Articles

Geothermal: A Bottomless Pit of Power?

Geothermal: A Bottomless Pit of Power?

As economic, environmental and geopolitical conditions have become increasingly volatile, sustainable and dependable sources of electricity have taken on new importance.

General Sustainability

March 1, 2012

Concentrated Solar Power Generation

Concentrated Solar Power Generation

As Germany shuts out nuclear, Japan deals with the backlash over Fukushima and North American governments institute environmental regulations that make coal-fired power generation more expensive, the appeal of exploiting natural alternative energy sources becomes even greater.

General Quality/Compliance

February 27, 2012

Life-Cycle Costing

Life-Cycle Costing

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.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

February 27, 2012

Rise in Valve Shipments Signals Growth in Economy

Rise in Valve Shipments Signals Growth in Economy

The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently released its latest annual market forecast for valve shipments.

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

February 16, 2012

Ball Valves in Power Plants

Ball Valves in Power Plants

Can metal-seated ball valves provide effective long term, economical solutions for critical applications in steam-generating power plants?

Automation General Valves

February 13, 2012

What’s in a Word? The Fracas Over Fracking

What’s in a Word? The Fracas Over Fracking

With the continuing growth in unconventional gas exploration and production comes oftimes unwarranted attacks on the industry’s environmental record and business practices.

General

February 9, 2012

The Challenges of Distribution in Today’s Valve World

The Challenges of Distribution in Today’s Valve World

Valve and actuator end users are operating with tighter budgets and deadlines than ever before, which means increasing challenges in the distribution channels.

Actuators General Supply Chain Thought Leadership

February 6, 2012

Presidential Proposals

Presidential Proposals

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.

Actuators Manufacturing Thought Leadership

February 1, 2012

Valve Industry Education: Are You Prepared for the Great Brain Drain?

Valve Industry Education: Are You Prepared for the Great Brain Drain?

If you’re a part of the valve industry, you likely are aware of the huge need for valve education and training.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

January 23, 2012

The Biopharm Industry

The Biopharm Industry

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.

General Thought Leadership

January 20, 2012

Pipelines, Politics and Opportunity

Pipelines, Politics and Opportunity

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.

General Thought Leadership

January 19, 2012

Industrial Outlook: Continued Strength in Planned Project Spending

Industrial Outlook: Continued Strength in Planned Project Spending

Continued strength in North American industrial project activity in November lent support to a gradually strengthening U.S. economy.

General Thought Leadership

December 20, 2011

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