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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

The A to Z of Valve Materials

The A to Z of Valve Materials

If you walk through any large PVF warehouse and look around, it seems that valves come in three flavors: black, silver and gold.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

October 19, 2008

Emerson Users Exchange Recap

Emerson Users Exchange Recap

The new Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, located just outside Washington DC, hosted the 2008 Emerson Users Exchange, which ended earlier today.

Thought Leadership

October 3, 2008

Investing in Water Infrastructure: Good for the Economy

Investing in Water Infrastructure: Good for the Economy

The water infrastructure in the United States is aging and in dire need of repair and replacement, yet despite the enormous size and scope of this problem, little has been by Congress to allocate funding to keep our water and sewage systems functional.

General MRO Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

September 23, 2008

Offshore Drilling: Changing Views

Offshore Drilling: Changing Views

The idea of drilling offshore for oil has never been particularly popular in the U.S.

General Supply Chain

September 15, 2008

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