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What’s the Word on the Water and Wastewater Markets?
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What’s the Word on the Water and Wastewater Markets?

In November 2012, a valve was opened at the Chippawa end of the Niagara Tunnel Project, the third hydro tunnel under the city of Niagara Falls.

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

April 10, 2013

SME CEO addresses initiative to train, educate a new generation of manufacturers
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SME CEO addresses initiative to train, educate a new generation of manufacturers

In the Huffington Post, Society of Manufacturing Engineers CEO Mark Tomlinson writes, "The manufacturing industry is facing an employment crisis.

General Manufacturing Workforce Development

April 5, 2013

Oil spills bring added scrutiny to pipeline issues
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Oil spills bring added scrutiny to pipeline issues

Hundreds of gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled from a Lansing power plant on Sunday, March 31, leaving a sheen on the Grand River running through Michigan.

General

April 5, 2013

Cooperation between groups helps set standards for shale gas development
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Cooperation between groups helps set standards for shale gas development

In a departure from the often contentious positioning taken by energy firms involved in hydraulic fracturing and the environment groups normally opposed to fossil fuel development, agreement has been reached to create a mechanism to establish standards for shale gas development.

General Quality/Compliance

April 5, 2013

Simple Valve Could Have Saved a Life
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Simple Valve Could Have Saved a Life

Hours before a natural gas explosion destroyed a popular Kansas City restaurant on February 19th, witnesses reported a strong smell of gas.

General

April 5, 2013

Midstream: The Growing Process Segment
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Midstream: The Growing Process Segment

While the traditional view of the oil and gas distribution system held only two segments, upstream and downstream, the now more widely accepted model shows three segments.

Automation General Thought Leadership

March 26, 2013

Criticality of Torque and Load in Bolted Joints
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Criticality of Torque and Load in Bolted Joints

“No matter how big and complex the machinery gets," said John Gans during his presentation at the November 2012 Valve Repair Council Repair Meeting & Exhibition in Houston, "at its heart, holding everything together, is the humble little bolt." Dr.

General MRO

February 28, 2013

Articles

Ancient Roman Valves

The story of water supply in the ancient Roman Empire is grand.

General Manufacturing Valve Basics Water/wastewater

February 19, 2013

Reshoring Movement Builds Momentum
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Reshoring Movement Builds Momentum

The non-profit Reshoring Initiative helps companies understand the true cost of offshoring by using Total Cost of Ownership analysis.

General Supply Chain Valve Basics

February 19, 2013

ASCO Offers Composite Solenoid Valves
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ASCO Offers Composite Solenoid Valves

The new 212 Series of composite solenoid valves incorporates the new FasN™ universal connection system and is designed specifically for water purification and conditioning systems in commercial and industrial applications.

Automation General Valves Water/wastewater

February 7, 2013

Cameron Announces Joint Venture with CNPC
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Cameron Announces Joint Venture with CNPC

Cameron has announced an agreement with CNPC to establish a joint venture for the manufacture of pipeline ball valves mainly for use by CNPC to support its plans to build pipeline across China in the coming decade.

General Manufacturing Valves

February 6, 2013

Installed Gain and Control Valve Selection
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Installed Gain and Control Valve Selection

Jon F. Monsen, Ph.D., P.E., is a control valve technology specialist, with more than 30 years' experience.

Automation General

February 6, 2013

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