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Good Riddance to 2008—and a Look Ahead

Good Riddance to 2008—and a Look Ahead

I think there’s a pretty good consensus that 2009 has to be better than 2008.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership

January 4, 2009

Here’s to Fewer Worries in the Months Ahead

Here’s to Fewer Worries in the Months Ahead

If you have held on to your investments over the past couple of years, either through sang froid, inertia or the paralysis of fear, there may be a little cheer this holiday season.

General Thought Leadership

December 29, 2008

Green Stands for $$

Green Stands for $$

Some states — California, in particular — are imposing ever-more-severe restrictions on emissions of everything from carbon dioxide to diesel particulates, and the costs to industry promise to be high.

General

December 18, 2008

How Safe Are We, Really?

How Safe Are We, Really?

The recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai should serve as a reminder that we are all under threat; a threat made more real, perhaps, by the recent report of a blue-ribbon commission to Congress that a devastating terror attack using biological or nuclear weapons is likely somewhere in the world within the next five years.

Thought Leadership

December 8, 2008

Mixed Signals for Valve Industry

Mixed Signals for Valve Industry

With all the gloom flying around it can be difficult to find anything encouraging to report, but it’s there if you look for it.

General Thought Leadership

November 25, 2008

The ’08 Election Has Come and Gone…Where Do We Stand?

The ’08 Election Has Come and Gone…Where Do We Stand?

Barack Obama’s win over John McCain on Nov. 4 was the most lopsided victory for a presidential candidate since George H.W.

General Thought Leadership

November 12, 2008

Zogby Talks Politics with VMA

Zogby Talks Politics with VMA

John Zogby, one of America’s most respected and accomplished pollsters, spoke to members of the Valve Manufacturers Association at its 70th Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ.

General Thought Leadership

October 28, 2008

Industry, Government Strike Back at Metal Thieves

Industry, Government Strike Back at Metal Thieves

The theft of valves for their scrap metal value that began several years ago continues, although law enforcement, legislatures and industry associations are increasingly recognizing the seriousness of the problem.

Thought Leadership

October 20, 2008

Three Golden Rules for Severe Service Valves

Three Golden Rules for Severe Service Valves

If you’d just bought a new high-performance sports car, you’d likely protect your investment by following the manufacturer’s instructions for breaking in the engine.

MRO Thought Leadership

October 20, 2008

Indices that Measure Water Scaling

Indices that Measure Water Scaling

Q: Why do my carbon steel valves and piping corrode when the Langlier index says they shouldn’t?

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

October 20, 2008

Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters

Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters

A differential pressure flow measurement system consists of a differential pressure primary flow element and a differential pressure flow transmitter.

Automation General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

October 20, 2008

How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems

How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems

A memorable story needs an attention-getting beginning, a compelling middle and a strong ending.

General MRO Valve Basics

October 19, 2008

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