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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

First Lean & Green Summit Helps Advance Industrial Efficiencies and Sustainability

First Lean & Green Summit Helps Advance Industrial Efficiencies and Sustainability

For what some people are saying is the first time, “greens”—persons interested in greater movement to sustainable resources—and “leans”—those interested in manufacturing improvements—are making a point of talking together and sharing ideas.

Sustainability Thought Leadership

August 21, 2008

Two-Year Colleges Can Help Meet Recruitment Needs

Two-Year Colleges Can Help Meet Recruitment Needs

Valve manufacturers and distributors are scrambling to find young workers who will be the next generation of engineers and managers.

General Thought Leadership

July 29, 2008

Conversion of Hardness

Conversion of Hardness

Q: Are there any issues regarding conversion of hardness from one method or scale to another?

General Thought Leadership

July 21, 2008

Position Sensor Fundamentals

Position Sensor Fundamentals

The success of automated industrial processes depends on many individual components working together flawlessly to provide a high-quality end product.

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics

July 21, 2008

The Ubiquitous Fire Hydrant

The Ubiquitous Fire Hydrant

“Form follows function” is a principle typically associated with the appearance of things that serve their purpose effectively without wasted embellishment.

General Water/wastewater

July 20, 2008

Feds Project Long-Term Energy Outlook

Feds Project Long-Term Energy Outlook

In its International Energy Outlook 2008 released in July, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects two very different futures for global energy markets.

General Thought Leadership

July 15, 2008

No Sign of a Rollback in Global Steel Prices

No Sign of a Rollback in Global Steel Prices

Don’t look for steel prices to drop anytime soon.

General Thought Leadership

June 18, 2008

Our Deteriorating Water Infrastructure

Our Deteriorating Water Infrastructure

The water infrastructure of the United States needs upgrading.

General Water/wastewater

June 7, 2008

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