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Peabody CEO: Greater Use of Coal Can Achieve U.S. Energy, Economic and Environmental Goals

Peabody CEO: Greater Use of Coal Can Achieve U.S. Energy, Economic and Environmental Goals

Big Coal went to the lion’s den last week and asserted that increased use of coal-fired power generation will help the U.S. achieve its critical energy, economic and environmental goals.

General Sustainability Thought Leadership

August 1, 2011

More Website Tools for the Taking

More Website Tools for the Taking

This is an expanded version of an article that appeared in the summer 2011 edition of Valve Magazine.

Thought Leadership

July 15, 2011

Valve World Americas: PST Workshop Raises More Questions than Answers

Valve World Americas: PST Workshop Raises More Questions than Answers

A number of interesting and informative sessions took place at the recent Valve World Americas, held June 21-22 in The Woodlands, TX.

Thought Leadership

July 15, 2011

The Pulp and Paper Industry

The Pulp and Paper Industry

The pulp & paper industry has seen tough times, but the business will still be around for many decades; the product is too much in demand.

General Thought Leadership

July 15, 2011

Going Lean: Continuing the Journey

Going Lean: Continuing the Journey

This is the second in a three-part series of articles based on insights provided by speakers at VMA’s 2011 Manufacturing Workshop & Tour, held May 4-6 in Atlanta.

Thought Leadership

July 8, 2011

Going Lean: ‘A Million Little Changes’

Going Lean: ‘A Million Little Changes’

This is the first in a three-part series of articles based on insights provided by speakers at VMA’s 2011 Manufacturing Workshop & Tour, held May 4-6 in Atlanta.

Thought Leadership

July 5, 2011

The Human Factor in Valve Operation

The Human Factor in Valve Operation

Worker safety, efficiency and the cost of operations, and most recently, new methods of control, are key focal points in operating valves.

Actuators General Thought Leadership

June 27, 2011

Canada’s Oil & Gas Industry: The Rise of the Oil Sands

Canada’s Oil & Gas Industry: The Rise of the Oil Sands

Canada as a source of crude has many advantages for United States industry.

General

June 20, 2011

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions: ResistoflexATL PTFE Advanced Technology Liner

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions: ResistoflexATL PTFE Advanced Technology Liner

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions launches a new lined pipe system for severe service applications, the ResistoflexATL PTFE Advanced Technology Liner.

Automation General MRO

June 16, 2011

Materials Selection for Deepwater Gate Valves

Materials Selection for Deepwater Gate Valves

With the discovery of oil and gas in water depths thousands of feet below the surface, selection of valves is more important, difficult and complicated.

General Manufacturing Valves Water/wastewater

June 8, 2011

Nuclear Slowdown Result of Natural Gas Costs, Not Events in Japan

Nuclear Slowdown Result of Natural Gas Costs, Not Events in Japan

Natural gas prices will have more of an effect on the fate of the U.S. nuclear renaissance than the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, according to a recent article for Industrial Info Resources by John Egan.

General

May 23, 2011

Opportunities in Latin America

Opportunities in Latin America

The spring 2011 edition of Valve Magazine contained a short article about international expert José Luis Vittor.

Thought Leadership

May 3, 2011

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