusch, a former long time buyer for Exxon’s Refinery and Chemical plants in Baton Rouge.

Thought Leadership

October 16, 2012

A New Driver at the Wheel?

A New Driver at the Wheel?

Outlook 2013 speakers say natural gas may fuel economic growth The record-breaking number of attendees at this year’s Market Outlook Workshop, Aug. 9-10 in Chicago, were buoyed by relatively positive messages from all the speakers, who agreed the nation is in recovery.

General Thought Leadership

October 16, 2012

Velan Inc. Reports its Second Quarter 2012/13 Financial Results

Velan Inc. Reports its Second Quarter 2012/13 Financial Results

Velan Inc. announced its financial results for its second quarter ended August 31, 2012.

General Leadership Manufacturing

October 15, 2012

A Conversation with Stacy Passaro: Looking at the Future of Water

A Conversation with Stacy Passaro: Looking at the Future of Water

In the past, utility personnel didn’t want the public to have to think much about sewer and water treatment plants.

Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

October 15, 2012

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control’s Enertech Names New Nuclear Hydraulic Service Product Manager

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control’s Enertech Names New Nuclear Hydraulic Service Product Manager

PRESS RELEASE Curtiss-Wright Flow Control's business unit Enertech announced the appointment of Bob Coates as Nuclear Hydraulic Service Product Manager.

General Manufacturing MRO

October 10, 2012

Hydraulic Fracking: Initiatives Coming

Hydraulic Fracking: Initiatives Coming

A report from the VMA Market Outlook Workshop, held in August 2012: Although hydraulic fracturing of shale rock (fracking) has received some bad publicity, the reality is that there has never been even one confirmed instance of groundwater being tainted anywhere in the world from the process, according to Stuart Kemp, assistant general counsel at Halliburton Energy Services.

General Thought Leadership

October 9, 2012

Victaulic Mechanical Pipe-Joining Products Reapproved by ABS

Victaulic Mechanical Pipe-Joining Products Reapproved by ABS

Press Release Couplings and fittings that help shipbuilders save time, cut costs and improve safety retain ABS seal of approval.

General Manufacturing

October 8, 2012

The U.S. Valve Industry in World War II

The U.S. Valve Industry in World War II

While valves didn’t directly sink ships or shoot down planes, the American valve industry played an important role in winning World War II for the allies.

Thought Leadership

October 8, 2012

Flex the Power of Generational Differences

Flex the Power of Generational Differences

A report from the VMA Market Outlook Workshop, held in August 2012: “Attracting, retaining and motivating talent is difficult, especially when you’re recruiting those who can really add value to your business”, said Steve Jacobs, Senior Manager at Ernst & Young, as he began his presentation entitled “Managing Workforce Generational Differences”.

Thought Leadership

October 4, 2012

Garlock Sealing Technologies Tapped for Energy Efficiency Projects in New York

Garlock Sealing Technologies Tapped for Energy Efficiency Projects in New York

The Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council in last week announced that Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC. (GST) has been awarded more than $936,000 through Gov.

General Manufacturing

October 2, 2012

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