For most of us, the purchasing process is relatively simple: Find the lowest cost for the desired item, make the purchase and then move on to the next task.
February 27, 2012
The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently released its latest annual market forecast for valve shipments.
February 16, 2012
Can metal-seated ball valves provide effective long term, economical solutions for critical applications in steam-generating power plants?
February 13, 2012
With the continuing growth in unconventional gas exploration and production comes oftimes unwarranted attacks on the industry’s environmental record and business practices.
February 9, 2012
Valve and actuator end users are operating with tighter budgets and deadlines than ever before, which means increasing challenges in the distribution channels.
February 6, 2012
In his State of the Union address on Jan. 18, President Obama presented several programs and initiatives to Congress and to the American people, many of which could have a noticeable impact on manufacturing—which, of course, includes valve, actuator and control manufacturing.
February 1, 2012
If you’re a part of the valve industry, you likely are aware of the huge need for valve education and training.
January 23, 2012
This segment of the chemical processing industry must deal with levels of cleanability and sterility that will ensure the safety of those who use or make the products.
January 20, 2012
When President Obama called Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to tell him the U.S. had rejected TransCanada’s proposed $7 billion Keystone XL project, he made sure to point out that TransCanada was free to submit an amended plan for the pipeline.
January 19, 2012
Continued strength in North American industrial project activity in November lent support to a gradually strengthening U.S. economy.
December 20, 2011
Although this year’s Market Outlook had its share of gloomy news regarding international economic woes, a bright spot in many of the speakers’ comments was India.
December 5, 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) quietly announced last Wednesday (Nov. 23, 2012) that it would grant part of Earthjustice’s TSCA petition concerning chemical substances and mixtures used in the fracking process of oil and natural gas production.
November 29, 2011
